The Chic in Chicago

katrinaszish:

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everythingfab:

Look fabulous without breaking the Bank with Rent the Runway

I love the whole “rent the runway” concept.  How many times do you see a dress that you love, but you know you’re only going to wear once.  This especally holds true for those really show stopping (really expensive) dresses.  The good news about wearing a statement dress is everyone will remember it.  The bad news is everyone will remember it, and, that you’ve worn it before.  I’m guessing in the days before facebook this wasn’t such an issue.  You could wear a dress with your college friends then wear it another time to an event with your coworkers.  But now, by the time you wake up on Sunday you have 10 facebook messages about 103 pictures your friends posted of you and your dress.

That’s where RTR comes in.  You get a drop dead dress for a one time wear at a one time price!  Beautiful and brilliant dressing.  Just the way I like it!

From a practical stand point, my friends have done it and have gotten great service.  I would reccomend!  And personally I’ve got my eye on some stuff from Haute Hippie…I see a rental in my future!  

stylelistsays:

Testing the Over-the-Top Hat Trend in New York 

Remember our brave StyleList corespondent Lindsey who tested the pantless trend in New York City for us? Well, she is at it again- this time field testing wacky hats.

Full story on StyleList here.

[Two ladies can’t get enough of the Philip Treacy headpiece. Photo: Jolie Novak]

What do you think about this trend?

I’m not even going to lie.  I make hats and I want hats to make a comeback. I wore a cocktail hat I made to a charity event this year and its amazing how strongly people reacted.  Some people loved it, some people stared but you know what, I didn’t care, because I loved it.  

katrinaszish:

As I plan the decor concept for my current apartment (Brant and I moved in in March, but we still haven’t really “moved in”), I fondly remember past abodes we have transformed.

This is the tiny but amazing living room from our 500 sq-ft duplex with floor to ceiling windows in the South Street Seaport…instead of filling the space with couches, we opted for swings topped with shearlings suspended from the original beams that dated back to the 1800s.

Check out the amazing view!

Our current apartment doesn’t have exposed brick or beams, so I’m staying away from the rustic wood and opting for graphic black and white with nautical touches…

stylelistsays:

Retro Hairstyles Get a Fresh Twist for Fall

The Fall 2010 runways were filled with nostalgic masterpieces. And the beauty teams were busy perfecting looks that complemented the designs — conjuring memories of yesteryear with glamorous waves, chic chignons, and ladylike ponytails.

Lucky for you, these fall hair trends are not only sophisticated but simple to recreate. 

Refinery29.com has sought out the tress-pertise of five hairstylists for the lowdown on five retro hairstyles, including the pompadour spotted on the Fall 2010 Fendi runway, pictured above. For more modern takes on coiffed ‘dos of the past, check out Refinery29.com’s Fall Hair Trend: It’s A Retro Revival!

Full story on StyleList after the jump.

[Goody Bobby Pins, $3.19, available at Target. TIGI Bed Head Maxxed Out Massive Hold Hairspray, $14.50, available at TIGI. Oribe Gel Serum, $58, available at Oribe. Photo: Refinery29.com]

I’m digging the retro hair looks.  I’ve also been wearing some retro looking summer dresses and some modern looking dresses belted in really close at the waist.  I think these hair styles would look great as part of a retro/modern mashup

stylelistsays:

The ‘I-Don’t-Care’ Hair Trend

Jessica Biel received an A+ in following the messy hair trend when she hit the red carpet of the UK premiere for “The A-Team” on Tuesday. The just-rolled-out-of-bed look was huge for tresses on the fall fashion runways at shows such as Rebecca Taylor, Dior and Derek Lam, just to name a few. 

Full story on StyleList after the jump.

[Jessica Biel takes a cue from supermodel Kate Moss and rocks tousled tresses. Photo: Getty Images | GF/bauergriffinonline.com]

I like the look and no one does it better than Kate Moss!