August 1, 2011

Weekend in NYC: Meeting Proenza & The McQueen Exhibit

I just spent the most amazing weekend in New York and I’m so excited to share my experience with you. I originally booked the trip because I had a meeting with Proenza Schouler to design a custom PS1 I won from CharityBuzz in May. This was part of the Fashion & Friends For Japan auction where numerous designers and other influential fashion insiders donated fabulous experiences all for Japan relief.

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This was by far the best experience I’ve ever had and I’m still speechless from the meeting. I had the help of Jack & Lazaro themselves who gave final approval for my one-of-a-kind design. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed to take photos inside the studio but I did get to sneak one in with Jack and Lazaro.

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Of course it was only appropriate to be decked out in Proenza Schouler head-to-toe for my meeting. Proenza SS ’11 dress with SS ’10 shoes and the classic PS1 in hand.

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As far as the final outcome though…I will be receiving the bag in late October/early November so that will be a HUGE Chi City Closet post that we’ll all just have to wait for!

So what else did I do in NYC this weekend?

Went to the McQueen exhibit at the Met (full details tomorrow)

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Spent quite a few hours in Opening Ceremony and Opening Ceremony Part Deux

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Ate at the new Co Op Food & Drink in Hotel on Rivington with my friend Jonathan Valdez

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Got to try Imperial No. 9 (executive chef Sam Talbot from Top Chef season 2), which was in my hotel, The Mondrian.

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And of course, added a few new additions to my closet 🙂

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Suitcase: Tumi (Opening Ceremony), Bag: Proenza Schouler (from their NYC sample sale), Shoes: Christian Louboutin (Barneys)…and a mini McQueen armadillo shoe from the exhibit.

July 29, 2011

Best of the Fall 2011 Ad Campaigns

The Fall 2011 ad campaigns are out and overall I’m less than impressed. However, there are a few that really stuck out to me and I’m really looking forward to seeing these in all the major fashion magazines this season.

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It looks like they’re playing Wii fit or something…in fabulous Lanvin outfits of course.

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This is already the most talked about Fall 2011 ad, and I can see why. It’s strangely fabulous.

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A little dark for my taste, but I’m obsessed with the glitter pants for Fall…which is why I may or may not have ordered 2 pairs from Moda Operandi 🙂

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The opposite sort of visual from the previous ad, I love the colors shown for M Missoni. I also need to have that handbag…immediately.

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Fierce as it’s finest…need I say more?

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Which Fall ’11 ads are your favorites? Let me know in the comments section below!

Images via The Cut

July 28, 2011

Chi City Closet: Christopher Kane Aqua Clutch

I have been obsessed with the Christopher Kane aqua clutch since I saw his Fall 2011 collection. It’s like a lava lamp meets childhood toy…which obviously makes for the coolest accessory ever.

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So when I found out RSVP Gallery was getting these bags, I of course checked the site every day and tweeted them like crazy. Thankfully my hard work paid off…

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A warm welcome to the latest edition to Chi City Closet…the Christopher Kane Aqua Clutch!

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Runway Images: Style.com

July 27, 2011

Falling For Proenza Schouler

As you already know, I fell for Proenza Schouler a while ago. But since Fall is just around the corner (as least when it comes to fashion), I see myself FALLING for Proenza all over again. Get it? I know…so clever.

After browsing Net-a-Porter the other morning (specifically “what’s new” and more specifically “what’s new–Proenza Schouler”), I’m realizing Fall fashions are approaching FAST. Although we’ve only had warm weather in Chicago for maybe a month now, I still can’t help myself already planning my Fall wardrobe. If money were no object, I would only buy Proenza (especially the looks seen below) but for now I’ll put some money aside in hopes that these “tribal meets stained glass meets Tetris” prints that are so prominent in Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 will one day appear in my closet.

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Photos: Style.com

July 26, 2011

Pre-Order B Brian Atwood At Saks

The highly anticipated B Brian Atwood collection is ALMOST available. Currently, Saks.com is allowing you to preview one pair of shoes every day this week and you have only 24 hours to pre-order each pair.

Here’s today’s shoe…

Be sure to check out B Brian Atwood on Saks.com and I hope you find a fabulous pair!