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 …
Handmade Jewelry With A Mission: Songa Designs International
Since “crafty” jewelry and bags are so on trend right now, why not purchase pieces that make a difference? Songa Designs International, is an accessories line made by under-resourced women in Rwanda in East Africa to create economic independence. Founded by Sarah Sternberg, the handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts and other specialty accessories, are entirely …
Ragged Nails? I Feel You
Winter is always murder on my already weak nails and cuticles. I was not born blessed with great nails. In fact I bit them the first 10 years of my life. That was until I saw a picture of myself lunching on them and that was gross enough to make me stop. I inherited my grandmother’s weak nails and no matter what nail hardener I tried in those days, they would break easily. It drove me crazy.
