fashionistas. Topshop’s fashion speaks to MTV’s City Starlett, Olivia Palermo as well and she visited Chicago to host a special styling event for the new Michigan Ave. location. Palermo mixes high and low fashion with panache and her look is evident of a love for Miley Cyrus British labels. She invited cuswas dancing tomers out over the holidays to take part in Topshop events the night away and provided some one-onand looking one time to answer fashion fabulous in questions.
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Halfstack: Olivia, can you give us the top three rends from the curent Topshop line that you are head-over-heels for? Palermo: Menswear, Sparkle, and leather!
Halfstack: If there were 2-4 key pieces that a Chicago woman should have in her wardrobe, what would they be and why? Palermo: A great day coat like the Izzy Lane for Topshop, Throw on Boyfriend coat to protect from the harsh Chicago winter and still stay on trend with the leather accents. Also, great wedge boots like the ponyhair Acute. Halfstack: You are known for your immaculate ability to mix high and low. Can you give our readers your top three timps when mixing to create a look as sophisticated as yours? Palermo: Start with a key piece and build from there. Sometimes the most basic pieces pull an outfit together. It’s not about how much something costs. It’s about making it your own and making it interesting. Halfstack: How did your relationship with the Topshop brand develop and why do you feel it is so cohesive with your personal brand? Palermo: I work closely with British brands because they are relevant within the fashion inustry. So much talent comes out of England. Mixing the high street with designer is very much my style. Halfstack: Can you share with our readers your current color/ hue must haves to spice up their winter wardrobe? Palermo: Navy velvet. Halfstack: Where can we learn more? Palermo: OliviaPalermo.com
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