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Independent Designers. Emerging Trends. Essentially we're the pencil toting, note-takers of fashion; memo pads in hand, we follow the independent runways and young designers as they show their collections. We scour fashion trends, find the best and brightest and doll 'em out to ya. Our interviews get you inside the heads of fashion-mavens, trend-setters and designers; plus we go behind the scenes at the shows offering first dibs on who to watch and what you'll want to get your hands on. With our monthly video installments, we'll take you around to visit boutiques and help you put together outfits that you can run out and own tonight before dinner. We'll show case some of the sleekest designs from a bevy of talented up and coming designers. Whether you're a total fashion-head and love to be in the know about the latest trends and newest designer darlings, or you're a classical-beauty kind of gal who just wants a few ideas for putting together something fun for a Saturday night out, we've got you covered. -Kari Check out our video installments:
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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 hand to sign autographs and the new merchandise.

  • Wednesday: Dec. 17th

Agent Provocateur Opening
British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur opens their boutique. RSVP essential to jeanann.williams@agentprovocateur.com or (212)226-1260. agentprovocateur.com. 47A E. Oak, 2-5pm.

Intermix Holiday Soiree6:30- 8:30 40 E. Delaware PlaceCelebrate the season with cocktails and canapés while shopping for everyone on your list! Complimentary Cocktails provided by Bull and Bear.

Akris Spring 2009 Trunk Show
Informal modeling. For more information, call (312) 944-6500. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan, Designer Collections, 2nd floor, 12-3pm. Also, THU/18.

The Energy of Style
The Ruby Room, 1743 W. Division, 6:30-9pm.
Empower your personal style for the holidays. Are you in the right color energy? Does your hair, makeup and wardrobe reflect the inner you? Find out how to take your personal style to the next level and how to jazz up your look for special events. This two and a half hour complimentary event will include a lecture, demonstrations, and Q & A. Bring any makeup, accessories and jewelry you have questions about. (773)235-2323.

The Novem Store event
1104 N. Ashland, 8-10pm.
Local emcee, Qwel of Galapagos4 records, will be performing along with DJ Pickel on the tables. Complimentary refreshments. 10 percent off apparel. novemstudios.com.

  • Thursday, December 18th

Chicago Designer Sale up to 75% Off: Heidi Hess, Lara Miller & Kate Boggiano
845 W. Fulton Market #316 Chicago, IL 60607 5-9pm  Also Friday, Dec. 19th
Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to meet & shop 3 of Chicago’s top fashion designers: Kate Boggiano, Heidi Hess and Lara Miller - at bargain prices.

UGG Australia Airbrush Event (Or as I like to call it, Fug your Uggs)
Nordstrom, 10 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, women’s shoes on one, 1-4pm.
Personalize your new UGG Australia purchase by an airbrush artist while you shop. For more information, call (630) 571-2121.

  • Friday, December 19th

Holiday Social and Fashion Show
Moda, 25 W. Hubbard, 8-11pm.
Benefiting Chicagotoydrive.org. Networking reception and fashion show sponsored by Latino Fashion Week and featuring designer James De Colon, Hector Monarrez and Susie Garcia. Complimentary cocktails and appetizers.  Tickets, $25. Full details at chicagotoydrive.org.

  • Saturday, December 20th

Bag Ambition Holiday Trunk Show
Pacific Interiors, 1154 W. Armitage, 11-6pm.
Bag Ambition, the Chicago-based online luxury handbag consignment site, bagambition.com, will be holding a trunk show.