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Monday, November 11, 2013
GIVEAWAY: The Limited Golden Anniversary
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Thursday, November 07, 2013
REAL v DEAL: Stella McCartney v Gap
DEAL: Leopard print cow leather ballet flats, currently on sale $39.99 (originally $49.95), by Gap
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
FASHION CONFESSIONS: MICHAEL PETRY Creative Director of the Frye Company
With The Frye Company's 150th anniversary and the opening of three new stores, it’s been an incredible year for this iconic shoe brand. Most people, including myself, know them for their classic Campus, riding or biker boot. So I was surprised to see how much more they do like loafers, sneakers, ballet flats, heels, sandals and even bags! Their collection in total consists of more than 800 items! And if you thought of their footwear as functional, durable working boots only suited for the rough outdoors you’d be wrong. These days it’s a cool fashion brand that’s still synonymies with quality and craftsmanship. I met and chatted with the creative director, Michael Petry, at their Chicago store launch.
WHAT’S YOUR FASHION ADDICTION?
Outside of footwear? Denim.
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 150TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION?
The American flag is a natural starting point for us, being an American brand and Jasper Johns American flag painting.
WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON?
Steve McQueen
WHAT’S THE MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IN YOUR CLOSET?
Autographed soccer shoes from Zinedine Zidane
WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU WORSHIP?
I have a lot of respect for Hiroki of Visvim, Miuccia Prada, and Junya Watanabe
ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
My family
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
No two days are ever alike. The ability to work with a great group of people. I like coming to work every day.
Photos by Francis Son
Outside of footwear? Denim.
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 150TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION?
The American flag is a natural starting point for us, being an American brand and Jasper Johns American flag painting.
WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON?
Steve McQueen
‘Billy Pull On’ $298, The Frye Company
WHAT’S THE MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IN YOUR CLOSET?
Autographed soccer shoes from Zinedine Zidane
WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU WORSHIP?
I have a lot of respect for Hiroki of Visvim, Miuccia Prada, and Junya Watanabe
ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
My family
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
No two days are ever alike. The ability to work with a great group of people. I like coming to work every day.
Special musical guest, Blondfire.
Michael Petry and I at The Frye Company's 150th anniversary party.
The Frye Company, 1007 north Rush Street, 312.642.3793
Photos by Francis Son
Monday, November 04, 2013
THE LIMITED CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Me a Model?!?
When The Limited asked me and two other bloggers, Christine of The View from 5 ft 2 and Jess of Jess and Jill to be part of their golden anniversary event I was incredibly excited. When I found out I’d be walking down the runway with ‘real’ models…
[Jessica Voice Over]: I couldn't help but wonder...is this my Carrie Bradshaw moment?
[Flashback to SATC 2001]
Carrie: I do not belong on a runway, runways are for models not writers.
Charlotte: What’s the difference between strutting down a runway and the way you strut down Fifth Avenue?
Carrie: Strut? Do I strut? Am I a strutter?
Carrie: I just… I cannot imagine walking down a runway where all the people sit there and judge me.
Charlotte: No one would judge you.
Carrie: We judge models all the time.
Miranda: But, you’re not a model you’re one of the real people.
Carrie: Exactly and I don’t want people to think that I can’t see the difference between a model and me.
[Back to 2013 reality]
After much consideration I said yes as I was incredibly honored to be asked. I just prayed I wouldn’t fall over and be fashion road kill like Carrie.
[Jessica V.O.]: The only question left to ask was “do I get to keep the clothes?”
Co-hosts for the night Chicago’s own Corri McFadden and Elliot Staples, The Limited's senior vice president of design.
At 5”8’ I never thought of myself as short but compared to these ‘real’ models I am!
Backstage with my new besties, Jess of Jess and Jill, Christine of The View from 5 ft 2 and Corri!
The Limited's anniversary collection consisted of three key trends, military, equestrian and leather. Along with the models each trend had a guest blogger walking the runway in their own personal take of the look. I of course was given the Equestrian trend, [Jessica V.O.]: Was it cos of my British connections?
The ‘real’ models in some of my fav looks of the night...
All looks are available online at TheLimited.com
The ‘non-models’ aka fashion bloggers.
Charlie and his angles!
[Jessica V.O.]
The whole night was a huge success and made me wonder what I was ever nervous about? BTW I got to keep the clothes!
