Steph

December 9, 2013

Style, Live, Grow

Glitterary Holiday

Steph

December 9, 2013

Style, Live, Grow

Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season for celebrating, and few things make us as excited as holiday fashion, so today we've styled some of our favorite holiday party pieces and we even got the boys to join in on the fun!

We'd love to see your holiday style, too! Next time you insta that pre-party selfie hashtag #GlitteraryHoliday, and we'll keep an eye out ;)

Hang tight, this little shoot is just the beginning, stay tuned for a week full of holiday cheer!

xoxo, D+S

Get the Looks!

Suited: Shirt | Suit | Shoes | Tie | Glasses

Girls // Darlene: Dress | Shoes | Tights | Earrings | Bracelet

Steph: Dress | Shoes, similar | Cuff | Earrings

All images courtesy of Austin Larson / @austoausto

To view full shoot visit our Facebook page!

Steph

October 18, 2013

Live, Grow, Style

Night Bright with Bright Pink & Giuliana Rancic

Steph

October 18, 2013

Live, Grow, Style

We're halfway through the month of October, but you can still do some good while enjoying a little something for yourself. October is breast cancer awareness month, and we're big fans of our local advocates, Bright Pink. Recently, Bright Pink teamed up with another Glitterary favorite, Giuliana Rancic, in a dynamic partnership titled Fab-U-Wish.

You might know Giuliana from E! News, Fashion Police, or her own reality show, Giuliana & Bill. Among many things, Giuliana is known for her keen eye for style and red carpet reporting. What some may not know is that she is a cancer survivor. As such, her story of success is largely accredited to her band of supporters, those in her beauty room who not only made her camera ready, but made her feel special, feminine, and beautiful in a time when womanhood felt fleeting. Now, she's paying it forward.

Together with Bright Pink, Giuliana recently took two very special women, who through their circumstances found friendship and victory over cancer, and showered these women in love. After being flown to Chicago the women were treated to a weekend of relaxation and style, all of which concluded with a fab fete at Old Orchard Westfield Mall, aptly titled "Night Bright".

The evening was filled with music, pink cocktails, and all the fall fashion a girl could want. Seriously, everything from outerwear to black-tie, and this is where you come in...

This month, there is a special little pink book that will transform your shopping experience at Westfield Malls. For only $5 you can unleash a mall's worth of discounts and help raise funds for Bright Pink to continue their work of early detection and prevention awareness. Trust us, this little pink book will make you feel VIP– it even provides free valet! Now, that's legit.

To purchase your Little Pink Book, click HERE. To view pics from this pink carpet event, simply scroll down & enjoy :)

(Happy Birthday, Lindsay!

Wearing: Sofia Live Lovely, Baublebar c/o, J.Crew, Nordstrom, ZaraFull Outfit pics to come.

Steph

August 30, 2013

Live, Style

A Day at the Track

Steph

August 30, 2013

Live, Style

Need some Labor Day weekend inspiration? We've got you covered...

Today's post is a little off the beaten path, but we think you'll like it just the same! A couple of weeks ago we were invited by America's Best Racing, a Jockey Club initiative, to tour Arlington Park and enjoy a day at the track. As the NFL is to football, so is the Jockey Club is to horse racing, and both seek to engage our tech/digital savvy generation, otherwise known as millennials. Hence, the invite...

New to the horse race experience we were excited, but also skeptical. Typically when planning group activities our minds don't navigate towards horse racing, it's not something we grew up on. That said, all we could picture was Kentucky Derby southern glam, so we were in!

The boys joined in on this adventure (there was whisky and betting, need I say more...), and we gave our best blind shots at dressing the part. It wasn't quite Kentucky Derby, but that weekend Arlington Park was hosting the Arlington Million, welcoming contestants from around the world, coming in second to the Kentucky Derby in both popularity and grandeur.

Our takeaway? A day at the track is not an activity, it's a lifestyle!

First of all, no other sport embraces fashion like horse racing– just think of the hats! Secondly, the sport is extremely social.

As novice horse track visitors, we had a lot to learn about the sport, and especially how to best place our bets, but the truth is, we had a lot of fun just hanging out with friends, making new ones, and sipping sweet cocktails while picking a horse/jockey /trainer tri-fecta (see how much we learned!) and cheering them on.

