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BLOUSE: H&M

FAUX LEATHER JEANS: H&M

CLUTCH: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

HEELS: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
RINGS: ROBERTO CAVALLI & CUSTOM "H" RING FROM MY HUSBAND

NECKLACE: CUSTOM "K" ROSE GOLD NECKLACE FOR MY DAUGHTER

CUFF: HERMES

BELT: VINTAGE 

I'm doing a lot of TUMBLING

Hi kids...

I know many of you have wondered were my blogs have gone...well, I've moved to TUMBLR. Please feel free to follow me there. I haven't completely given up on this blog either, I'll be still writing longer reviews here from time to time. However for a quick fix of fashion please visit me HERE

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OPENING OF SCOOP NYC IN GOLD COAST

I recently attended a private party for the grand opening of one of my favorite stores, SCOOP NYC. This is the second location for SCOOP NYC here in Chicago, this one in the heart of the GOLD COAST at 1009 N. Rush St.

The store is modern and gorgeous not to mention all the fantastic merchandise and exclusives by designers created especially for SCOOP NYC. The upstairs is filled with men gear and the downstairs houses a collection of beautiful pieces for the ladies. I was obsessed with all the MISSONI accessories and the CAMILLA SKOVGAARD shoes.

The party itself went off without a hitch and I have to say that the crowd had some of the BEST looking and BEST dressed people Chicago has to offer. I was quickly transformed to the tents of NY FASHION WEEK with an array of beautifully clad ladies and gents…it was eye candy galore!!!

Thank you for the photos Jack Edinger, BEE CLOSER and FACTIO took at the event!

Robbie Martin and some gorgeous ladies

Ryan M. Beshel of AGENCY GALATEA and friend

The adorable Corri McFadden of E-DROP-OFF and I

The incredible Mario Tricoci on right

Chic crowd - swanky store

Yana Nirshberg of DEALAVUE and I

Stunning GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI J'ADORE cage sandals

Love this FENDI clutch

MISSONI for HAVAIANAS

Giacomo Ferrucci and Maggie Moran

Hands down best dressed sisters!

The STYLE TRIBE GIRLS

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ROYAL NEWS!!!

First let me begin this beautiful day by saying CONGRATS to the newlyweds!!!

Kate looked incredible in Sara Burton's creation for Alexander McQueen!!! I knew she was going to be the contemporary fashionista and chose Burton's stunning creation :) What a gorgeous affair!

On another beautifuly royal note!!! My photography for LOCK & LOADED and artist Eli Mancha has been nominated for 2 categories as stylist of the year and contemporary design in the NAHA competition. For those in this industry you know how MAJOR this is!!! Stay tuned for more details coming to you from VEGAS this July!!!!

www.HELENBERKUN.com

The long awaited HELENBERKUN.com is live and ready!!! Go there and tell me what you think :)

HELENBERKUN

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Minimalism for Spring

Fall/winter brings a hodge-podge style to Chicagoans in an honest attempt to stay warm yet creative during these freezing, drab months. Layering textures and mixing prints can get complicated and overdone, which is why I’m pleased with both the men’s and women’s Spring RTW lines. Minimalism and monochromatic palettes allow for chic, understated looks that exude confidence and leave the fuss of winter a distant memory. Rick Owens, the king of romantic minimalism, has created another knockout line for the slightly gothic, artistic male. He named his Spring RTW, “monastic couture” where his clothes speak for themselves.

Rick Owens

Rick Owens

Givenchy ‘s menswear for spring was another favorite of the fashion crowd. Riccardo Tisci’s suiting combined with sportswear had a monochromatic palette and gave simplicity a run for its money against over-thought, over-styled lines.

Givenchy

Givenchy

Givenchy

For the ladies, my man Karl’s Chanel show was, so to speak, all over the map, yet his minimalist looks were some of my favorites.

Chanel

Chanel

3.1 Phillip Lim premiered a simple elegance with his famous women’s sportswear and palette neutral looks. His looks can be transformed from office beauty by day, to sleek socialite, sipping cocktails by night. A thought I’d like to leave with in these upcoming spring months: LESS IS MORE.

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

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HAPPY 2011 ALL!!!

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