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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 [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, June 25, 2010

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- The Taste of Chicago kicks off today in Grant Park! Chicago’s tremendous array of culinary delights are located in one place at the ten-day lakefront festival where food choices range from ethnic to exotic to Chicago specialties. Hours 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily and tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8. If you [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, June 18, 2010

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- Taste of Randolph Street June 18th 5pm-11pm, 19th 2pm-11pm & 20th 2pm-10pm. $10 donation. This three-day event highlights an international assortment of food from the finest West-Loop neighborhood restaurants, talented artisans and eclectic vendors, and features two unique stages of incredible live entertainment! Vendors set up along a six-block stretch of Randolph Street, from Peoria [...]

What to Wear: Work Attire for Summer

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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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 [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, June 11, 2010

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Need plans this weekend? Check out these fashion events & festivals going on in Chicago: - Pretty in Pilsen Friday June 11, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Meet the designers Kate Boggiano, Objets d’Envy, Cole Haddon Showroom, Jess Audey, & Anna Hovet and receive their personal recommendations. Bring your girlfriends for a fun Friday evening in Pilsen 2150 [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, June 4, 2010

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Enjoy a beautiful weekend, get started on your Father’s day gift shopping & check out these great events & deals: -Robin Richman Annual Yard this Friday & Saturday 2108 N. Damen from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come shuffle through the many antiques, artist supplies, knitting yarn, and the ultimate clothing rack featuring $50 items from designers [...]

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, [...]