All That Glitters
Back in 2005, the Chicago native Monique Scott was designing her wedding invitations with bead wrappings when she realized something about herself. “I had always been very creative and would also accessorize my clothes,” she says, “so I just told myself, I could design jewelry, and I did it…”
MUTED NOISE: A lovely duet
SNAKE CHARMER: Learn to slither
HOT LIPS AND ICY TIPS: Our favorite shades
MIXED BEAT: Master the art of bold colors and dazzling prints
VIVA LA VIDA: Live the life with sultry seventies-inspired looks and exotic prints infused with a touch of tropicalia
The New Trier grad can be spotted on high-fashion street-style blogs and the world’s major runways.
Our fashion director, Stacey Jones, scoured the runways of Paris and New York for ten items that every Chicago woman must have for her spring wardrobe. Without further ado, meet your necessities.
London Calling
Set to open this spring, L.K. Bennett (900 N. Michigan Ave.; lkbennett.com) brings tailored and modern women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories from London…
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT: We love stuff that’s made for the precocious and isn’t too precious. Style-conscious parents, unite!
