Upcoming Events

Lara Miller Queen of Hearts Sale

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Come check out the Queen of Hearts Sale! Either pull a card, roll the dice, or pick your poison for a chance to win an additional discount.

Shop vintage Lara Miller pieces at super discounted prices. All merchandise will be between 30-80% off. Don’t miss the opportunity to order a custom piece from her hand-loomed sweater collection.

What:  Lara Miller Queen of Hearts Sale

When: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 12pm-6pm

Where: 931 W Cornelia Ave (Entrance will be through the alley behind  Cornelia Ave, in between Sheffield and Halsted)

Why: Who doesn’t want to refresh their wardrobe with great sustainable styles from Lara Miller?

The lowdown on the discounts:

• Pick Your Poison: Purchase 3 items or more and choose any one item at 10% off.
• Roll the dice: Get between 3-12% off your entire purchase. Even better, Roll snakes eyes and get 20% off your entire purchase!
• Pull a Card: Get between 2-10% off your entire purchase. Pull a Queen of Hearts and get 20% off your entire purchase! (Sorry, Ace, Jack and King don’t mean a thing).
• Custom orders are brand new and are often one-of-a-kind so they will be full price, but they’re joining in on the fun and the sale games will apply to your custom orders too!
• As always, no returns or exchanges.

Chicago Fashion Incubator Meet & Greet

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What: Join the CFI designers in residence for a meet and greet open house.

When: Wednesday, July 21st, 10 am – noon

Where: 11th floor at Macy’s on State (when entering through State and Randolph, walk between Tous and Links counter to take employee elevator)

Who: Donaldo Smith, Leah Fagan, Jonnie Rettele, Stephanie Kuhr, Christina Fan, and Miriam Cecilia Carlson.

Upcoming Events

“An Evening of Modern Beauty”

W Hotel

StyleChicago.com & W Hotel presents an upscale girls night out in a gorgeous downtown hotel! Partake in cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and treat yourself to complementary services such as  spa & beauty treatments from more than 20 top salons, spas, and beauty & lifestyle brands that Chicago has to offer. The first 250 VIP ticket buyers will receive a StyleChicago.com signature Goodie Bags with an estimated value of $250 that includes 40+ brands inside.  Some of the onsite vendors and goodie bag participants include: Red Door Spas, H20 Plus, MAC Cosmetics, KIND Snack, Still Waters……and more!

Date: 7/22/2010

Time: Thu 6-9pm

Location: 172 W. Adams St

(Great Room 1-Ballroom)

Chicago, IL 60603

Reserve tickets online https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117655

or order via phone at 1-800-838-3006

Spotted: Susan Elizabeth Earings!

Meteorologist Ginger Zee of NBC

The chicest meteorologist in Chicago, Ginger Zee, was spotted wearing earrings by Chicago designer Susan Elizabeth. Love these earrings? Find similar styles and more at www.studio-808.com.

Summer Reading

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If you still haven’t had the chance to read Kelly Cutrone’s If You Have to Cry Go Outside you must add it to your summer reading list.

The book is both a memoir of Cutrone’s life and a how to guide on following your dreams and starting a career in fashion. She offers advice that only someone in the business could offer. Her life story is eye opening, and as we have come to expect from Cutrone she is honest and blunt. The book is both inspiring and motivating. A must read for any woman regardless of her desire to work in fashion. Simply put, Cutrone wants you to follow your dreams and stop worrying about following the road that has been paved for women since the beginning of time. Instead, create your own path toward your destiny.

Some of the key points she has to offer are:

1. Find your tribe

2. Fake it to make it

3. It’s not a breakdown, it’s a breakthrough

4. The truth hurts

5. Go from worrier to warrior

6. Check your preconcieved notions at the door

7. You are the brand: Normal gets you nowhere

8. If you have to cry, go outside

9. Bitch is not a bad word

Here is one of my favorite lines from the book…

“I want you to fearlessly pursue your dreams and your destiny, conscious that you are not what you do, listening to your inner voice, refusing to let superficial things define you, asking yourself the hard questions about what you believe and what you will serve, fighting the fears in your own mind, and finally, loving other women in the process.”  (page 185)

You Don’t Want to Miss These Great Events

Horacio Nieto

Horacio Nieto Fashion Show: “Flirting for Disaster” Red Cross Benefit

Where: The Underground – 56 W. Illinois St.
When: Thursday, June 24th 7-10pm
Tickets: Minimum required donation of $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

On Thursday, June 24 from 7-10pm, Chicago fashion designer Horacio Nieto will be presenting his designs at the American Red Cross’ ‘Flirting for Disaster’, a summer social with festive fashions at The Underground in Chicago’s River North.  The event will include cocktails & wine, an hors d’oeuvres reception from 7:30-9pm, music by DJ Sombra, and raffle prizes & more!

All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.

Zamrie

Zamrie’s “Catwalk Fridays” Fashion Show

Where: The Drake Hotel in The Palm Court – 140 E. Walton St.
When: Friday, June 25 1-3:30pm
Tickets: Free – Please RSVP to Shaun.rajah@hilton.com.

Join Zamrie designer Ashley Zygmunt for “Catwalk Fridays” on June 25 from 1-3:30pm for an exclusive fashion show at The Drake Hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast.

Guests will be viewing pieces from Zamrie’s Spring / Summer 2010 Collection during afternoon tea in The Palm Court at The Drake Hotel.

Guests must RSVP to this event. Guests who arrive between 1-1:30 will see the showcase from 1:40-2:10. Guests who arrive between 3-3:30 will see the showcase from 3:40-4:10.

The Limited Showcases Nicole Williams

Available at bookstores near you!

Last Thursday, Nicole Williams, the bestselling author of Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success, hosted an event at The Limited. The Limited will be selling Williams’ new clothing line titled Girl on Top. The line will be available this spring at  stores across the country.

At the event Williams gave all consumers 5 important tips for  inside and outside the workplace.

1. STEP IT UP

• Shorts to the knee
• Cargo pants knee length
• Shorts near the thigh

2. KEEP IT UP

• Dresses can take you to another level in the work place and are very   versatile when worn with a jacket or a belt

3. FLIRTING IT UP

• Skirts

4. SUIT UP

• Brand Studio 4 sold at The Limited you can purchase an entire suit under $115

5. CASUAL FRIDAY

• Denim prefer Brand 917 Jean

Nicole Williams is the tell-it-like-it-is career expert and she did not hesitate to share her sexy mix of dating tips turned career strategies for young women everywhere. “Nicole’s keen insight and candid advice will teach you how to recognize the good guys from the bad, win the kudos of those who matter, and create the career of your dreams.” Nasty boss? Crush on your client? Hate your job? Ask Nicole! www.nicolewilliams.com Visit www.thelimited.com for Nicole’s Favorites.

Summer Accessories

What’s hot in summer accessories?

Turquoise Teardrop Pendents!

Ever since  Ali Fedotowsky wore a turquoise teardrop pendent on The Bachelorette it has been the desire of all fashionistas across the country. This simple, yet elegant necklace can work with just about any look. Chicago jewelry designer Susan Elizabeth handcrafts these necklaces in high demand. If turquoise isn’t your color, she also makes them in purple! Order yours now from Studio-808.