June 2, 2011

Vote For Me: Guess Global Street Chic Ambassador

I just found out I’m 1 of 16 finalists to be the Guess Global Street Chic Ambassador…I can’t believe it! I also happen to be the only person from Chicago which is a HUGE honor.

I would REALLY appreciate it if you could vote for me in this contest. All you have to do is “like” the GUESS Facebook page, and vote for me (Jena Gambaccini) under the Global Chic Contest tab. The final 8 will be announced June 14.

This is our chance to prove Chicago IS a fashionable city and I hope you can help me make it happen. Please spread the word. Thank you!

Photo: The Style Tribe
May 17, 2011

Spring Into Summer Essentials With Gilt

It’s mid-May…and if you haven’t stocked up on your Spring/Summer wardrobe yet, I suggest you do! Although the weather has been questionable in Chicago, it’s over 50 degrees somewhere (probably most places).  So pick up some new pieces from Gilt, and show off your new Spring/Summer wardrobe.

Here are my favorite sales happening this week on Gilt…

Spring Into Summer Essentials (5/17)- Every stylish woman knows that versatile pieces are the key to unlimited outfit options. Drapey tanks and tees, party dresses, floral-prints, and easy rompers and jumpsuits—these warm weather essentials will take you from spring to summer…and beyond.

Marc Jacobs Collection (5/18)- Padlocked hobos, patterned totes, and lots more styles that are unmistakably Marc Jacobs populate this sale. The designer most likely to inherit the mantle of American fashion puts his stamp on this sought-after accessory line. Don’t miss the stylish agenda covers or the quilted python totes. 

Ali Ro (5/19)– Stock your closet with the just-edgy-enough frocks and separates that are Ali Ro’s stock in trade. Cutouts, slanted hems, unusually placed zippers—the ultramodern embellishments add to the appeal of the picks Gilt has selected without rendering them overly offbeat.

Remember, you must be a Gilt member to enjoy these fabulous sales. So JOIN NOW and get shopping! 

May 16, 2011

Current Obsession: The Midwestyle

When it comes to men’s fashion, it takes a lot to capture my interest. There’s so much you can do with womenswear which is why I tend to push menswear to the side. That is, until I discovered The Midwestyle.

Jeff, Seth and Cam are the guys behind The Midwestyle and they started their blog to show that men, even in the Midwest, can have style…and on a budget! I’m going to be honest, shopping on a budget isn’t my forte so I have an extreme respect for those who do it, and do it well.

Whether they’re showcasing their wallet-friendly finds on Thrifty Thursday, sharing their latest inspirations or what they wish they could spend their rent money on, The Midwestyle is entertaining for both guys and girls. I mean look at them…you can’t help but love them, and their style.

This isn’t just any personal style blog. The Midwestyle is the go-to place for down-to-earth, honest, and entertaining men’s fashion. Even if you’re not a guy and you don’t live in the Midwest, I promise you’ll love this site. See for yourself www.themidwestyle.com.

Photos courtesy of The Midwestyle
April 18, 2011

Refinery29 Presents: Chicago’s Hottest 30 Under 30

Refinery29 has just released  their list of Chicago’s Hottest 30 Under 30. This list includes an array of Chicagoans from entrepreneurs and marketing professionals to bloggers and designers. Some of my favorites include Lisa Frame of Mugshot Monday, Publicist and blogger behind The Bowtie Memoirs Ryan Beshel, and clothing designer Christina Fan.

See who made the list be reading the full story here.