Style Chicago Trends

Last Friday, I attended the Style Chicago "Art of Fashion" show at the Museum of Broadcast Communications downtown. This crazy mixed-media structure on the first landing to the Museum made for a pretty interesting background, dont you think?

The show, I must say, was not that impressive. But if I must mention notable trends from the event, I noticed there were a ton of knit leggings in long bunchy-at-the-bottom lengths and TONS of rosettes! TONS! Like a silly amount! Also, a trend I actually like that I noticed from NY fashion week, the black beanie with an attached black fishnet eye veil.

As for trends on the attendees: black-and-white referee stripes, and (my favorite, as you can see by my top) neon yellow were both majorly represented.

On an unrelated note, I'm getting my first haircut in about five months today with a new stylist! I'm a little nervous, but if it turns out anything like this I'll be a happy girl! Seriously, she has what I call "dream hair" it's just too perfect! Wish me luck!

Top: Forever 21

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: J Crew Factory

Watch: Charming Charlie

Pants: ASOS

Shoes: Kate Spade via the Gilt City Warehouse sale!

Bag: Target

Art of Fashion Runway Show: 2012

On Friday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Art of Fashion Runway Show in Chicago's beautiful Millennium Park. It may have been raining heavily outside, but once our cab dropped us at the massive tent we were safely and dryly inside sipping almond champagne in no time (you must try this, it's amazing)!

The event showcased ten Chicago designers. My favorite, Lara Miller, wowed me last year with her transformative knitwear in great bright colors.

After watching the show we grabbed our super heavy swag bags and took a short walk over to the theWit Hotel where the after party was being held on their rooftop bar. After the night of free cocktails we were VERY ready to eat. We ended our night at our favorite spot, Butterfly Sushi in West loop.

Boots: H&M, Green tights: DKNY, Faux Leather pencil Skirt: Forever 21, Double Peplum top: ASOS (buy here on sale), Chambray top (buy here): J Crew Factory, Necklace: Forever 21, Belt: J Crew

 

The pre-party area of the tent.

 My gorgeous girls!

My look for this event was what I'm calling "J Crew model goes to prom"

Some of my favorites from the show.

 

After party on theWit Hotel's roof top!

All of the Style Chicago goodie bag loot! Pretty sweet!

Today is my birthday but I have been sick all weekend. I think I used up all my energy on Friday night.  I will have to count that as my birthday celebration which isn't such a bad deal!