Summer's dazzle is not lost upon an avid consumer. Those of us who venture out in the winter to avoid congestion know that summer consumers hibernate after a fruitful season. More power to these seasonal shoppers! You have to love them or avoid them.
Yesterday, my friend who works in the corporate Chicago sector, gifted me with the monthly magazine, "CS," otherwise known as Chicago Social. We were somewhat religious about reading this magazine years ago, but like every other consumer, we allow ourselves the luxury of finding it unawares, once in a while.
The wonderful thing about this magazine is that it remains a standing icon in the area, and it lends you the wonderful chance of finding the right event to attend and the perfect place to shop. If you haven't read it yet, you will be surprised by what you are missing. The photography, too, is remarkable and is sheer poetry.
Years ago, we attended a social event that we found by chance through a collegiate friend of mine, and we met some CS photographers. Flattered by their presence, we dared not appear to be vying for attention, and this actually worked in that we were eventually asked to present ourselves on camera. The lovely fledgling who photographed us was somewhat new to the scene and had never met my friend, an avid consumer, and somewhat of a local celebrity.
It didn't occur to me to tell her who he was, but I liked that she stood by her convictions that celebrities shouldn't appear congenial at social gatherings. They should be more aloof and removed. That was quite a different approach, one more like mine in my usual haunts, except that I would never expect a local celebrity to behave in their native locales.
As a blogger, you have to be ready for just about anything. It put me on the spot, however, and I decided not to mediate. After all, the objective was to get a decent shot of us and then dismiss us, although she wasn't the host. For some reason, the night didn't flow that way. I almost felt as if we knew her after the whole ordeal had passed. She would definitely fit in as a Secret Service agent at a banquet for the President.
I can tell that CS definitely takes their photography seriously. I wonder what they would do at a Republican Ball. Ask everyone to loosen up, or something?
Here's to CS!
http://chicago.modernluxury.com
These are some exciting events they are acquainting us with this summer.
MARC JACOBS TRUNK SHOW
June 15, 2010
10AM - 5PM
Nordstrom, Michigan Ave
55 E Grand
312 464 - 1515 (ext. 1350)
Loro Piana
Made to Measure Event
June 14 - 15
10AM - 6PM
Saks, Fifth Avenue
700 N. Michigan
312 799 - 5245
Fashion Tip
Summer ushers in fashion and wardrobe changes for seasonal programming. The other day, the soap stars were all in summer regalia. Wonderful! The colors, the textures, the looks, makeup, everything was perfect. The only thing missing was the blurbs in the magazines as to where everything was purchased.
Even the accessories glowed on camera. I had to will "Dante" not to over -shadow the Spencer girl, so I could see the amazing lingerie item she was wearing. Maybe freeze them long enough with extended dialogue, so that the camera wouldn't fade to black so soon?! That color was: "any girl would kill for that."
Watch your soaps, people!
This is going to be an amazing season for fashion candids. I wonder if the digests will carry any info - wear *on any of these.
*used & coined officially here: 6/5/10 5:56pm
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Summer Medley of Events and News
Summer Fashion Events
Summer is here full of events for fashionistas and consumers to attend. As I see it, the more replete, the better for all of us who keep up and write about what is happening in our cities.
For the summer, I will try to list a sampling of events as I become aware of them. As a rule, please do use contact information as provided. This is simply to ascertain whether the event is still going to be held. Due to various factors that pertain to major cities, including weather, and other goings - on, we have to be on top of that constantly.
Most events are also on websites, and more details are updated there as the time arrives.
Mostly, I will try to cover Chicago events and some in New York on this page. If it merits your attending, I will seriously consider posting international events as well. If you don't want to wait, however, go to infomat.com or other event locators for events. DailyCandy.com is another one to peruse, if you want spectacular events, sales, and the like.
Social Media:
Facebook and other like sites may also post valuable information for you. For example, Russell James, an amazing photographer, sent us news regarding his fashion shoot just yesterday. I believe Will Byington's page is also another worthy one to follow and simply read as it is chock full of Chicago Scene news.
If you want the news the come to you instead of you following the news, sign up for newsletters and other information from the sites that interest you. I also recommend
the summer news/events sections of various local newspapers. You might also want to go out and have a little fun while going out there and snapping candids..lol. I have a predilection for newsletters, but I think the pages and sites for major magazines also provide good information about what events are about to come to your city and elsewhere.
