Thursday, June 15, 2017

Staying Sexy Cool

Holy Heat Wave Chicago!


It's time to get ready for a sizzling summer in the city and I'm here to tell you  my simple summer rules to keep you cool while staying fabulous in a heat wave!

Keep your jewelry delicate and light!
The worst is to plan your whole look around a massive statement necklace and then be too hot to rock it for that special event!  The LBD Chicago has a huge selection of perfectly delicate pieces in every shape and color you could imagine!  They always have a great selection of Kendra Scott jewelry at your finger tips!




Keep your clothing minimal 
with fun and flirty summer dresses in light colors! 


The LBD Chicago has so many fab little dresses for every event on your summer calendar!  Keeping your color scheme light will help you stay cool while incorporating some of my favorite trends like flowers and lace will keep you even COOLER!



Head on over to LBD to find your perfect new delicate jewelry additions and easy breezy dresses for this summer!

MY OBSESSION OF THE MOMENT! 

This neutral bag with cross body options to fit all of your summer essentials, lighten up any look, and add a bit of glam to every little summer dress! 

FIND ME AT LBD!

V.I.P. CODE!

Every two weeks I will be publishing a new blog with a new V.I.P codeThis edition's V.I.P. code is:

HEAT WAVE  (as in "Holy Heat Wave Batman!")

Now through June 30th say this word during checkout at either LBD location for a special surprise! 

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I can't wait to keep all you fashionistas up to speed on The LBD Etc. Boutqiue and everything they have to offer!  

If you're interested in learning more about our styling services or want to follow us on Instagram and Facebook visit ...


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XOXO,

Shopping Girl,

Lora LaPratt

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Transition Pieces for Spring!

How To Transition Your Wardrobe

from breezy spring nights to hot summer days!  


We all know that Chicago weather is a guessing game and the answer changes from hour-to-hour in this beautiful Windy City!  Spring is the time of year when my e-mails are overflowing with clients looking for items to get them through the transitional months of the season.  Everyone wants to start wearing fun bright colors and can't wait to start rocking the easy breezy dresses that summer begs for, but the weather doesn't always cooperate! 

I've highlighted some of my top transitional wardrobe pieces that every fashionable city girl should own!  The best part about the pieces is that they really do help expand the longevity of your favorite summer duds, and most likely they will become your obsessions as much as they are mine. Let's just say I have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to....



Blazers!  
I can't get enough of a great fitted blazer!  It is THE PERFECT way to make almost any dress work-appropriate, and takes any casual top to a much more trendy/sophisticated level!  You can get them in major color statements, funky materials, and the perfectly flattering length for your height!
Skinnys!  
A cute pair of super fitted skinny jeans can not only keep your legs warm on a breezy day, but easily add a trendy "cool-girl" vibe to any dress!  They are such a fun way to play with your style!  Wear them under a super girly dress to give yourself some edge!  Play around in the mirror to find the perfect combo for your personality and cuff the bottom to make it clear they're pants and not leggings!
Scarfs!  
Such an obvious answer to the problem of seasonal temperature changes!  So many people think scarves are just for winter, but luckily the materials, lengths, shapes, and uses of scarves continue to evolve!  Find yourself a scarf that you love and experiment with all of the different looks you can create!
Hope this helps you finally bust out your favorite warm weather looks and hop on over to LBD to find yourself the perfect transitional pieces to make them wearable NOW!  

MY OBSESSION OF THE MOMENT! 

This "Go With Anything" jean jacket! 
FIND ME AT LBD!

V.I.P. CODE!

Every two weeks I will be publishing a new blog with a new V.I.P codeThis edition's V.I.P. code is:

TRANSITION  (as in "I'm ready to transition into spring in style!")

Now through June 14th say this word during checkout at either LBD location for a special surprise! 

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I can't wait to keep all you fashionistas up to speed on The LBD Etc. Boutqiue and everything they have to offer!  

If you're interested in learning more about our styling services or want to follow us on Instagram and Facebook visit ...


WWW.SHOPPINGGIRLXOXO.COM


XOXO,

Shopping Girl,

Lora LaPratt