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8/10/11
Britney Hearts Sofia Vintage
A celebrity endorsement can go a long way toward launching a product. But usually you have to pay the celeb for the thumbs up. Unless you're lucky enough to be Sofia Vintage.
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8/8/11
A 50’s Pinup Pop Up
Mark your calendars and save the date for the must-see pop-up of the year. On August 17th, luxe lifestyle curators, Lindsay Segal and Brielle Goldmanof Luxury Garage Sale are teaming up with Vavoom Pinups, Chicago's premier boudoir photography studio for a one night shopping experience.
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8/3/11
Neiman Marcus Smells Like Roses
I have to admit I am a total sucker when it comes to rose scents. I have loved them ever since I was a little girl. So when I learned Neiman Marcus was launching an exclusive rose fragrance collection inspired by the emotions that only a rose can evoke, I of course had to check them out.
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7/28/11
Marchesa is Hitting the Runway
Finally! The wait is over! Last week, stylist Tabitha Simmons let the cat out out of the bag when she said that Marchesa would be staging an actual fashion show for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. Not a presentation, a debut *runway* show. Simmons tweeted about the upcoming show.
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7/27/11
Topshop Designs Exclusively for Chicago
What once seemed like a faint pipe dream will finally make itself a reality this September: Topshop Chicago. Now, not only reserved for vacations across the pond and trips to the New York Soho store, Chicagoans can make trendy, British fashion a la Kate Moss style a part of their closets.
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7/26/11
New Ikram Opens This Week
Thanks to an email that we received earlier this week, we now know the new Ikram boutique in River North affectionately nicknamed The Red Box is scheduled to open [this] week.
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7/21/11
Rue La La Chicago is Coming
Boston-based online flash sale retailer Rue La La has in the past few years become a trusted source of what is in, next and over. With 4 million members from coast to coast, the online shopping site has branched out to city-specific or localized deals. "Rue Local" has local outposts in...
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7/20/11
Oliver Peoples Opens Its Doors
Haute Los Angeles-based sunglass boutique, Oliver Peoples opened on Saturday morning on Rush just south of Oak and according to the manager of the shop, business has been brisk. Although we're told they are still "ironing out the kinks" we haven't picked up on anything about the shop...
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7/19/11
Inspiring Hope Through Fashion
We love the idea of this local fashion benefit to help young refugee women from Kenya. Read more about this great cause and how you can help!
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7/18/11
The New Legs on Michigan Ave.
The city unveiled this larger than life statue of Marilyn Monroe on Friday in the Tribune Tower Plaza on Michigan Avenue. The controversy of artist Seward Johnson's depiction has begun, but you can't argue that she is a nationally treasured fashion icon.
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7/15/11
We Found the Perfect Summer Wedge
Get your Missoni wedge on at Sarca! A popular featured Garmental boutique has the perfect summer wedge in stock and we think you'll love it.
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7/14/11
J Hud’s Key to the Cure
Chicago's own, Jennifer Hudson, is teaming up with Saks Fifth Avenue for their 2011 "Key to the Cure" campaign for breast cancer research. And, you can be a part of the campaign by purchasing the Elie Tahari designed t-shirt that you see Jennifer wearing.
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7/13/11
Getting a Second “Perchance”
One of our favorite places to shop, and a regularly featured Garmental boutique to boot, is opening up a second location in the very fancy Elysian hotel in the Gold Coast. Read on for all the details.
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7/9/11
All Saints Pop Up Shop
The overseas brand is popping up all over Chicago for the summer!
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6/25/11
Versace Next to Work with H&M?
One of the world’s leading international fashion houses is collaborating with H&M. The two are bound to produce fashion “must haves” later this year!
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6/21/11
The Scoop On Scoop
Scoop NYC's not-so-humble beginnings started in New York City (hence the name) back in 1996, and the retailer has since expanded to three Manhattan locations and other prestigious coordinates, such as The Forum Shops at Caesar's in Las Vegas and the Shore Club Hotel in Miami Beach. After a...
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6/20/11
Deconstructing Décollage
Someone famous once said, “There’s no app in crap.” Translation: Don’t neglect brick-and-mortar storefronts for your shopping needs. Start at Décollage, a West Loop boutique that opened last month. Bangkok-born, Midwest-raised former model Kelsey Tanner-O’Connor stocks vintage designer wares...
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6/8/11
Power To The Peoples
Shopping for stylish shades during a HOT Chicago summer is essential to your ensemble. Luxury lenses are coming to Oak Street thanks to Oliver Peoples. Peep this...
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6/7/11
Project Runway Reality Casting in Chicago
Your designer dreams could be come a reality – really. Lifetime is looking for the next great accessory designer for Project Runway's spin-off Project Accessory. Casting is coming to Chicago on June 23rd.
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6/6/11
A New Bridal Line From Chicago Designer Veronica Sheaffer
Breaking into the bridal fashion market is not for the faint of heart. The biggies (Monique, Vera, Oscar) tend to dominate the scene, while the smaller lines sometime get lost in the shuffle. But here at Bride Buzz we’re all about giving new lines a whole...
