1st bit of Wonder! Press

Lookie here - Wonder's most recent bit of GREAT press in Chicago magazine........

I can't wait to share more with you all as we get closer to opening the store October 15!

Don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook if you haven't already to stay updated on our progress.

Even more excited that one of my vendors, Joah Love (girls' dress shown here), was chosen for this piece.  If you don't know Joah Love - check it:  www.joahlove.com.

Falling for Alice + Olivia

It is no secret that I LOVE Alice + Olivia.  So when I got my daily Shopbop email today, featuring the debut of A+O's Fall 2011 Collection I quickly took a look.  

Let me tell you, the collection does not disappoint.  They did a darling video featuring some looks from their collection, which you can view here:  http://youtu.be/ieE89gHoX48.

Here are some of the looks from the video, all of which are available on Shopbop!  From past experience though, if you are lusting after something, GET IT!  And get it quick!  A+O sells quick, and you can't go wrong with Shopbop's free shipping and free returns.

If I had to pick a favorite look, it would be the first one with the gold long sleeved sequin mini.  I want to be that girl come this year's holiday parties - big bun on my head included!

xo

Party Girls!

Today I got a glorious email - Mini Boden debuted a Mini Party Collection - only for girls!  It's super cute - but I find myself saying - I want more!  Hopefully if this catches on, they'll make the collection bigger next season.

Here's a glimpse:

Fall Fashion Shoe Loooooves

Starting (only starting, people) to get the itch for Fall fashion.  I know by November 15 I'll be over it and wishing I lived in Scottsdale, but that's the beauty of living in the Midwest.  You honestly get ALL FOUR SEASONS and you have to have the wardrobe to go with it!  What a great excuse to go shopping.

Here are some shoes I've spied in my September magazines (which, i must tell you, serve as great weights when lugging them through airports). 

The Via Spiga Abbot, $275

Clark's Society Bristol, $119.99 (very Mad Men)

Vera Wang Lavender Label Fletcher Suede Boot, $425

Bogs McKenna, $170

Vince Camuto Silas Boot, $169.95

Kelsi Dagger Linzi Suede Pump, $119

Aldo Fawley Heel, $140

Aldo Nasrin Heel, $90 (also come in Cobalt and Purple)

Mini Milly

I love Milly for me, but I'm freaking out about how cute their Mini Milly line is for little girls!  I'm also freaking out about the prices (they're kind of like the women's - yikes!)!!

Either way, had to share....

Wheat Kids: Denmark does it right!

Found another amazing line for kids (boys AND girls) that I had never heard of before getting into the biz:

Wheat.

It's a simple philosophy that they have:  individuality and affordable prices in a quality driven brand.  Simple, but spot-on.

A little about the line.....(pulled from the Wheat site).....

Wheat as a brand was founded in Denmark by Peter and Charlotte Galsgaard who as parents of young children recognised that there was a need for quality children’s clothing for both fashion conscious children and their parents.  

Wheat does not try to be nor want to be the cheapest. 

Wheat is also not and doesn’t want to be the dearest. The design is Danish and by its simple lines, the light colours and the original patterns, it carries on the Scandinavian tradition of design simplicity.

The fabrics used are produced exclusively for Wheat, giving the designers rich opportunities to play with the stripes, checks, embroideries and more complicated applications. 

Details play an important role in the Wheat brand. 

Now.......a few pics from past collections of Wheat - and of course, you will be finding Wheat at Wonder this Spring 2012, in-store and online.  I can't wait!