Monday, April 30, 2012

FASHIONABLE INVITES: May

CHICAGO
David Yurman trunk show
Stuart Weitzman trunk show
Oscar de la Renta trunk show
LONDON
Reiss & Warehouse sample sale
Jasper Conran sample sale
TRUNK SHOWS: Oscar de la Renta at Neiman Marcus, David Yurman at Bloomingdales and Stuart Weitzman.

SAMPLE SALES: Reiss, Warehouse, Jasper Conran and Sample Hunters.

Friday, April 27, 2012

IN THE PRESS: Glossed and Found

Thank you Glossed and Found! I’m honored to be featured on your website.
Addictions of a Fashion Junkie Glossed & Found
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

FASHIONABLE INVITES: April & May

Check out upcoming fashion events in…

CHICAGO
Guess with Marie Claire
The Savvy Chic Event at Neiman Marcus
Alexis Bittar at Neiman Marcus

LK Bennett with Glossed & Found

LONDON
La Perla sample sale

TSE sample sale
Rupert Sanderson sample sale
Erickson Beamon sample sale
Ash sample sale
Sample Hunters
Gina sample sale
TRUNK SHOWS: Alexis Bittar at Neiman Marcus.

EVENTS: The Savvy Chic Event at Neiman Marcus, Guess with Marie Claire Anniversary Event and LK Bennett with Glossed & Found Spring Fashion Preview.

SAMPLE SALES: Erickson Beamon, Gina, Rupert Sanderson, TSE, La Perla, Ash and Sample Hunters.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

GET THE LOOK: Kim Kardashian

I’m loving Kim’s black & white print jumpsuit (very on trend) with a contrasting yellow belt. It’s such a versatile item, wear it with flat sandals for a day casual look or add a pair of heels with some bling jewelry for the evening. Loving her outfit too?
Kim Kardashian at airport
Here’s how you can GET THE LOOK... 
Get the Look Kim Kardashian
TOP TO BOTTOM: ‘Trend P’ aviator sunglasses, $135, by D&G available at Zappos Couture. ‘Staring at Stars’ jersey jumpsuit, currently on sale $29.99 (originally $59), by Urban Outfitters. Leather bow belt, currently on sale $84.53 (originally $169), by Cacharel available at ASOS. ‘Kade’ black suede and gold thong sandals, $295, by Sigerson Morrison available at Shirise. ‘Palmira’ woven top, currently on sale $56 (originally $62), by WeSC available at The Fresh Yard. ‘Severina’ woven trousers, currently on sale $66 (originally $99), by WeSC available at Trendmill. Faux leather belt, $26.90, by The Limited. ‘Georgian’ gladiator sandals, $120, by Sam Edelman available at Endless. ‘Endurance’ aviator sunglasses, currently on sale $73 (originally $240), by Carrera available at Boutique1.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

SWAROVSKI COCKTAIL PARTY FOR SAIC'S THE WALK 2012

Between meetings, photo-shoots, blogging & writing I found time to do a little fashion socializing in my new hometown of Chicago with a fellow Londoner also turned Chicagoan, Andrea Fulerton (Founder of Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique). We attended a FAB Swarovski/SAIC cocktail party at the Michigan Ave flagship boutique — where we got snapped! Which I honestly believe was all down to Andrea’s amazing Joseph Technicolor Dreamcoat (actually vintage Versace). This coat could do no wrong! She was complemented wherever we went, well played Andrea. Andrea Fulerton and Jessica MoazamiPhoto: Sebastian Biedron - www.FotoSB.com

Swarovski The Walk Photo: Sebastian Biedron - www.FotoSB.com


Swarovski invited Nick Cave (Art Institute Fashion Department chair) and some of his students to create a window installation to kick-off SAIC Fashion Show 2012 and THE WALK 2012.


It was definitely the place to be and be seen for the Über stylish and talented including Erica Strama (Senior Marketing Manager for the Shops at North Bridge), Carrie Lannon (Director of Public Relations for ULTA Beauty and Chair for In-Fashion) Candace Jordan (Model/Actress/Playboy centerfold turned fashion and society blogger), Kelli Zink (Host of CelebTV.com) and fashion bloggers Emma Arnold (Très Awesome) and Amy Cryer (Chicago Street Style).

Ian Martin & Tosha Sherman Ian Martin and Tosha Sherman
Photo: Caitlin Saville Collins



Amy Cryer & Don Yoshida
Amy Cryer (Chicago Street Style) and Don Yoshida (SAIC faculty)
Photo: Caitlin Saville Collins


SAIC FASHION SHOW 2012
Thursday, April 19

Dress Rehearsal: 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $40

Afternoon Fashion Shows: 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $75. For tickets or more info call 312.499.4190

THE WALK 2012: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Annual Fashion Benefit Gala
Thursday, April 19
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Welcome

7:00 p.m. Fashion Show

8:00 p.m. Dinner on the Rooftop Terrace 
Tickets start at $500. For tickets or more info call 312.499.4194

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

THE MAD MEN (AND WOMEN) ARE BACK!

The show that defines style returns to our screens, after an eighteen-month hiatus, on March 25th! The series’ huge popularity has sparked a strong resurgence in this distinct 60’s retro look. In honor of the show’s return both Banana Republic and Estée Lauder have launched Mad Men® inspired collections.
Banana Republic Mad Men Designed in collaboration with the show’s costume designer, Janie Bryant, it’s Banana Republic’s second Mad Men® collection. The 40-piece capsule wardrobe is inspired by the show’s country club scenes and reinterprets the 1960’s silhouettes for the modern day.

Banana Republic Mad Men
Banana Republic Mad Men PICTURE CREDIT: Banana Republic Mad Men® campaign featuring David Gandy and Shalom Harlow photographed by Tom Munro.

Estée Lauder are also following the trend for all things 60’s, introducing their limited edition Mad Men® color collection this month. Featuring Cherry lipstick and Evening Rose crème rouge, both beautifully packaged in their original 60’s designed boxes. Estee Lauder Mad Men PICTURE CREDIT: Estée Lauder Mad Men® campaign featuring model Constance Jablonski photographed by Craig McDean. Available at Bloomingdale’s (online and in store) and estéelauder.com
How to Get The ‘Mad Men®’ Look…
Get The Look Mad Men
LEFT TO RIGHT: Belted bouclé-tweed dress, $1890, by Oscar de la Renta available at Net-a-Porter.com. ‘Cadenza’ earrings, $125, By Astley Clarke Color. ‘Siren’ dress, $448, by Kate Spade. ‘Attaché’ dress, $158, by J.Crew. Striped ‘Adette’ dress, $498, by Kate Spade. Bow-embellished snake-effect slingbacks, $595, by Miu Miu available at Net-a-Porter.com. Leaf satin clutch, $110, by Nina available at Nordstrom.