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Lookbook: Local Lookbook Boutique

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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 [...]

Violet’s Week in Review: September 7th- September 10th

Friday, September 10, 2010

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Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out tonight in Chicago & shop the new fabulous fall fashions! Which fall trends do you think are funky or fashionable?? Share with us! Check out how to incorporate fall trends into your work attire! Will these fall trends work at your workplace?? If you are looking to show off the latest [...]

Q&A: Are Zipper Accessories Still Trendy?

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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Q: I have a couple of items with zipper accents such as my handbag! Are zipper embellishments still in this spring, or am I wearing an outdated style? A: First off, your handbag is awesome! Love the stud details too. Zippers are still in this spring…you can still find them on a variety of clothes [...]

Lookbook: Latest Handbag Styles

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Who doesn’t want a new handbag for spring??? I’ve noticed some new styles (or retro styles if you remember them) recently: wooden handle clutches, drawstring bags, and crossbody bags. Crossbody bags are becoming more popular lately, and thus provide a “hands-free,” more stylish way of carrying around your stuff; whereas before I only saw these in a [...]

Shop the Hot Mama (& Hot Non-Mamas) Sale through this Weekend

Friday, February 26, 2010

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Shop the Hot Mama (& Hot Non-Mamas) Sale through this Weekend

Take advantage of Hot Mama’s Semi-Annual Clearance and Sale event going on through this weekend! For those of you not familiar, Hot Mama is a boutique that carries cute designer clothes for both pregnant and non-pregnant women alike. There are many styles on sale for $58 or less, PLUS you can get some of the [...]

What to Wear: Top 5 Spring Trends

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Curious about the hottest trends for 2010? Here are some of the latest styles you can expect to see this spring: Neutrals: The buzz everywhere is about neutrals. As boutiques start updating their spring inventory, there’s an entire category dedicated to neutrals on nearly every site. Neutrals are awesome because they can be paired with [...]