Chicago Events: Chicago Fashion Foundation's 6th Annual "Future of Chicago Fashion"

College fashion students from around Chicago gathered for the Chicago Fashion Foundation‘s 6th Annual Future of Chicago Fashion design competition. Held at the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, March 21, guests snacked on delicious hors d’oeurvs and drinks before the student runway show. The contest featured 15 students from Dominican University, Columbia College, Harper College, …

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This: CND's New Shellac Color Collection For Spring

If you have ever had a gel/shellac manicure you already know that CND Shellac™ is the best. CND Shellac is the Original Power Polish system that goes on like polish, wears like gel and comes off in minutes with no nail damage. It’s really the only kind I will get now, because it does far …

Chicago Event: Interview With Jewelry Designer Alex Woo At Nordstrom

New York-based jeweler Alex Woo has had her fine jewelry featured on fashionable tv shows like Gossip Girl and The Carrie Diaries. She has also collaborated with Christina Applegate on a necklace to support breast cancer research. Ms. Woo took time out of her busy schedule to chat with me during her Nordstrom personal appearance …

Chicago Events: Santiago Gonzalez Visits Neiman Marcus!

President and creative director of the stylish international handbag brand Nancy Gonzalez, Santiago Gonzalez stopped by Neiman Marcus on Wednesday, March 20th. The head of the famed accessories brand focuses on the editorial direction all around the world. The brand started when Nancy Gonzalez, as a single mother to two young boys, began creating luxury …

The Look For Less: Stuart Weitzman Hurrachtee Sandal

I adore this Stuart Weitzman Hurrachtee, $365. For one, the heel height is perfect for me. Two, I know the brand makes a comfortable shoe. Let’s face it, $365 these days isn’t that bad for a shoe either. Especially since I’m not really a fan of cheap shoes. Very rarely do I find them comfortable, …