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The dress that launched a royal fairy tale has been sold for $276,000. Princess Diana wore the black taffeta gown on her first official appearance after her engagement to Prince Charles, and it caught photographers by surprise. The paparazzi knew Lady Diana at the time as “Shy Di” but it was this dress that changed the shy 19-year-old into a …
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On Saturday I got to sit down with Lauren Pierce Bush, designer, philanthropist, and former first niece. I confess that I went into the interview with some preconceived notions about who she was as a designer – there are so many girls these days coming from big family names slapping their name on garment labels, and I honestly wasn’t sure …
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I had the privilege of sitting down this week with Chicago fashion designer and philanthropist Barbara Bates, a woman who translates her passion not only into a living, but also into a way to brighten the lives of some of the city’s less-than-fortunate youth. Barbara grew up in Chicago, loved fashion at a young age, and her adorable boutique and …
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Valentine’s Day is approaching! It would be great if that special man in your life surprises you, but why wait? Enter NOW to win my Valentine’s Day Contest and treat yourself to this fabulous bracelet from the hip and edgy boutique in the 900 Shops, DNA 2050. (After all, it IS Accessory Friday!) This bracelet features red leather with …
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The time has come! Time to reveal the prized piece were giving away as part of our Holiday giveaway contest with Tiffany’s. Watch the video above to find out! Here’s how to Enter: – First, the contest is only open to my Facebook fans, so if you aren’t a fan, become 1 now! – Next, leave …
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I will be giving away something very special to one lucky woman out there from the extremely limited and highly discussed new collection from Tiffany & Co… Here are the details: First, the contest is only open to my Facebook fans. If you aren’t already a fan, head on over to my Facebook page and become one now! Next, leave …
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What a fun party! I was one of the judges for the Hello Stiletto Shoe Ball over the weekend. The other judges included Graham Kostic, Thomas Dent, Candace Jordan & Nancy Plummer. Marc Silverman from ESPN radio was the emencee for the night. Over 95 contestants walked the pink carpet to show off their shoes & strutt their stuff. Congratulations …
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Attention: Shoe Lovers, This coming Friday, November the 20th, I will be a judge for the “Best in Shoe” competition at a fun event called the “Hello Stiletto Shoe Ball,” a winter ball to benefit the Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza from 7:30pm – 12am. Lots of dancing …
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Lake View High Students Anna Fong, Myself, Alex Perez Lake View High Students Of course you know I love fashion and some of my best ideas or inspirations come from what I see on the streets of Chicago – more specifically, what I see students wearing on the streets of Chicago. I’ve always loved the youth of Chicago …