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Fall Fashion to Welcome

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Welcome to fall in Chicago. The air holds a brisk chill and the trees are aglow with shades of yellow, orange and red. Signaling an adieu to summer and a hesitant hello to yet another winter, this change in season isn’t just a transition in weather. It’s a transition in wardrobe. As fashion’s favorite time of year, local designers and boutiques give shoppers an abundance of breathtaking clothing and accessories for Fall/Winter 2010. With both must-have trends and classic garments that cater to Midwestern style sensibilities, the city’s shopping scene offers rich variety and irresistible flair.

Set in the oasis-like Park at Lakeshore East, surrounded with high-rise condominiums, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, we at Style Admirer captured a piece of Chicago’s fall. These five looks, set against an expansive canvas, display the season’s hottest trends and incorporate pieces that can be treasured for seasons to come. With a focus on rich textures, tailored shapes, opulent embellishments and luxe fabrics–all by Chicago designers and boutiques–we pay homage to autumn.

First image: Velvet dress by C/FAN ($380; Cerato Boutique; 3451 N Southport Avenue), Allison Schiller ring ($449; Krista K; 3458 N Southport Avenue), Osanna Visconti double spiral cuff ($320; Sarca; 710 N Wabash Avenue), Hue lace tights ($18; Lori’s Shoes; 824 W Armitage Avenue) and Charles by Charles David “Nightlife” lace booties ($114; Lori’s Shoes). Above image: Agga B dress with gold beaded sleeves ($550), Melinda Maria “Baby Jane” earrings ($575; Sarca) and Hue tights ($18; Lori’s Shoes)

Agga B vintage fur vest ($760) and linen blouse with Swarovski crystals ($160), high-waisted jeans (the stylist’s own)

Smythe blazer ($595; Fix Boutique; 1101 W Fulton Market), Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent patterned tank ($256; Fix Boutique), Rag & Bone wool mini skirt ($230; Fix Boutique), leg warmers (stylist’s own) and Sam Edelman black lace-up boot ($212; Lori’s Shoes)

Leather coat with fur lining by C/FAN ($1,118; Sofia Vintage; 72 E Oat Street), Allison Schiller stone ring ($398; Krista K), The Branch oversized silver cage ring ($160; Sarca); Maui silver antique heart necklace ($570; Sarca), Helmut Lang stretch leather leggings ($690; Krista K) and Josie satin tank ($128; Krista K)

Creative director and writer: Meghan Turner
Photographer: Ace Ujimori
Stylist: Maia McGinley with Meghan Turner
Model: Shanna Vincent
Hair and makeup: Emily Cumings
Special thanks to Kaitlyn Groth

Tags: Agga B., Allison Schiller, C/FAN, Charles by Charles David, Fix Boutique, Helmut Lang, Hue, Josie, Krista K, Lori's Shoes, Rag & Bone, Sam Edelman, Sarca, Smythe, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
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To Dye For: Grown Up Tie Dye

Monday, July 12th, 2010

With summer underway, music festivals are in full swing. Whether you’re seeing Gaga at Lolla or counting down the days until North Coast, one trend remains ubiquitous throughout: tie dye. However, this is not your parents’ Technicolor tie dye from Woodstock. This year’s reinterpretation calls for both sleek and slouchy silhouettes in monochromatic schemes.

While many may think tie dye should have died with Hanes t-shirt experiments at summer camp, the current looks have a level of sophistication that prove this retro trend might have some staying power. With styles ranging from Gryphon’s traditional tie dye to Helmut Lang’s marbled splatters, these pieces run the gamut from funky fun to abstract art. To make the trend work for you, complement the below statement items with solid colors and fitted denim. For the more adventurous types, keep the rest of your ensemble equally daring. Think chunky heels, Lucite accessories and layered patterns.

Get Psychedelic with these looks:

Clockwise from upper left:

1. Gryphon knot dress ($250; Saks Fifth Avenue). AVersatile crew neck dress. Add some edge to with a black wedge heel.
2. “Mimi” clutch ($129; Club Monaco). A wooden handle makes this clutch especially relevant this season.
3. Vince oversized tee ($128; Intermix). This shirt’s slouchy shape is a cool silhouette on hot summer nights.
4. Rebecca Minkoff “The Clutch” ($350;  Shopbop.com). During the day, wear this bag as a messenger. Come nightfall, hide the chain for a chic clutch.
5. Helmut Lang silk wrap skirt ($207; Krista K). A grown-up shape meets a playful print.
6. Elizabeth and James silk button-up shirt ($144; Nordstrom). A light and airy silk chemise: grungy yet glam.

By Leslie Garry

Images courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue, Club Monaco, Intermix, Krista K, shopbop.com and Nordstrom

Tags: Chicago Fashion, Chicago Shopping, Club Monaco, Elizabeth and James, Festivals, Gryphon, Helmut Lang, Intermix, Krista K, Nordstrom, Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, shopbop.com, Tie Dye, Trends, Vince
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Cheeky Style

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

CheekyChicago.com’s mission is to entertain us fun-loving Chicagoans. So, it’s no surprise we had a blast at the lifestyle website’s “Cheeky People of Style” last Thursday night. It was a luxurious and intimate evening of fashion, shopping and mingling. What’s not to love?

To start off the night, we headed to the fifth floor of Michigan Ave’s Saks Fifth Avenue, where we were greeted by flutes of champagne, trays of hors d’oeuvres, and racks of lust-worthy designer labels. The evening honored Saks’ “Contemporary Week” and featured a fashion show and appearance by handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff, whom we happily chatted with (our convo to come!) about her versatile, fashion-forward Spring 2010 collection. A definite must see.

We peeled ourselves away from Rebecca and all the spring wears begging to be bought and found ourselves in seats lining a bubblegum pink runway (very Cheeky Chicago) woven through the sales floor. Instead of somber models working the catwalk, six of Chicago’s well-known stylites lit up the runway with individual personality and energy. A very “real” approach. These impromptu models were Julie Darling (Julie Darling PR), Lynne Bredfeldt (Park Hyatt Chicago), Itika Oldwine (Harpo), Arturo Gomez (Rockit Ranch Productions), Marcus Riley (NBC Chicago), and Michael Mason (James Hotel), who presented some of spring’s biggest trends and hottest designers, including Helmut Lang, Elizabeth and James, and Catherine Maladrino. The show was lighthearted and friendly, like so many of our city’s fashion events. Not pompous or intimidating, rather just plain fun with a stylish twist.

After the show, we headed to JBar Lounge for an afterparty with friends, complimentary cocktails and treats. The James Hotel hotspot, clad in brown leathers and flickering candlelight, shifted the evening’s tone to a much sexier vibe. Between sips of our delicious martinis and nibbles on some beautiful desserts by David Burke’s Primehouse Pastry Chef Jove Hubbard, we chatted with the stylish partygoers. Everyone agreed: being cheeky is fabulous.

By Meghan Turner

Image (left) courtesy of CheekyChicago.com

Tags: Arturo Gomez, Catherine Maladrino, CheekyChicago.com, Chicago Fashion Events, Elizabeth and James, Helmut Lang, Itika Oldwine, James Hotel, JBar Lounge, Julie Darling, Lynne Bredfeldt, Marcus Riley, Michael Mason, Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue
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