Style Expert Louise Roe was in Chicago for Piperlime and I had the opportunity to meet her and discuss one of my favorite subjects: Shoes! The tall and lanky Louise “no, I never was really a model” sure looked like one! Louise’s easygoing nature (and cool British accent) makes her the perfect spokesperson for Piperlime, …
One of the greater annoyances in life is having to hoof around town with your pants dragging. Worse yet, suffering in silence in heels when you are just too tired to do the stiletto balancing act anymore. Most of my pants are hemmed for heels, but that doesn't help when I want to throw on …
I admit, I have not ordered anything form Avon since I was little girl…although I hear some of their new anti-aging skincare is pretty good these days. So I had no idea Avon sold anything besides beauty. Apparently over the past few seasons, Avon has transformed their Fashion & Accessories Collections to be more on …
Galiano French lingerie producer and distributor SIL Group (of licensed brands like Sonia Rykiel, Christian Lacroix, Cacharel, John Galliano and Kenzo) is in court-imposed liquidation, WWD is reporting. The firm, acquired by the French underwear firm Eminence in 2003, had positioned itself as an incubator for designer brands. However, the loss last fall of a …
Veronica Sabets, Marcin Wrobel and Holly Bittinger During the first major snowfall in Chicago last week guests of the Holiday Trunk Show at Dennis Basso enjoyed hors d’oeuvres provided by A Tale of Two Chefs while they viewed luxurious fur and a jewelry collection. Hosted by Manny B & Co., Dennis Basso, Sevan Bicakci, and Blue …
