Haute Allure » Akira https://hauteallure.com A Style Diary Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:40:34 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.31 Holiday Tulle https://hauteallure.com/wear/holiday-tulle/ https://hauteallure.com/wear/holiday-tulle/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:46:01 +0000 http://hauteallure.com/?p=460 The Nutcracker Ballet. // 12.21.14

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Skirt: Akira Chicago; Top: Nordstrom; Jacket: Nanette Lepore; Bag: YSL; Shoes: Louboutin.

I channeled my inner Carrie Bradshaw this weekend when I attended The Joffrey Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker. I paired a gold top from Nordstrom with my favorite look for this holiday season — a huge tulle skirt. While it definitely spilled over into the seat next to me, this skirt screams holidays and looked great paired with a wool Nanette Lepore blazer.

]]> https://hauteallure.com/wear/holiday-tulle/feed/ 4 … It’s Cold Outside https://hauteallure.com/wear/its-cold-outside/ https://hauteallure.com/wear/its-cold-outside/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:52:43 +0000 http://hauteallure.com/?p=424 Sunday Starbucks Run. // 11.16.14

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Top: Rails; Coat: Joie; Leggings: Akira Chicago; Boots: Dolce Vita; Scarf: Nordstrom BP; Mittens: H&M; Bag: YSL.

It’s cold in Chicago. And it’s only mid-November … On a Starbucks run on this Sunday I layered it on with my new Rails button down and Dolce Vita boots along with a cozy scarf, mittens and a little YSL.

]]> https://hauteallure.com/wear/its-cold-outside/feed/ 11 Steppin’ Out https://hauteallure.com/wear/steppin-out/ https://hauteallure.com/wear/steppin-out/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:23:51 +0000 http://hauteallure.com/?p=273 Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. // 9.27.14

Dress: Akira Chicago; Necklace H&M; Shoes: Louboutin.

Love this dress — adds just the right amount of edge.

Nothing like matching the decor!

My fav statement ring from Henri Bendel.

The classics are always best.

The spread at Balsan.

Dress: Akira Chicago; Necklace: H&M; Shoes: Louboutin.

I enjoyed a very nice date night with my guy this weekend. We went over to Balsan at the Waldorf Astoria for a cheese plate, some champagne and good conversation. I wore a new dress I recently got at Akira and paired it with my classic black Pigalle Louboutins. Nothing like accidentally matching the decor!

]]> https://hauteallure.com/wear/steppin-out/feed/ 11 Turquoise & Print https://hauteallure.com/wear/aztec-turquoise-inspiration/ https://hauteallure.com/wear/aztec-turquoise-inspiration/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:56:52 +0000 http://hauteallure.com/?p=208 Shopping and lunch at Siena Tavern in Chicago. // 8.26.14

Top: Leith from Nordstrom; Shorts: Akira Chicago; Sandals: Sam Edelman.

Necklaces: Urban Outfitters & Nordstrom BP; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Bag: Badgley Mischka.

Bracelets: TopShop & Nordstrom; Ring: Kate Spade.

Kale Caesar Salad from Siena Tavern Chicago. Yum.

Only the most amazing dessert ever: beignets with raspberry, chocolate hazelnut and caramel whiskey sauces.

Top: Leith from Nordstrom; Shorts: Akira Chicago; Bracelets: Nordstrom BP & TopShop; Sandals: Sam Edelman.

Lunching and shopping on Michigan Avenue called for a laid back, breezy summer look. This tank and these lightweight shorts from Akira were perfect. My favorite part of this outfit were the new bracelets I wore from TopShop and Nordstrom BP. I’m obsessed with light, but colorful dainty jewelry.

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