Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Best Handbag Company under $600 - Botkier
Botkier was born in 2003 and grew organically as she had developed an absolute love affair with hand bags that bordered on an obsession…"I guess one can see now that this natural gravitation to all things leather but purses in particular was actually in the blood."
The Holiday Resort season always comes as a bright spot as Fall comes to an end and winter sets in. We start dreaming about a fabulous getaway somewhere chic and HOT! This season for the holidays Botkier has introduced bright statement bags that will accessorize any trip and remind you that winter will eventually give way to warmer weather
Botkier Caryle Satchel
The Holiday Resort season always comes as a bright spot as Fall comes to an end and winter sets in. We start dreaming about a fabulous getaway somewhere chic and HOT! This season for the holidays Botkier has introduced bright statement bags that will accessorize any trip and remind you that winter will eventually give way to warmer weather
Botkier Caryle Satchel
Find and shop Botkier at Clever Alice
Go to Botkier for more info
Brigitte Bardot ready to wear line to launch in January 2012
Brigitte Bardot who said "Fame brought me so much unhappiness." has for the first time at 77 years old , signed a deal with Ternay company and other investors to use her name and likeness for a fashion line. Over 200 styles inspired by the actress including gingham dresses, retro swimwear, and crocheted shorts will be sold at Printemps in Paris and other stores internationally. Prices will range from 100 to 400 euros.
The collection was designed by a team of 15 with great respect for every part of the icons style. Great reason to buy a ticket to Paris for a little shopping in 2012 or perhaps we will see the collection Stateside too.
Check out cleveralice.com for Brigitte Bardot inspired pieces coming soon.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Hot Holiday Trend: Stripes!
Prints and patterns have always been a focal point in the fashion scene. The hottest graphic print of season is stripes! Stripes are especially being utilized on dresses and tops at the moment. Wide, skinny, horizontal, vertical, zig-zag, or scattered, linear is the way to go for the holiday season and beyond!
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| Wide color blocking stripes in the Casting Insolence Tunic Shop this look! |
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| Horizontal colorful stripes on this warm chunky sweater from Casting Shop this look! |
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| Zig-Zag design on this cute all year round dress! Shop this look! |
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| Skinny stripes on a caftan silhouette on the Casting Anver Dress Shop this look! |
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| Varying widths is a super flattering look on the Casting Cappuccino Tunic Shop this look! |
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| Wiggly stripes paired with black on the sleeves and hem make the Casting Alex top and super easy separate to tie into your wardrobe! Shop this look! |
Visit www.cleveralice.com to shop all of these trendy styles and to view the entire Holiday collection!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
American Music Awards Runway Looks Shimmer
The 2011 American Music Awards were filled with shimmer and shine this year. With pink hair on Katy Perry and Nicki to faux "baby bump" rumors on Christina, Kelly and Katy, it was harder to stand out. We found these stars were able to have more style then the "over the top looks" from a few Diva's.
Diva #1 Christina with "baby bump" rumors
Diva #2 Kelly Clarkson
Diva #3 Nicki
Diva #4 with all pink and "baby bump" rumors flying
Now for our favorites
Jennifer
Get the look of Jennifer's shiny cowl neckline from Casting Boa tank. Also comes in the Star tank solid copper and black
Taylor Swift
Casting Joy gold glitter fabric stretch dress with faux wrap. Also in black
Julie Bowen
Casting Insolence mini dress/tunic
Mary J
Casting Cavali faux wrap dress in snake. Also in animal
The Casting line is made in France. View the collection of dresses, tops, and tunics at Clever Alice
Friday, November 18, 2011
Best Croissant in Chicago found at Floriole Cafe and Bakery
Traditional croissant
I visited the Floriole Bakery at 1220 W. Webster in Lincoln Park because the owners Sandra and Mathieu Holl were kind enough to allow a class of 5 year old kids into the bakery to learn the art of bread making. This incredibly beautiful cafe and bakery patiently had staff members let the kids get their hands sticky while pounding dough into the perfect loaf of bread. After the "field trip" we picked up a few croissants and their smoked turkey sandwich with cranberry mostrada and lettuce on sourdough bread. Never excepting to taste a great croissant outside of France I was blown away. "Wow" a REAL croissant, I can not believe it. For the first time in Chicago someone has gotten it right. The turkey sandwich was also delicious and the multi grain bread was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. 5 stars for the owners and this little French paradise in Chicago.
Sandra Holl was trained in San Francisco at the California Culinary Academy and worked as a baker at the renowned Tartine Bakery. She has contributed at Bon Appetit, and been featured on StarChefs.com, and was nominated for Best Chef by TimeOut Chicago.
Mathieu Holl, born and raised in Paris, grew up with a great appreciation and love for food and pastries. Although Mathieu is not a trained chef he has an amazing palate and the ability to critique even the most perfect pastry. As Sandra says, “He makes me a better baker. . . even if it makes me crazy sometimes”.
Smoked turkey on sourdough
great job kids
Friday, November 11, 2011
First Fur ban in the United States
West Hollywood is putting animal rights ahead of fashion by a vote to approve a first-in-the-nation ban of fur clothing.
"We made history. we're the first place in the world, I believe, certainly the country, to take that step on banning fur." said Ed Buck, an organizer of the local group Fur Free Weho.
Almost half of 200 apparel stores in West Hollywood sell at least some fur items with revenues estimated at 2 million.
Ironically, furniture is fine. The ordinance cites no clothing can be made from fox, mink, rabbit, bear, seal, or chinchilla. Leather goods are fine and sheared wool is not affected. \
The effective date is September 21, 2013.
Although Lagerfeld said he doesn't personally wear fur, he told the Telegraph:
"In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and clothes and even handbags, the discussion of fur is childish."
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker in Melbourne
Sarah Jessica Parker wearing 3 amazing looks in Melbourne. Check out Grazia.fr for more scoops.
Attending the HRV Oak Club Ladies Luncheon in Melbourne. Wearing a tweed Chanel Couture and hat creation by Philip Treacy.
Wearing Antonio Berdardi metallic silver coat and Jonathan Saunders pretty pink dress.
Wearing dress by Prabal Gurung
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