One of my favorite men in fashion, Brad Goreski, will be in Chicago this Saturday promoting his new book Born to be Brad. From growing up in a small town outside Ontario to styling A-list celebrities, Brad is spilling it all.
Brad’s always seemed like a genuine and appreciative person (which is quite rare with celebrities these days) so I’m very excited to pick up a copy of his new book and check out this event. On a side note…I’m most excited to see what he’ll wear.
Ever since I saw Taylor Jacobson wear the Jennifer Zeuner sideways cross necklace on The Rachel Zoe Project (when she still worked there of course), I’ve been intrigued by this jewelry line. And thanks to YaYa Publicity (the awesome company that represents Jennifer Zeuner), I finally have a chance to own one her gorgeous necklaces…and now so do you!
I’ve been beyond obsessed with rose gold lately so I thought the rose gold wishbone necklace would be perfect! Want to get one of your own? Here’s how…
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I’ll be choosing a winner on Monday, April 16 at 6pm ct. Good luck!
Over the weekend I went to Takashi with my best friend Jennifer (who by the way is on my favorite fashion app–Pose). As always in life, I’m thinking about two things–fashion and food. There was something about the creativity, approachability and restraint of the dishes at Takashi, which is the feeling I get when I look at Altuzarra’s Spring 2012 collection. It’s exciting, yet doesn’t go over the top…and it’s overall just so damn cool. Everything about the restaurant and the designer is flat out awesome.
Don’t believe me? Take a look…
Course 1: The Winter Roll. Crisp and refreshing…with a little kick from the chili vinaigrette (kind of reminds me of the long sleeveless sweater and leather dress pairing later in the post)
Course 2: Grilled Calamari. If it’s grilled and in the squid family, I am so down.
Course 3: Scallops & Gnocchi. Most people consider Takashi to be an Asian restaurant, and although some dishes have an asian flare, this one couldn’t be far from! So decadent it was almost sinful to eat it (like I care…that thing was gone in like 30 seconds).
Course 4: Seared Maine Skate Wing. Who would have thought to put skate wing over braised red cabbage, with a side of butternut squash agnolotti…with a cider-caper reduction? Chef Takashi. That’s who. Genius!
Desserts (yes, we got 2!): Sheep’s Milk Yogurt Panna Cotta with Yuzu Gelée, Peach Compote, and Green Tea Shortbread (this tasted like an adult dreamsicle). Valrhona Milk Chocolate Sticky Cake with Caramelized Bananas, Drunken Raisin Puree, and Graham Cracker Ice Cream (yes, this actually happened). The perfect balance of sweets for the end of an amazing meal.
So how does this relate to Joseph Altuzarra? He’s a French designer in the American fashion industry plus a restaurant doing contemporary French-American cuisine (with a Japanese twist…but you get the picture). The atmosphere at Takashi is not too fussy, just quaint and cool…and located in one of the raddest neighborhoods in Chicago. And when I think of Altuzarra “cool” and “rad” are the first two words that come to mind.
And having nothing to do with the post (except it was taken at Takashi with my bestie), I had to share this sweet instagram.
#PointedToeShoesAndStars…yes!
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As closing note…I can’t emphasize how incredible of a designer Joseph Altuzarra is (and I’m not just saying that because he used to work at Proenza…it’s true!)
But to make him even cooler than he already is…this is what he was recently quoted in the Washington Post: “It’s a very French thing: I never exercise and I love pastries.” I’m not French, but I couldn’t agree more!
To celebrate 20 years of red soles, Christian Louboutin launched a special edition 20th anniversary collection. As you can imagine coming from someone like Louboutin, this collection is over-the-top and statement worthy. However, some of the styles are even a little too much for me!
You be the judge…
Rose Du Desert leather knee sandals
Seems like something Rihanna would try and pull off…and would ultimately fail.
Pigalove patent-leather ballet flats
Seems like something Alexa Chung would try and pull off…and would succeed.
These are actually pretty awesome. No complaints. Unfortunately I’m assuming a Kardashian already owns them…
Isolde 160 patent-leather sandals
I call these the Momsen. You know why.
Armadillo Bride 120 leather pumps
No armadillos were harmed in the making of these shoes. They’re kinda like Beetlejuice gone upscale, no?
If these were in black I’d be ALL OVER them.
Highness 160 Platform Peep Toe Heels
Beyonce can wear these while performing on stage, at a basketball game, or even running errands with baby Blue. These look like they’d be her “everyday shoe.”
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If you could have just one pair from this 20th anniversary collection, which one would it be?
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.
