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October 13, 2011

Decades Pop-Up Returns to 900 North Michigan Shops

Decades is at it again! This Saturday and Sunday, the popular vintage and 21st century modern designer fashion house will host their third Chicago pop-up shop at space519 in the 900 North Michigan Shops. As an added feature to this year’s event schedule, co-owners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver will showcase their fabulous new jewelry collaboration with Miriam Haskell – the Miriam Haskell for decades “Uptown/Downtown” collection, inspired by the brand’s famed heritage costume jewelry archives.

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This shopping event will be open to the public on Saturday, October 15 10 a.m. – 7 p.m and Sunday, October 16  noon – 6 p.m. There’s a Sunday denim sample sale and a $150 shoe event…so this is one not to miss!

October 12, 2011

Current Obsession: Dolce & Gabbana Star Print iPhone Case

If you keep up with me on Twitter you’ve probably figured out by know my obsession with the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 collection. Dolce & Gabbana has never really been a go-to brand for me but they knocked it out of the park for this season. I already own the star-print dress (seen here) but there are so many other star printed items I’m dying to have from the collection. If I have the chance to purchase anything else from Dolce & Gabbana Fall ’11, it would be this…

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Dolce & Gabbana Star Dauphine Printed iPhone Case

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And while I’m at it, why not pick up the star-print clutch…right? 🙂

October 5, 2011

4 Designers 4 CURE at p45

On October 19th, p.45 (one of my favorite Chicago boutiques) celebrates its 14th birthday with the launch of 4 Designers 4 CURE. This will feature exclusive products that benefit CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy). Because of p45 founder Tricia Tunstall’s personal connection to the cause, she invited four designers to create custom pieces, including CFDA-winning milliner Eugenia Kim, inspired by the organization’s signature color red.

Eugenia Kim will offer 45  limited-edition “Daniella” headbands (pictured below) with 100% of proceeds going towards CURE. These can be purchased both online and in store. Each headband will also be autographed by Eugenia herself!

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Other “4 Designers 4 CURE” items include Lizzie Fortunato‘s signature mix of materials in a key chain charm, a crescent moon on a red leather cord by Sarah McGuire, and a Abigail Glaum-Lathbury knit dress in her well-known architectural style.

Check out p45 at 1643 N. Damen and visit www.p45.com for more information.

September 30, 2011

My Favorite Capes & Ponchos For Fall 2011

As I mentioned the other day I was quoted in the Red Eye about capes and ponchos for this season. In Chicago it is so important to have great outerwear because that’s what most people see about 75% of the year. Having a non traditional coat is just a fun way to spruce up your outerwear collection without compromising practicality.

Because I only got to pick one of my favorites for Fall 2011 for the Red Eye, I decided to dedicate an entire blog post to the best capes and ponchos in a variety of colors, styles and price points…so you’ll be sure to find one you love!

PhotobucketSee By Chloe Wool Cape with Leather Fringe and BucklesPhotobucketRag & Bone Leighton wool and cotton-blend cape (as seen here)

Photobucket Minkpink Hendrix Fringed Poncho Wrap

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Emilio Pucci Leather-trimmed tweed cape


Elizabeth & James Salma Poncho

Which one is your favorite? Will you be sporting a cape or poncho for Fall? Let me know in the comments section below!

September 27, 2011

Spring 2012 Trend: Bandeau Tops

Last week I shared with you the new sheer skirt trend for Spring 2012, and after viewing the collections from Milan…there’s another trend coming to town. Bandeau tops were all over the runways for Milan Fashion Week (and not the kind you wear under sheer tops). These are detailed, meant to be seen, bandeau tops worn with both pants and skirts. Some were shown with jackets and some without (I’d personally recommend a jacket) but this is another trend I’m curious to see whether or not it will translate to the streets. What do you think?

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Versace

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Prada

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Dolce & Gabbana

Photos: Style.com