December 2008
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Switch Up-Change Up
Hey, I wanted to make it official on the tumblr blog that Style Memo is morphing into a website and monthly on-line magazine. The website format allows for more photos (we have a whole section devoted to photo galleries), TV, and more ways to contact us and participate in the on-going fashion conversation that we love doing. The independent vibe of Style Memo will be continue at Above The Fray...
Karen Zambos more Couture than Vintage
The women of Chicago have always been a talented bunch, but Karen Zambos takes the word multi-task to an entirely different level. Designing a Fall, Holiday and Resort collection, while also working on her Elegantly Waisted belt collection AND colaborating for the Zambos & Siega bag line, her ability to sustain that much creativity makes my head spin. And it’s not just quantity, each...
Where to Be: Fashion Calendar
Monday: Dec. 15th
Olympic Gymnasts Appearance Macy’s on State Street, 111 N. State, Lower Level, noon. Starting this week, Macy’s on State Street is selling Official Chicago 2016 Candidate City Merchandise, including long-sleeve and short-sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and hats. Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist Jonathan Horton and Olympic Silver Medalist Chellsie Memmel will be on...
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Trend We Love
Okay, it’s not really a trend- but we love it anyhow and wouldn’t it be cool if it did become a trend, and we had cool artsy pictures like these everywhere?
We’re hooked on polariod transfers— especially transfers that are fashion focused. We wanted to share the work of Elle Moss- a photographer who has beautiful, timeless images with a fashion-feel.
Here’s a link to...
Chulette takes us to new lows
Dressing for winter is hard, and getting all fancy is even more dificult. I mean, how to make a statement without freezing? I’ve always been in love with dresses with low backs; its a nice way to be elegant, feminine and show a little skin without showing all your cards. When I was visiting Seaplane in Portland, I fell in love with this darling little frock by Chulette and I’m pleased...
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Mimosas anyone?
Interestingly, Pantone, the “global authority on color,” and trend leader, that designers often look to for palettes, has selected Mimosa as the color of the year for ‘09.
It seems strange and counter intuitive to put forth an almost blinding orange + yellow hued choice as the color of the year at this moment for obvious reasons. Plus, the image of a leisurely brunch cocktail is...
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Speaking of Trunk Shows...
Last night, I popped into Habit on Division to catch Annie Havlicek’s trunk show. The collection from this New York based, Parson’s grad is uber-feminine, soft and drapey. She’s a huge hit in Japan and her eponymous line has been featured in a multitude of magazines, such as Japanese Nylon. In person, Annie is gregarious with long curls and a low key style: wearing romantic...
Extra! Extra!
If you don’t have anything going on this evening and you’re looking to get some holiday shopping out of the way, then you should get yourself over to Grey Boutique in Chicago (1361 N Wells St.) from 6-9 for Abigail Glaum-Lathbury’s sample sale. She’s a fantastic designer with an amazing eye for detail and great fabric choices that you’re bound to fall in love...
“Pick up your protractor—Geometry is in”
– ~Erin Semp
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Don’t Know Much About Geometry... But We're...
From the runways of the spring fashion shows we’ve singled out a very cool trend to share: the geometric silhouette. Lanvin executed this contemporary element with over exaggerated shoulders and hips. Chole was slightly more subtle with tall, structured scalloped edges adorning the hems of shorts as well as the shoulders and arms of jackets. Victor & Rolf liberated the female form by way...
Places we'll be, and you should be too!
Here’s this week’s Fashion Calendar, everyone! In addition to these great events, SHE boutique on Armitage is having an outrageous blowout sale this week, so stop in and get something georgeous! My personal desire? This incredible Jill Stuart dress, perfect for the holidays!
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Wednesday- December 3rd
Jewelry Holiday Sale Event
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm K.Amato...
November 2008
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Must-have Bag for Your Laptop
My laptop and I are connected at the…well, the lap… and I’m always on the search for a great bag to tote my baby, so when I happened upon Hard Graft’s 2Unfold bag, I went nuts. Not only is this gorgeous bag made from hand tanned and hand finished Italian leather and cotton canvas; it can be carried eight different ways. From the Urban Briefcase to the Rucksack, the Courier to the Leather Clutch,...
“Anastasia Chatzka: Putting Fun Back Into Fashion”
– Jetty-Jane Connor
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EMERGING DESIGNER: Anastasia Chatzka
Anastasia Chatzka’s plan was to land herself an NY internship with an established designer that would result in a full time job. Chatzka got the internship, with Anna Sui no less. But not feeling the creative vibe she desired, she packed her bags and returned to Chicago with the plan to start her own line. Since July, Chatzka has been working on her self-titled line, and recently previewed her...
“Check out these looks from a few emerging designers (as well as few classics)...”
– Kari Skaflen
