Category Archives: Local Flavor

Vert Couture Runway Show

The second annual Vert Couture fashion show, “Sexy and Sustainable,” was held last Sunday at the new, environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz of Chicago showroom. One of the largest LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings in Chicago, the setting elevated … Continue reading

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Fall Fashion to Welcome: My first official styling gig with Style Admirer

First image: Velvet dress by C/FAN ($380; Cerato Boutique; 3451 N Southport Avenue), Allison Schiller ring ($449; Krista K; 3458 N Southport Avenue), Osanna Visconti double spiral cuff ($320; Sarca; 710 N Wabash Avenue), Hue lace tights ($18; Lori’s Shoes; … Continue reading

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Chicago Boutique Profile: Pump

Everyone has his/her favorite neighborhood joint. Maybe it’s the corner bar, the local deli or the coffee shop that has your latte ready before you order. Well, my favorite spot serves a different kind of deliciousness altogether. Pump Shoes and … Continue reading

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Local Designer Winifred Grace

Styled by Meghan and I, text by Meghan Turner I first met Winifred Grace Gundeck a little more than two years ago. At the time, I was writing a feature on her jewelry line, Winifred Grace, for a local magazine. … Continue reading

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What to wear to Lollapalooza: Music Inspiration

There’s no better place than Chicago during the first weekend in August. Since I missed Coachella earlier this summer, I’ll definitely be at Lollapalooza—blanket and camera in tow. The three-day festival melds my passions for music and style, and because … Continue reading

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Fashion Salvation

Last Wednesday night, I attended Fashion Salvation, a runway show at Salvage One. I always wanted an excuse to lounge in the unconventionally stylish space—a graveyard of architectural relics—and this show provided the opportunity to do so. Surrounded by larger … Continue reading

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Boutique Profile: GAVIN

Given the impressive selection of boutiques and stores scattered throughout Chicago, it’s hard to fathom shopping outside the city limits. Unless we need glassware or end tables from Ikea, why visit the ‘burbs, right? Well, here’s why: GAVIN boutique (1939 … Continue reading

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Style Before Design

On Earth Day this year, the Chicago’s fashionable swarmed Crimson Lounge for a runway show with a twist. Instead of showcasing individual designers, it focused on the stylists. Hosted by Vyne, a Chicago-based events organization and publication, and the Chicago … Continue reading

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