April 13, 2012

My Prized Fashion Possession on Refinery29

When asked the question “whats the most prized possession in your closet?” my answer will always in some way involve Proenza Schouler. When approached with this very question by Refinery29, the first thing that popped into my head was my custom PS1 of course. Since they already covered that, I decided to give them something different…but still Proenza.

So what did I choose?

Find out more by reading the full story and check out what other stylish Chicagoans picked as their prized fashion possessions.

April 12, 2012

Brian Atwood Clutch at the Swarovski Event

I recently received a lovely package from Skirt PR that I absolutely could not wait to open…

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It’s a gorgeous Brian Atwood clutch from his new line of handbags, sold exclusively on Gilt!

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So when I was getting ready for the Swarovski event Tuesday night, I knew I’d be basing my outfit around this amazing bag. All black. Colorful accessories. But nothing to take away from the clutch. So here it goes…

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Photobucket Top: Kova & T. Pants: Rag & Bone. Shoes: Proena Schouler. Cuff: Alexis Bittar. Other Bracelets: Stella McCartney, Chan Luu, Dannijo, Nina Nguyen. Rings: Cartier, Dana Rebecca, Avanessi, Gucci.

So off to Swarovski I go! This event was to celebrate the unveiling of an exclusive window installation created by students of the Fashion Body & Garment Master’s Program, mentored by Nick Cave, of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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How awesome are the windows?!

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It’s not a Chicago fashion event without running into Amy of Chicago Street Style!

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Loving the Brian Atwood clutch on this sweet Swarovski ottoman!

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The event was really cool. I love the new windows and let’s be honest…how can you not love being in a store that sparkles?

April 11, 2012

‘By Invitation Only’ Launch With Gilt City

Gilt Groupe founders Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and Alexis Maybanks will be in Chicago Thursday, April 19 celebrating the launch of their new book, By Invitation Only. With all of the flash sale members only sites now available, Gilt remains one of the most popular (and they happen to be one of the first). So I am very excited to meet the founders and learn about how it all began by checking out their book!

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These ladies literally changed the way people shop so this is one event not to miss! VIP tickets for this event are now available on Gilt City so you can purchase yours here and be sure to join if you’re not yet a member.

Event details:
W Hotel
644 N. Lakeshore Drive
Thursday, April 19
6-8pm

Can’t make it to the city the 19th? Don’t worry, because Alexandra and Alexis are making a stop in the suburbs! They’ll be at the Highland Park Public Library (494 Laurel Avenue) Friday, April 20 at 1pm to sign their new book. Please note, the Highland Park event is not affiliated with Gilt City.

March 29, 2012

ChiCityFashion in the Pioneer Press

During fashion week in New York, I met with the lovely Meg Moore of the Pioneer Press to discuss all things fashion and Chicago. And today my interview is published in 19 of the Pioneer Press papers! I’m so thankful to be included in something major like this (and being from the ‘burbs I’m quite familiar with these newspapers) so I hope you’ll check it out.

Click here to read the article online!

A special thank you to Amy Creyer for taking this photo during NYFW.

March 28, 2012

My Favorite Stores & Restaurants on Urbantag

Let’s be honest, my life revolves around fashion and food…and there’s nothing I love more than giving people restaurant and shopping recommendations in Chicago. So I was pumped to find out about this new website urbantag where I can share my favorite Chicago dining and shopping destinations in one place. Exciting news–the site launches TODAY!

See where you might find me about town on my urbantag page.