This was my first time attending the Diesel Black Gold show at fashion week, and it just so happened to be Sophia Kokosalaki’s last collection for the brand (Andreas Melbostad will take over next season). Sitting in the industrial space of Pier 57 with a half pipe at the beginning of the runway, I knew the collection would have some skater influence but I wasn’t expecting actual skateboarders to show off some tricks before the models walked the runway.
In February, I went to my friend Jonathan Valdez‘s tweet up event at the Mandarin Oriental during fashion week. There, he interviewed me about the Fall trends I was seeing on the runways and my favorite shows. Now that these runway looks are finally available in stores (can’t believe it’s almost Fall!) he posted the video on his blog, Orange Juice and Biscuits.
I am very excited to announce my partnership with T.J. Maxx and Marshalls as the Chicago Style Scout! Over the last few months, I scoured the streets to capture a common trend seen throughout the city…
Can you guess what it is?
In September of last year I posted about the things I was surprisingly coveting for Fall 2011. First on the list? Loafers. Almost a year later, it’s still one of the things I’m coveting except it’s not necessarily for Fall…and it’s no surprise.
I have been against flats for quite some time now but after fashion weeks, local events, and other random outings (all in heels) I’ve been giving my feet a much needed break (and they’re very thankful by the way). It all started with my Marc by Marc Jacobs mouse flats (flats are more bearable when spiked and/or studded, in my opinion) and after my most recent trip to NYC, I am now the proud owner of loafers…Jimmy Choo studded loafers to be exact.
Now I’m passing along my new found obsession for loafers onto you. If studs aren’t your thing (then maybe we should reconsider our friendship), there’s glitter, floral print, sequins, leopard and much more. Some call them slippers (but don’t wear these to bed…they deserve to be seen), others claim they’re smoking shoes (but you don’t have to pick up smoking to wear them). Whatever you want to call them, they’re all loafers…and they’re all awesome.
Colored denim has been a huge trend in the last year but when it’s 95 and humid like it’s been lately in Chicago, skinny jeans are the last thing on your mind. So instead of a DIY project (it takes serious skill to cut your own denim…trust me, I’ve tried) I picked out my favorite colored denim shorts and they’re all under $150!
Buffalo Princess Shorts
(under $100!)
Joe’s Denim Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)
Christopher Kane x J Brand Neon Stretch Denim Cut Off Shorts
(on sale)
Current/Elliott Boyfriend Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)
Paige Denim Shorts
(on sale)
Rag & Bone/JEAN Cutoff Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)
