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Make It Better | Party Trick

November/December 2018 – No need to stress over your holiday party attire when you follow these tips from Tracy Clifford and Cara Sullivan’s article from Chicago’s Make It Better magazine.

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Make It Better | Back To School Chicago-Style

September/October 2018 – In an article for Chicago’s Make It Better magazine, Tracy Clifford shares back to school fashion from local (Chicago) stores because shopping “small” is always in fashion.

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Make It Better | A Little Bit Country

July/August 2018 – Pony up to the wildest western-inspired fashion trends for the warm-weather season in this Make It Better article by Cara Sullivan and Tracy Clifford.

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Make It Better | The New Green

March/April 2018 – Eco-friendly fashion may have a hippie connotation, but these days it’s nothing short of haute. Tracy Clifford and Cara Sullivan share six standout brands that refuse to sacrifice style for sustainability in their article for Make It Better magazine.

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Make It Better | Look Snow Good

November/December 2017 – Tracy Clifford, alongside Cara Sullivan, present eight winter pieces for women and men to ensure their winter wardrobe is on point in this Make It Better article.

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Make It Better | Best Fall Jackets of 2017

July/August 2017 – Tracy Clifford, turns to Make It Better’s favorite fashion destinations, all Best of 2017 nominees known for their personalized service and unique selection, for the latest outerwear trends in this article.

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Make It Better | It’s A Wrap

July/August 2017 – Make It Better’s Fashion Editor, Tracy Clifford, turns to some of her favorite boutiques – all Make It Better “Best of 2017” nominees known for their personalized service and unique selection – for this article on the latest outerwear trends.

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Make It Better | Sun-Protective Clothing for Kids

May/June 2017 – Chicago Fashion Stylist Tracy Clifford shares her seven favorite sun-protective clothing pieces for children in this Make It Better article.

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Make It Better | Summer Style Trend Report

May/June 2017 –Make It Better Fashion Editor Tracy Clifford always has an eye on the runway. Here are her favorite must-have pieces for summer. See p.94-95 in print or read the article online here.

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Make It Better | Deep-Sea Fashion

March/April 2017 – Tracy Clifford styles the Fellows family in this article as they explore the wonders of the Wild Reef in form-meets-function spring fashions. Playful colors, plaids and prints in soft fabrics and comfy-yet-chic sneakers are perfect for a day of discovery.

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Make It Better | Celebrate the Holidays In Style

November/December 2016 – Make It Better shares holiday style tips from Chicago Stylist Tracy Clifford. See p. 70/71.

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The List | Accessory Mistakes That Are Making You Look Older

October 31, 2016: Tracy Clifford gives tips on how to stay fashion-forward without aging forward at the same time.

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Modern Luxury | The Source 3rd Addition

Modern Luxury highlighted Chicago’s Premier Independently Owned Boutiques and Business including Tracy Clifford Style.

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Make It Better | Arresting Style

September/October 2016 – Make It Better Fashion interviews Chicago P.D. actress Marina Squerciati. Styling by Tracy Clifford.

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Make It Better | Better Makers

April 20, 2016: Better Makers – 2016 Autohaus LAUNCH Fashion Show Raises $18,000. Tracy Clifford serves as one of the judges of the Spring show.

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Launch | Spring Fashion Preview

April 14, 2016: Tracy Clifford was one of the judges at the Autohaus LAUNCH 2016 – Driving Fashion Forward Spring fashion preview show.

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Make It Better | Jet Set

February 19, 2016 – Tracy Clifford styles Make It Better’s “Jet Set: Hot Fashion for Spring” piece pulling pieces that will keep you looking and feeling cool and on-trend.

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Make It Better | Dressing for the Holidays

November 22, 2015 – Tracy Clifford penned an article titled “Dressing for the Holidays: Tips and Tricks From Stylist Tracy Clifford” for Make It Better. One of Tracy’s tips was, “Bring out your favorite Little Black Dress! It is a classic look that is appropriate for every party and always on trend with holiday wear year after year.”