For these looks and more go to TheLimited.com
All photos by Todd Rosenberg
When The Limited asked me and two other bloggers, Christine of The View from 5 ft 2 and Jess of Jess and Jill to be part of their golden anniversary event I was incredibly excited. When I found out I’d be walking down the runway with ‘real’ models…
[Jessica Voice Over]: I couldn't help but wonder...is this my Carrie Bradshaw moment?
[Flashback to SATC 2001]
Charlotte: What’s the difference between strutting down a runway and the way you strut down Fifth Avenue?
Carrie: Strut? Do I strut? Am I a strutter?
Carrie: I just… I cannot imagine walking down a runway where all the people sit there and judge me.
Charlotte: No one would judge you.
Carrie: We judge models all the time.
Miranda: But, you’re not a model you’re one of the real people.
Carrie: Exactly and I don’t want people to think that I can’t see the difference between a model and me.
[Back to 2013 reality]
After much consideration I said yes as I was incredibly honored to be asked. I just prayed I wouldn’t fall over and be fashion road kill like Carrie.
[Jessica V.O.]: The only question left to ask was “do I get to keep the clothes?”
The Limited's anniversary collection consisted of three key trends, military, equestrian and leather. Along with the models each trend had a guest blogger walking the runway in their own personal take of the look. I of course was given the Equestrian trend, [Jessica V.O.]: Was it cos of my British connections?
The ‘real’ models in some of my fav looks of the night...
[Jessica V.O.]
The whole night was a huge success and made me wonder what I was ever nervous about? BTW I got to keep the clothes!
For these looks and more go to TheLimited.com
All photos by Todd Rosenberg
Monday, October 28, 2013
GET THE LOOK: Ginnfer Goodwin
I’m obsessed with Ginnifer’s amethyst eye make-up. I’ve been on the hunt to find the perfect shadow to recreate this look. Lots of make-up brands have this color but these are my favs!
GET THE LOOK
TOP TO BOTTOM:
Color Design Infinité, ‘302 Vibrant Violet’, $24.50, by
Lancôme.
“Moondust Intergalactic’ eye shadow, $20, by Urban Decay available at
Sephora.
‘Longwear Powder Smoky Amethyst’ eye shadow, $20 by Benefit Cosmetics available at Sephora.
‘Jewel Amethyst’ eye shadow, currently on sale $10 (originally $20), by
Stila.
Eye shadow, ‘Wisteria Shimmer’ $8, by
Jane.
‘Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Lavender’ eye shadow, $32, by
Stila.
GET THE LOOK
Thursday, October 24, 2013
FASHION CONFESSIONS: ELLIOT STAPLES Senior Vice President of Design for The Limited
In celebration of The Limited’s 50th Anniversary they’re throwing a private fashion show tonight, October 24th from 6 to 8 PM at The Limited Water Tower (845 N. Michigan Ave., 4th floor). Walking down the runway along with the models will be guest bloggers (including myself!!) showcasing the current key trends for the season.
I sat down with The Limited’s senior vice president of design, Elliot Staples, to find out some of his fashion addictions.
WHAT’S YOUR FASHION ADDICTION?
Denim and classic mariner stripped tees
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION?
The dresses were inspired by different decades. The roaring and glamours 20s, 30s movie star icons and the lady-like 50s.
WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON?
Tom Ford. He has a uniform. He is true to his form and lives his brand.
WHAT’S THE MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IN YOUR CLOSET?
My prized possession of the moment is my camouflage printed dome satchel Prada bag.
WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU WORSHIP?
Professionally a key influence to me is Miuccia Prada because she is courageous and provokes thought. She combines art and fashion.
ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
My Comme des Garçons double zip wallet.
Coming up I’ll show you how to get my equestrian runway look at The Limited.
Denim and classic mariner stripped tees
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION?
The dresses were inspired by different decades. The roaring and glamours 20s, 30s movie star icons and the lady-like 50s.
WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON?
Tom Ford. He has a uniform. He is true to his form and lives his brand.
My prized possession of the moment is my camouflage printed dome satchel Prada bag.
WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU WORSHIP?
Professionally a key influence to me is Miuccia Prada because she is courageous and provokes thought. She combines art and fashion.
ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
My Comme des Garçons double zip wallet.
Elliot Staples and I at The Limited's 50th anniversary party.
Coming up I’ll show you how to get my equestrian runway look at The Limited.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
FASHION CONFESSIONS: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ Fashion Designer
I sat down with the talented designer, Robert Rodriguez, on the eve of his 10th year anniversary party at Neiman Marcus to ask the really important questions in life.
WHAT’S YOUR FASHION ADDICTION?
