Sunday, June 26, 2011

Vacation Season: Resort 2012 Trend Report

We are in the midst of summer; the oasis that all of us Chicagoans have been craving for the last 9 months! Now that the nice weather is officially here what is else is there to look forward too? Vacation time! The Fall and winter months are the prime time to travel to somewhere exotic! But what to wear you ask? Clever Alice is here to provide you with all the latest fashions for Resort 2012.


 
Here are some of the hot new trends to keep on the radar for your fabulous upcoming vacation!

 
Fabrics and Prints
White Lace
Flowing Chiffon
Whimsical Prints
Horizontal Stripes
Unexpected Color Blocking


White Lace

Flowing Chiffon
Whimsical Prints
Horizaontal Stripes
Unexpected Color Blocking

 
Colors
Emerald
Sapphire
Coral
Orange
Beige
Ivory
Navy
Mustard
Fushia



Trends on the Rise
Wide leg pants
Laser cut outs
Monochromatic pant suits
Multi colored stripes
Chunky open knit sweaters with shorts

Wide Leg Pants

Laser Cut Outs
 
Mono Chromatic Pant Suit

Chunky Knits with Shorts


Multi Colored Stripes

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Blast From the Past Eyewear

Throughout the decades there has been a countless number of trends, accessories and styles that have come and gone. And isn’t it funny to see these period defining trends make their way back into modern day mainstream fashion? Fashion is always evolving but yet never forgets the past. Now the proper term for a classic style is “vintage” basically meaning it was once cool and now is cooler because it is older.
One certain accessory that comes to mind when I think vintage is sunglasses! In every decade and generation sunglasses have helped define the era. From oversized colored lenses, to teeny tiny bifocal type frames, to the über modern high end flashy styles, there is definitely something for everyone.

Now here’s the dilemma, where on earth can you find a great pair of vintage sunglasses that can immediately bring you back to the “good old days” of the 60s, 70s or even 80s?

No need to worry Clever Alice is here to bring these amazing vintage styles to you! We have teamed up with vintage eyewear curator, Kings of Past, to present a trunk show specifically focused on vintage shades! Kings of Past intricately refurbishes vintage eyewear to make them look brand new, but also taking incredible care not to defunct the original elements that made them so fabulous in the first place.


Alpina

Bluebay

Cazal

Movado

Christian Dior

Gianfranco Ferre

Paloma Picasso

Silhouette

Vienna Line
The sunglasses will be available at Clever Alice on Saturday June 25 from 11am-7pm and Sunday June 26 from 12pm-5pm. There are some great pieces but there is only one of each style and quantities are limited. Stop by early to get the first look. They are also available online at http://www.kingsofpast.com/.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Beauty Award Winners

This week WWD published the winners of the top beauty awards for the following products. Let us know if you agree with the choice of winners.

BATH AND BODY
Bath & Body Mass: Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Advanced Anti- Aging Body Wash
FACIAL SKIN CARE
Acne Treatment: Zeno Corp. Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Treatment

Antiaging Prestige:Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System-Day SPF 30

Antiaging Prestige: Clinique Even Better Clinique Dark Spot Corrector

Cleaner & Scrub: Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam




HAIR
Hair Care Product: Bumble and bumble Mending Masque

MAKEUP

Eye Product Mass:Cover Girl Liquilineblast Eye Liner
Eye Product Prestige:Dior Beauty Diorshadow Maximizer
Face Product Mass:Mark Touch &Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette

Face Product Prestige: Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 with Probiotic Technology

Thursday, June 2, 2011

The World According to Addison Story




A contemporary day to night lifestyle brand essential to the hipster, the girly girl, the classic, and the scene junkie. The Addison girl wears how she feels each day with the world according to her.






The Addison Story Collection for Summer 2011. The Addison Story provides special pieces that can be mixed back into her closet staples celebrating her individual style, without breaking the bank. Find it at http://www.cleveralice.com/