Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Sofia Fashion Show at Tzar Ultra Lounge

posted by Sofia at 1:44 PM
 
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Behind the Design: For Love & Lemons

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  We love their line, For Love & Lemons, and cannot wait until our first shipment arrives! It should be any day now!  xx Live Lovely

posted by Sofia at 12:17 PM
 
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Adele Tonight!

posted by Sofia at 2:32 PM
 
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Line We Love: LUXLA

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  LUXLA  is an amazing new jewelry line made by two California girls- Amanda McCombs and Lina Bardovi- who take inspiration from the beauty around them to make beautiful pieces.  McCombs was a product design major at the University of Oregon and is the business girl of the pair; Bardovi majored in interior design at the same [...]

posted by Sofia at 1:37 PM
 
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Behind the Lens: Sofia Style

posted by Sofia at 10:30 AM
 
Friday, May 13th, 2011

WELCOME TO JAM’S WORLD

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With the hype of the royal wedding finally winding down we can now turn our sights to what’s really important…JAM. Red carpets are rolling out, invites have been hand delivered, and their fairytale journey has officially begun.  For those of you unfamiliar with JAM, allow me to introduce you to Samantha Saifer and her fiancé [...]

posted by Sofia at 5:36 PM
 
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Sofia’s Favorite Style Muses at Cannes Film Festival

Marilyn Monroe a Cannes

  Cannes Film Festival is as iconic as the stylish woman who have attended it.  This year will be no different.  The fashion elite will arrive in droves by airplane, auto, or (Chanel) yacht.  To get you excited for the 64th Cannes Film Festival, we are looking back on some of Sofia’s favorite style icons [...]

posted by Sofia at 12:44 PM
 
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Line We Love: WILDFOX

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WILDFOX, you foxy thing! This label has once again stolen our hearts with it’s Spring 2011 collection.  The label, which draws from our youth’s collective nostalgia, captures whimsy and modernizes it with a line of to-die-for knitwear .  The WILDFOX lookbooks show you what I am talking about, with themes of  teenage sleepovers, pool parties, [...]

posted by Sofia at 6:06 PM
 
Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Mint Mania

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posted by Sofia at 11:06 AM
 
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Fashion Report: MET GALA 2011

Michelle Williams in Alexander McQueen, Rosie Huntington Whiteley in Burberry Prorsum, Ashley Olson in Vintage Dior

These were the most unique gowns on the red carpet.  Like the Sofia girl, Michelle Williams choose the unexpected and pulled it off effortlessly.  Newcomer, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looks stunning in her modern goddess gown by Burberry Prorsum and as always, Ashley Olson looks every bit high fashion in vintage Dior.  Ashley and her sister Mary-Kate [...]

posted by Sofia at 4:15 PM
 
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Jessica Szohr looking amaze in Stylestalker

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We love how Jessica went for a bold look by pairing a subdued-hued bra with her Stylestalker dress.  This combo is so in right now and we love it!  But get in here soon if you want this dress…it has only been here a few days and is already selling out!

posted by Sofia at 4:09 PM
 
Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Seen in Sofia: eDrop-Off’s Cori McFadden

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  Corri McFadden is a perfect example of the modern woman.  She balances business and style in an effortless looking package. She does this as the founder of Edrop-off Express, a premiere Ebay store here in Chicago. She even has a oh-so-cool blog, Style Tribe that she runs with a handful of fellow fashion lovers and [...]

posted by Sofia at 3:47 PM
 
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Celebrate Sofia’s 1 Year Anniversary Today with Maria Menounos!

Maria Menounos looking incedible in the Winter Kate "Victorie" Dress from Sofia

For our 1 year anniversary Sofia is celebrating a little differently.  Of course we are having a party, but we are doing something more than just a big blowout…we are stepping back and recognizing what it really means to “Live Lovely.”  The event will be hosted by Maria Menounos, someone who we believe truly embodies [...]

posted by Sofia at 3:03 PM
 
Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Lucky Mag Interviews Some of Our Fav Style Bloggers!

We can’t belive we missed this awesome vid Lucky Magazine did showcasing some of our favorite style bloggers!  It’s great to see the personalities we have come to know through the blogging world, talking about fashion in person. We aren’t picking favorites here but Man Repeller’s, Leandra Medine, makes us laugh out loud every time we [...]

posted by Sofia at 3:12 PM
 
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Trend Report: Body Chains Galore!

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  Body jewelry has been around since ancient times, but they are becoming mainstream again thanks to today’s fashion forward thinkers.  When styling body jewelry, the best fashion statements are made with the unexpected addition of these pieces, like throwing a body harness over a casual tank or even a cocktail dress. Another great look [...]

posted by Sofia at 1:29 PM
 
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Coachella Fashion Roundup

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  It’s no secret that Coachella is the most chic festival. In fact, it’s more of a whos-who fashion show than a music fest. Celebs and the fashion elite flock to Indio every year for music and more importantly- to show off their style.  Here’s some of the top looks that were spotted at Coachella. [...]

posted by Sofia at 2:45 PM
 
Friday, April 15th, 2011

Sofia Staff Picks for Spring

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Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Get Celebrity Style this Spring with Soludos!

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  No matter what the occasion is, Kate Bosworth always looks perfect .  Whether she is on the red carpet or running errands, Bosworth’s style is always on point.  Recently, she was spotted in Sofia’s newest shoe obsession, Soludos.  The seersucker spotted on Bosworth is one of our most popular styles but we have a [...]

posted by Sofia at 11:58 AM
 
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Behind The Design: Blair Weiner

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Blair Weiner is relatively new in the market place but the concept behind her jewlery line, Coco’s Closet, has been in the making for decades. Inspired by her Grandmother Coco’s exquisite taste in all things fashion related, owner and head designer, Blair Weiner created a jewelry line named after her first style icon.  Although her [...]

posted by Sofia at 12:15 PM
 
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Fight for peace in the Congo with Sofia and Falling Whistles

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Sofia received one of our most precious shipments yesterday.  Wrapped inside an ordinary box we got some extraordinary pieces: whistles.  They are not just bronze or silver whistle necklaces- They are a symbol for peace, a voice against war, specifically the holocaust that is happening in Congo.  It’s okay if this is news to you. [...]

posted by Sofia at 2:34 PM