Monday, June 30, 2014

Constructing the PERFECT Summer Festival Outifit

With a huge new summer shipment in at your favorite Downtown Evanston Boutique (of course, Envy) you need some advice on how to style and create that one of a kind outfit perfect for summer nights spent at concerts, fairs and  your favorite outdoor festivals. Read about huge style tips here and click on this link to start SHOPPING:  http://www.envymyoutfit.com/p/shopping.html
These outfits that Kate and Jenya rock are spot on examples of summer fashion for 2014 festivals. The famous "flower crowns" have worked their way up into the hipster world and were seen all weekend at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Chicago's own PRIDE.
Similar to a headband, they shape the head with plastic or fabric flowers that add a touch of girliness to any summer day outfit. If you are looking for the next big thing for the summer, go to Envy NOW and pick out your flower crown. 
You must be thinking, "With all this summer heat, how will I ever survive an outdoor music festival?" Lucky for you, Envy has super cute outfits that won't risk your tan-lines or your body temp. Bow bandeau tops like the one Jenya wears in this photo are so easy to match to a flower crown, and create a super simple outfit for an outdoor festival. The lack of straps and the ease of matching with any denim bottom makes bandeau tops the new "in" for the summer. So, whether you're waiting for Lollapalooza in August or counting down the days till the Riverwest Music Festival, Envy has the exact outfit you're looking for. 
Looking for an outfit with flow that's perfect for the daytime and night? This top that Kate dons has been super popular at Envy! With an open zipper back, and a strapless but supported front, this festival top is breezy enough for daytime wear with high waisted shorts and a flower crown and sexy enough for night time wear with some hot skinny jeans or tight black skirt. This shirt accentuates the best part of the body while keeping a girl supported and zipped in. This outfit is so perfect for daytime festivals like The Taste of Chicago in Grant Park and perfect for a night at your fave bar Downtown
Because we brought the flower crowns back, it was only fair we also throwback to another trend from the 80s. Aka the bralette! Just like the bandeau top, the bralette allows a girl to stay comfy in a supportive yet breezy material. This pink lace bralette is super comfortable and Jenya matches is so well with some acid wash high-waisted denim. Bralettes can be worn by themselves on a hot day or under a loose tank for a trip to the beach! With assorted colors, any girl can rock these super cute tops!
We know you've got so much to pack into these next few months--> So whether you're shopping for something flowy for a Chicago rooftop, or something hot to wear to your favorite artist's show,  Envy's got the styling team to put together trendy outfits at an affordable price!


Thursday, June 26, 2014

SUMMER TREND ALERT: Jumpers

SUMMER TREND ALERT: Jumpers
 Jumpers are one piece outfits, similar to a romper that extend down into pants length. This summer trend for 2014 is one that lets women be comfy and classy while having a chic touch to any daytime or nighttime outfit. Check out all the cute jumpers Envy has to offer, and shop online or in-store today and pick out your favorite! 
Click here to start shopping:  http://www.envymyoutfit.com/p/shopping.html

Check out these styling tips from your favorite Envy gals:


Gabby: "I love the black and white tribal one with a cute pair of black wedges! Jenya looks so cute in it!"
She's so right! Styling a jumper with wedges takes it from summer day wear to a hot "going out" outfit. Adding some statement jewelry can add a pop of color and make you stand out the whole night!

Color is so important during the summer. With fresh flowers and nature all around, tribal printed jumpsuits pop and can make you look a shade tanner. Gabby styles this one well by adding a simple drop necklace that adds detail to the deep neckline. Even adding a small belt to this jumpsuit would cinch the fabric in and emphasis a small waistline! 


