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Watch how the Working Wardrobe & Violet Revolution bring Holiday Looks to YOU from Cerato Boutique!

22. December 2010

So you may have your holiday shopping in the bag, but do you have your holiday look figured out yet? New Years is closer than you think, so last week, I along with Rachel Yeomans from The Working Wardrobe, figured we’d get a jump on it and dropped by Cerato Boutique to try out some [...]

Gift Ideas and Holiday Looks found at Glitter!

6. December 2010

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Today kicks off Violet’s Holiday Gift Guide! Over the next week or so, you’ll find all types of gift suggestions for all the people in your life! Each day we’ll cover a few different people, so keep checking back; or you can just click the “Gift Guide” button at right to see all the gift [...]

What to Wear: Get Noticed in Holiday Looks from Calvin Tran!

2. December 2010

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I love dressing up for the holidays, don’t you? Even though I do love dressing up, figuring out what to wear to holiday parties or New Years Eve can be so nerve-wracking. Yes, believe it or not, I was already receiving emails about New Year’s Eve before Thanksgiving. Trying to find that perfect blend of [...]

Holiday Handbags – What’s your Style?

1. December 2010

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If you’re a Chicago-native, you should be familiar with 1154 Lill Studio by now. It seems I know someone who’s either given or received a 1154 Lill bag (or gift certificate) or who’s been to one of their handbag parties. If that weren’t enough, I constantly pass people on the street with a Lill bag [...]

Black Friday Deals

24. November 2010

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(Photo Credit) Happy early Thanksgiving everyone! We all know Black Friday/Thanksgiving Weekend is the time for sales galore! Stop in (or shop online) at these fabulous Chicago boutiques and enjoy wonderful savings this weekend! -Violet Bucktown/Wicker Park: -Akira has a number of deals this upcoming weekend. Shop 8 am-12 pm on Black Friday for 30% [...]

Calling All Accessory Lovers: A Visit to Squasht by Les

22. November 2010

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As I’ve said previously, I’m obsessed with accessories. They have the power to turn a bland outfit fabulous. I recently went to Squasht By Les in the Ukrainian Village and found some great options to expand anyone’s collection. Everything that owner Lesley Timpe carries at her boutique is either made by her personally, or collected [...]

What to Wear: Score Luxury Brands for Less

11. November 2010

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Are you already tired of looking at your Louis Vuitton bag from last season? Maybe so, but you don’t have the time right now to sell it yourself, and you certainly aren’t going to give it to goodwill. Or maybe you are on the hunt for some luxury items, but really don’t want to pay [...]

Holiday…Celebrate! Celebrate with these Must-Have Handbags!

12. October 2010

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I know the holidays seem like they are far away, but it won’t be long before ads about holiday shopping are everywhere. I’ve even received emails about events for New Years Eve, if you can believe it. One of the things you must have for the holidays, while shopping or otherwise, is a trendy, go-to [...]

Lookbook: Local Lookbook Boutique

21. September 2010

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It seems there is more of a focus on local fashion here in Chicago than in the past. As new programs and creative outlets open up for designers to display their creations, Chicago becomes more of a player in the overall fashion world. The latest rendition of this creative outlet is Local Lookbook, a new [...]

What to Wear: Violet’s Fun Fall Fashion Picks From Nika Butik!

16. September 2010

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As a city girl, I tend to frequent city shops more often, as they are, of course, close to home. The thought of suburban shopping, usually brings the words “shopping mall” to mind, but that is not necessarily true. There are plenty of suburbs in Chicago that have cute “mini-downtowns” with unique shops and boutiques, [...]