Friday, August 10, 2012

Chicago's Top Stylists Offer Perfect Glamorama Getups

Rachel Zoe - Stylist Extraordinaire 

The season’s most anticipated, save-the-date fashion event, Macy’s Glamorama 2012, has finally arrived and, as you stand stiletto-deep in your dream closet, surrounded by the season’s most provocative prints and feminine silhouettes, you still may find yourself wondering what to wear.

With some of the city’s top A-list stylists on speed dial, Luxe File challenged four of our favorites (Ashley Barlow, eDrop-Off; Helen Berkun, Helen Berkun Photography & Fashion Stylist; Nicki Brashear, FashionistaChicago.com; and Mel Muoio, UrbanDaddy Chicago) to style their own ensembles for fashion’s greatest night out.

Ashley Barlow
Stylist, eDrop-Off
Co-Founder, TheBottBlog.com

1. Leather-Metal Bracelet, Balmain
2. Gold Runway Leggings, Gareth Pugh  
3. Asymmetrical Short-Sleeve T-shirt, Gareth Pugh 
4. White Buckled Boots, Underground
5. Unicorn Clutch, Alexander McQueen

Helen Berkun
Fashion Photographer & Stylist, Helen Berkun
Blogger, Heldelchic.com
Official Stylist, Glossed and Found

1. Croc Leather Dress, Cushnie et Ochs 
2. Brittania Skull Box Clutch, Alexander McQueen
3. Platform Ankle Boot, Giuseppe Zanotti
4. Hunky Escort (photo by Helen Berkun; Luxe File pick)

Nicki Brashear
Founder, FashionistaChicago


1. Bella Blouse, Anna Fong
2. Allegory Gold Crowned Cameo Pin, Alexis Bittar (Luxe File pick)
3. Harper Pant, Kelly Wearstler
4. Blake Jacket, Anna Fong
5. Emmanuelle d'Orsay Pump, Aquazzura

Mel Muoio
Freelance Stylist
Assistant Editor, UrbanDaddy Chicago

1. Embroidered Knit Dress, Alexander McQueen
2. "Flush" Cheek Stain, Aura (Luxe File pick)
3. "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" polish, Deborah Lippmann
4.  Lance Mirrored Metallic Leather Sandals, Jimmy Choo 
5. Carolina Lip Clutch, DVF
6. Diamond Stud Earrings, Blue Nile

Glamorama tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE.

Written by Kerry & Sally Shorr