st. alfred sale this weekend...

get your shoe fix ;)

sabon anniversary sale...

for all those ladies who are product junkies like me, you must check out sabon. their bath and body products are phenomenal! both their products and packaging are made from all natural ingredients. plus all of their products contain aromath-erapeutic oils. trust me, you will love them... plus, this weekend, you can enjoy 20% off all of their products during their anniversary sale!

the garment room's preferred client event in NYC...

claw money vandal drop...

blast from the past...

what a night! some friends and i decided to take our out of town guest skating and boy was i not prepared. rollerskating is a workout for real!!! it's been more than 10 years since i've been on some skates and my body is hurting. fortunately for me, cameras were not allowed on the rink... however, i was surprised to see a photo of my mother and i (circa 1988) on the wall of fame at the rink. lol i was dressed up as jem for halloween... which got me thinking about all of my favorite cartoons from the 80s. check them out...

jukin' goes mainstream...

has anyone seen the new verizon wireless commercial for their "juke" phone? so i guess chicago's famous juke dancing has caught the attention of advertisers... check out all the footwork action going on in the :30 spot. i'll post as soon as i come across a link.

juke, juke, juke, juke!! LOL!!!!!

common's first on-air award...

ladies, i know i am pretty late on this one... but i am just now catching the bet hip hop awards and saw common receive the album of the year award. i'm sure i've heard about common's lack of awards in the past, but i guess i forgot. how is it that such a dynamic artist that has contributed so much G.O.O.D. music to the hop hop culture go 14 years without winning not a single award???? that is unbelievable!!! i mean, common is one of dopest lyricist on this planet... and not only is his flow crazy, but the man always has something to talk about, something worth listening to. right?

















and this ain't even half of hits!

go common! chi-town stand up!

patricia fields for payless party... NYC

party with the red lemon store in la...

nars' holiday 2007 collection is all about seduction...

it's no secret that nars is one of my favorite cosmetic brands. the colors are so rich in pigment and the textures are smooth. plus they can work on almost any complexion. check out their holiday 2007 collection...

graffiti adorned heels?

yes ladies, they do exist. nylon has discovered this awesome, french artist, matthieu missiaen aka ndeurr, who hand-paints vintage pumps, bringing street art to the feet of any chick bold enough to rock them. i am... are you?


check out his myspace page for me styles...

dunkxchange just for the ladies!

more looks from the set of sex and the city: the movie

do i see a wedding dress on miss carrie?

puma's "i'm going" event...

the future of chicago fashion party...

on thursday night, the gals and i headed out to the future of chicago fashion party hosted by new city and chicago fashion foundation. the venue, the rockwell lounge, was dope... nice size, not too large and not too trendy... the beers were good and free... and of course the company was great!

so let me ask this question: what is the future of chicago fashion?

chicago intermix event at nv penthouse lounge...

clutch magazine's deanna sutton is fly girl of the week!

congrats to my girl, dede, creator of clutch magazine! she is this week's fly girl of the week on one of my favorite blogs, fly. check it out and find out why (if you don't already know) dede is fly!

built by wendy- brooklyn sample sale...

uniqlo x pantone...

i am huge fan of uniqlo and their signature cashmere sweaters... the color options are endless!

this fall, in conjunction with the opening of the london store, uniqlo has teamed up with pantone (world-renowned authority on color) for the second time for a special collection of pantone-inspired cashmere. the collection will offer a deep v-neck style for the ladies, in 20 official pantone colors. each sweater in the pantone collection will bear a small woven tag resembling the iconic pantone chip with the uniqlo logo inside. the 100% cashmere sweaters will retail for $129.50 and be sold exclusively at the uniqlo new york flagship, the ut store, and uniqlo japan.

akira, hennessy, & pf flyers present 4th annual garden of eden fashion show...

chicago's most fashionable were present for an evening of style courtesy of akira, last night. akira's 4th annual garden of eden fashion show took place at galleria marchetti and featured designs by ben sherman and pf flyers. the ford models walked the runway for a great cause, as proceeds benefited imerman angels, a not-for-profit organization that pairs cancer-fighters with cancer-survivors to help them battle the disease.

although there were some great looks shown, the fashion show was extremely long. most shows last a mere 10-15 minutes (if that), but models walked the runway for an hour (or more). in addition to the runway, there was a performance from an opera singer, accompanied by a violinist, a ballet performance, as well as, a mini concert by an artist whose name i cannot remember. so i guess you can say it was an evening of entertainment.

i must say, the chicago fashion scene is like no other. fashion events in the city bring out all kind of characters but it feels good to see that the industry is growing.

check out the pics!

the garment room sale this weekend!

chi-town, show nylon how it's done...

the girls are back in town!

i have been waiting for this movie for what? almost 4 years now...

sex and the city: the movie is set to hit theatres may 2008!

the gang is back together and shooting in nyc right now. not much of the plot has been released yet; however, i do know that chicago's own, jennifer hudson, will be playing carrie's assistant. also, there have been rumors going around that although carrie's career is taking off, there are potential problems with her love life... (typical).

stay tuned!

skincare 101: penny-saver face cleansers...

i'm frequently asked (by one good friend in particular) for recommendations on great skincare and cosmetic products. since i am a huge product junkie and willing to try almost any and every new product, i guess that would make me a somewhat trusted source.

the latest question posed was about face cleanser... what's a great cleanser/toner that can be found at your local drugstore... when your pockets are in a pinch? well ladies, there are tons of options. although i live by mario badescu and am a huge fan of kiehls and carol's daughter's skincare line, in a bind, i know i can always find some decent products at walgreens or cvs.

for oily skin, neutrogena's oil-free acne wash cream cleanser is great. i love that although it is a cream cleaner, it still lathers up and leaves your skin feeling super clean. you must follow up with a good moisturizer (always), especially with this cleanser.



for dry skin, cetaphil gentle skin cleanser works wonders! it's even mild enough for sensitive skin. cetaphil leaves your skin feeling clean but does not strip your faces natural oils.



for sensitive skin, aveeno's ultra-calming foaming cleanser is a great choice. it is gentle cleanser that contains feverfew, which helps reduce redness and calm irritated, sensitive skin.



alright ladies, those are my three penny-saver recommendations... don't forget the moisturizer!

flirty girl fitness grand opening...

finally, a gym just for the ladies... flirty girl fitness!

i've heard great things about their facility and awesome classes like pole dancing 101, video vixen workshop, and the art of strip teasing. stay tuned for a full recap of the grand opening and whatever class i'm brave enough to check out!

girls love boys...