Style Inspiration. Local Designers. Outfit Ideas.
Can wearing a particular dress improve your work performance? Surprisingly, yes! Well, maybe. A new study by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests we perform better at any task when wearing clothes which, to us at least, signify success. So, even if your office is of the ‘home’ type, it may be best not to spend the entire day in your slippers. Each week Chicagoings features new style inspiration incorporating looks often from local indie businesses. Feel free to send a picture of your style to [email protected] with a brief description detailing why you chose your ensemble. Submitted entries will be featured at random. (Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022103112000200)
Weekend Ready Chicago Nail Art: DIY Crayola Box Inspired Tips by Kari - 04-19-2013
My manicure by Cheryl Cheryl of Polish2Times lasted almost two weeks against dish-washing detergent, bathroom cleaners, and bleach (I should start wearing gloves). This wasn't a non-chip manicure, by the way. When the thumb nail began to chip yester...
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Shoes > Everything by Kari - 04-18-2013
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Shoes > Everything (Step 3) Great style is as much about what we wear on our bodies as it is about w...
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Only Wear ONE Color for the Rest of Your Life… by Kari - 04-10-2013
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Only Wear ONE Color for the Rest of Your Life (Step 2) In my opinion, most colors associated with springtime...
10 Items Under $50 that Will Make You Look Rich by Kari - 04-04-2013
Got $50 bucks? In conjunction with Monday’s article, 5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Fabric and Texture, I've put together 6 outfit ideas incorporating key pieces priced under $50. Each outfit is ready for this weekend and weeks to com...
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Fabric and Texture by Kari - 04-01-2013
5 Steps to Looking Rich and Dressing Well: Fabric and Texture (Step 1) The weather's finally breaking and relief has arrived from the headache of winter - we hope, right? My favorite part of spring i...
Style Inspiration: Seeing Erykah Badu at the HOB by Kari - 03-27-2013
Erykah Badu is celebrating 16 years of doing what she does this Thursday March, 28th and Friday March, 29th at the HOB in Chicago by performing Baduism and Mama’s Gun in their entirety. If you didn’t know you were old, now you know. De Nada. I...
Shop Local from the Comfort of Your Couch on Etsy.com! by Kari - 03-11-2013
From day one, Chicagoings Daily has been bragging relentlessly about Chi’s indie fashion and business scene. Our town is a mecca of independent expression and creativity but few designers and artisans possess enough capital to get their work of...
Style Inspiration for Week 11: 1973 by Kari - 03-10-2013
Bangs, Pussy Bows, Wide Legs, Big Glasses, Feathers, Furs, and Maxi Frocks! In 10 more days we will all be celebrating the departure of yet another Winter season and the welcome arrival of glorious, glorious, glorious Springtime. A time to clean ...
Style Inspiration for Week 10: Pepeaches and Peplums by Kari - 03-03-2013
Fashion Week is full of trends unsuitable for life on earth. More than anything, the shows are intended to draw our attention to the brand but occasionally a few ...
Style Inspiration for Week 9: KNITS and STYLE by Kari - 02-24-2013
With the weather alternating between pleasant and brutal these last few weeks, we could all use a stylish, cozy, knit to protect ourselves from the elements. These are a few pieces for the office and, of course, beyond! Office Wear Inspiration. I...
Thrify Thursdays: Leahey & Ladue Consignment in Lakeview by Kari - 02-21-2013
The consignment thing is old news in Chicago as every neighborhood has at least one independently owned consignment or resale store. With so many options, it’s hard to be surprised by a store’s presentation or prices (unless the latter are obnoxi...
More Style Inspiration from Chicagoings.com on Pinterest! by Kari - 02-20-2013
We're on Pinterest. Are you? Source: prepaganda.tumblr.com via Chicagoings.com on Pinterest In lieu of this week's office wear inspiration article, I'd like to direct your attention to our ever growing ...
Thrifting Thursdays: Trends in Oak Park by Kari - 02-14-2013
After President Obama’s State of the Union Address, I find myself suffering from buyer’s remorse for choosing Fuji over Dasani. Fortunately, there’s no reason to feel guilty while purchasing designer clothing and high end shoes, not with amazin...
Natural Hair Updo Inspired by Teyonah Parris' 2013 SAG Awards Style by Kari - 02-13-2013
A million brown beauties were filled with pride as Teyonah Parris walked the red carpet during this year’s SAG Awards. To the surprise of many, her hair was both elegant and - GASP! - kinky! Every perfect kink and curl molded and folded into place ...
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 7: METALLICA by Kari - 02-10-2013
This season's metallics were seen again on the runways of New York Fashion Week's Fall 2013 shows. We love when a trend has staying power! With no need to store your bronze and gold pieces, here are some suggestions for staying ‘Tin Man Chic’...
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 6: Championship Blue, Black, & Gold by Kari - 02-05-2013
To the office...and BEYOND! Office Wear Inspiration is a weekly feature. Many items can be found at local indie busin...
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 5: Oxblood Everythang! by Kari - 01-28-2013
To the Office...and Beyond! Office Wear Inspiration is a weekly feature. Many items can be found at local indie busin...
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 4: Stripes and Florals by Kari - 01-21-2013
To the office...and BEYOND! Office Wear Inspiration is a weekly feature. Many items can be found at local indie businesses throughout Chicagoland. Featured image: www....
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 3: Purple Haze by Kari - 01-13-2013
To the Office - and Beyond! Office Wear Inspiration is a weekly feature. Many items can be found at local indie businesses throughout Chicagoland. ...
...And Now a Word from Betsey Johnson by Kari - 01-09-2013
Disclaimer: Chicagoings.com only agrees to advertisements from credible sources with a reputation for quality. Never is payment accepted for the advertising of unverified brands. Only a few more weeks of winter (we hope!) and these Luc...
Office Wear Inspiration for Week 2: Pinky Swear! by Kari - 01-06-2013
Every Monday it's the same thing. What to wear? Here's a little office wear inspiration. To the office...and BEYOND! Office ...