Wearable Trends: Victorian Style Secrets

What was once old is new again is a fashion mantra. This spring, not just one single trend but an entire era of yesterday is on full display for all of us fashion-lovers to appreciate. Victorian-inspired fashion is trickling its way into our spring wardrobe and I must admit, I love it. High necklines, ruffles, brocade, rich colors and textures and full sleeves are now all spring-appropriate looks, proving that less skin can be more.
Drugstore Beauty Must-Haves

Six Drugstore Beauty Must-Haves!

A few years ago I made it a goal to learn more about drugstore (and in some cases grocery store) makeup and beauty products. So here is a video of 6 drugstore beauty must-haves I am digging at this moment. They are my must-haves. Sure you can spend three times the amount on prestige products, but I’d rather save that money for that YSL bag I’ve had my eye on.

Made To Order At M2057 by Maria Pinto Style Studio

Spring has sprung at M2057 by Maria Pinto so I just had to take a peek! I stopped at the Style Studio at 833 W Washington perfectly situated in the heart of West Loop near all the fun restaurants and hot spots. The collection offers Pinto’s architectural styling and luxury in styles from sculptural jackets …

Put Some Spring In Your Step With Block Heels

Thank God it all comes back to the block heel. Roger Vivier can be credited with this shoe silhouette which was considered very new and different 1965, when it came down the Yves Saint Laurent runway. Actually that one had a square toe and looked more like a Pilgrim shoe with it’s large metal buckle. In fact the same shoes has been brought back this season, I digress. I just love my fashion history. What is old is almost always new again especially when it comes to fashion so it should come as no surprise block heels are once again on trend for spring.

Crop Pants, Woo-hoo! Now…What About The Shoes?

We’re all looking forward to wearing crop pants from wide leg to slim or flared for spring. Crop pants will be an opportunity to show off your shoes! Right, but now there’s a new dilemma. What kind of shoes should you wear with cropped pants, and comfortably, please? With such an emphasis on shoes some …