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Kelly Osbourne Kicks of Mag Mile Shopping Festival

September 3, 2012

Fashionistas flocked under the blazing hot August sun to watch fellow rock fashionista Kelly Osbourne, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant, and current Fashion Police co-host. Was in Chicago to kickoff the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival with the Fall Trends Fashion Show presented by MasterCard.
Kelly Osbourne Mastercard Fashion Event
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What’s Black and White and Fall all Over

August 26, 2012

The new Autumn staple color combo is black and white. Well it is more like black, white, and/or ivory. You know what your grandmother would say about that white after labor day rule.

Sorry grandma, we are smashing the rules. continue…

Fashion Group International’s Buzz on Beauty and Social Media

August 18, 2012


FGI Chicago Beauty Buzzes on Social Media

Storified by Terez · Sat, Aug 18 2012 09:50:05

Fashion Group International’s Beauty Buzz discusses the impact of social media on Chicago beauty business. Attendees sipped on great wines and nibbles while panelist discussed the role of SM in their business practices. All declared that the use of social media has been positive for them. There is the occasional wayward tweet or customer service issue, but all in all, the tone was that social drives business. People want to build community with the brands they use. Customers want to feel that they are apart of a movement, or something special. Social Media is the way to keep connected before, during, and after a business interaction with customers. Potential customers can see how responsive and informative you are with your own current clients and can decide to buy just from a social media interaction. I live tweeted some tidbits that you can find below. 
Social media keeps brand relevant it drives community #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Pinterest you can search local users and build community that way #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Creating your own brand with social media is great for #beauty #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Social media allows immediate response to customer helps brands #beauty #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Blogging is a great tool for search engine business #beauty #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Flash sales on GMA is going to put your brand in front of millions #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
We charge what we charge because we are worth it. People from deals sites are looking 4 the deal & they aren’t our customer! #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
Social media is a daily, hrly, all the time thing #FGIbeautybuzzTerez
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The panelist included greats like Stacy Koerner-Roney, Founder and Publisher of Glossed and Found (the online beauty mag), Kate Leydon, the Founder and President of the Ruby Room, Amber Wallor of The Left Hand Marketing group and and beauty extraordinaire Richard Class from Blue Mercury.  
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After the panel there was still plenty of time to get in some artistry and networking! 
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The Blue Mercury team was so gracious and the selection and space was amazing. I will be making a return trip for a spa treatment! Be sure to check out all of our great panelist on their social media channels. Tweet them and join their beauty community. 
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And a special thanks to Lisa Ackerman, the Regional Director for the Chicago chapter of Fashion Group International. Thanks to her you will be seeing this lovely face around the FGI group more often as I am the newest FGI social media manager and blog writer. Thanks Lisa for the amazing opportunity. You can find out more about my fashion and social media experience at dbabetta.com
XO, @TerezBaskin 

The Donita: A Girl and her Grind with Style in mind

August 11, 2012

Source: fashiongonerogue.com via Terez on Pinterest

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USA Swag by Ralph Lauren #GoTeamUSA

July 27, 2012

The Olympics and the fourth of July are the few times when wearing all Red, White, and Blue is acceptable. Ralph Lauren, the quintessential ALL American Look.

I can’t wait to see the American Athletes all dressed up in their best.

#GoTeamUSA

Man O’Menswear – Chicago Has Style

July 19, 2012

Source: gthegentleman.tumblr.com via Terez on Pinterest

 

Man O Man. I love a well dressed man. Let’s be honest. My heart starts to race when I see a well dapper dresser. continue…