It’s that time of year! ‘Tis the season of gift giving, yummy food and plenty of parties and events to attend in your holiday finest. Need help finding something great to wear? Tracy Clifford Style lends a helping hand with tips and tricks to make sure you look fantastic all winter — whether you are attending a formal party … Read More
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Clean Out Your Closet For “Real”
I find that cleaning out your closet is incredibly difficult for women like me who really love clothes. We remember when and where we bought things, how much they cost, where we wore them, etc. A printed Marni top you bought at Neimans for $1250 and wore to your Birthday party is not easy to … Read More
How to Dress Up for Halloween Haters
I hate Halloween! The last two times I even attempted to wear a costume did not go well. The first was in college when I was “Sexy Dorothy.” My exact Dorothy costume was featured on the news under the headline “Are young girls dressing too provocatively for Halloween?” Oops! Then, more recently, I reluctantly agreed … Read More
Make It Better Workshop at Chicago Botanic Garden
This week I participated in a seminar presented by Make It Better for women returning to work. I had the opportunity of teaching women how to bring modern fashion to the workplace. The “Re: Work” workshop took place at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Wednesday October 14th. Vince Hart of Kehoe Designs made me a beautiful … Read More
Aaron’s Modern Day Apothecary
Aaron’s Apothecary first caught my eye a few years ago when I was strolling down Clark Street. The window display was so creative and fabulous that I could not resist popping in to see what this place was all about. I did not need anything that day, but in true Tracy form I still ended up … Read More
Rihanna’s New Sock Line Collaboration with Stance
I love everything about Rihanna! Rihanna is Creative Director for the brand Stance. She has designed a sock line for Stance called Fenty for Stance by Rihanna. Just a side note, Fenty is Rihanna’s last name – her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Not that anyone was wondering! My husband surprised me with these fun socks … Read More
Rose-Marie Swift: Make-up Guru
This week I had the pleasure of being a part of an event hosted for Rose-Marie Swift at space519 in Chicago. Rose-Marie is a renowned make-up artist who is responsible for some of the most famous faces in the world – Gisele Bundchen, Miranda Kerr, Demi Moore, Tilda Swinton, Zoe Saldana – the list goes … Read More
Behind the Seams – CS Magazine Photoshoot
I am incredibly honored that my mother and I were featured in the September issue of CS Magazine as “Women of Style.” It was amazing to be photographed next to my elegant mother and be in the company of four other incredible women of Chicago. The experience was a joy from start to finish, but … Read More
Wedding Registry Tips from Tracy Clifford
Last winter I had the wedding of my dreams and married the man of my dreams in a “Winter Wonderland” themed ceremony and reception located in downtown Chicago. Inside Weddings magazine recently interviewed me and my husband, Christopher on wedding registry advice. We shared our personal wish list from four different specialty stores with the … Read More
Out with the Old, In with the New: Say Hello to 2015!
New Year’s Eve is one of the most gratifying times of the year… We can savor the great memories from 2014 and put the rest behind us. Remember the past is the past. There is a whole new year ahead of us with a clean slate! There are so many important personal things tied into every New Year. … Read More