The Trend that Never Leaves

Denim is seasonless. And that's especially true in Chicago, where the typical girl is always on the go and the weather is ever-changing.

A denim shirt is essential all year round, and is definitely an investment piece. It is common for a girl to have a denim shirt in multiple washes: dark, medium, and light.

Once you have 1 (or 3) denim top, you WILL grab for it on a weekly basis and you WILL wear it all year long.

The denim-on-denim trend is extremely popular among style bloggers and Instagram users alike. It's actually fairly easy to do as long as you follow the general rule:

Make sure your denim colors are

obviously different shades of blue.

http://dropdeadgorgeousdaily.com/2013/09/denim-stilettos/ 

Of course, this is a general rule. But if you're unsure this double-denim trend in fear of 

the Jay Leno Canadian Tuxedo resemblance, then it's a good rule to have.

Envy girl Kristi grew up in the 90's so has had a denim shirt tied around her waist all summer long.

Follow Kristi's advice for an easy transition into fall:

"I use my denim shirt almost similar to a lightweight denim jacket. I love having it at the train station in the morning and going home after work. But throughout the day when it's too hot for long sleeves, I keep it around my waist."

And lastly, this blog post wouldn't be complete without paying homage to Queen Britney

and this Dynamic Denim Duo.

Don't have this game-changing piece in your wardrobe yet? Check ours out here:

http://www.envymyoutfit.com/Shop

xoxo

Kristi's Picks

Envy owner Kristi has a classic style with a twist. Whether it's back detail, surprising color, or shoulder cutout, you'll usually find her styled simple but still trendy and unique.

Here are some of her favorites from the new shipment that exemplify just that:

1) Lace Fit and Flair Dress

2) Simplicity in Black Dress

3) Anything But Basic Top

4) Belle Dress in Black

 5) Belle Dress in Taupe

Come visit Kristi at the boutique in Downtown Evanston! She's there almost every day to help style you to YOUR taste and budget!

As always, everything in Envy is under $40 to make sure you get the latest fall trends at an affordable price!

First Signs of Fall at Envy

Back-to-school shopping when you're a college student has entirely different meaning--> forget the sweaters and notebooks && pass me the bar-night and going-out clothes.

Check out some of the new rompers we just got in for back-to-school: 

1) Scatter Brained in Black: 

 

2) Scatter Brained in Navy:

        

3) Bold Night Out Romper:

This guy is apparently a fan

4) Wildness Romper in Navy

5) Wildness Romper in Indigo

6) Perfectly Paisley Romper

Those are just some of our faves-- come visit us in Downtown Evanston or browse the online store (or click on the SHOP tab up there ^^) to see the entire shipment! Remember that you can order online (links included!) and you can even choose "in-store pick-up" to put your size on hold until you have time to come in and shop!

NEW SUMMER SHIPMENT

We know July is almost coming to an end, but that doesn't mean summer fashion is quite over! Shop Envy for all these awesome new items we just got in! From shorts, to tops, to dresses, we've got it all! 

Shop online at http://www.envymyoutfit.com/p/shopping.html!

1) Check out these brand new Festival Tribal Shorts! They pair so well with this sheer button down. These shorts fit just like athletic shorts, but are super cute for a night out! 

2) Not check out the same top in white! This top is great with a colored bandeau to match the pants, shorts, or skirt you wear with it! And check out these long, drawstring chevron shorts; perfect for a formal occasion or even a business casual look! 

3) These light wash shorts are too adorable with tanks, bandeaus, and any bold color top! They aren't high waisted so they sit right on the hips, and are long enough for a back-to-school look!

4) Check out this totally awesome white front, cheetah back top! Totally business in the front, party in the back kind of top and it tucks perfectly into some high waisted shorts! Like theses envelope shorts in black; the front looks like a skirt, but the detailed back zipper accentuates the shorts!

5) You also have to check out those shorts in maroon and khaki. The maroon shorts paired with a red bandeau and the cheetah top are for a perfect night out while the khaki pair are totally business ready!

6) These lace crochet detailed shorts are totally hot! We love them on Laurel and they fit so well! The crochet details adds a touch of elegance to any outfit!

7) These dark denim fringe shorts are totally awesome for the beach of with any tank! We have SOO many new kinds of shorts, in stores and online. 

