March 9, 2012

Linda Farrow x Prabal Gurung Sunglasses

I have been stalking these since the day they hit the runway (hmmm seems to be a pattern) and now the Linda Farrow x Prabal Gurung sunglasses are finally available!

Seen throughout Prabal’s GENIUS Spring 2012 collection, these sweet sunnies are available in 4 different colors on the Linda Farrow site.

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Because I’m a sucker for purple, I knew these had to be mine…

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And thankfully they will be. A simple *add to cart* and these babies will be traveling across the pond to my front door in no time. Can’t wait to share pics once I get them!

January 24, 2012

Best Shoes of Spring 2012

As per request of a stylish male friend of mine (and partially due to my serious obsession with shoes), I thought I’d put together a list of the absolute best shoes from Spring 2012. Sadly we won’t be able to wear these in Chicago for quite some time (if they get made into production of course) but the least we can do for now is admire them.

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With the Fall ’12 collections coming up next month, I’m looking forward to even more fabulous heels to swoon over.

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Which are your favorite shoes from the Spring 2012 collections?

Photos via Style.com

January 3, 2012

Currently Obsessing Over: Valentino Studs

Valentino does 2 things really well: red and bows. Studs were added to the mix a couple seasons ago and it’s become so popular, the brand has continued to incorporate them into many of their newest accessories.

I had my eye on the Rockstud dome bag for months. I looked at it every time I went into Nordstrom. Then I was pretty bummed when I stopped seeing it (I assumed it was sold out). But thanks to my amazing mother, she happened to snag one up for me for Christmas (seen here). So besides this stunning bag, here’s some other studded Valentino pieces I’m currently obsessing over…

Studded leather and lace T-bar pumps

Studded leather belt

Studded Leather Headband

Studded leather driving gloves

Studded snow boots…these are the ultimate

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What are your favorite pieces from the studded Valentino collection?

December 8, 2011

A Proenza Surprise

Remember this post from my New York trip in July? Well the day has finally arrived…and I received my custom Proenza Schouler PS1 I designed with Jack and Lazaro this summer! I still can’t believe this is real, but yeah…it happened.

I want to share with you amazing photos of this bag, but unfortunately I don’t have a lot of time (especially in daylight…which we get like 5 hours of now) to do that. So for now, here’s a sneak preview including me opening the package from New York and the special engraved plaque on the inside with my initials.

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Stay tuned for the most exciting post in ChiCityFashion history (aka pictures of this amazing bag) next week!

December 7, 2011

Chi City Closet: Latch Collection Bracelet

I think it’s obvious by now that I have a sick obsession with neon. Mix that with a local designer who creates handmade bright and fun bracelets? It’s Latch Collection by Laura Jastram…how can you not love it.

When it comes to jewelry, I love to layer. The more the merrier, right? This piece is a statement on its own, but it’s still fun to mix it up and wear with my watch and a few other simpler bracelets.

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Latch Collection bracelets also make a great gift for the holidays. Who wouldn’t want a neon addition to their arm party? Visit Latch Collection on Etsy for more info.