The most popular trend to hit the shoe world since Sex and The City brought us Manolo Blahnik is Christian Louboutin. In other words, the red bottom shoe. Everyone recognizes the red bottom shoe and can relate to the number of stereotypes associated with the brand. A Louboutin shoe lends itself to both female bonding … Read More
Author: Tracy Clifford
Modern Makeover: Chicago Gentleman
I was honored to be the fashion stylist for the 2014 Modern Makeover featured in Modern Luxury‘s Men’s Book Chicago. I am fortunate to have collaborated with such an amazing team of professionals and found immense pleasure in styling the ideal makeover candidate, Bob Anderson. Bob is a warm, charming, confident man who fully embraces … Read More
Fashion from Hair to Toe
Hair is an essential element of fashion both on and off the runway. I can style the perfect outfit in minutes, but it takes an elite professional to create the perfect blow dry. My latest “go to” for a quick fix is Drybar Chicago. You can almost always get an appointment with one of its … Read More
An Ideal Travel Accessory
Every time I travel, there is one accessory that I will not leave home without: The Scarf. This amazing adornment is functional and smart. First of all, it provides, comfort, warmth and a cozy place to sleep. In this day and age, comfort is not mutually exclusive with commercial air travel, and it’s best to … Read More
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – A Summer Getaway
People constantly rave about their summer getaways to places like The Hamptons, Nantucket, Cape Cod, etc. But if you are a Chicagoan, there is only one place to go – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The charming town is located close to the Chicago and makes for the perfect weekend getaway. There are plenty of places to stay, … Read More
THE PERFECT BAG
Women are constantly in search of the perfect handbag. It has to be stylish yet classic enough to withstand time and all of the recyclable trends that grace the runway each season. The perfect bag must also be durable and practical enough to properly store and locate all items. One woman was lucky enough to … Read More
THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT LEGGING
Regardless of what is happening in fashion and trends, the female leg is essential for all seasons. Legs are no longer hidden during Fall/Winter waiting for their yearly debut when the warm weather hits. The leg is now featured year round peeping out from under dresses, skirts, leather shorts and tunics. The significance of the … Read More
The Color of Beauty
Right now there is one word to define what is happening in the world of beauty – COLOR. We have been seeing a variety of color in florescent, pastel and unique combinations for the last few seasons. When it comes hair and nail color that is loud, bold, mixed and bedazzled, I struggle with one … Read More
LAST WINTER FASHION SHOW
Enjoy the final cold weather fashion days!
I AM NOT INTO GIRLS
It is true. I am not into girls. I would never have a girlfriend, especially when it comes to denim! There is a lot going on these days in the big bad world of denim – skinny, colored, leather, coated, flared, straight, even the overall is back on the rack! I embrace all of these … Read More