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Friday, 29 March 2013

Fashion Icon Friday: Lily Collins

Posted on 12:50 by Ratan
As you all probably already know, here at Halfstack we are all about the up and comers, the young bloods, the fresh faces giving us new life and great new ideas.  This week we honor one of those up and comers with her very own Fashion Icon Friday post: Miss Lily Collins!


Behold the beauty!
This piercing beauty is the daughter of British rocker Phil Collins (Mike Tyson hilariously mimicked the drum solo from his song "In the Air Tonight" in The Hangover) and his second wife, Jill Tavelman, an American.  Lily began acting at a very young age, but recently broke into the spotlight with roles in The Blind Side, which won Sandra Bullock an Oscar, and Mirror, Mirror with our favorite pretty woman, Julia Roberts.  While racking up an impressive list of roles and Oscar-winning co-stars for her resume, Collins has also managed to catch our eyes with her darling sense of style.  

With parents hailing from both sides of the pond, it's no wonder that she can easily meld touches of British elegance with an American sense of "the girl next door."  She is not afraid to make daring fashion choices and also show off her femininity... sometimes adding just a touch of whimsy.


Even while running errands out in California, Lily shows a sense of ease and sophistication in her casual dress.  Check her out below donning the open stitch sweater and Dara tote by Vince Camuto.  
Want to get Lily's look? Check out sweaters, jeans, bags, and a whole lot more to ooh and ahh over at Vince Camuto.
     
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Thursday, 28 March 2013

4th Annual Real People of Style Event

Posted on 13:32 by Ratan
Last Thursday night at the 900 North Michigan Shops, the movers and shakers at CheekyChicago hosted its 4th Annual Real People of Style fashion show.  With a very fashionable and exuberant crowd in attendance, CheekyChicago treated onlookers to a showcase of eye-popping spring fashion curated by style makers adoptedSTYLE and The View from 5'2".  The show's ensembles featured pieces from the latest lines of retailers and designers such as DNA2050, DEKA Chicago, Karen Millen, Original Penguin, Diesel, L.K.Bennett and Bloomingdale’s.  The models working the catwalk were local personalities and fellow lovers of fashion... only one of the billed models, David Sanchez, was actually a professional model with the Ford agency.  Other personalities included Angi Taylor from KISS FM and Graham Kostic from Glossedandfound.com.  Professional and amateur alike, every model strutted their stuff and owned the raucous crowd!    

Jen P from Halfstack was on hand to snap pictures while she enjoyed the fun atmosphere (...and yummy drinks!).  Check out pics below!
MC's Jessica and Erica from CheekyChicago.
Preparing the black and pink runway before the show.
Chicago's glitterati come pouring in
                                                                                           
The fashion begins! Angi Taylor struts her stuff!   
Some of the male models show off for the crowd.


All of the models on the runway at the end of the show.
A hand for our hostesses!

Thank you CheekyChicago, can't wait to see these fashion ensembles on the street!




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Friday, 22 March 2013

Fashion Icon Friday: Jennifer Lawrence

Posted on 12:18 by Ratan
Did you guys hear?  Jennifer Lawrence is taking over the world!

Ok, ok.  I understand that the memo has officially gotten out about this unapologetically real personality.  What with her fashionable sweep of the award season, culminating with the OSCAR of all things, and her status as a bona fide action franchise star as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games series, this girl is a tour-de-force and today, Halfstack Magazine salutes her!

She is a style chameleon as we all saw throughout awards season and on the various red-carpets for movie premieres.  She can rotate from dark goth to classic Hollywood to blonde bombshell without missing a single fashion step; showcasing a versatility that is practically unmatched among Hollywood's bevy of cookie cutter image makers and sellers.  
Miss Lawrence also rocks an attitude that is unabashed and unfiltered.  Just check her out playfully flipping off the press room following her Oscar win and you know just how much of a badass this young star is.  In Silver Linings Playbook, she blows the audience away with a visceral performance as a young widow who has lost her hold on life and sanity, proving that she has the talent to back up her sassy personality.  I mean, who else could fall on the Oscar stage and still pull off her moment in the spotlight with such class, poise, and humility.  We love to laugh with this girl and we can't wait to see what she does or says next.      
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Feeling Cheeky, Chicago?

Posted on 15:13 by Ratan
   Hey Halfstackers!  Spring is just around the corner (like literally, tomorrow!) and although the Chicago weather gods have not graced us with the warmth of sunshine and above freezing temps, we can at least celebrate the possibility of Spring and, as always, we can celebrate FASHION!  
This Thursday, March 21st, from 6 to 8pm, CheekyChicago is throwing an event that is sure to brighten even the bleakest of winter days with its 4th Annual Real People of Style Spring Fashion Show at the 900 N. Michigan Shops.  The fashion show will feature local names and faces that have made their mark on the Chicago fashion and culture scene and will be styled by adoptedSTYLE & The View from 5 ft. 2".  In addition to the fashion show, guests will nosh on treats provided by Siena Tavern and sip EFFEN cocktails, Apothic wine, and Peroni (YUM!).        

Just to give you guys an idea of what kind of cheeky-ness to expect, below is a little sneak from the 2010 show:

Photo courtesy of www.styleadmirer.com
For those of you who don't know CheekyChicago; it is a premier, online source for the women of Chicago for fashion, fitness, fun and more.  Their voice is fresh and fabulous, and this event is sure to be as saucy as they are.  Halfstack is super excited to be going and you should too!  Check out the links below for more details (including a list of the Chicago personalities that will grace the runway) and to buy tickets!  See you there!

The Real People of Style- tickets
Get Cheeky!
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Monday, 18 March 2013

Happy Birthday, Halfstack!

Posted on 11:55 by Ratan
It's officially our cake day!  

Today we are celebrating our first year with a brand-spanking new issue!  Congratulations to the editors, writers, photographers, designers, and supporters on a beautiful, new issue.  In this issue we cover a range of topics from Spring grooming and styling tips to the latest and greatest in music and fashion.  Check out some fabulous features such as a profile on local rockers Streetlight Manifesto or a spotlight on Horacio Nieto and Arlo Menswear.  There's something for everyone!

Half Stack Anniversary Issue!
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Sunday, 10 March 2013

Jack Spade Spring 2013 Watch Launch!

Posted on 20:00 by Ratan
Jack Spade, the brand that started with one messenger bag in a hardware store, has officially expanded into a full line of mens clothing and accessories with the March launch of its first line of original watches.  The line features 37 beautiful timepieces ranging from casual to dressy.  The philosophy behind the design of the watches remains consistent with the Jack Spade brand: useful, durable, stylish.  These classic pieces are available at a range of prices starting at a very affordable $98.

On March 7th, Jack Spade Chicago celebrated the launch of the watch line with a lavish bash at its retail location in the Gold Coast.  Jack Spade representatives were on hand to show off the watch collection and guests were treated to drinks and appetizers.  The party was hosted by local fashion personality, Tommy Valentino.  

Halfstack had the great honor of attending the shindig, check out some of our pics below:
 A very stylish crowd of guests mingled among the fine pieces of
Jack Spade merchandise while sipping drinks and sampling hors d'oeuvres.

















The event was crowded and lively, a testament to the immense
popularity and appeal of Jack Spade and their new product.
The new line of watches was on display for guests to see and try on.
 
Guests sipped on Beck's Sapphire and Suntory Japanese Whiskey.

Check out Jack Spade watches and more at their Gold Coast location or their website:
Jack Spade Chicago

47 E. Oak St.
Chicago, IL 60611


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