Violet Revolution

Q&A: Meeting The Boyfriend’s Parents for the First Time

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Q: I’m meeting my boyfriend’s family for the first time. What do I wear? A: Oh yes, an occasion I remember very well! My best advice is to be yourself when choosing an outfit. You want to be as relaxed as you can be when you meet the folks! Being comfortable in your outfit will [...]

What to Wear: Best Accessories for Summer Concerts

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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If you saw my recent What to Wear post, you’d know my Top 3 Summer Concert clothing picks. But what about shoes and accessories? Shoes. First let me say that I don’t understand it when I see women wearing dressy heels to a concert. I just want to say, “What are you thinking???” First, these [...]

What to Wear: Wells Street Art Festival

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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Even if you can’t stand weaving through that bottleneck of people that always occurs around the food, you can’t miss out on going to the Wells Street Art Festival. Not to be confused with the Old Town Art Fair (which is held the same weekend further north, winding around the side streets in Old Town), [...]

Lookbook: Gimme Some Cuff Love

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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You might have noticed some of the latest bracelets off to the right just above the Twitter box. (If not, scroll down and check them out now.) One of my favorite bracelets lately is the cuff bracelet. Whether made of metal or leather, these are a stylish and fun accessory to have in your collection. I really [...]

What to Wear on Memorial Day Weekend

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Memorial Day Weekend – perceived by all Chicagoans as a segway into warmer days to come. That being said, sometimes our weather doesn’t cooperate and make us feel like that will ever happen. If you saw my Lookbook earlier this week, it has a sunny, inviting disposition in mind. But what if we’re not so lucky? Violet knows…she’s [...]

Lookbook: Memorial Day Warm Wishes

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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In a perfect world, our weather for Memorial Day will be warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. Just keep thinking that and hopefully it will come true. Couldn’t you just see yourself in the below dress with maybe some leggings (or not) and sandals, maxing and relaxing outside under an umbrella with a pitcher of drinks [...]

Lookbook: Summer Style Trend – Rompers

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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For all you ladies out there who are looking for an alternative to dresses for spring/summer (this probably just includes me), enter: The Romper. With an array of styles, colors, prints to choose from; there’s a romper out there with your name on it. I was actually amazed to see dressier rompers out there, such [...]

What to Wear: Best Spring Dresses

Thursday, April 1, 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 [...]

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 [...]

Lookbook: The Perfect Spring Coats

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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April showers bring May flowers as well as…spring coats! A spring coat is essential in Chicago…you never know what kind of weather a day in the city will bring….wind, rain, dropping temperatures…sometimes all 3 in the same day. So maybe it’s not April yet, but if you want to get a jump on getting your new [...]