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Black Friday Deals

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

(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% [...]

Q&A: Best Dress for Curvy Figure?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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Q: What style of summer dresses would you recommend to flatter pettite but curvy figures when you want to wear a dress but not show off too much leg & if you want to wear with a flat sandal too? A: I’d recommend dresses with an A-line shape to flatter a curvy figure. A-line dresses [...]

Q&A: Black to Basics

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Q: I know colors are in this spring, but black is still my favorite color. Got any spring picks in black? A: Whether you view black as a must-have color for spring or not, it is a basic color that never goes out of style. For the slimming effects alone, every girl must have some black [...]

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 [...]

What to Wear: Spring Break Must-Haves

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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Have you planned your Spring Break trip yet? As you get ready to pack it on up for a week of sun, fun, and relaxation, you might be wondering what SHOULD you pack? Fear not ladies, I’ve got the Top 5 Fashion Must-Have’s to bring on Spring Break right here… 1) Tunics - The tunic is [...]

What to Wear: "Flaw" Hiding Outfits

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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So are you still sticking with your New Year’s Resolutions? Assuming one of them was to lose weight, have you slipped up recently? Valentine’s Day candy is always so tempting. I know I ate my fair share this year… Perhaps you’re not as far along as you thought you’d be by now, but don’t sweat [...]

Lookbook: Mardi Gras Inspired Fashion

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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For those of you who may not know, today is Mardi Gras! If you’re not in New Orleans celebrating right now, you can at least be there in spirit with these Mardi-Gras color and shape inspired fashions! Which is your favorite Mardi Gras inspired piece? From Left to Right; Top to Bottom (excluding masks): Marc [...]

What To Wear: Work To Casual Sweaters

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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If you work in a business casual environment, you’re lucky where you can incorporate more of your casual pieces into your work wardrobe, and get two uses for the price of one. Not a bad idea these days considering everyone is trying to save where they can. However, not everything transitions over easily. Some clothes [...]

What To Wear: Back To Basics

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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So I keep talking about how part of a new year means investing in a new you. After all, you deserve it. How long has it been since you evaluated your wardrobe? Do you have the basic pieces in your closet that you can go-to and pair with various other things to create a variety [...]