It’s not difficult to amass a collection of t-shirts. A few concert purchases, picking up one or two to wear to sporting events to support your favorite team, or simply buying one because you love the design. However, they can look juvenile and be tough to wear unless you are attending the aforementioned sports or event, running errands, or other [...]

If you happen to browse the racks (real or virtual) at nearly any fashionable retailer right now, it is clear that military-inspired styles are all the rage. While simply throwing on anything camouflage can look clichéd (or worse), mixing some utility gear or similarly sturdy pieces into your spring wardrobe is the perfect way to look current yet classic. Coats [...]

Every year, the gowns that appear on the red carpet become a source of inspiration for countless black tie and formal gowns – for better or for worse, awards season seems to set many trends for the following year. However, the majority of us don’t have the glamorous sort of lifestyle that requires wearing gowns on a regular basis, so [...]

So you’re packing for that dreaded business trip. After all, no matter where you are going, or how much you like your co-workers, there’s nothing like trying to pack for a week of professional activities with only a carry-on (you don’t want to be that person who makes everyone else wait for luggage). While we can’t save you from unfortunate [...]

It’s a cliché but there is something about a New Year that inspires a wardrobe revamp, whether that is updating your closet with a few pieces that are full of inspiration, or completely updating your style. Here are a few of our style resolutions: Indulge in Quality not Quantity: For basic pieces like a black blazer, pick one amazing option [...]

Figuring out how to transform your office attire into something appropriate for the myriad holiday events you have to attend can be somewhat challenging…no amount of glittering accessories can hide the fact that your outfit was chosen with the office in mind. That said, there are ways to significantly change your base outfit that don’t require bringing a whole new [...]

New York designer Kenneth Cole escaped the perils of Hurricane Sandy and visited Chicago, giving a heartfelt speech in honor of the Chicago House, a remarkable shelter and agency that supports those suffering from HIV/AIDs (among other things). Chicago’s most fashionable came out for the occasion, including local news anchors, designers, and other luminaries. The Friday afternoon crowd featured a [...]

Okay, we all know that Halloween is not the most fashionable night of the year – while it may be fun to play dress-up, or wear something more revealing or risqué that you typically would since it’s a “costume” (you know who you are), the celebrations themselves aren’t exactly bastions of style. However, it’s entirely possible to keep one stiletto-ed [...]

While for many of us, printed denim calls to mind the unspeakable horrors of the worst of the ‘80s, the skinny and patterned look is most definitely having a fashion moment this fall. Granted, there are still pairs we wouldn’t touch with a ten-inch stiletto, but there are also some diamonds in the rough that could be worn in beautifully [...]

There’s something about the end of summer that makes us crave a wardrobe update. Maybe it’s the memories of shopping for a back-to-school wardrobe, or maybe it is simply the anticipation of a chill in the air, fall layers and boots. Or maybe it is just the fall sales. Regardless, transitioning between breezy summer pieces and the autumn trends you [...]