Chicago Event: Fashion Forward

Tonight, the Mayor’s Fashion Council of Chicago is hosting an event to discuss the importance of technology in fashion. As a fashion blogger, especially in Chicago, I find this event to be extremely important and I’m really looking forward to this discussion.

Can’t make the event? You can join the conversation on Twitter by using the #FashionForward hashtag. Who knew technology could be so fashionable?

Click here for further details.

“Make Your Own Havaianas” Beach Pop-Up

This Thursday June 30 InStyle Magazine and Havaianas are hosting the first ever Havaianas pop-up shop at North Avenue Beach. I am honored to be on the host committee for this amazing event!

Ever wanted to design your own flip flops? At the Havaianas Beach Pop-Up, you can! Guests will be able to customize their own color combinations with a choice of 10 different flip flop straps and bottoms to mix and match with over 20 different pins styles.

Just chillin' in my Missoni x Havaianas

This event is invitation only so I am giving 3 lucky readers the chance to attend the Havaianas pop-up. All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me you want to come and I’ll notify you by Wednesday evening to let you know if you’ve been chosen. Just be sure to include a valid email (only visible to me) so I can officially invite you to be my guest at the “Make Your Own Havaianas” Beach Pop-Up.

Good luck!

Thread Lounge & LaundryMagazine present West by Midwest

This Friday June 24, LaundryMagazine and Thread Lounge invite you to celebrate West Coast fashion in Chicago. In honor of the return of San Francisco based Thread Lounge owner Colleen Schmidt, Friday’s West by Midwest festivities will showcase the fashion sense influenced by these two cities.

Models will be wearing designs provided by Thread Lounge, styled by LaundryMagazine’s Fashion Director Kyle Spicer and Features Editor Samm Mackin. There will also be a new art display by Jon Vohr.

So head over to Thread Lounge (918 W. Armitage) from 6-9pm this Friday for an evening of style, design, and shopping (and of course drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and discounts).

See official event page for more information.

Behind The Scenes at LaundryMagazine’s Growing Works

Last month I attended LaundryMagazine’s first ever Growing Works show, which was a huge success. People are STILL talking about it…including Refinery29!

Yesterday, they posted this fantastic video with behind the scenes footage, including the runway show with all of the designers and their collections. I absolutely love how this was filmed and it really showcases how amazing the event was.

Click here to watch the video

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