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Closely Knitted
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Year after year, knitwear is a necessary wardrobe staple. This year, though, bulky textures and bold styles separate the au courant styles from the outdated. Such new approaches to sweater dressing–including cropped hems, oversized shapes and unexpected cuts–put a spin on the otherwise conventional look.
Nothing is more practical, or fashion-forward, right now than a giant sweater. Thankfully, some of the most popular styles are blanketed looks and menswear-inspired cardigans, commonly referred to as the grandpa or boyfriend sweater for their relaxed look. There’s also a rainbow of hues to keep things interesting, including pastels that inject a shot of color into the gloomy winter months.
Give the vast variety of styles out there, the chunky knit’s functionality is endless. Plus, it’s so easy to wear. Try layering a boyfriend cardigan with slim, feminine pieces, or leave it open and belted. Cropped sweaters are best worn during the winter with maxi lengths and high-waists. Finally, chunky knits and slim pants are a guaranteed winning combo, with they’re urban yet sophisticated feel.
Check out some of our favorite knits for Winter 2010:
1. Aleksandr Manamis belted, backless sweater ($630; Sofia Vintage; 72 E Oak Street)
2. See by Chloe cardigan ($460; lagarconne.com)
3. Wilfred gradient sweater ($115; Aritzia; 835 N Michigan Avenue)
4. Coral knitted top ($65, Topshop)
5. Chunky cable turtleneck sweater ($248; Intermix)
By Maia McGinley
Images courtesy of Sofia Vintage, lagarconne.com, Aritzia, Topshop and Intermix
Tags: Aleksandr Manamis, Aritzia, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Shopping, Intermix, lagarconne.com, See by Chloé, Sofia Vintage, Topshop, Wilfred
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Winter Shopping Events
Friday, January 14th, 2011
SALES
Let It Snow Sale on Oak Street (between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street)
Throughout the month of January, many of your favorite Oak Street boutiques are having big promotions for the Oak Street Let It Snow Sale! Boutiques include Furla, Barneys New York, Kate Spade & many more.
Urban Style Emporium’s Indoor Sidewalk Sale (200 E Delaware Place, Lower Level)
Throughout the month of January, Urban Style Emporium is holding an Indoor Sidewalk Sale. Customers can save 50-75% off jeans, jewelry, scarves, boots, shoes & more.
Big Frigid Winter Sale at Fix Boutique (1101 W Fulton Market)
Stop by Fix Boutique anytime between now and 1/20 for the Big Frigid Winter Sale! Customers can save up to 70% on in-store merchandise.
Sofia Vintage Sale (72 E Oak Street)
This Saturday and Sunday, Sofia Vintage is offering 40% off all merchandise. Plus, customers can take an additional 40% off already reduced items.
After-Christmas Sale at The Denim Lounge or Madison and Friends
Through Sunday, The Denim Lounge & Madison and Friends are jointly holding a huge after-Christmas sale. Customers can take 60-90% off in-store merchandise and online. Online shoppers should use promo code: moresale.
Squasht by Les Sale (2556 W Chicago Avenue)
Throughout the month of January, Squasht by Les if offering customers 30% off all apparel and handbags.
Image courtesy of Sofia Vintage
Tags: Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Fix Boutique, Madison and Friends, Oak Street Shopping District, Sofia Vintage, Squasht by Les, The Denim Lounge, Urban Style Emporium
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Second City Fashion Happenings
Friday, October 1st, 2010
EVENTS
Fashion Mash at the Flat Iron Arts Building (1579 N Milwaukee Avenue)
This Friday, stop by Fashion Mash from 6pm to 10pm for fashion-inspired art that will be for sale along with boutique items. A 10:30pm fashion show follows at Double Door, and the after party will be at Debonair Social Club.
Soiree Chicago at Moka Gallery (2112 W Belmont Avenue)
Thierry Roger and Ellie Thompson invite you to Soiree Chicago for an evening of elegance. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served from on Friday from 6pm to 9pm, with a live fashion experience at 7pm. RSVP to ellie@ellieco.com.
Vince Boutique Grand Opening (106 E Oak Street)
This weekend, Vince, the LA-based casual luxury brand, opens its first store in Chicago. Rejoice!.
Trunk Shows at Krista K (3458 N Southport Avenue)
On Friday and Saturday, Krista K hosts two trunk shows featuring rising Chicago designers, Marisa Swystun and Allison Schiller.
Sofia Vintage and Dana Rebecca Charity Sale (72 E Oak Street)
On Friday from 12pm to 7pm, Sofia Vintage and Dana Rebecca Designs partner with the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. 20% of all sales from both trunk shows will benefit LSCRF. Shop for a great cause!
Fashioning Desire at City Gallery (Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Avenue)
Now through the end of January 2011, stop by Fashioning Desire: Chicago Fashion Photographers. Chicago’s lively and diverse fashion photography scene will be on display, featuring the work of nine local photographers.
