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What to Wear: 5 Tips When Picking Jewelry

3. February 2011

With Valentine’s Day coming up, do you know what kind of jewelry to suggest to your significant other? (Photo Credit) Whether it’s the good stuff or fun jewelry, every girl should know how to pick jewelry that’s going to look the best on her. Here are my 5 tips to help you pick out jewelry [...]

What to Wear: 4 Warm (& Stylish) Boots You Need Now

27. January 2011

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Answering a reader’s question earlier this week on stylish winter coat options made me think about winter boots. Sure practically everyone has Uggs by now, but I’m finally starting to hear people give some negative feedback about them (I don’t own a pair myself…just not my style). For one, I’m told they’re ugly, even from [...]

2011 Guide: How to Clean Out Your Closet

20. January 2011

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It’s that time of the year again, the dreaded closet clean out to make room for all of the fabulous gifts you received over the holidays and the not-so-far-away new fashions about to hit the shelves for Spring 2011. (I know I’m a little overzealous, but it’s a new year, and I’m trying to think [...]

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

22. December 2010

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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 [...]

TheFind: Holiday Nail Lacquer Sets For The Pal Who Stays Polished!

17. December 2010

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While the slew of holiday lacquer collections are perhaps a bit, well, expected — deep cranberry hues and dark purples, balanced with universally-flattering neutrals like soft pinks and golden taupe — but that doesn’t make them any less gorgeous! After all, there’s something to be said about the classic prettiness of signature holiday hues — [...]

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 [...]

Lookbook: How to Look Fabulous Shopping (even at the Grocery Store!)

23. November 2010

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Does anyone put any effort into how they look while shopping anymore? When my mom was younger, people didn’t leave the house to go anywhere unless they were decked out in a nice dress and heels. Ok, heels would suck, but seriously, I just feel more and more people keep showing up in public looking like [...]

What to Wear: How to Dress Casual Chic for Thanksgiving!

18. November 2010

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One of my biggest problems with the holidays is whether to over dress or under dress. I’m big into overdressing (any excuse to dress up is a good excuse); however, my family tends to lean towards underdressing. Here’s a good example: When I go to Thanksgiving dinner, the family tends to decide we are all [...]

Q&A: If the Boot Fits…Wear It (Over the Knee)!

17. November 2010

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Photo Credit Q: I just don’t know what to look for when shopping for boots. I have seen a lot of people wearing over-the-knee boots but don’t really understand how to wear them. Any suggestions? A: This is a great question. There are many types of decisions that must be made when selecting the perfect [...]