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
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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
I’m Thankful this Season for Commando Shapewear
I’m giving thanks this Thanksgiving for Commando’s line of undergarments and shapewear! I initially got hooked on Commando panties because they provide comfort without the lines. They are best friends with all of my leggings and athletic pants. I am now into almost anything Commando. I favor the classic control and featherweight control collections which provide … Read More
Carmel International Film Festival
My husband and I love movies and travel, so it made perfect sense for us to venture out west to the Carmel International Film Festival. The charming California seaside town, Carmel-by-the- Sea (simply called Carmel), is a truly magical getaway experience. Nestled amongst cypress trees, the cobblestone streets are lined with specialty shops, art galleries, … Read More
Seeing Red
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
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