8) Even with all our typical new denim, Envy found a way to stand out! Check out these HOT dip-dye shorts that can be word high-waisted! Too cute!

9) We know you love all these shorts, so we thought we'd throw one more pair in! Check out these pink chevron shorts. They can make any outfit stand out!

YAY for new shipments! Come visit us or shop online to get your new outfits! 

Summer, Music Festival Etiquette by Jenya!

10 Tips to Becoming a Professional Festival Go-er

Y'all know Jenya, stylist extraordinaire at Envy! She's an experienced musical festival lover with some tips for your next visit to a summer festival, whether it's COUNTRY THUNDER or LOLLAPALOOZA!

Check them out here, and come visit us downtown Evanston!

1) Top knots:

Throwing that long tangly hair into a messy top knot is key to keeping cool at a music festival.

2) Sunglasses:

Avoid getting your sunglasses from being tangled in your hair by buying the kind with plastic nose pieces, allowing you to protect from rays and put on your head.

WRONG:                                                                                  RIGHT:

                            

3) High waisted shorts and crop tops:

Being in the sun all day you want to wear the least amount of clothes possible while still looking fashionable. High-waisted shorts and crop tops are the perfect solution.

(Check out our crop tops, we've got tops for only $9.98)

4) Flower crowns:

Stay boho chic while keeping your hair out of your face.

5) Sunscreen + tinted moisturizer:

Keep the skin perfectly intact and healthy, no one wants wrinkles.

6) Fanny Pack:

This trend from the 90s is back! And is a great way to store your stuff while you're jammin to great music!

7) Closed toed shoes:

Walking around all day, being in the center of mosh pits, and feet don't really mix. Ensure no broken toes by wearing closed toed shoes. Converse. supergas, and lace up boots are commonly seen at music festivals.

8) Stay hydrated:
Camel back=necessary

9) Kimonos:

For a chilly night throw on a fashionable kimono.

Added bonus: you can fold it to fit in your fanny pack!

and last but not least…

10) The perfect festival Instagram

With a caption resembling that of “see you next year at (fill in said music festival)"

Festival Fabulous Event with Elle: Pics, Styles, and More!

Thanks SO MUCH  to everyone who came to our "Get Festival Fabulous" Event on Friday, July 18th! We had a blast with Elle Piasecki of "A Splash of Blonde" blog who styled all of our customers for amazing summer music festivals and more from the Envy closet! Check out pics from the event here AND if you LOVE  the outfits, click here to shop or call the store at (847) 425-3689 to order yours!

Starting with the fashion blogger herself, Elle ROCKS this floral romper with a fashion belt and super cute hat! She was an AMAZING stylist with great taste who helped all of our fabulous customers out! We couldn't have done this event without her; let's take a look at some of her styles:

Two Envy tops with the same cute pink shorts! Both looks are rockin! Both are perfect festival attire, especially for the best weekend in Chicago: Lollapalooza!

Need to look professional for work, but stay in fashion? Check out this awesome maxi dress from our event! 

Elle's sister rocked this black version of our super popular summer flair top! The sleeves give the top an awesome unique touch and it's totally perfect with a pair of white jeans and wedges! (Plus it's on sale!!)

Because we're preppin for all our fave Chicago festivals, we stocked up on some super cute tee-crop tops like this black one! Elle perfectly paired this top with a skater skirt in a cutesy pink color! So summery and so high fashion!

Another look with the crop tops: pair them with some high waisted dark jean shorts! Simple enough for the daytime, and especially for a low-key festival look! Pair it with a flower crown from Envy and you've got the perfect look!

Of course we had to include Jenya's TOTALLY adorable flower crown look! Envy has a HUGE new shipment of flower crowns with assortments in all different colors, styles, and festival friendly looks! Call in or visit us for so many more options!

"Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well." ~ Vivienne Westwood

Shoutout to our fellow bloggers including Jalpa of Samosa Pop, Brittani from Pleasantly Petite and of course Elle from A Splash of Blonde for giving us the pleasure of sharing fashion with them! We LOVED seeing them at our event and we hope they had a blast!

Thanks so much for coming to our event everyone! Don't forget to check out Elle's blog here.  

Love the looks here or wanna get styled for your latest concert or music festival? You still have time! Shop Envy online or in-stores for the hottest styles and festival wear!