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CS Magazine | Women of Style

September 9, 2015 – Chicago-based fashion stylist Tracy Clifford and her mother Joan, were featured in a piece titled “Women of Style: Chicago’s Fiercest Fashion Duos” in CS Modern Luxury Magazine. Speaking about her mother Tracy said, “She encouraged me to wear what I like and feel good in. I enjoy motorcycle boots, stilettos, sneakers, flip-flops – I might even wear them all in one weekend!”

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Inside Weddings | Wish List

January 19, 2015 – Chicago stylist, Tracy Clifford and her husband were featured in the Inside Weddings Winter 2015 issue showcasing their wedding registry. The piece titled “Wish List: Consider great registry advice from one recently married couple” gave details of Tracy’s registered list and registry tips from the newlyweds.

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Inside Weddings | Wintry Wonder

September 30, 2014 – Tracy Clifford‘s 2014 winter wedding ceremony and reception was featured in the premier bridal magazine, Inside Weddings. The article is an insider’s guide into the Chicago stylist’s wedding inspiration from her love of fashion to the theme of a winter wonderland. Read “Wintry Wonder” article.

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CS Magazine | Modern Luxury Makeover

August 28, 2014 – Tracy Clifford transformed CS Modern Luxury Magazine makeover winner Bob Anderson with wardrobe consulting and styling featured in the September edition of the publication. Clifford said, “Bob was a sweetheart of a man who was not only open to the process but had the ideal features and physique to carry off each of these high fashion looks with a sense of style and ease.” View entire Modern Luxury Makeover.

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CS Magazine | Evening of Fashion

July 10, 2014 – Chicago stylist, Tracy Clifford invited her top clients to celebrate an evening of fashion at 2550 Lincoln Park. Tracy styled six different models to accommodate each ladies different lifestyle and taste while demonstrating various looks that can be created with the same items. Modern Luxury CS Magazine featured 8 photographs of Tracy Clifford’s Styling Event on their site. View entire photo gallery.

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Chicago Tribune | Goodman Theater Gala

June 11, 2014 – Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth was the featured performer at the annual Goodman Theater Gala at the Hilton Chicago. View photos of Tracy Clifford during the Goodman Theater Gala at the Hilton Hotel in the Chicago Tribune Celebrities slide show.

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CS Magazine | Modern Makeover

March 10, 2013 – Style consultant, Tracy Clifford and a panel of specialists, including a fitness coach, cosmetic dentist, hair stylist and plastic surgeon transformed Heidi Sutton, a lucky CS Modern Luxury Magazine reader with a full-body makeover in the March edition of the publication. View entire Modern Makeover.

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Huffington Post | Fashion (R)evolution

July 14, 2011 – Chicago based fashion/style consultant, Tracy Clifford contributed to the Huffington Post’s The Blog in an article on the fashion revolution happening in Washington, D.C. and how modern politicians are power dressing. Read her piece titled “Fashion (R)evolution.”

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Chicago Magazine | Driehaus Awards

May 20, 2011 – Tracy Clifford celebrated Chicago’s fiercest fashion students at the 10th anniversary celebration of The Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence. View photos of Tracy at the annual fashion event in Chicago Magazine’s slide show.

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Second City Style | Chicago Events

May 18, 2011 – Tracy Clifford, Founder & Owner, Tracy Clifford Style was featured in Second City Style’s Style Blog in an article titled “Chicago Events. The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of The Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence.” Clifford was part of the judging panel during the fashion design competition.

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ABC Chicago 7 | Royal Wedding

April 28, 2011 – Royal Fashions. Fashion consultant, Tracy Clifford answers the question of “What do you wear to a royal wedding” on ABC Channel 7 in Chicago, Illinois. Her expertise was featured in a fashion show of affordable and stylish suggestions fit for royalty.

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Crain’s Chicago Business | Takes Names

October 4, 2010 – Fashion maven Tracy Clifford was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business as part of writer Shia Kapos’ column, “Takes Names.” Clifford was profiled on setting up her style-consulting business in Chicago upon returning from a trip to Paris in which she was there to blog about the ready-to-wear lines.

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