NikeLab X Johanna F. Schneider Collection

I had the pleasure of getting an exclusive look at the new NikeLab X Johanna F. Schneider Collection which went on sale yesterday in every cool city BUT Chicago. The collection features outfits that build, layer by layer for different stages of a workout.  Based on the wearer's activity, the garments are designed to be fully adaptable, changing volume and position on the body for different stages of use. Even though the pieces are not available in person here in our fair city you can shop the entire collection at the Nike Store online.

Special thanks to Jeni Takekawa who was kind enough to model for me. She looks incredible in the NikeLab x JFS training cape which can be worn a million different ways.

We also got a sneak peek of the Nike Air Max 1 Ultra “City” Collection which will launch on March 8, International Women's Day.  I'm love each city represented, but am particularly coveting Milan, which is shown below. My only questions is where's the Chicago love?!! :)

Good Day Chicago - Best and Worst Looks from the 2015 Oscars

I got the chance to chat Oscars Red Carpet fashion this morning on Good Day Chicago with Ryan Beshel, Amy Tara Koch and host Darlene Hill.  Despite Reese Witherspoon's call to #AskHerMore (than what she's wearing) and the cool feminist acceptance speech that Patricia Arquette gave for her role in Boyhood this is basically a discussion of pretty and not so pretty dresses.

Lupita Nyongo took the prize with her 6000 pearls, closely followed by Emma Stone in Eli Saab and Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent.  And the ladies that missed the mark.

And the worst...

Scarlett Johanson would have been wise to leave the Fraggle Rock necklace at home, Chloe Grace Moretz was overly excited about her pockets and beautiful Julianne Moore had a rare mis-step in this Chanel saran wrap and tin foil number.

It's easy to make proclamations about the stars and their dresses while watching the Red Carpet from my couch and making my way through a "family" size bag of cool ranch Doritos.The gals over at ManRepeller ask, what if you had gotten a last minute invitation? What would you wear?

After wiping my hands free of Dorito dust, I would casually lean into my closet and pull out this Valentino Haute Couture confection or this Prabal Gurung sequin long sleeved number. It should be noted that my inability to choose one dress shows how hard this is.  I would also, probably end up on the "Worst Dressed" list with either of these gowns.

All images courtesy of The Cut

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

There are so many reasons I LOVE Valentine's Day. Let me count the ways. It's an amazing crafting opportunity, you need no excuse to wear head-to-toe hot pink and red AND it's all about LURV which I happen to be in love with. So, whether you'll be celebrating with your Boo or having a Galentine's get together I've rounded up some giftees that will make someone VERY HAPPY. Additionally, Valentine's Day Gift guide is a perfect excuse to let my husband know EXACTLY what I want. Although now that I'm thinking about it this has worked exactly zero times.  But this stuff is so good, I may send a thing or two to myself :)

1) Minna Parikka Miffy Pink Heels $220.00
2) KDIA Emoji Ring $13,429.15
3) Rifle and Bond 10 Post Cards $10.00

4) Fat Tiger Workshop Custom Snap Back $30.00
5) Paula Cademartori Shoulder Bag $1510.00
6) YSL Beauty Blood Red Lipstick $38.00

7) L'Agent by Agent Provocateur Eye Mask $50.00
8) Donut Throw Pillow $29.00
9) Fuji Film Instax Mini Camera $77.00

10) Marc by Marc Head Phones $60.00
11) Ban.do Giant Gem Speaker $40.00
12) Kalla Bea The Lady Bouquet $155.00