Scarf It Up: Hermes Re-Opens in Chicago June 10th
Hermes Paddock Scarf, $375. Available in 4 color choices. On Thursday June 10, Hermès will re-open its newly expanded Chicago store in the old Barney’s building, on the corner of Oak and Rush Streets. The 6,000 square-foot store will carry the comprehensive Hermès collection, including leather goods, silk scarves, perfumes, ready-to-wear, and more! Designed by … Read more
Midwest Music: FREE Dead Weather Show in Chicago This Saturday! Shhhh…It’s a Secret
Alternative supergroup, The Dead Weather(Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Jack White (The White Stripes and The Raconteurs), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs)) is playing a Microsoft KIN-sponsored show this Saturday. The best part, it’s FREE! Here’s the catch, the location is sealed until the day of the show and … Read more
Minneapolis: Knitty By Nature
ALL is a new knitwear collection from Minneapolis fashion designer, Annie Larson. Composed of 10 pieces, the selection of midweight cotton basics are anything but. Boxy tanks, sweaters, and comfy-looking legwear in patterns that are ever-so reminiscent of 80s Coogi. Downplayed pastel tones and checkerboards remove the Cosby cliche and add a jolt of North … Read more
Trendspotting: Sheer Genie Sleeves
Left to Right: Elizabeth & James Alexandra Blouse, $167; Vintage Cropped Tie-Front Blouse, 9.99; Milly Gold-trimmed cocktail top, $275; Erin Fetherston Peignoir Blouse, $625; Roberto Cavalli S/S 2010 RTW
Beauty Mark: Meet NARS Makeup Artist Lena Koro at Barneys (Chicago)
Makeup artist Lena Koro will be making an appearance at Barneys this Saturday to give one-on-one personalized makeup consultations. Koro has worked with NARS for over 15 years including the recent AW10 Marc Jacobs runway show. Additionally, NARS makeup artists will be offering customers in-store makeovers with the newest NARS Summer collection all weekend. Call … Read more
Party Dress: Marc Jacobs Collection Store Opens With A Bang
For the past two years Chicagoans have been waiting with bated breath for the Marc Jacobs Collection store to finish construction and open its doors. On February 25th the rent-a-fence finally came down. Company President and our favorite (former)twitterbug, Robert Duffy was there to unveil the 3,000-square-foot Gold Coast space. The lavish boutique, situated on … Read more
NEXT!: My One Hour Excursion Into the World of Chatroulette
It all started when I saw Nicole James’ Facebook status update, “Please try chatroulette if you have not yet”. The next day, Daily Candy tweeted, “You never know when you’ll be asked to show your bra on Chatroulette”. That same night the local news told me to “beware of Chatroulette”. And that was that. I … Read more
