Resort 2011-ready to wear

Dear Fashionistas,


Are you ready for the resort collection 2011?  It certainly is difficult to grasp in Chicago while we are under freezing temperatures seven days a week.  But some of us will be enjoying warm weather (we are crossing our fingers) over the holidays and need to look our best while sipping a piña colada beach side or strolling along the palm tree lined shopping district.


The resort collection is a time where the designers put together style pieces to help climb out of the of winter doldrums. This year the collection is filled with earth-toned shades, a rainbow of color mixed with prints and fantastic soft fabrics.  Lot's of clean crisp structures along with flowing skirts and dresses.  There is something for everyone and I am here to help you find a few pieces to help you pack the latest and greatest to pair with items you may already have in your closet.

1. I love this Club Monaco blouse.  It is so feminine and chic. A bit of vintage flair with a modern twist.  I would wear this piece paired with off white wide leg pants or skinny pants and layer it with a soft cardigan for the evening.  Add a fabulous long chain necklace to tie it all together. Club Monaco is located on Damen Ave.

2. Nanette Lepore on Damen Ave. has a few pieces I would like to snag for my suitcase. Pair this exaggerated romance blouse with blouson sleeves and ruffled trim with dark skinny jeans  and your set for comfort and style!

3. For a splash of color, I adore this red tulip dress at Zara located on Michigan Ave.  Keep it simple and don't worry about accessorizing as this dress is already making a statement!

Ta Ta,
Nicki

A WHOLE LOTTA CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Dear Fashionistas,
If you missed out on Black Friday, you still have time to score gift-giving essentials on Cyber Monday, the 29th of November.  I dug around cyber space to find my followers fantastic deals not to be missed. Check out my list below and be prepared to whip out your credit card to SHOP!


Figleaves.com:  20% off everything with coupon code FIGCYBER

BareNecessities.com:  $10 OFF Purchases Over $75. Thru 11/30. Save on gorgeous Ralph Lauren pajamas, perfect panties and more.

Armani Echange.com:  25% off all style online.  Plus FREE shipping

Beauty.com:  80% off Laura Gellar sets, 20% off hair appliances and 40% off Arcona Raspberry Resurfacing Peel.

Bluefly.com:  Sales start as early as 12:10 am on Monday the 29th .  Featuring up tp 10-20% off already discounted items.


Endless.com:  Buy $100 save $30, buy $200 save $60, buy $300 save $100! (some brand exclusions) No code required at checkout.

FrenchConnection.com:  Up to 40% off fall sale.  Use Code FCBFFS for FREE shipping on orders over  $125.

GAP, Banana Republic, Piperlime and Athleta:  FREE Shipping!

Milly:  30% off and FREE Shipping!

Red Envelope:  Up to 60% off.

YOOX.com:  Up to 40% off and FREE Shipping!

Ta Ta,
Nicki

Goorin-Second to None!

Dear Fashionistas,

We all know hats were the start of the luxury designer CHANEL fame around 1910.  But there was also someone else carving the way before our fav designer made her way into our hearts.

Goorin Brothers in it’s fourth generation started crafting timeless chapeaus in 1895 and sold their first hat off a horse drawn cart on the cobblestone streets in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

The European inspired hat makers have several designs for men and women including fedoras, baseball caps, knits and cadets.
I just bought a fab dark grey wool fedora with a wide black silk band sprinkled with a fantastic red design! The craftsmanship on this hat is second to none.
Check out Goorin now in Chicago!  1533 N Milwaukee Ave or 3243 N Broadway.

Ta Ta,
Nicki