As busy working women, we come to rely on those go-to pumps and flats that go with everything – literally. Finding those go-to shoes however is not as easy as one may think. You have the heels that are great for sitting and max only one meeting, you have the flats that are adorable for… Read more…

[View the story "FIT Museum Lecture Series: Franca Sozzani" on Storify] FIT Museum Lecture Series: Franca Sozzani As part of the FIT Museum Lecture Series, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia spoke to students, alumni and fans (ourselves among them). Here is TheWorkingWardrobe’s recap of this inspiring lecture delivered by one of the most innovative magazine… Read more…

Has anyone asked you to host a spa party before? Well when you receive a box at your front door holding pedicure toe separators, polishing sets, nail polish, a candle, lotion, and a heck of a lot of toe-less hosiery, you have indeed been asked to host a spa party. Hanes was the challenger of… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen With an alumni list that boasts fashion greats such as Halston, Maria Pinto and Cynthia Rowley, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s presents its 78th annual fashion show this coming Thursday, April 19th. Chicago fashion enthusiasts should expect nothing short of spectacular from the prestigious institution nestled in the heart of Chicago’s… Read more…

On Thursday, March 29th I had the privilege of attending Cheeky Chicago‘s 3rd Annual Spring Fashion Show entitled The Real People of Style at the 900 North Michigan Shops. The show featured eight of Chicago’s most fashionable tastemakers that showcased the latest spring trends, curated by Evolve Productions. Market Bar & Grill was on hand… Read more…

On Sunday, March 18th, I hopped into a car full of fashion designers from Columbia College Chicago (they also happened to be three of my very good friends) to carpool to the North Shore suburbs. No, we weren’t road tripping to an exotic Spring Break trip, but we were traveling to the Mercedes Benz Showroom… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen As stated on her website, Eva Daiberl is a “German-born Chicago-based photographer, pastry chef and self-proclaimed style addict.” Her passion for photography, food and style prompted her to launch her blog, MissRenaissance.com, which serves as her personal creative outlet perfectly expressed through her tagline: Life Inspired by Food, Photography and Style. On… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen As the hour closes in on 5 o’clock, the nostalgia associated with the end of another work day begins to build. Whether it be watching Derrick Rose lead the Bulls to yet another Playoff game or attending the hottest new restaurant opening, 5 o’clock serves as a cattle call for working professionals… Read more…

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By Kate Jacobsen Illustrations By Linda Cassady Photos from New York Magazine For the past month, your favorite fashion blogs and publications have been inundated with Mercedes Benz Fashion Week coverage starting in New York, then moving to London and Milan and finally ending in Paris. Statement hats, glossy leather, embellishment, sheer and cut-outs, fur,… Read more…