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Fall Style Preview

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Each August, while relishing the lazy days of summer, I can’t seem to stop myself from thinking about fall clothes. It’s not that I don’t love days spent poolside with my kids and late afternoon BBQs in the backyard, it’s just that fall clothes are always so damn chic.

In a perfect world I would spend warm, sunny days water-logged and then, magically, by night, enjoy cool temps just right for wool skirts, shearling jackets and stiletto boots. This year, I blame the urge largely on Bottega Veneta and their delicious early Fall 2012 collection…

Tourmaline silk wool skirt paired with a felted shearling jacket.

Love the wide belt paired with wool jersey dress laminated in metallic gold.

Gabardine skinny jacket paired with nappa leather pants.

Are you ready for fall fashion, too?

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Minnie, Mani Monday

Monday, July 30th, 2012

I grabbed this Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection on impulse the other day, because, while I’m not a massive Disney fan, I do love all things pretty. The collection is strictly reds and pinks because Minnie is, after all, a classic beauty.

The small collection looked ideal for trying out these new hues since I hardly ever use a polish more than once anyway. Lesson learned ladies, the problem with these samplers is that the brushes are ultra-small compared to a normal bottle of OPI polish, meaning that applying the color within is challenging. The sampler would, however, be ideal for a little one as little brushes would make painting little nails even easier.

I didn’t expect to like the hot, bright pink, called “If You Moust You Moust” but after a couple of coats, I fell in love with this crisp hot pink. Other colors in the collection include “The Color Of Minnie,” a shimmery red, and a glitter top coat called “Nothin’ Mousie ‘Bout It,” as well as ”I’m All Ears,” a fuchsia with purple shimmer.

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Michael Kors Dress Love

Monday, July 30th, 2012

I spotted these dresses in the window of Michael Kors Michigan Ave. boutique. I love the bold colors, the high-low hemline and the fabric, an ultra flattering wool, spandex blend ideal for fall transition. (Yes, sorry, I’m talking fall already!) The wide belt, shown on the teal dress, is a must because it’s both on-trend for fall and ultra flattering.

Michael Kors High-Low Dresses

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Beauty Bloggers at Equinox

Friday, July 27th, 2012

A few months ago, PrettyCity launched an association for Beauty Bloggers, the Beauty Blog Association (BBA) with the goal of supporting and providing resources for beauty bloggers… without asking for something in return.

The Locker Room at Equinox

The other day, we gathered together our Chicago bloggers and hosted a BBA networking event at the Gold Coast Equinox, 900 N. Michigan Ave. After an hour of mixing and mingling, including light snacks, refreshments and SWAG bags, we headed to a custom Equinox class designed to give the bloggers a peek at some of Equinox’s most popular class offerings including deep EXtreme, a class based on the evolution of dance, and Shockwave, an “extreme cross training” experience.

The Front Desk at Equinox

The class was exhilarating. Tough yet energizing, it was one of those classes that makes you work hard but leaves you feeling great about your strength, flexibility and endurance. A payoff well worth the effort. The Gold Coast location also has an MBD class, which stands for “Major Black Dress,” including cardio, alignment training and toning.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” -Mark Twain

P.S. Check out the Equinox blog which is a surprisingly good read, like this recent post about the OMG! diet.

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Pretty.Flirty.Local Event Recap

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Recently, PrettyCity hosted an event called “Pretty.Flirty.Local,” in partnership with Independent Retailer Month, featuring the best beauty and wellness brands in Chicago.

Guests sampled appetizers courtesy of Vapiano’s, Skinny Martinis from Flirty Girl Fitness, and sweets & treats provided by Swirlz Cupcakes and Austrian Bakery. Complimentary salon and spa services from Michael Anthony Salon Spa included makeovers, massages, manicures and the like. Plus, shopping galore was available from hand-selected local shops and designers, of course.