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What to Wear: How to Stay Warm and Stylish This Fall

26. August 2010

I certainly love the military/bomber jacket look as much as anyone else, but a girl needs some variety in her wardrobe. There are other trendy jackets out there this fall, and if you want to get a jump on it, incorporating vests and sweaters are a great way to either keep warm or change up [...]

What to Wear: The Latest Fall 2010 Fashion Trends

19. August 2010

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It’s sad to think fall is just around the corner as it takes forever for summer to begin in Chicago, but it’s true. Back to School ads in print and on TV have reminded me that summer is coming to a close. What are the latest styles going to be for early fall? 1) Military/Utilitarian [...]

What to Wear: Dipping Your Toe in Vintage

12. August 2010

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I’m sure by now you’ve heard vintage mentioned in a lot of fashion sources lately. Maybe you’re not really sure if it’s for you, because you always buy new, but are curious as to what it’s all about. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a store where you could find both? Well, there is! [...]

What to Wear: How to Create a Green Wardrobe with (Green)Heart

5. August 2010

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Everywhere you turn these days something is going green. I hear more and more about people riding their bikes or public transportation to work, people recycling, and even people going vintage to make old new again. But what about new, eco-friendly wears and wares? Maybe you missed out on other eco-friendly, sustainable clothing options; or [...]

What to Wear: Hottest Shoes This Season

13. May 2010

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In all my writing recently about fashion designers, boutiques, and the endless trends this spring; I totally forgot to talk about shoes. How this could be? I don’t know, as I LOVE shoes, possibly more than clothes. I think it’s because I generally don’t like feet, so shoes either hide them or make them look [...]

What to Wear: How to Look Like a Celebrity

29. April 2010

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Have you ever seen photos of celebrities and wished you had what they were wearing? Want to find these outfits in your own backyard? Well have no fear ladies, in today’s What to Wear, I’ve got 3 casual looks by 3 hot mama’s. Whether you’re a mom or not, these outfits are trendy, but I [...]

What to Wear: Violet’s Favorite Spring Fashion Trends Under $100

8. April 2010

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Some of you have asked me about where you can pick up the latest spring trends for less. I get it…even though turquoise has been named color of the year (click here to read this article and get a refresher on other hot colors this season), perhaps you’re not quite sure turquoise is the color for [...]

What to Wear: Best Spring Dresses

1. April 2010

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It would be pretty difficult to get through the entire spring season without buying or wearing at least one dress. That is what spring about, right? After being cooped up in sweaters, boots, and pants all winter long, it feels nice to wear a feminine, breezy dress for a change. There are obviously a plethora of [...]

What to Wear: Make a Statement this Spring

25. March 2010

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There’s nothing like making a statement when going out and about; although we tend to do this to a lesser degree in Chicago vs. New York, in Europe, or even L.A. It seems our conservative Midwestern values keep us from going out on a limb with our wardrobe choices. Take a look at these looks of [...]

What to Wear: Spring Work Attire

18. March 2010

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Now that it’s mid-March, you’re probably just itching to get out of your sweaters (no pun intended) and integrating some spring clothing into your work wardrobe. It might not be quite warm enough yet to go out in short sleeves, but these pieces could be worn now with a thin cardigan or blazer on top [...]