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How to Look Like a Film Icon

Monday, January 17, 2011

In honor of the Golden Globe Awards yesterday, I decided to give a list of my top 3 favorite film looks. Read on and see how you too can look like a movie icon! 1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s It should be no surprise this one is on the list. The image of Audrey Hepburn’s character [...]

Black Friday Deals

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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(Photo Credit) Happy early Thanksgiving everyone! We all know Black Friday/Thanksgiving Weekend is the time for sales galore! Stop in (or shop online) at these fabulous Chicago boutiques and enjoy wonderful savings this weekend! -Violet Bucktown/Wicker Park: -Akira has a number of deals this upcoming weekend. Shop 8 am-12 pm on Black Friday for 30% [...]

What to Wear: Unique Jewelry Finds

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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I seem to be on a jewelry kick this week. I keep looking at my disorganized jewelry drawer, and instead of wanting to clean it out and organize it, I feel more compelled to buy more jewelry. Not that I need more. I seem to have plenty of unique pieces, which I can still manage [...]

Lookbook: How to Look Stylish and Stay Warm!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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As I ran out in my military jacket to grab a coffee this morning, I’m reminded all too quickly that it’s getting colder out there. Not quite time for my down-filled coat yet, but I seriously need something warmer, yet stylish, to segue into the…gasp!…blistery days ahead. I think I can still bear a shorter [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, October 1, 2010

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- Enter our beauty giveaway for a chance to win the Love Martini soy candle and Coconut Cream face & hand scrub from Mojo Spa! - Shop the fall fashions from Nika Butik, our lovely readers can currently use code “violet20” online, or mention the code in-store, for 20% off your entire order through Oct. 20th! (Does not apply [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, September 24, 2010

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-Shop the fall fashions from Nika Butik, our lovely readers can currently use code “violet20” online, or mention the code in-store, for 20% off your entire order through Oct. 20th! (Does not apply to already reduced items.) -Handle With Care cordially invites you to a New York designer Jodi Arnold Fall Trunk Show. Thursday, Sept. 23rd- Monday, Sept. 27th, [...]

Weekly Shopping and Goodies Supports Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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Today’s edition of Shopping and Goodies is dedicated to supporting and raising Thyroid Cancer Awareness. Did you know thyroid cancer is more common in younger people, and nearly two-thirds of those diagnosed with thyroid cancer are between the ages of 20 and 55? I sure didn’t. Once the thyroid is removed, there is a scar [...]

Lookbook: Fashion for A Cause

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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Today on Violet Revolution, you’ll see a Lookbook dedicated to fashion for a cause. The cause in this particular case is to support thyroid cancer awareness. Did you know thyroid cancer is more common in younger people, and nearly two-thirds of those diagnosed with thyroid cancer are between the ages of 20 and 55? I [...]

Deals and Events This Weekend

Friday, September 10, 2010

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-Unleash your inner fashionista the evening of September 10 from 6-9 PM as The Shops at North Bridge celebrates Fashion’s Night Out. Fashion’s Night Out is a global extravaganza of fashion and one-of-a-kind events. As the official kickoff to New York Fashion Week, the world’s biggest fashion party will be filled with stylish surprises and awe-inspiring [...]

What to Wear: How to Stay Warm and Stylish This Fall

Thursday, August 26, 2010

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I certainly love the military/bomber jacket look as much as anyone else, but a girl needs some variety in her wardrobe. There are other trendy jackets out there this fall, and if you want to get a jump on it, incorporating vests and sweaters are a great way to either keep warm or change up [...]