Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

On Trend: Neons

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  This season we are turning up the dial on spring hues and super-saturating our color palettes to the N(eon)th degree. Celine, Chanel, and DVF all showcased this trend on the runways for Resort 2012. However this isn’t a new trend, Neons ruled the 80′s but those looks need to be left there. That being said- [...]

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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

On Trend: Crochet

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Nothing says Summer is coming than the sight of crochet. This bohemian-chic staple is so on trend and needs to be in every Sofia girl’s closet.  Get these key items at Sofia now! Call 312.640.0878 to purchase.

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Monday, March 5th, 2012

On Trend: Stars and Stripes

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Trend Report: Pastel Dream

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Forget neons, pastels are it for Spring. This ethereal color palette has tongues wagging from the runway to real life. Floaty fabrics in cupcake colors, lilac lipsticks and cotton candy tresses are every girly girl’s dream and we cannot wait to wear this dreamy trend come Spring! To stay ahead of the fashion pack, come [...]

posted by Sofia at 11:45 AM
 
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

On Trend: 90′s Grunge

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  Nirvana, feather pens, beanies, Clueless, Soundgarden, plaid skirts, Doc Martens, knee socks, chokers, blue nail polish, Hole, angora crop tops, sweater vests, wide leg jeans, 90210, glitter, baby Olsens,  Ace of Base, MmmBop, Spice Girls, Orbitz soft drinks, Alanis Morissette, Now & Then, Mary Jane platforms, jellies, belly rings, Whatever!, Surge, No Doubt, Nano Pets, [...]

posted by Sofia at 11:49 AM
 
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

On Trend: Velvet Vixen

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Adding a velvet piece to your wardrobe can help you take a look from ‘so-so’ to ‘so on-trend’ in an instant. Some velvet pieces give you an elusive Stevie Nicks vibe and all the witchy-fairy mystique that she evokes. Others are perfect for the holiday season and all of the events that we squeeze in [...]

posted by Sofia at 2:52 PM
 
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

On Trend: Leather Lovers

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Leather is bigger than ever these days and we couldn’t be happier.  We no longer risk looking BDSM- instead, we fit in perfectly this season. Leather is showing up everywhere…from skirts to dresses, jackets (duh) and even basic tee’s! Designers are redoing wardrobe staples in this material, giving new life to ordinary pieces. We especially [...]

posted by Sofia at 3:26 PM
 
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

On Trend: Leopard Print

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Leopard prints are making a huge impact on fall fashion.  These prints are popping up on clothing, accessories, home decor, shoes…even rapper Lil’ Wayne has been rocking leopard skinnies!  Leopard print can update a classic piece like a blazer and is the newest essential print to mix up your look.  Even slipping on a pair [...]

posted by Sofia at 5:32 PM
 
Monday, September 12th, 2011

On Trend: Polka dots

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Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Fall 2011 Shoe Trends

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This fall shoes are getting edgier and we are stoked about it. The top 4 shoe trends for fall we are showing today aren’t about the style of shoe, but about what’s covering it.  Here’s a top down guide to this season’s hottest shoes trends 1) Leopard- This is a perfect way to wear leopard [...]

posted by Sofia at 6:37 PM
 
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Fall 2011 Trend Report

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Fall 2011 is upon us it is both exciting and yet a little sad. In Chicago, it always seems there was hardly a summer and now we are facing dropping temps. The perk is that we fashion people love fall…it’s the best time for fashion! We can finally wear head-to-toe looks, play with heavier textures, [...]

posted by Sofia at 12:45 PM
 
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

On Trend: Hi-Low Hems

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

On Trend: Cut it Out!

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Nothing adds edge to an outfit like exposed skin. In the past, this trend was only sported by rockers and hipsters, but since popular designers are indulging in the trend, cut outs are now wearable for everybody. Still think this look is too edgy?  Cut-outs were also a seen on the runways at Rodarte, Preen, [...]

posted by Sofia at 11:06 AM
 
Friday, July 15th, 2011

On Trend: Rock Out

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  The big jewelry trend right now is raw stones and natural materials like quartz, wood, turquoise, coral, co-mingled with the usual metals; silver and gold. You can easily give your look a little edge just by slipping on a chunky stone ring, or raw cut pendant.  Personally, we prefer natural stones (the bigger the [...]

posted by Sofia at 2:04 PM
 
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

HIGHLIGHTER HUES

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Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Mint Mania

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Friday, December 31st, 2010

On Trend: The Purrfect Print

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We are all seeing spots this season for leopard print!  Add some old-school glamour to this sexy and fun fashion statement with this vintage leopard trench. You can dress it up or down for the perfect night out, or just running around.  Either way, your look will be on point.

posted by Sofia at 10:08 AM
 
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

NYE needs SEQUINS

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posted by Sofia at 3:12 PM
 
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

On Trend: House of Harlow 1960

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The House of Harlow 1960 Tribal Collection, as seen in People magazine’s Style Watch is available at Sofia! The first of Nicole Richie’s two lines, House of Harlow 1960 holds a special place in our hearts and it’s not just because Nicole Richie was Sofia’s very first customer when we opened in April but because [...]

posted by Sofia at 11:49 AM