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Chef Charlie Trotter

Chef Charlie Trotter and the celebration for him was as he would have done it himself and followed the unwavering principle he lived by Get the best of everything – the finest, the freshest, the purest-tasting ingredients. This was always for him the highest priority, and he believed, the foundation …

Bollywood Blowout Lives up to Its Name

Bollywood Blowout held at Stan Mansion.  Vandana Walia, one of the event organizers and Art of Imagination had washed the entrance in soft hues of pink and purple lighting, setting the mood for the elaborate décor inside. Anupy Singla, another of the event organizers invited many of her friends and …

Michi Marshall

  Michi Marshall, a style influencer and fashion leader who is also known for her sky-high heels up to there and I were the evening’s hosts. Michi work has appeared in magazines and she’s participated in fashion events as a model, a host and at store openings. Fashion tastemakers and trendsetters gathered the …

The Art of Fashion

The Art of Fashion featured ten Chicago-based designers showcasing ten looks each from their 2014 Spring Collections. Over 1,000 people attended the sold-out show which began with a VIP reception. Jonathan Smith, founder, and owner of Stylechicago.com was the evening’s emcee.  He welcomed guests, sponsors, and the ten designers, finishing …

Fleurotica’s “Infinite Beauty”

Fleurotica: Infinite Beauty, the runway show held at the Museum of Contemporary Art and benefiting the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Horticulture Hall. The first Fleurotica, presented by the Conservatory Alliance in 2008, was a special event as part of the Conservatory’s 100th birthday celebration and was a visual homage to the …