Image courtesy of Vince
Tags: Allison Schiller, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Dana Rebecca Designs, Ellie Thompson & Co., Fashion Mash, Fashioning Desire: Chicago Fashion Photographers, Krista K, Marisa Swystun, Nordstrom Fits America, Sofia Vintage, Soiree Chicago, Thierry Roger, Vince
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Simply Fabulous: Vintage Chanel from Sofia Vintage
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
There’s nothing quite like vintage Chanel, and Chicago’s Sofia Vintage (72 E Oat Street) has one of the best selections in the city. One of our current favorites is this navy bag with embossed leather, a chain strap and tassle detail ($2,200).
Tags: Accessories, Chanel, Handbags, Sofia Vintage
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The Tee: Anything but Basic
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
When I went rummaging through my closet for a trusty t-shirt to welcome the warm weather, I realized my tee collection could use a serious upgrade. Many of my once highly favored shirts are now faded, ill-fitting and not on par with the season’s tee trends. Naturally, I went looking for some new ones to replace the old!
As an essential part of a spring and summer wardrobe, t-shirts have the uncanny ability to be dressed up or down, all while keeping you nice and cool (literally and figuratively!). This season, the tee selection includes graphic, patterned, cropped, oversized, embellished and classic styles to suit your mood and diverse tee needs. With this kind of variety, the tee is now anything but basic. The styles are vast, the outfits infinite, so experiment freely this casualwear! Try a cropped tee with a pair of jersey harem pants. Or a neon-hued, oversized tee with a pair of leggings and snakeskin ballet flats. A graphic t-shirt will create an interest-adding contrast when worn with a cotton blazer, wide-leg linen pants, and a cork wedge. Check out these other styles to update your tee collection this season.
Clockwise from upper left:
1. Two-sided gray jersey tee ($25; Akira)
2. Stella McCartney oversized tee with stripes and hibiscus print ($421; farfetch.com)
3. Graham & Spencer pink and gray contrast tee ($152; Neiman Marcus)
4. Striped cropped tee ($35; Sofia Vintage)
5. Whistles Eiffel Tower t-shirt ($76; ASOS)
6. Tribal v-neck tee ($24; Urban Outfitters)
By Danielle Parker
Images courtesy of Akira, farfetch.com, Neiman Marcus, Sofia Vintage, ASOS, and Urban Outfitters
Tags: Akira, ASOS, farfetch.com, Graham & Spencer, Neiman Marcus, Sofia Vintage, Stella McCartney, Urban Outfitters, Whistles
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Nicole Richie Shops Chicago
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Nicole Richie with the ladies of Sofia Vintage and Dana Rebecca Designs’ “Sharone Ezra” ring, one of Nicole’s Chicago purchases.
Last weekend Nicole Richie was at Michigan Avenue’s Nordstrom to promote the launch of her new line, Winter Kate. A large Chicago audience greeted the actress-turned-designer to shop the 40-piece boho chic collection rooted in classic fabrics and shapes. After the trunk show, Nicole stopped by the recently relocated Sofia Vintage (72 E Oak Street) and walked away with an impressive representation of what Chicago fashion has to offer. First, she snagged the “Sharone Ezra” cocktail ring with a stunning lemon quartz stone ($2,640) by local jewelry collection Dana Rebecca Designs. Other celebrity fans of Dana Rebecca Designs include Leighton Meester, Blake Lively, Nikki Reed, Oprah Winfrey, and Katy Perry. Also during her trip to Sofia Vintage, Nicole picked up a Hamsa necklace and Steven Shin evil eye bracelets.
Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Shopping, Dana Rebecca Designs, Nicole Richie, Nordstrom, Sofia Vintage, Winter Kate
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On the Red Carpet: Leighton Meester in Chicago Fashion
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Leighton Meester, star of the hit CW show “Gossip Girl” and a now aspiring singer, kicked off 2010 at Chicago’s popular nightclub Underground. At about 1 A.M., Leighton took the stage to promote her new pop/R&B album, which has yet to announce a release date. Though we weren’t there for her performance, we did get wind of her Chicago-bought clothing and accessories. Leighton is known for her stand-out uptown-meets-downtown style, and this red carpet look perfectly nails such understated elegance.
Sofia Vintage (1165 N Clark Street) styled the starlet in a vintage long sleeve, backless Chantilly lace top ($75) and Armani high-waisted trousers from the early 90’s ($195). The look was accessorized with fine jewelry by Chicago-based Dana Rebecca Designs. Leighton donned the onyx and diamond “Julianne Himiko Hearts” earrings ($880) and the onyx and diamond “Lisa Michelle” ring ($1,540)—both of which were positively glamorous finishing touches.
Isn’t it wonderful seeing so much Chicago fashion on the red carpet?
By Meghan Turner
Tags: Dana Rebecca Designs, Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, Sofia Vintage, Underground
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