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What to Wear: Work Attire for Summer

Thursday, June 17, 2010

If you’re looking for some cute work attire now that it’s warming up a little out there, here’s some great picks from some local designers who know how to make dressing for work trendy, yet still professional. This printed tunic at Fashion Heist is great for work or play. Just add a belt and you [...]

StyleChicago FashionChicago Event

Monday, May 3, 2010

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There was a buzz of excitement at StyleChicago’s FashionChicago event last week, as people shopped 25 of Chicago’s top fashion designers. StyleChicago is best known for their signature events where guests can sip cocktails, enjoy appetizers, and socialize with friends while shopping or enjoying spa and beauty treatments throughout the evening. There’s usually a small [...]

Lookbook: Skirts No Closet Should Be Without

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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So say you have a tank top lying around in your closet. It’s comfy, but kind of ho-hum. You wear it with jeans a lot, but that’s becoming old news. How do you breathe new life into it again? Try pairing it with a skirt! Skirts, especially shorter A-line ones like the one pictured below from SHE Boutique, are popular [...]

What to Wear: Spring Work Attire

Thursday, March 18, 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 [...]

Q&A: Spring Raincoats

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Q: Do you have any suggestions for stylish, yet functional raincoats? A: But of course… The key to looking more stylish in a raincoat is to buy one with a drawstring or tie at the waist, so it doesn’t necessarily give you this garbage bag or I-borrowed-my-boyfriend’s/husband’s-coat oversized look. Burberry makes a trendy yellow one with an [...]

Beta Boutique's Semi-Annual Sample Sales Event

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Have you ever been to one of Beta Boutique’s Semi-Annual Stacked Rack Sample Sales? Well I have, and let me tell you, if you aren’t planning on going, you are missing out. I’ve bought some great things from there in the past…a coat…some outfits…very cute stuff. And there’s men stuff too, so you can drag…er, [...]

Lookbook: Boutique Spotlight: Fashion Heist

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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Today’s Boutique Spotlight is: Fashion Heist – a new online, boutique featuring the designs of jlee silver. The store aims to provide women everywhere with essential pieces that complement their busy and dynamic lifestyles. If you start following Fashion Heist either via newsletter, Facebook, or Twitter, you’ll get 30% off your first order. What I [...]