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Chicago Style: European Elegance & High-Concept Couture Meet Midwestern Pragmatism - Thursday, June 11, 2009

When you think of high fashion, New York, Paris, and Los Angeles all come to mind, but there's a growing powerhouse in the fashion world: Chicago. Michelle Obama has done much for a sense of Chicago's style with her idiosyncratic choices for high-profile appearances, and Mayor Daley's Fashion Initiative that began in 2006 has enabled dozens of local designers to increase their presence and profile.

Now many fashion experts are looking at Chicago in a new light with the advance of new clothing designers emerging from the windy city. While it's impossible to boil Chicago style down to a single point, one might describe the quintessential Chicago style as opulent minimalism, which emphasizes the beauty basics: great skin, elegant face, nice curves.

This fall, while New York and London are going black and white (respectively), with an aristocratic feel and lots of concealing structure, expect Chicago style to be sensible color and curves. Instead of just wrapping up for the long winter, expect styles that cover but don't necessarily conceal. Summer skin care is essential for keeping your face, neck, and shoulders looking great for fall showing. Both professional and evening wear will emphasize your figure. If you're not happy with yours, either breast enlargement or a tummy tuck might help you feel more comfortable.

If you live in the Chicago, Elkhart, or South Bend area and are considering any type of cosmetic surgery or skin treatment, please contact the experienced plastic surgeons at The Centre P.C. today.