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Sweet treats, fashion in the City and Lollapalooza
Let’s keep it short and sweet this week. Sweet –as in Sprinkle’s Cupcakes. I was invited to this fab event at the new Sprinkle’s store on 50 E. Walton St. It’s a posh Beverly Hills-based cupcake boutique with the finest ingredients like sweet cream butter, bittersweet Callebaut chocolate, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar bourbon vanilla and sprinkles imported from [...]
Chicagonista Exclusive: Giuliana Rancic on Chase, Toy Story 3, and her love for Chicago!
I had the pleasure of interviewing Giuliana Rancic, star of “Giuliana and Bill “ reality show and host on E! Network on Thursday. Giuliana hosted a red carpet at the AMC North (600 N. Michigan) theaters for Chase. Chase was offering customers an exclusive screening of Toy Story 3 and will be kicking off its [...]
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) [...]
On the scene: Imagine Twenty-Ten fashion show
I was recently invited to the Imagine Twenty-Ten fashion show by the International Academy of Design. The red carpet greeted me and as I walked in the atmosphere blew my mind. After getting settled, I immediately started with the Muse design winners. The challenge was for the designers to take inspiration from a person and [...]
Chicago the party Mecca: LeBron James, John Meyer and a Last Girl on Earth Concert for Rihanna
I’ve said it before and I will say it again…. Chicago is becoming a party Mecca for celebrities… go out and grab drinks and you may run into LeBron, John Mayer….. Cuvee is the hottest place to be in Chicago especially on Wednesday nights Last week, Vince Vaughn, Jay Sean, B Real from the band [...]
Lebron James and Jay-Z visit Chicago, Michael Jackson news and more!
I cannot wait for the weather to become warmer so we can enjoy the fantastic events that will descend upon Chicago! I hope everyone participated in Earth hour this past Saturday; Earth Hour is when you turn off your lights to help renew the planet for an hour. Beauty Bar opened in the old Sonotheque [...]
Oscar fashions, Glee in Chicago, and more celebrity news
Daylight savings time has arrived with one hour less of sleep but more sunlight! What can you do? I would like to congratulate Chicago’s very own writer/blogger Afrobella, she has been pegged to write for Vogue Italia’s new website Vogue Black. Get your money and your singing voice ready because the cast of Glee will [...]
Red Pump Project, Jessica Simpson, Marc Jacobs- They love the Windy City!
Chicago is heating up! I know, I know. NOT weather wise but we are fast becoming the Midwest hotspot. Chicagoan and ‘The View” cohost Sherri Shepherd was here in Chicago last weekend. Reason? DuSable Museum honored her at their 100 Night of Stars Gala! She looked stunning (picture above). She also hit up Ajes Salon where [...]
Maria Pinto, Sensual Steps and more entertainment news
First congratulations are in order to the New Orleans Saints for winning the Superbowl! They were my pick from the start. Chicagoan designer Maria Pinto, whose clients have included first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey has announced that she will be closing her boutique in the West Loop and ceasing her business operations. Via [...]
Grammy fashions, Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery, and more celeb news
First I would like to say that my heart and mind is still with those in Haiti that are facing tragedy BUT they will prevail. If you haven’t, please donate to the Red Cross and other reputable organizations to help. Here in Chicago there were lots of parties going on to benefit Haiti. The most [...]
