Archive for May, 2010
Upcoming Events
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A Can’t Miss:
Kate Coxworth presents the Kate Boggiano Trunk Show at Florodora in Chicago. Get a chance to meet the designer, Kate Coxworth, with her mastery of ruffles and superior fit. Place custom Kate Boggiano orders while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine and more! You definitely won’t want to miss the Kate Boggiano Trunk Show, Friday June 4 from 12pm-6pm, 330 S. Dearborn St. Monadnock Building Chicago, IL 60604 312.212.8860.
You Are Cordially Invited:
Pretty in Pilsen is Friday June 11 from 5:30pm-8pm at 2150 S. Canalport Ave. on the 3rd & 4th floors. Shop with local Chicago designers; Jess Audey, Objets d’Envy, Kate Boggiano, Anna Hovet, and Cole Haddon Showroom. It is sure to be a treat with prices as low as $40, meet the local designers and get the inside scoop on their fashion tips. Take a look inside:
Featured merchandise: Sundresses, flirty skirts, dangling earrings, and so much more.
VIP Card: Spend $100 and receive a Pretty in Pilsen VIP card, which allows you to receive 10% off of all purchases and future events. Get your card stamped for every $100 you spend, once your card is full, you will receive 50% off of 1 full price item of your choice at the design studio. Acquire an extra 5% discount when you bring a friend to a Pretty in Pilsen event.
Please RSVP to Kate@KateBoggiano.com
Sex & the City
Tomorrow at midnight thousands of women with their best friends and cosmos in hand will be attending the premiere of Sex and the City 2. While the lives of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte keep us on the edge of our seats, it is those amazing and sometimes outlandish outfits I am dying to see.
In Touch Weekly reported that the wardrobe for the Sex and the City sequel is estimated to be worth around $10 million. Some one-of-a-kind pieces are valued at the price of a luxury car. That is one huge and pricey wardrobe!
The show and movies have become famous for their fashions. From stylish and trendy to wild and wacky, we have seen it all throughout the years. While many of the outfits seem a bit crazy for everyday wear, they sure look good on those four women. One thing is for sure, the sequel has a lot of fashion history to live up to.
Cannes Film Festival
It’s that time of year again! Time for all the celebrities to jet set to the French Riviera for the 63rd annual Festival de Cannes. This year the movie festival runs from May 12th to the 23rd. The opening film this years was once again an American film, Universal Pictures’ Robin Hood, featuring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.
Although the films at the festival stand alone in their artistic beauty, it is often the celebrities who we have our eye on. This is with out doubt an event to be seen at, and more importantly to be seen wearing the greatest couture at. Here are a few photos from the past few days of the festival. Which looks did you like best, and which were total disasters?
Cate Blanchette and Russell Crowe at the premier of Robin Hood - www.festival-cannes.com
Jennifer Lopez in Gucci with Frida Giannini - www.wwd.com
Naomi Campbell - www.wwd.com
Jennifter Hudson - www.wwd.com
Aishwarya Rai in Elie Saab with Eva Longoria Parker in Emilio Pucci - www.wwd.com
Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen - www.wwd.com
Josh Brolin and Diane Lane - www.wwd.com
Rainy Day Fashion
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Nothing can ruin your day quite like soaked pants or wet feet thanks to bad rainy day shoes. Of course the quintessential choice are rain boots, but sometimes boots can be hot and heavy on a warm day. Luckily many brands have begun selling “rain flats.” Rain flats are typically made of rubber just like rain boots. They are light, waterproof, and look just like any other pair of flats. This stylish shoe is a great rainy day alternative.
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FashionChicago 2010
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend the StyleChicago.com’s FashionChicago 2010. This event brought together some of the biggest names in Chicago fashion for a four hour long shopping event at a fantastic art studio on Huron. Some of my favorite designers were there including Lara Miller, Borris Powell, Horacio Nieto, and Jess Audey. Many of the designers were offering some great discounts!
Two lines that particularly caught my eye were Crescendo Apparel and Zamrie.
The Brio - www.crescendoapparel.com
Crescendo Apparel was launched by Kathryn McKechnie in fall 2009 with the designs of Kristen Burger. The great thing about this line is that it is designed for women with small waists and big hips. Their mission is to make it easy for women with this shape to find great looking clothes that fit. Their Spring/Summer 2010 collection includes some great floor length boho dresses, elegant knee length dresses that can be dressed up or down, and an array of trousers. My favorite look is called The Brio. It is a striped shirt dress that has a bubbled skirt, gathered sleeves, and a popped collar with a little bit of ruffle. Check out this collection, as well as the Fall/Winter 2009 collection at http://www.crescendoapparel.com/.
Ashley Zygmunt - www.zamrie.com
The second line that caught my eye was Zamrie. This label is brought to us by designer Ashley Zygmunt. Zygmunt was one of the designers included in the Chicago Fashion Incubator 2009 at Macy’s, which allowed her to start this label. She attended Purdue University for Apparel Design and Technology and has worked with some big names including Zac Posen and Peter Sam. Her styles include tailored suits and dresses with alluring details that bring both style and practicality. Some of my favorite Spring 2010 looks include tanks, tops, and dresses with a pastel tie-dye, and silk tanks with ruffles down the shoulders. Check out this collection and the Fall 2010 collection at http://www.zamrie.com/.
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