While other Chicagoans were braving the cold, local bloggers and fashionistas were sampling summer at Escada’s Goodbye 2012 event. Jennifer Worman of Redsolesandredwine.com hosted the fête, where Chicago bloggers like Cha’rron Davis of Cchicchicago.com, Melissa Figiel of Shophautespot.com and Johanna Grange from 101thingsilove.blogspot.com got a sneak peek at the luxe line’s spring/summer 2013 collection. Vibrantly hued sheaths, hand-beaded gowns and classic, curve-hugging pieces were just some of the styles on display at 51 E. Oak. Story by Jennifer Hamilton | Photos by Mike Klaric

While other Chicagoans were braving the cold, local bloggers and fashionistas were sampling summer at Escada’s Goodbye 2012 event. Jennifer Worman of Redsolesandredwine.com hosted the fête, where Chicago bloggers like Cha’rron Davis of Cchicchicago.com, Melissa Figiel of Shophautespot.com and Johanna Grange from 101thingsilove.blogspot.com got a sneak peek at the luxe line’s spring/summer 2013 collection. Vibrantly hued sheaths, hand-beaded gowns and classic, curve-hugging pieces were just some of the styles on display at 51 E. Oak.

Story by Jennifer Hamilton | Photos by Mike Klaric