Legally Yours. Brinkley's Trial Style.

Day Four of Brinkley’s TrialSometimes hard times bring out the best in us… style-wise! Christie Brinkley has been extremely conscious of the public eye during her high-profile divorce trial. The former model has been sticking to a conservative and pristine look throughout the week. According to WWD, "If justice is blind, Christie Brinkley certainly hasn’t …

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Trends. From Prairie to Peasant… The Dirndl Skirt.

If the folk-stylings of the prairie dress are not exactly for you, try perhaps the similarly folk-inspired Dirndl skirt. Worn by Austrian and German peasants (instead of American pioneers), the Dirndl features a fitted waist and full, sometimes pleated skirt. They’ll be perfect for cold weather, with the accompanying legwear trend, in heavy fabrics like …

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News Flash Chicago. Basic Boutique Comes to You!

Online shopping staple Basic Boutique is offering an exclusive service for Chicago shoppers! The internet boutique is now accepting appointments to come to you! According to their own statement, "After numerous inquiries about plans to open a physical store, we decided to take it one step further." So, for individuals or groups, local Chicago clients …

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Designer News. Collaborations High and Low.

Avant-garde designer Rei Kawakubo, of brand Comme des Garçons, is influencing fashion high and low. She has recently teamed up with H&M for a one-off line this winter, but she has also proposed a project to Louis Vuitton. She’s now set to design six handbags that will be sold exclusively in a temporary Louis Vuitton …

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