If you are spending time in the sun try to get as much color as possible. I find that when I am not in tip top shape, the “Tie Bikini” is the way to go. Most come with a triangle top which is flattering (many tops and bottoms could even be mixed and matched these … Read More
Tracy Clifford’s Style
Be Good to your Skin
you do not have to hide from the sun but remember to be safe and wear sunscreen. It is important to reapply it throughout the day, especially after going into the water. A cute hat also helps as the t-zone tends to burn first, especially around the nose. *My favorite products for sunscreen are Kiehls, … Read More
White Hot!
Last week I woke up once again to a dreary cold day in Chicago wishing I could escape to the beach or at least see some sunshine. In the mist of my thoughts the phone rang. I was pleasantly surprised when the voice on the other end hired me for a week long job in … Read More
Crowns, Gowns and Everything in Between
Now that you have an idea of who Angela Sparrow is as a person, I feel comfortable introducing you to Angela Sparrow – The Diva! It was incredible to watch such a mild mannered woman transform the second the camera started flashing. The first shot was like an alarm that told us it was … Read More
Angela Sparrow
I have had the pleasure of working with Miss Illinois 2011 over the past few weeks. As many of you know Angela Sparrow is the face and person behind the Crown. Before I get into details concerning the photo shoot and all it entailed, I would like to get all of the questions, assumptions and … Read More
Lost Sole
I stopped in Neimans today on Michigan Avenue. I was browsing around mainly to avoid stepping back into the cold when my eye caught a few pairs of shoes that I had never seen before. I immediately recognized them as Alexander McQueen Booties in rare fabrications. One was black and white tweed, the other was … Read More
I’m an FAO Schwarz Kid
I realize that the average kid grows up playing in Toys R US, but for me FAO Schwarz always took the cake. It was my favorite store in the world. In fact, it still may be. I love fashion more than anyone I know yet I still find it more amusing to play with toys … Read More
Keeping Chicago Hot
Now that it is so cold in the Midwest, I thought I would take a break from my typical blog and choose a hotter topic to put us all to bed this evening. I sent an e-mail out to the most random group of men and women I could think of and asked 3 very … Read More
The Art of Buying
Before I get into the whole Valentine’s Day business this year, let me just leave you with my own words of wisdom which have helped me become a great buyer. The same thought process has made me an excellent gift giver as well. “You always have to remember that you are not buying for yourself.” … Read More
We all have favorites!
I have had a moment to reflect on all of the orders that I submitted for Pre Fall 2011. The one that I cannot stop thinking about is, Givenchy, designed by Riccardo Tisci. At first glance, I found the collection to be slightly intimidating as a buyer representing a store in Naples, Florida. Givenchy was … Read More