Looking for a reason to shop tomorrow? (like you need a reason…) Stop by Karen Millen at the 900 North Michigan Shops for exclusive discounts. You’ll have the opportunity to be styled by the girls behind Style Block, which happens to include myself 🙂
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I’ve never been a big reader but I absolutely love fashion books (probably because they’re mostly made up of large, visually appealing images). I’ve been collecting them for the last few years but there’s always more to add to my wishlist. I compiled some that I already own along with a few that are currently on my mind, but regardless…there’s a fashion book for everyone and these books would make any fashion enthusiast quite the happy camper this holiday season.
Fashion for beginners: The Little Dictionary of Fashion
For those who don’t mind a little bit of nudity: Kate Moss by Mario Testino
A lot of pretty pictures: Harper’s Bazaar Greatest Hits
**I just bought this over the weekend and met Glenda Bailey herself…such an inspirational woman! This book is awesome.
Top of the list (Carine can do no wrong): Carine Roitfelt Irreverent
Fashion foodies rejoice: American Fashion Cookbook
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What are your favorite fashion books? Have any on your mind for the holidays?
Happy Thanksgiving all! I hope you’re prepping to feast on turkey (or tofurky for the vegetarians), stuffing and of course…pumpkin pie. If you feel yourself wondering what to wear on this food-filled occasion, I recommend stretchy pants (leggings, specifically…I’ll be wearing my favorite by David Lerner).
With the city looking mostly burnt orange/brown/mustard yellow due to all of the leaves on the ground, I thought I’d take this opportunity to showcase my favorite Thanksgiving-appropriate fashion finds. Enjoy!
The Row Hamilton wool-crepe coat
Sonia By Sonia Rykiel Pleated Jersey Pants
Proenza Schouler PS1 Keep All leather and jacquard bag
Giuseppe Zanotti cutout suede sandals
Alexander Wang Robyn textured leather hobo bag
Rag & Bone Leather-trimmed wool-felt fedora
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Of course I can’t forget about the real meaning of Thanksgiving. Although I love fashion and I sometimes can go a little overboard with the shopping, I’m beyond thankful for everything I have. I’m extremely thankful to have amazing readers like you who have supported ChiCityFashion over the last [almost] 2 years. I wouldn’t be where I am without you…so thank you!
I went into Barneys yesterday and I could not believe how amazing the window display was (I also couldn’t believe that was my first time seeing it). Obviously, Barneys always has the most fantastic holiday window displays, but this one was extra special to me. It involves my 3 favorite things in the entire world…fashion, food and Chicago.
Seeing the “faces” of two of my favorite chefs, Rick Bayless and Grant Achatz (who happen to have phenomenal restaurants in Chicago), in the window of my absolute favorite store was pretty awesome.
To Simon Doonan and the Barneys team, I salute you 🙂
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