Fun Fact: for a casual day at the track you can pack a cooler and picnic with friends in the garden, and wine is always welcome! So grab your babe or besties and head to the track! If you live in the Chicagoland area, we'll be hitting up one more race before the end of September, so keep an eye out :)

xoxo

For track race schedule click here.

Ran into this pretty lady- cheers to matching metallics!

Wearring: Robert Rodriguez - similar, J.Crew, & SoleSociety (not pictured)

Steph

August 20, 2013

Style, Live

Azza Algebra

Steph

August 20, 2013

Style, Live

Last Thursday was the much anticipated launch of Atelier AZZA'sSS 2014 Collection, Algebra. Hosted by Atelier AZZA & Refinery29 this fete was destined to be a success, aptly titled "Infinite Summer". The venue was Prairie Productions, a crisp white loft space in the West Loop, music was provided by DJ Matt Roan, and bites were prepared by Boutique Bites. The SS2014 collection was breathtaking- not to be unexpected. However, what did surprise was Khan's more casual pieces in this collection that proved to be major crowd pleasers! Not to be reduced in quality or attention to detail, we believe this aspect of Khan's SS2014 collection has opened her up to a whole new market for everyday wear.

The gown were as always covetously stunning! And those back designs!!! There are few things we love more than AZZA's low back dresses, but we'll stop talking and let you see for yourself....

*For full event coverage, visit our Facebook album: AZZA SS14.

Azeeza, we are proud to call you Chicago's own- Bravo!

Steph

August 19, 2013

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Coco Chanel - Glitterary

Steph

August 19, 2013

Style, Live

We wouldn't be fashion bloggers if we didn't take a moment to honor this iconic fashionista on her birthday.

If we could describe Coco in three words they would be witty, sassy, and classy. Her pieces are as timeless as her wisdom, and her legend will live forever.

So here's to you, Coco– may we never quit aspiring to your simple elegance, timeless beauty, and endless wit.

To Coco– Cheers!

Steph

July 31, 2013

Style, Live

Fashion Outlets of Chicago - Part 1

Steph

July 31, 2013

Style, Live

If you follow us on Instagram or Twitter, last week you heard us chatting Fashion Outlets of Chicago; what you didn't hear was our silence at first sight. Speech-less! While the outlets open for the first time this Thursday, August 1st, this is a project we've been tracking for months, because when conversation suggests the best outlets in the US are moving in next door, glitteraries shut-up and listen.

If you're new to the discussion let's just say, this mall is unlike any other. We're talking major luxury brands we've never seen on sale... Ok, maybe that's an overstatement, but not far from true. All Saints, ToryBurch, Burberry, Halston, Vince, Andrew Marc, and Prada are just a few of the designer that will soon be opening their doors to Chicago fashionistas. Not to mention department stores such as Bloomindales, Neimen Marcus, Saks 5th Ave, and – wait for it– Barneys New York!

Unique to this outlet endeavor, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago will be amply decorated with interactive modern art.

In an effort to bring art outside museum walls and into public spaces, for weeks, nationally and internationally recognized contemporary artists have been installing their work in entryways, around escalators, and even from ceilings. Designed for natural light to illuminate these artists' work, the mall showcases a modern glass ceiling. This modern gallery of vibrant artwork, is a project of The Arts Initiative to enrich and eliven the outlet space while fusing fashion and art in a new and innovative manner. Music to a glitterary's ears! The whole mall is a masterpiece, and as far as malls go, it's not that large, which we appreciate– quality over quantity! ;)

But that's not all, with it's prime Rosemont location, soon Chicago travelers will be able to check their bags and print boarding passes right from the concierg's desk! This service will be provided by TSA certified BAGS Inc., so that shoppers can head straight from the checkout lines to their boarding lines. No one has permission to complain about a chicago layover ever again!

Tonight we head to the pre-opening gala, so be sure to follow us on Insta and Twitter, because you can bet we'll be "Ooo-ing" and "Awe-ing" all over again! As for now, here's a behind the scenes sneak peek at some serious magic in the making– get excited!