Project Emilie: Chicago Extravaganza

Emilie recently said, "everyone knows about my modeling career."  As a Project Emilie fan, I think you'll be happy to know that her modeling career was taken to the next level in a new city: Chicago.  My cousin (Emilie's nephew), David, got married, and we were excited to celebrate his wedding in style!  

Emilie and I want to teach you stylistas how to steal our style, so shop our photoshoot with the pink links below the pics.

Emilie's top city chic trends:

Colored pants

Evening wear

Fun necklaces

 Walking the Magnificent Mile in style!
Tip: White looks fresh and summery
Get Emilie's Daytime Look:
hot pink top; white pants; Stride Rite flats (similar here)
Get My Daytime Look: 
H&M top (similar here); Celeb Pink shorts; Anne Klein flats; Karmaloop spike bracelet

 Emilie and I went to B and D's rehearsal dinner after a day of shopping!
Tip: A classy dress or colored pants are fabulous choices for a summer dinner party

Get Emilie's Rehearsal Party Look:
white blouse; red jeans; statement necklace

Get My Rehearsal Party Look:

ASOS dress; bow headband; pearl necklace; ZigiNY striped wedges (Similar Here)

If you ever need someone to help you write a speech, ask Emilie.  She wanted to raise her glass of Diet Coke to congratulate the "husbands to be."  Genius - I wish I would have thought of that myself!

Em and I posed with my mom and my cousin, Brian

 

We walked around and "detoured" the city

Tip: When traveling, I like to use a pink crossbody purse and Em prefers a Vera Bradley backpack

Get My City Chic Look:
Kenneth Cole ruffled blouse (similar here); H&M paisley shorts (similar here); Adrienne Vittadini flower sandals (similar here)

Get Emilie's City Chic Look:
yellow top; cardigan; royal blue pants

Emilie was inspired by my Hanes Better Than Bare post, so she decided to wear Hanes Hosiery to the wedding!  We almost look like twins with our blue dresses and silver shoes.

Tip: The right accessories and shoes can turn a simple dress into a stunner

Get My Wedding Evening Look:

Ralph Lauren dress; Aubrey Brooke shoes (similar here); flower headband; pearl necklace

Get Emilie's Wedding Evening Look:

blue ruffle dress; Charming Charlie necklace (similar here); Stride Rite silver sparkle shoes (similar here)

 After the reception, Emilie wanted to take the elevator.  I told her our fashion blog readers would be more impressed if she took the stairs like she does at Larry North Fitness, and she agreed, "you're right."

Em was sick of the paparazzi by the time we got in the taxi

 This is Em and I after a long night of dancing and partying hard

Small 4 Style Featured on Hanes Hosiery's Facebook Page!

Small 4 Style is featured on Hanes Hosiery's Facebook Page!  I participated in Hanes' Better Than Bare Challenge, and have fallen in love with Hanes Hosiery sheer hose!  I'm giving a pair of Hanes Hosiery sheer thigh high hose to one reader, check out this link to see how to enter!  And click on the picture below to see the Facebook post, I'm so excited!

Hanes Hosiery: Sheer Elegant Styles and Giveaway

I found out that Sheer is "Better than Bare!"  Sheer hose is one of my new favorite trends and a totally versatile accessory.  Hose makes your look instantly chicer, smoother, and thinner.  I tried out hose from Hanes Hosiery.  There are so many ways to wear hose, you've got to try them out!

These "Barely Black" Thigh Highs are super-chic.  The color looks different depending on the lighting, which makes them really cool and versatile.  
Hanes Hosiery Ultra Sheer Thigh Highs (Color: Barely Black, Style: 0B380)  
Outfit: Betsey Johnson Coat (Similar), Marc by Marc Jacobs Blouse, The Limited Shorts, Kate Spade Wedges (Similar)

Close-up look of the Thigh Highs

You can wear Thigh Highs with shorts, and you can't even tell!  My legs just look smoother.                         Hanes Hosiery Ultra Sheer Thigh Highs (Color: Natural, Style: 0B380)

Outfit: Cynthia Rowley Blazer (Similar), Magenta Blouse, Vince Shorts, Salvatore Ferragamo Wedges

These Silky Sheer hose are my favorite!  Compare my pasty white arms with my legs, I want this shade for my summer tan!  
Hanes Hosiery Silky Sheer Control Top Hose (Color: Barely There, Style: 0A925)  
Outfit: Anthropologie Blouse, Kate Spade Skirt, Steve Madden Wedges (Similar)

*All of my hose in this article is courtesy of Hanes Hosiery

 Freebie Alert!

You have the chance to own a pair of Hanes Hosiery Thigh Highs!  I'll send one winner this pair of thigh highs, here's how to enter:

1. "Like" Small 4 Style on Facebook

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Not only will you get a free pair of hose, the winner will be get to contribute to a hose trend post and be featured on Small 4 Style!

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