Shoes!!! I love shoes I actually have a love affair with shoes. I will buy shoes before I buy anything else. I have roughly over 50-60 pairs in my closet. I can wear just a simple pair of jeans and a white T-shirt everyday but I have to wear a fabulous pair of shoes. And that’s me.
WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE TO THE BRAND FOR YOUR 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY?
After 10 years we wanted to give it a face-lift. We’ve revamped the collection, taken it into a fresh direction. We’ve also launched a new logo and built a new showroom in NY –it looks like a spaceship very futuristic and very cool. We’re all just so excited about it.
She’s a lot of things. You know she’s a downtown girl and uptown girl, she’s strong, she’s confident and fashion forward. Loves fashion and a hip girl who loves fashion.
YOU HAVE DRESSED SO MANY STYLISH WOMEN INCLUDING AGNELINA JOLIE, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, NICOLE KIDMAN WHO’S BEEN YOUR FAV TO DRESS?
I love all of them but Eva Longoria stands out for me. I did a black dress for her and she was really sexy in it.
WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS SEASON’S COLLECTION?
Fall/winter collection was inspired by glam punk. I wanted to reference the late 70s and early 80s but show how a girl would wear it today. So I didn’t want it to be literal and I didn’t want it to be obvious. I played around a lot with Debbie Harry’s look. That was my muse.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN LA?
LA is very inspiring for me as a New Yorker. The lovely weather, beautiful nature and architecture are all very inspiring. There is also a very eclectic feel and lots of amazing street fashion, which I love.
I’m very simple, t-shirt, pair of jeans, great shoes and a watch –no other jewelry. It’s understated elegance!
WHAT’S THE MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IN YOUR CLOSET?
A deep red vintage leather motorcycle jacket that I won’t ever give up. I normally don’t wear color so I treasure this piece and I know I won’t ever find something like this again.
HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON CELEBRATING YOUR 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY?
We’re party hopping! We had a big launch party in Toronto two weeks ago. Tonight we’re celebrating with Neiman Marcus as part of their new store renovation and launch of the CUSP boutique, which is really cool. Then Off to LA for fashion week and then to South Beach Miami for an event at Art Basel.
Shoes!!! I love shoes I actually have a love affair with shoes. I will buy shoes before I buy anything else. I have roughly over 50-60 pairs in my closet. I can wear just a simple pair of jeans and a white T-shirt everyday but I have to wear a fabulous pair of shoes. And that’s me.
WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU MADE TO THE BRAND FOR YOUR 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY?
After 10 years we wanted to give it a face-lift. We’ve revamped the collection, taken it into a fresh direction. We’ve also launched a new logo and built a new showroom in NY –it looks like a spaceship very futuristic and very cool. We’re all just so excited about it.
Autumn/Winter ’13 Collection
WHO’S THE ROBERT RODRIGUEZ GIRL?She’s a lot of things. You know she’s a downtown girl and uptown girl, she’s strong, she’s confident and fashion forward. Loves fashion and a hip girl who loves fashion.
YOU HAVE DRESSED SO MANY STYLISH WOMEN INCLUDING AGNELINA JOLIE, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, NICOLE KIDMAN WHO’S BEEN YOUR FAV TO DRESS?
I love all of them but Eva Longoria stands out for me. I did a black dress for her and she was really sexy in it.
Fall/winter collection was inspired by glam punk. I wanted to reference the late 70s and early 80s but show how a girl would wear it today. So I didn’t want it to be literal and I didn’t want it to be obvious. I played around a lot with Debbie Harry’s look. That was my muse.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN LA?
LA is very inspiring for me as a New Yorker. The lovely weather, beautiful nature and architecture are all very inspiring. There is also a very eclectic feel and lots of amazing street fashion, which I love.
Autumn/Winter ’13 Collection
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? I’m very simple, t-shirt, pair of jeans, great shoes and a watch –no other jewelry. It’s understated elegance!
WHAT’S THE MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IN YOUR CLOSET?
A deep red vintage leather motorcycle jacket that I won’t ever give up. I normally don’t wear color so I treasure this piece and I know I won’t ever find something like this again.
Autumn/Winter ’13 Collection
HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON CELEBRATING YOUR 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY?
We’re party hopping! We had a big launch party in Toronto two weeks ago. Tonight we’re celebrating with Neiman Marcus as part of their new store renovation and launch of the CUSP boutique, which is really cool. Then Off to LA for fashion week and then to South Beach Miami for an event at Art Basel.
Robert Rodriguez and I at his 10th year anniversary party.
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