Women of Style | In Fashion Chicago

Yesterday, Barbara had the pleasure of speaking at the Union League Luncheon. She presented on how to “Build the Perfect Wardrobe”. It was a great audience and they were very fashion savvy, answering every question that was thrown out to them. Barbara is excited to speak with this great group again in the fall! She will be presenting on all …

Hollywood actresses have always been “Red Hot” but now that phrase has a whole new meaning. Hollywood has become dominated by redheads! For a hair color that used to be spare and far between its now everywhere and some of our favorite actresses are sporting the luscious red locks. Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain seems to have emerged out of …

Even if someone doesn’t watch NASCAR it’s almost certain, that everyone has at least heard of Danica Patrick. In a sport that is mainly male dominated, she holds her own! Danica Patrick has become the first woman ever to qualify on the pole for any NASCAR event, and she just happend to do it on the sports biggest stage, the Daytona 500! This …

The essential wardrobe pice, the little black dress! If you are like me, your first initial thought is wow–I have so many black dresses I really do not need another. However, recently I went through the wardrobe and found that I only had 2 left, and they were both outdated and never worn. Therefore, I recently went on the prowl …

With the current weather trends in Chicago, rain is in the forecast for the next few days, and with this unique twist on “winter” temperatures, one must be prepared for all the elements. If the wind has calmed down, like it does every now and then in Chicago, then sport one of these fabulous designer umbrellas to add function to …

Recently, the Apple company has taken over the world. The hottest and most addictive accessory is your phone, and for this reason designers are hopping on the bandwagon of the iPhone movement. Fashionistas around the globe are seen spotting their favorite designers on their phones. Below is a sneak peak of what you could do to jazz up your …

Michelle Obama in Reed Krakoff Since the President’s first inauguration; the first lady, Michelle Obama, has continued to wow us with her chic and sophisticated fashion sense. She really is the first lady of style! Not only does she love to try out young and new designers, she also loves classic pieces as well. For the inauguration ceremony today the …

This past fall many designers dressed models in perfectly trimmed pantsuits, making a statement of empowered women. For this coming spring, the pant suit is back! Nothing says chic and prestige quite like the woman pantsuit, so check out the styles below for some inspiration. Prada, the Italian fashion label that all women die for, made the pantsuit cool …

Diana Vreeland, deemed the Empress of Fashion, and the first Devil Wears Prada, was an inspiration in the past, and will certainly be an influence on the future of fashion. Her name is one that all fashionistas should know. She took the world of fashion and created art. “You don’t have to be born beautiful, to be wildly attractive”–Diana …

New Year’s Eve is coming up, and I am sure you have that perfectly planned outfit picked out for that special night, but what happens after? New Year’s resolutions change every year, and always seem to fail, but here is one idea for 2013, throw out the old and update your wardrobe one that works for you! I will take …