All Entries in the "Fashion Scene" Category
Tress in the City
Those tresses are gorgeous and so are you! So where do we get our hair cuts in the city? Where do we go, who cuts who and what can we knock out with one super visit without emptying our pocketbooks can be quite a chore. Are your luscious locks in need of a trim? Are [...]
Kanye West gives back, celebs spotted around Chicago and some fab events!
First I must say::: Congrats Black Hawks! Whooo hooo! \ I was invited to the fabulous unveiling of the latest in Jet Set Style with the Global Glam Spring / Summer 2010 Collection at the W Hotel Lakeshore with host Kelli Zink in her cute black sheer dress and Giuseppes and Jillian Harris (Bachelorette fame) [...]
Rocking Red Pumps for AIDS Awareness
Every 35 minutes, a woman will be diagnosed with HIV in the United States. The above statistic is one of the many jarring statistics highlighting the increasingly devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on women across the country. To spread awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, ladies across the country are rocking their [...]
Beta Boutique Brings “Stacked Rack” Back
Along with the New Year often comes the list of resolutions. Whether it’s to lose weight or learn Spanish, we all create a list of goals or wiser behaviors that we will pursue. One of mine is to spend my funds more wisely. Sure, I was pretty good about it in 2009, but this year, [...]
Save, Give and More at Bloomingdale’s Shopping Benefit
If there’s one thing that a Chicagonista loves (especially this one), it’s the opportunity to shop her favorite styles for less. Well, Bloomingdale’s wants to help you save your funds, treat yourself to a fun event, AND donate one of many great causes. Today is the 14th Annual Bloomingdale’s The Shopping Benefit. And, oh, what [...]
Style Expert Jorge Ramón Talks Fall Fashion
Style expert Jorge Ramón recently stopped in Chicago to share his favorite fall picks available from Target. The South Loop location (1154 S. Clark) hosted a Back-to-School shopping event for the freshman class at the University of Illinois at Chicago, complete with a live DJ, gift bags, and shuttles running between the store and campus. [...]
Penny Pinchin’ Fab: Borrow A Dress Couture
The invitation arrives in the mail. “You’re cordially invited to the wedding of…” Before you can even finish reading, your mind instantly goes into “What do I wear?” mode. Whether it’s a wedding, a black-tie gala, or class reunion, the scenario remains the same. There’s some fretting then a statement familiar to all of us,”I [...]
“Date Night” Chicagonista Style for Under $100
The institution of “date night” has been around forever, but recently the topic has been at the forefront of conversations thanks to the First Couple. As they continue their tradition of date night, it’s caused many of us to say to ourselves (and our significant others), “If they can do it, then I’m sure that [...]
Online Shopping: Chicago Style!
Every year when summer comes around, I vow to explore more Chicago neighborhoods. I get super excited to walk the streets of Edgewater or the West Loop and support local boutiques. Then, IT happens. Between the BBQs, the baseball games, road trips, and more, I lose track of time. It’s now September and while I’ve [...]
“Summer Solstice” at Red 7
There’s nothing that lifts spirits quite like an amazing night out (or in) with your favorite girlfriends. No matter how long you’ve known each other, there are still plenty of memories to create and stories to tell. Unfortunately though, between work, meetings, family, and the zillion other activities we juggle, it seems that we need [...]
