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NEW PRESS: Modern Luxury's CS: Chicago Social Magazine names Garmental & Suzanne Kopulos to Best Style Bloggers for Best of the City 2012 issue! So honored to make the list among amazing writers and fashion lovers supporting local shopping, style & culture of Chicago!
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New Press: Featured by Crain's Chicago Business
Getting to know . . . Garmental's Suzanne Kopulos
As someone prone to a) online window shopping and b) falling down web rabbit holes, I should warn you that I've banned myself from checking Garmental.com at the office. You may want to do the same.
The site, which offers outfit-of-the-day posts (that are entirely sourced from current inventory at Chicago-area boutiques and are impeccably laid out against a white backdrop, a la an InStyle magazine spread), combines daily style inspiration with news about Chicago and national sales, street style photos, interviews with shop owners and fashion bloggers, general trend coverage and a hint of celeb fashion. There's even a Polyvore-esque aspect that lets you mix and match your own looks.
Again: Do not check this site during business hours if you are required to actually perform work.
Founder Suzanne Kopulos is smart (she has a law degree) and an inveterate shopper who knows what looks good. (She's also a Ford Model-repped stylist who has worked with Oprah, Beyonce and Tim Gunn.) Knowing that 2012 is shaping up to be a big year for Garmental, we decided to bother her.
Crain's: What time do you wake up?
SK: I like to be up by 6 or 7 a.m. so I can check in on business and fashion news around the world before I begin my day.
How many cups of coffee per day?
I'm an admitted coffee addict. It can be anywhere from six to 10 cups of regular coffee or a Venti Americano from Starbucks. I either take it black or with a drop of half and half.
What sources do you mine for inspiration, both fashion and otherwise?
I scan my feed every morning through Flipboard and Twitter. Typically I am reading headlines from Women's Wear Daily, the Wall Street Journal, Mashable, Tech Crunch, Inc, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Wired and then blogs like Refinery29, the Cut and more. I'm basically on social-media outlets all day looking for information and discovering new brands and boutiques. I always make sure to get my sports fix, so I have "The Dan Patrick Show" playing in the background every morning.
Do you collect anything?
Vintage jewelry and costume pieces are my absolute favorite. My mother, aunts and other relatives collected and kept amazing jewelry over the years. There is nothing better than wearing something my great-aunt wore during the '40s or '50s.
What are your thoughts on footwear?
I'm average height, so heels are an absolute must! Plus, they will always make a woman's figure look better. Since I'm a city girl, I always carry heels and flats in my bag to switch out for walking and meetings. My favorite pair of heels right now is my nude patent leather pumps by Jessica Simpson because they go with everything and were right around $100. Can't beat that!
What's:
Your favorite fashion decade/era? Right now. Today's looks are a great combination of the best fashion trends over the last 50 years. It's really exciting because you can rock a high-waisted wide-leg jean with a classic Chanel inspired jacket. I think fashion is at its best!
Your favorite place to get a drink in Chicago? The Screening Room at Public.
The best restaurant you've tried lately? Girl & The Goat.
Your favorite travel destination? Anywhere with hot sun and sand — probably the Mediterranean.
Your daily uniform? I basically live in two looks for everyday casual. Leather jacket and black tank or cashmere jumper, waxed J Brand jeans or gray Levi's, diamond studs or big gold vintage necklace and stackable rings, platform pumps.
Your best fashion discovery of 2011? Local boutiques selling local designers on the rise, like Jules and C/FAN.
Your guilty pleasure? Bravo TV.
And finally:
What are you most looking forward to in 2012?
Amazing business opportunities and fashion week, of course!
What should we expect from Garmental next year?
Expansion! We are really excited at where our brand is headed and even more motivated to be the local niche source for all things style, fashion and shopping on a local level with national appeal.
Follow Brigid on Twitter at @Brigid_Sweeney.
Read in full here:
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20111221/BLOGS01/111229954/getting-to-know-garmentals-suzanne-kopulos
Many Thanks to @brigid_sweeny for an amazing feature on me and @Garmental for Crain's Chicago Business. So honored to be the first feature of this super chic series!
#Crain's#Chicago Business#Suzanne Kopulos#Garmental#Business#Startups#Chicago#fashion#writer#stylist#shopping#style#editorial#blog
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Featured Look: NYE Bound! A Classic Look
Ravishing Rouge
from Samantha Chicago
Milly leopard jacket , $445
Haute Hippie one sleeve shirred dress , $464
Shoshanna Lee onyx tassel bracelet , $70
Autumn Cashmere wrap w/ Swarovski crystals , $237
Why I ♥
Embrace red during Christmas and holiday celebrations! Adding the leopard fur exudes sophistication and style!
Style
Sophisticated
Occasion
Holiday Party
#Samantha Chicago#Garmental#SLK Style#Shopping#style#fashion#Milly#Haute Hippie#Shoshanna Lee#autumn cashmere#NYE#party#classic look#leopard
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Holiday looks of the week! featured on Garmental.com
Holiday Frills
Graham & Spencer blazer , $284
Joie Coraline tank , $28
C/FAN Jacqueline skirt , $238
Graham & Spencer clutch , $187
Why We ♥
Balancing the super fun frills of the skirt with a metallic jacket adds structure to the look and is still super fun for a holiday soiree!
