Violet Revolution

Violet’s Week in Review: October 25th- October 29th

Friday, October 29, 2010

Good thing Fashion Focus happened last week, otherwise the models would have been swept away in the Chiclone! Dress Code featured the work of talented student designers, which looks were your favorite?? Sportswear, casual dresses, cocktail dresses, & flowy ballgowns graced the runway during the Style Chicago finale show. Which designers were your personal favorite? [...]

Lookbook: Best of Style Chicago Fashion Focus Runway Show

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Last week’s Fashion Focus, Chicago’s Fashion Week, came to a close with Style Chicago‘s finale runway show last Friday night. Most notable of the designers that night was Lara Miller, who heads up the Macy’s Chicago Fashion Incubator program and helped make the CFI Past/Present fashion show a reality last week. She and another well-known [...]

What to Wear from Fashion Focus: Chicago Fashion Incubator Past & Present Runway Show

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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As many of you know, Fashion Focus, Chicago’s fashion week, is in full swing. While nearly all of the Spring 2011 runway shows took place last month, I kind of like that ours is a little later in the year. First off, you can attend and/or focus on the other fashion weeks, and ours, without [...]

Chicago Fashion Week Shopping Events & Promotions

Monday, October 18, 2010

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Be sure to check out the promotions and fashion events in Chicago this week hosted by local designers, boutiques, and beyond during Fashion Focus Chicago Fashion Week! -K.Amato has updated the look of their website and you will receive 20% off any online purchase now through October 20th with code fallsale20. Accessorize your new fall [...]

Be Bright Pink. Be a Part of Fashion Focus Chicago.

Monday, October 18, 2010

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It’s finally here. The moment all us Chicago Fashionistas have been waiting for: Fashion Focus Chicago: Chicago’s Fashion Week! I’m pretty excited about the upcoming events this week. There will be fashion shows, local designers shopping, and special deals/events at local boutiques. So excited was I, that I got a sneak peek of some of [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, July 9, 2010

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- For all you shoe addicts out there, you must check out this incredible deal! Nickel Sale July 9th at City Soles 2001 W. North Ave. Buy one pair get a pair, for a nickel! - At Hubba Hubba 3309 N. Clark St. this weekend only. July 8th-11th Buy 2 Michael Stars items and get [...]

Lara Miller Spring/Summer Collection Trunk Show

Monday, May 24, 2010

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Who doesn’t love shopping on a Friday afternoon? Everyone raise their hands and say: “I do, I do!” Well that’s exactly what I did this past Friday when I stopped in Florodora to chat with and view Lara Miller’s latest spring/summer collection. Lara is one busy lady these days. Not only is she a fashion [...]

Q&A with Evil Kitty Designer Lidia Wachowska

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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This week at Violet Revolution, we’re doing a special Q&A. While at the Evil Kitty Trunk Show this weekend (Click here to view the article and pic’s from the show!), I had a chance to ask Lidia about her view on fashion here in Chicago as well as her latest collection: Q: What does fashion mean [...]

Lookbook: Evil Kitty Trunk Show

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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For this week’s Lookbook, you’re all in for a treat, as this past Saturday I had the privilege of attending the Evil Kitty Trunk Show at the Chicago Fashion Incubator at the 900 Shops on Michigan Ave. For those of you unfamiliar with Evil Kitty, the line has two distinct personalities: one is fun and playful, the [...]

Anna Hovet Fall 2010 Fashion Show

Monday, March 29, 2010

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The crowd at the Chicago Fashion Incubator pop-up shop at 900 N. Michigan was brimming with excitement Friday night at the unveiling of Anna Hovet’s 2010 Fall collection. Anna’s designs are known for their “edgy, inventive, and convertible” looks, while being practical, not to mention comfortable, enough to incorporate into your daily wardrobe. If you love leggings, [...]