GET THE LOOK: Louis Vuitton

How fantastic is this Louis Vuitton dress with its subtle plaid (tartan) print and lace trim…

…seen on two major British style icons, Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss…

...Beckham even wore it on the cover of Austrian Vogue magazine.

If you can’t afford Louis Vuitton, because not everyone can, you can get something very similar at the fabulous Zara...

Lingerie-style studio dress, $159, Zara.

Lingerie-style studio dress, $179, Zara.

Lingerie-style studio dress, $179, Zara.

NEW WORK: Chicago Tribune

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SARCA, Guest Blogger

BLOOMIES BRITISH INVASION!

All month long Bloomingdale’s will be hosting a series of events celebrating cool iconic British brands. Some are making their American debut (Farrell, Marwood & Wolsey) while others are offering exclusive pieces only available at Bloomingdales (Aqua, Wildfox & Ted Baker).

Not forgetting the gents there will also be a Beatles pop-up store offering one-of-a-kind assortment of men’s merchandise to celebrate Beatlemania. This capsule collection has been designed ‘with a little help from some friends’ including Paul Smith, Ted Baker and Thomas Pink.

Tomorrow however is the main event, a British Fashion show not to be missed, styled by MOI! You’ll see my favorite looks from Bloomingdales’ top British brands to give you that British it-girl look. Plus enjoy British sweets and listen to some of my FAV Britpop bands (The Charlatans, Suede, Ocean Colour Scene & Catatonia) while you shop and get a gift with purchase.

First 40 shoppers get a gift bag from Space NK, a British beauty shop, which has just opened in Bloomingdales.

RSVP 312.440.4515

Your formal invitation...

Calendar of events...

LEADING LADIES

Three hot handbags paired with a cool celebrity campaign.

ROSAMUND PIKE AND LK BENNETT

Not only named after this English rose actress but the bags were also designed by her to capture a true British style! ($595, us.lkbennett.com)

JENNIFER GARNER AND MAXMARA

In Maxamara’s first accessories campaign featuring the new ‘Jbag’ with the actress in her first high-end fashion campaign. ($1,590, maxmara.com)

MICHELLE WILLIAMS AND LOUIS VUITTON

Modeling in her first major fashion campaign and looking very cool! ($4,000, louisvuitton.com)

FASHION WEEK ETIQUETTE

As another NY fashion week comes to end Comedian Sara Schaefer asks the truly important questions.


SPOTTING SPRING 2014 TRENDS

DAIRY QUEEN

I’m so excited about a new designer collaboration launching this month. Melissa, famous for its cute and whimsical shoes made of 100% recyclable plastic, is partnering with the iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld. This capsule collection will consist of four distinctive styles but come in array of different colors. If you want to see these shoes up close and personal, even try them on, it's only available in Chicago exclusively through a pop-up store at space519 from September 13th.

Behind the scenes

Ice Cream shoes, $170

Rainbow shoes, $190

space519, The Shops at 900 N. Michigan Ave, 312.751.1519

TALKING TRENDS: In the Nude

Not long ago everyone discovered something that I’ve known for a very long time, the genius of a nude shoe. They elongate your legs, go with anything and never detract from a fabulous outfit. However everyone’s skin shade varies and if you have a darker or really pale skin-tone you might struggle to find the right shade. This season Christian Louboutin has decided to solve that problem, hallelujah! He has taken several of his classic styles like the Batignolles, the Fifi pump, Vendome and Flo peep-toe and offered them in five nude shades ranging from fair blush to rich chestnut.

‘Flo’ peep-toe, $625, us.christianlouboutin.com