Jenya: "My favorite jumper is the all black one and I like to style it with delicate gold jewelry" 

 Isn't she spot on? Jenya kills it in the all black jumper and the back detail adds some design onto the well fitted outfit. Gold jewelry would definitely pop and is a perfect complement to the all black jumper. Even adding some color, like the purple necklace in the photo adds elegance and makes this a perfect summers day outfit, whether it be to brunch with your family or shopping with your girlfriends. 
Wild prints are stylin and here to stay. Jenya rocks it in this wild print jumper by adding a stacked, slender silver necklace and pairing it with black gladiator sandals. Add a pair of sunglasses,and you've got an outfit ready for a summers day out on the town. Strapless jumpers have a girly touch that makes this style so unique. 

Stop into Envy today and pick out your favorite jumpers for the summer, along with hot rompers, cute maxis and tons of other stuff!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Meet our New Envy Girl: Jenya


MEET OUR NEWEST ENVY GIRL: Jenya Rubman


I'm from Evanston
I went to Evanston Township High School and now I attend Syracuse University 

I love to: Water and snow ski, go to the beach and hang with friends
In my spare time: I enjoy listening to music, eating, watching Netflix
I'm in Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
My style: Classic, chic, trendy, clean, loose

My guilty pleasure: Ketchup and Pasta
Must have Envy item: is every romper
2 fun facts: I don't know how to paint my own nails and I have a twin brother


Monday, June 16, 2014

Bloggers We Love: Jalpa Thakkar; Writer/Stylist of Samosa Pop


We interviewed Jalpa Thakkar - Writer behind Samosa Pop fashion blog. We asked her about her favorite trends and personal style. See what she has to say here!

About Me: Samosa POP is my personal style blog. It is all about my opinions, discoveries and love stories about what I wear everyday. My goal is to inspire women, all around the world, to be excited everyday about those 20-ish minutes we spend each morning getting all dolled up. I want to take the normal out of the everyday, step out of the regular and make each day more funny, more lovely and just a little bit better.


Your style in 3 words: Feminine, Eclectic, Confident


Favorite trend: Printed full skirts


Least favorite trend: Extra tall gladiator sandals - they seem more of a costume accessory than everyday wear





Favorite thing in your closet:Powder blue midi skirt from Topshop - such a fun and versatile item. 


Item you just can’t get rid of: My first pant suit - it's a classic style that still fits and has so many memories attached with it


Favorite Places to Shop: Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Envy


Must have this season: Prints - edgy, bold, and colorful


Favorite Envy article of clothing: Fun and flirty floral romper (above)

Check her out at http://www.samosapop.com 

Thursday, June 12, 2014

It Pays to be our Friend

Hey Ladies! INSTAGRAM CONTEST TIME!!

Follow us on Instagram at @EnvyEvanston for a chance to win a $50 GIFT CARD today! The above pic with instructions will be posted at 12:30pm on Envy's Instagram, so be sure to follow us by then!!

It's going to be a fun, RANDOM - easy contest that ANYONE can win - don't miss out!

Now to the important part....

If you were to win a $50 gift card, what items would you buy immediately??



2. Flower Crowns


4. More Swim Suits!!


Remember--> this is INSTAGRAM ONLY so go follow us @EnvyEvanston NOW!!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

New Summer Shipment!

We have another new shipment of clothes that are PERFECT for summer break! We have ton of new shorts, rompers and dresses!

Here are a few of our staff picks!


1.


romper: $29.98
2. 


maxi dress: $36.98
3.

shorts: $28.96
4. 

$36.98






Monday, June 2, 2014

Meet Our New Marketing Intern: TJ


TJ Subramanian
St. Louis, MO
Emory University Class of 2017
Gamma Phi Beta


My guilty pleasures: Shopping and Grey's Anatomy
I love to dance in my spare time!



Must have Envy Item: Maxi Dresses!

Meet Our Newest Envy Girl: Laurel


Laurel Hill
Evanston, IL
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee 2017


Free time activities: Shop, get tattoos, exercise! 

Fun Fact: I've been in a movie! I played a woman in the 1920's. 



Must have Envy item: Statement necklaces!