All the best in 2017!

Wonderful quote from Helen Keller—a true visionary and inspiration! 

May your dreams see the light in 2017!

Coat of Arts—Castelbajac inspired by Keith Haring.

Wrapped in art—Jean Charles de Castelbajac Paris coat inspired by Keith Haring, 

knit newsboy cap and shearling hobo bag.

Enjoying the art on the back of a Jean Charles de Castelbajac Paris coat inspired 

by Keith Haring, knit newsboy cap and shearling hobo bag. 

Do slouch—sweaters!

Sandwiched between two hip dudes, she's relaxed in a slouchy cowl-neck sweater and OTK boots.

Long cashmere cardigan over a mini dress, Alexander McQueen Skull scarf and 

OTK boots. He's wearing a Moncler vest.

Long, asymmetrical sweater, linen scarf and Celine Mini Luggage tote.

Big, cozy, wide collar sweater.

6° of inspiration—Sally Schwartz of Randolph Street Market!

We had a great time at the recent Randolph Street Market

and had the pleasure of interviewing the owner and executive producer

Sally Schwartz. She shared her experience being a female entrepreneur

and how her love of vintage and antiques became a successful business

benefiting Chicago and local charities.

Holiday Cheer Leader—Crate & Barrel!

Lexa Pezzati with a Muxo by Camila Alves Tooled Leather Drawstring Hobo Bag

and Maddie Lake with a Bagley Mischka bag, party at the Crate & Barrel holiday 

sip and shop event—snagging C&B knitted wine bottle sweater and cap covers.

trending—dudes

Dudes in Converse, Nike, Vans, beanies, caps with stickers, tie-dye, camo and a 

Fjällräven backpack. 

Dudes young and old in beanies and clear glasses frames, harem pants, sneakers, 

Doc Martens, caps and caps with stickers.

Frayed Edgy!

Slitted studded frayed and fun.

Flashy flash!

Commercial Stylist for the upcoming Chicago Justice TV show, Logan Upson, 

flashes her "Tweety Bird" PJ top and thrift store camo jacket at the recent 

Pagoda Red + Robin Richman Fashion Collaboration.

Zoe Glam!

Rachel Zoe with her beaded cocktail dress and FW16 collection at Neapolitan in 

Winnetka.

Neapolitan in Winnetka hosted fashion designer Rachel Zoe and her collection.                                                                                           (top left) A guest models Rachel's Agatha Coat. Rachel chats with guests and                                                                                                  poses with guests and her husband Rodger Berman.

Balancing in Heels—Kristin Cavallari at Luxury Garage Sale

Luxury Garage Sale hosted Kristin Cavallari for her "Balancing in Heels" book 

signing. She's wearing the KYLE boots she designed. 

Two fans at the Kristin Cavallari book signing at Luxury Garage Sale.

Magical show at Robin Richman.

Carole Cousin models her new skirt by French clothing designer, Marc Le Bihan at 

the Robin Richman Man + Woman Show.

Brandon Hansen Frein wears a Marc Le Bihan blazer with The Office of Angela 

Scott glitter monkstrap oxfords at the Man + Woman show at Robin Richman.

French clothing designer, Marc Le Bihan with one of his magical dresses at 

Robin Richman.

French jewelry designer, Jean François Mimilla with one of his beautiful necklaces 

at Robin Richman.

Zara launches a new store @ Block 37

Jessica Moazami shops at Zara's new store at Block 37 wearing a denim 

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat, and Ray Ban denim sunglasses.

Mel Muoio models a beaded beret from Zara's new store now open at Block 37.

 

A flowering gift and book for Zara's  new store opening in Block 37 from 

James McGowan, Factor Chosen model, wearing all Zara. 

@LeBarf #mountainbabes!

Le anti-chic sisters Alison and Tookie, are the founders of LeBarf.com, a ski wear 

to bikinis and beanies, Made in the USA, online fashion shop for mountain babes 

to street-style Parisian chic wannabes!

Warming Trend!

Founder and Creative Director of weaving studio Herron, Dee Clements models her 

 all cotton, Made in Chicago, Sunrise Blanket. See more at www.studioherron.com

Hot looks for a lukewarm Fall.

Cut-out stretch, peep-toe boots, baggy shorts and a Gucci Soho leather Disco bag 

transition her look from Summer into Fall.

 

Trench coat over shorts, kerchief choker and Nike sneakers make for a cool look 

on a warm Fall day.

A couple of dosers.

dose market founder April Francis, between Zach Langson CHCG (left) founder in 

his F/16 hoodie and Logan shorts, and a "doser" friend at her recent dose market 

on Morgan. April's cap is from www.muchoaloha.com and her sneakers are 

custom designed by "dosers" www.lococustomsneaks.com

Founder of CHCG, Zack Langston, models a snap-back cap and hoodie from their 

F/16 collection. See more at www.chchchi.com

Lace works.

Pretty little white lace dress—sheer and feminine.

A touch of lace.

Indigo go!

Nina Mariano rocks a long, fringed, denim coat, jeans and a Chanel leather bag.

Torn, patched, knee-cut, cuffed and distressed—just how we like our jeans!

Just Beachy!

Purple bikini beach cover long dress is pretty anywhere! 

What to wear to the Soho House pool.

On her way up to the Chicago Soho House pool in this crisp, cool and classy white 

linen dress over her swimsuit, and laser cut leather sandals.

Happy Hair!

Peach pastel hair.

Ferrari's on Oak Street!

Posing in front of the amazing Ferrari's that were on display on Oak Street in 

Chicago to benefit The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Ferrari's on Oak Street event benefiting The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s 

Hospital of Chicago.

Silver lined!

Silver bracelets and watch adorn as she dines al fresco at Big Star on Damen.

Take the higher road in high heels!

High heel sandals add glam to grocery shopping.

Looking cool and sassy in lace-up heels and a long boho kimono jacket over shorts.

SFIZI Breezy!

Celeste Sciortino models her Silver Toe Piampiani Oxfords and Noelle sweater 

from Ann Sedgwick's Delicious Shoe SFIZI store on N. Damen.

Ruched on Rush!

Walking the dog down Rush St. in a kickin' ruched, belted tank dress and Nike cap.

Pretty lady taking a selfie as she struts down Rush St. in a ruched, body-hugging 

dress and Chanel bag!

Always smiling, stylin' Samantha!

Samantha Saifer Berngard enjoying the summer at Soho House Chicago in Prada 

Cinéma Bold sunglasses, with her Mara Hoffman Starbasket tote.

Samantha Safer Berngard at Soho House  Hotel Chicago with her Mara Hoffman 

Starbasket tote.

Artist, Skateboard Dude, Muralist—Jourdon Gullett

Artists helping artists post a street-style mural— 

created by Jourdon Gullett at @SohoHouse Chicago 

on Green street. @jourdon @vigoruspizzaparty  

@sea_of_indigo @credstyle www.credstylefilms.com

The charm tassel.

When it's hot, why not look that way— with a Valentino cross body charm tassel 

red bag and kerchief neckpiece. 

Chloe Jane Charm Tassel Leather Crossbody Bag, Chanel ballet flats and sheer 

skirt make this a breezy look.

Mabu by Maria BK's tassel sandals and fringe bag keep things swinging.

Chartreuse!

Little chartreuse (color based on the French pale green liqueur) clingy dress and 

lace up espadrilles says she's ready for cocktails under the sun.