Saree’s gorgeous red hair was the catalyst for me dashing down Rush Street to catch her before she disappeared into Le Colonial. I caught her right as she was entering and luckily she was a great sport. Imagine my excitement when I looked down to see her Celine tote! Personally, I prefer this style to the Luggage because it’s extremely understated. To the untrained eye it looks like any other leather bag. The Australian work boots, the silk (possibly Hermes?) scarf, diamond earrings, and neutral clothing work perfectly together. I could easily see her on The Sartorialist.
Since I only just turned 25, my personal style and fashion point-of-view continue to evolve at a quick pace. After reading the wardrobe advice book Nothing To Wear, given to me by my friends over at Visual Therapy Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo, I am starting to build looks around one or two key pieces rather than say, five! Saree resonated strongly with me because she achieves what so few young women can – to be ultra fashionable but not overdone or excessively accessorized. She has that certain ease about her, like fashion just comes naturally to her.
Trust me, it is not easy to look this chic and classic at the same time.
This past Saturday morning before attending the Erin Gordon trunk show I actually work up early for the 10 a.m. VIP shopping slot at the Gilt City Chicago warehouse sale. I also got my good friend Jena Gambaccini a last minute VIP shopping slot and she brought her boss and friend Corri McFadden, the ultra-chic owner of Shop E-Drop Off.
The Gilt City Chicago warehouse sale sold out quickly and shoppers with tickets lined up around the block for a chance to score mad deals on designer goods. Everyone I saw left with massive shopping bags and I saw several groups of women squealing with glee over the discounts they received on expensive brands like Frye, Marc Jacobs, and Missoni.
I landed a Surface to Air studded sweater, a Marc Jacobs red metallic plaid blazer, and a Marc Jacobs gold dress in the same pattern.