Style
Girly
Occasion
Date Night
Styling by Suzanne Kopulos
Photography by Margo Kuchuris Wiseman
Featured on Garmental.com 12/15/2011
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Today's Look: Denim Duo
Denim Duo
Shui Chen New York wool/alpaca poncho , $418
Bella Dahl denim button down (split back) , $138
Truck Jeans high waisted denim trouser , $88
Kama Darr antique brooch cuff , $63
Why We ♥
Wearing two different shades of denim is 100% a fashion DO. Break up the two tones like we've done with this great poncho or pick your best color and layer it!
Style
Bohemian
Occasion
Shopping Downtown
#shui chen new yor#alpaca#wool#poncho#bella dahl#denim#truck jeans#high waisted denim#trousdr#kama darr#antique#brooch#cuff#bohemian#garmental#shopping#style#fashion#clothes
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Is it a scarf, snood, infinity or what? Just wear it! Make a statement with this super chic accessory this winter. Wear it all day and you will always looks super polished and it will keep you cozy during the cold days of winter!
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Snood Fest by slkstyle featuring knit scarves
Missoni, £155
Sno Jacquard Snood, £16
Jocelyn rabbit fur scarve, $158
Rabbit fur scarve, $110
Wool and the Gang wool shawl, $95
Friis Company knit scarve, €71
Betsey Johnson sequin scarve, $48
TopShop short scarve, £25
David Young fringed shawl, $22
Miss Selfridge scarve, £14
Knit scarve, $13
Ruffle scarve, $13
#polyvore#fashion#style#Missoni#Jocelyn#Wool and the Gang#Friis & Company#Betsey Johnson#TopShop#David & Young#Miss Selfridge#color blocking#printed scarves#sequins#fur accessories#winter#snood#wool#infinity scarf
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Staple Looks - Go to cashmere combos by slkstyle
One of my winter staple pieces is the Char Jumper from @AllStaints_ and the combinations are endless!
Style Tip #1: buy a great investment garment, like cashmere, because it is a longevity piece. You will only replace it once you've worn it out! Definitely worth the money in wears along.
Style Tip#2: Take inventory of your closet and figure out the combination of looks that you can create with a garment.
For me I owned:
1. Gray Levi's
2. JBrand Waxed Denim
3. Black Tights
Right away you can envision the endless ways that I can switch up my look with one amazing piece that people will not notice as a repeat offender!
Style Tip #3: Take notice of your stem-wear! I love a great nude patent pump bc it brightens up an all black look and also a staple with gray. Black booties are also a must for the winter. Take them one step further with studded embellishments for extra WOW factor and by using gunmetal or onyx colored hardware you aren't overdoing it and they will go with everything!
Style Tip #4: Downplay your accessories. These are words you will most likely never hear uttered from my stylish lips again! Somehow, I love this look with only diamond studs and a statement ring. That's it! This look is all about YOU, your shoes and a great bag. Just add a bag with some personality like studs, fur or an exotic.
This look is always been commented to me as effortless chic and that is why I think it should be a staple in everyone's closet!
All Saints cashmere dress, $250
J Brand low rise skinny jeans, €269
DVb Victoria Beckham mid rise skinny jeans, £170
Fogal opaque tight, $39
Sam Edelman black boots, $314
Jimmy Choo high heel pumps, $695
Rebecca minkoff bag, $276
Marc by Marc Jacobs star jewelry, $128
House of Harlow 1960 crystal jewelry, $70
Stud earrings, $68
Sterling silver earrings, $40
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Today's Look: Cashmere Contender
Cashmere Contender
from Samantha Chicago
Muumba leather jacket , $563
Autumn Cashmere sequin sweatshirt , $315
7 For All Mankind Gwenevere pants , $185
Christopher Fischer cashmere lace scarf , $250
Shoshanna Lee Black Onyx bracelet , $70
Why We ♥
Cashmere and sequins scream luxurious casual comfort. Don't be afraid to catch a weekend game with the crew looking this fabulous!
Style
Casual Chic
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Brunch With the Crew
#Cashmere#Autumn Cashmere#Muumba#leather jacket#sequin sweatshirt#7 for all mankind#gwenevere jeans#christopher fischer#cashmere scarf#lace scarf#shoshanna lee#black onyx#bracelet#style#shopping#local#fashion
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Today's Look: Cloak & Swagger
Hey Chicago, it's cold out there! So, if you must trek across the cityscape, then this is the perfect look to keep you warm and super chic!
Cloak And Swagger
Miss Me hooded cloak , $135
Miss Me skinny black jeans , $79
Echo long gloves , $25
Jeanne Simmons animal print fedora , $35
Far Nine clutch with tassels , $49.99
Why We ♥
Cloaks, capes and outerwear in between are super chic. Adding the animal print fedora conveys major confidence in your style, so why not add a fun element to a classic coat!
Style
Edgy
Occasion
Lunch Date
#Garmental#fashion#shopping#style#Miss Me#cloak#skinny jeans#Echo#long gloves#Jeanne Simmons#fedora#Far Nine#Clutch#tassels
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