March 27, 2010

Cityblue Apparel and Denim

I love to feature and support any local Chicago establishments…especially when it comes to clothing boutiques. Cityblue  Apparel and Denim is a unique boutique ( I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it 🙂 ) that combines my favorite things in life–music and fashion (now if there was a bakery in there I don’t think I’d ever leave…because food is my other favorite thing in life). Cityblue carries both men’s and women’s casual clothing. Not only do they have great clothing (and obviously a fantastic selection of denim), they carry Virgin Saints & Angels jewelry…and they happen to be the only boutique in Chicago that carries it.

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Some of the men’s jeans Cityblue carries include:

  • Citizens For Humanity
  • Genetic Denim
  • Hudson
  • William Rast

Some of the women’s jeans Cityblue carries include:

  • Rich & Skinny
  • Genetic Denim
  • Habitual
  • Seven For All Mankind

 

These are just some of the denim Cityblue has…you need to visit them at 1444 N. Wells St (in Old Town) to see what else they have!

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Cityblue has been featured in Time Out Chicago, Chicago Mag, CS and more.

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For more information, please check out Cityblue’s website at shopcityblue.com and follower them on Twitter @citybluechicago

March 26, 2010

Versace Spring 2010 RTW

Versace is a favorite of A-List stars like Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Garner and many more. I was obsessed when I first saw pictures from the Versace Spring 2010 RTW collection and I want to share my favorite looks with you. Check out the shoes too…they’re amazing!

The collection is very futuristic looking with the silver and metallic detailing. The colors are gorgeous and vibrant and I absolutely love the super mini dresses.  The long dresses with the high slit are a Versace-must and a great way to make a long dress look sexy and modern.

Now let’s take a look at my favorite pieces from Versace Fall 2010 RTW:

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Doesn’t help that Abbey Lee Kershaw (model in the first and third photo) is absolutely gorgeous and can make anything look good. But still…these are my favorite dresses from the collection.

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 Take a look at some recent show-stopping moments with celebs in Versace Spring 2010 RTW:

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2010 Grammys.

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Zoe Saldana at the premiere of Avatar.

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What do you think of Versace Spring 2010? What are you favorite pieces? Thoughts on celebs in Versace? I want to hear from you!

March 24, 2010

Jeremy Scott Fall 2010 RTW

If you don’t know who Jeremy Scott is, you might recognize his Flintstones collection (Spring 2010 RTW) seen on Kell on Earth. If you now know what I’m talking about, Jeremy Scott is far from normal but I appreciate all aspects of fashion and respect the creativity of all designers. This collection is far from ordinary, which I absolutely love. It features both male and female models sporting barcodes, targets, gold bricks, Christmas lights, stained glass and lots of black. In order to fully understand what I’m talking about, you can see the full collection at www.style.com.

 To partially understand what I’m talking about, here are my favorite pieces from Jeremy Scott’s Fall 2010 RTW collection:

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Lady Gaga anyone? That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I see this look. And I absolutely love it.

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This was my absolute favorite piece from the collection. I would actually wear this and yes, I would hold my arms out all day so you can get the full effect. Some of you may recognize this look because it was recently seen on Rihanna.

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The train of the dress on a hanger with the designer’s name bended into the wire? Only Jeremy Scott could pull this off. GENIUS!

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This is what I meant by the Christmas lights. I’m not sure exactly what they are but I LOVE IT. I love the one-piece with the colored “Christmas lights” but then add matching slouch boots? To die for.

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So, what do you think of Jeremy Scott’s collection? What are your favorite pieces? What did you think of the Flintstone’s collection? I understand it’s not for everyone but I want to know what you think!

 

March 24, 2010

This Week on Rue La La…

this post is courtesy of guest blogger, David James. follow him on Twitter @jamesda1

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Looking to revamp your wardrobe for spring?  This week, Rue La La‘s virtual boutiques are stocked with essentials and indulgences from Michael Kors, Just Cavalli and Lafayette 148 New York!

Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors (virtual doors open at 11 am on March 24th):  Michael Kors’ extensive list of celebrity fans includes Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Blake Lively, Molly Simms, Fergie, Mary J. Blige, Heidi Klum, Michelle Obama, Kate Beckinsale, Debra Messing, Demi Moore, Eva Mendes, Hillary Duff, Kristin Davis, Ellen Pompeo and more.  Score the designer’s red carpet-worthy duds at exclusive prices on Rue La La!

 

Just Cavalli (virtual doors open at 11 am on March 24th): Italian designer Roberto Cavalli’s trendy Just Cavalli line includes fashion forward offerings that have caught the attention of stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Mena Suvari, Kelly Rowland and Kate Moss, who is a face of the line’s new campaign.  Lighten up with the line’s chic, youthful offerings for spring!

 

Lafayette 148 New York (virtual doors open at 11 am on March 26th):  With their luxe fabrics and feminine designs, Lafayette 148 New York’s ladylike pieces are perfect for spring.  Add a touch of whimsy to your closet!

 

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March 22, 2010

Otis and Maclain: Hip, LA Style Defined

Otis and Maclain is a fairly new brand that has recently gotten a lot of press. Seen on many celebrities, especially The Hills stars such as Stephanie Pratt, Audrina Patridge, and Lauren Conrad, Otis and Maclain has become a staple of LA-style. The owners, Shamani Hall and Andrea Cheatham,  met managing Madison, a clothing store in LA, where many items from their line can be found (check out www.madisonlosangeles.com).

Here are some of my favorite pieces from Otis and Maclain:

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ps. I especially love this one becuase I own it 🙂 It’s so comfortable and can be worn with so many different things…it officially turned me on to everything Otis and Maclain!

Celebs in Otis and Maclain:

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*Note: Please ignore Heidi looking like a total hooker…this was the best picture I found that really showcased Audrina Patridge looking fabulous in Otis and Maclain

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Kim Kardashian in Otis and Maclain

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As you can see, O&M has a very laid-back yet still modern and chic style. Their clothing is super comfortable and really easy to wear. Otis and Maclain can be purchased at Intermix, Madison and many other clothing boutiques. See the Otis and Maclain website for more information.

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What do you think of Otis and Maclain? Do you have anything O&M? If not, would you look into purchasing one of their pieces? I want to hear from you!