Not to gloat, but we bloggers as a rule, exhibit a strong penchant for what is going on as well. So, if you are not following another fashionista's blog or a fashion blog, what is stopping you? Male or female, bloggers are phenomenal right now. Their news is timely, catchy, and provides first - hand information about the particular city, consumers there, and a general sense of what is happening in your local city or around the world.
Certain bloggers I follow also follow the world. I have mentioned them before on my blogs. Not all focus on fashion, but you can most always find a fashion-tie-in there. Russell James' Facebook page for example concerns the elements of photo-
graphy, but his fashion shoots definitely appeal to a wide variety of readers. The Victoria Secret Shoot was interesting to read, and I already received e-news on the particular clothing (great colors) being featured in my inbox yesterday.
Neiman Marcus (Michigan Ave.): In Love With Cashmere?
Today, June 3 10am - 4pm (also on June 4)
Eskandar Custom Cashmere Event
Specialists will be available to discuss new styles of cashmere.
Ten different styles & colors!
Contact: 312 - 642 - 5900 ext. 2050
*Search for other events, trunk shows, etc., at the store on the link provided below.
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/store.jhtml?storeId=19/MA&_requestid=28710
Events at Macy's this week & beyond!
Men are not forgotten by Macy's this month! (New York, Chicago, etc.)
www.macys.com
Chicago: (State Street)
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-781-1000
STYLE EVENT
Join Macy?s for our June Men?s Style Event! (This is from their site, btw..)
Enjoy food, drinks, and great music as you update your wardrobe with advice from our expert associates at our special event designed just for you. Receive great savings throughout the department, plus when you spend $150.00 or more in the men's department, you will receive $50.00 off a regular, sale or clearance purchase* to be used toward a future purchase of $150.00 or more made between 6/23/10 and 6/29/10. Get great gifts with a qualifying purchase**, from DETAILS Magazine, Dockers, Izod, Haggar and more!
While you're here enter for the chance to win* one of these amazing prizes including:
-A Soccer Party in LA!**
-A Getaway to Aruba!***
-Paradise in Mexico!**
-Bally's Membership!***
Macy's State Street
2nd Floor, Men's Department
June 3, 2010
5:30pm
New York: Macy's Herald Square location
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
06/03/2010 - 06/06/2010
http://www.macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=search&storeId=70
Stop by stores near to you for exciting events, sweepstakes, sales and other upcoming specials. This is an interactive way for you as a consumer to let the stores know you, your likes and dislikes.
*Here is a link to the various stores in NY and their contact/phone information:
http://www1.macys.com/store/locator/index.ognc?action=locatorSearch&ZipCode=&City=New+York&State=NY&LOCATOR_BUTTON.x=27&LOCATOR_BUTTON.y=6
Happiness is a happy consumer!
Go forth and haunt your favorite locales and stores, one & all!
Other Notable Events:
Estee Lauder (Bloomingdales, Michigan Ave.) 6/3 - 6/5
312 440-4480
Twilight Saga: Eclipse Fashion Launch (Nordstrom, Michigan Ave.) 6/4
312 464-1515
(also at suburban locations, Oakbrook Center, Old Orchard, Woodfield Mall)
Summer is here full of events for fashionistas and consumers to attend. As I see it, the more replete, the better for all of us who keep up and write about what is happening in our cities.
For the summer, I will try to list a sampling of events as I become aware of them. As a rule, please do use contact information as provided. This is simply to ascertain whether the event is still going to be held. Due to various factors that pertain to major cities, including weather, and other goings - on, we have to be on top of that constantly.
Most events are also on websites, and more details are updated there as the time arrives.
Mostly, I will try to cover Chicago events and some in New York on this page. If it merits your attending, I will seriously consider posting international events as well. If you don't want to wait, however, go to infomat.com or other event locators for events. DailyCandy.com is another one to peruse, if you want spectacular events, sales, and the like.
Social Media:
Facebook and other like sites may also post valuable information for you. For example, Russell James, an amazing photographer, sent us news regarding his fashion shoot just yesterday. I believe Will Byington's page is also another worthy one to follow and simply read as it is chock full of Chicago Scene news.
If you want the news the come to you instead of you following the news, sign up for newsletters and other information from the sites that interest you. I also recommend
the summer news/events sections of various local newspapers. You might also want to go out and have a little fun while going out there and snapping candids..lol. I have a predilection for newsletters, but I think the pages and sites for major magazines also provide good information about what events are about to come to your city and elsewhere.
Not to gloat, but we bloggers as a rule, exhibit a strong penchant for what is going on as well. So, if you are not following another fashionista's blog or a fashion blog, what is stopping you? Male or female, bloggers are phenomenal right now. Their news is timely, catchy, and provides first - hand information about the particular city, consumers there, and a general sense of what is happening in your local city or around the world.
Certain bloggers I follow also follow the world. I have mentioned them before on my blogs. Not all focus on fashion, but you can most always find a fashion-tie-in there. Russell James' Facebook page for example concerns the elements of photo-
graphy, but his fashion shoots definitely appeal to a wide variety of readers. The Victoria Secret Shoot was interesting to read, and I already received e-news on the particular clothing (great colors) being featured in my inbox yesterday.
Neiman Marcus (Michigan Ave.): In Love With Cashmere?
Today, June 3 10am - 4pm (also on June 4)
Eskandar Custom Cashmere Event
Specialists will be available to discuss new styles of cashmere.
Ten different styles & colors!
Contact: 312 - 642 - 5900 ext. 2050
*Search for other events, trunk shows, etc., at the store on the link provided below.
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/store.jhtml?storeId=19/MA&_requestid=28710
Events at Macy's this week & beyond!
Men are not forgotten by Macy's this month! (New York, Chicago, etc.)
www.macys.com
Chicago: (State Street)
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-781-1000
STYLE EVENT
Join Macy?s for our June Men?s Style Event! (This is from their site, btw..)
Enjoy food, drinks, and great music as you update your wardrobe with advice from our expert associates at our special event designed just for you. Receive great savings throughout the department, plus when you spend $150.00 or more in the men's department, you will receive $50.00 off a regular, sale or clearance purchase* to be used toward a future purchase of $150.00 or more made between 6/23/10 and 6/29/10. Get great gifts with a qualifying purchase**, from DETAILS Magazine, Dockers, Izod, Haggar and more!
While you're here enter for the chance to win* one of these amazing prizes including:
-A Soccer Party in LA!**
-A Getaway to Aruba!***
-Paradise in Mexico!**
-Bally's Membership!***
Macy's State Street
2nd Floor, Men's Department
June 3, 2010
5:30pm
New York: Macy's Herald Square location
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
06/03/2010 - 06/06/2010
http://www.macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=search&storeId=70
Stop by stores near to you for exciting events, sweepstakes, sales and other upcoming specials. This is an interactive way for you as a consumer to let the stores know you, your likes and dislikes.
*Here is a link to the various stores in NY and their contact/phone information:
http://www1.macys.com/store/locator/index.ognc?action=locatorSearch&ZipCode=&City=New+York&State=NY&LOCATOR_BUTTON.x=27&LOCATOR_BUTTON.y=6
Happiness is a happy consumer!
Go forth and haunt your favorite locales and stores, one & all!
Other Notable Events:
Estee Lauder (Bloomingdales, Michigan Ave.) 6/3 - 6/5
312 440-4480
Twilight Saga: Eclipse Fashion Launch (Nordstrom, Michigan Ave.) 6/4
312 464-1515
(also at suburban locations, Oakbrook Center, Old Orchard, Woodfield Mall)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Angel Sanchez in Town!
Angel Sanchez
http://jomygoodness.typepad.com/jomygoodness/2009/03/i-heart-angel-sanchez.html
This blog has also been updated to:
http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog
CHICAGO!
Neiman Marcus will be featuring the Collections of
Angel Sanchez.
6/1 - 6/2
10am to 4pm (Coture Salon)
Celebrities that he has dressed include Eva Longoria and Beyonce.
For information, call 312-642 - 5900 ext. 2050
For more information and a look at his collection and for more information,
visit this blog:
http://www.angelsanchezusa.com/bio.php
I hope that you can attend the event tomorrow and connect with other fashion - lovers
from all around the city.
http://jomygoodness.typepad.com/jomygoodness/2009/03/i-heart-angel-sanchez.html
This blog has also been updated to:
http://www.jomygoodness.com/blog
CHICAGO!
Neiman Marcus will be featuring the Collections of
Angel Sanchez.
6/1 - 6/2
10am to 4pm (Coture Salon)
Celebrities that he has dressed include Eva Longoria and Beyonce.
For information, call 312-642 - 5900 ext. 2050
For more information and a look at his collection and for more information,
visit this blog:
http://www.angelsanchezusa.com/bio.php
I hope that you can attend the event tomorrow and connect with other fashion - lovers
from all around the city.
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