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FASHION

TEXTURE & TONES PROPERLY FIT WITH SYRAH

6/18/2015

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"Rich texture and tones defining the Skylite Cellars 2012 Syrah,
paired perfectly with the tailored apparel by ProperFit Clothing."

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THE WINE
SKYLITE CELLARS
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THE WARDROBE
PROPERFIT CLOTHING
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SEX APPEAL & STRUCTURE STITCHED UP AND TIPPED UP

6/16/2015

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"Sex appeal & structure are stitched up by Anastasia & tipped up with Tero Estates 2009 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Seductive accents with sensual tones make this pairing enticing to say the least."

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THE WINE
TERO ESTATES
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THE WARDROBE
ANASTASIA
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GRACE & ELEGANCE IN THE FORM OF WINE & WARDROBE

6/16/2015

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"If grace & elegance could be sipped & slipped into,
the A La Main 2011 Cuvee Grace Viognier would be the wine,
and the wardrobe would come from Anastasia."

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THE WINE
A LA MAIN
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THE WARDROBE
ANASTASIA
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INTRODUCING: KRYSTIN HARGROVE

6/8/2015

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"Whitney Houston's doppelganger, Krystin Hargrove leads by example with her words & website: BE LOUD. BE YOU.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Krystin while in France covering the Cannes Fashion Festival.
Cheers to a girl who's got a style all her own and a name that will be well known!"
- Allie Merrick

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SIP & STYLE: ON THE COUCH WITH ALLIE MERRICK

5/17/2015

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Below is a preview of the wine & wardrobe Allie will be pairing in Paris & Cannes for 'SIP & STYLE: France 2015'.

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WINE: NICOLAS BAZAN WINES
WARDROBE: PROPERFIT CLOTHING

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WINE: A LA MAIN
WARDROBE: ANASTASIA

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WINE: TERO ESTATES
WARDROBE: ANASTASIA

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WINE: SKYLITE CELLARS
WARDROBE: PROPERFIT CLOTHING

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SIP & STYLE: COLLABORATION IN CANNES

5/17/2015

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At the 2015 Cannes Fashion Festival, Allie Merrick will partner with one of Australia's leading Mens Lifestyle Bloggers - Gian Reyes of Wayward Son. While Allie knows wine, Gian knows whiskey. Together, they will create a cocktail of content. Perfectly balanced, as all good beverages should be, their body of work will provide both the male and female perspective on taste both on the runway and in the glass.

With glasses raised to partnerships on the palate, cheers to collaboration in Cannes.
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SIP & STYLE: ANASTASIA CHATZKA

5/6/2015

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"Stepping into Anastasia's shop is a bit like walking into Wonderland, sans white rabbits or bizarre tea parties. An eclectic collection of tones & textures, the ready-to-wear and custom made apparel is stitched in a fun and flirty style defined best as #soanastasia. Made in America, Anastasia's collections are stitched and sold in Chicago (at her two boutiques), but they are also available online. Stay tuned for pop-up shops in LA & NYC with long term plans for Tokyo & Paris. Speaking of Paris, that's where I'm headed this month to film SIP & STYLE. That said, I looked to Anastasia for direction in terms of a dress." -AM
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THE DESIGNER:
ANASTASIA CHATZKA

Click HERE to get the whole story on Anastasia, from Detroit beginnings to her own Chicago based boutiques.
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THE DRESS: DIFFICULT DECISIONS

Deciding on which dress to rock out in while pairing wine in Paris & conducting interviews in Cannes was no easy task... until it was.
While there were many lovely options designed by Anastasia, the unanimous choices were two piece productions. (See our selections below.)

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Anastasia
www.anastasiachatzka.com
1001 N Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
586-610-4096
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GETTING READY FOR FASHION WITH RIHANNA

5/6/2015

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"Seeing Rihanna in her goldenrod dress with its gilded train at the 2015 Met Gala makes me even more excited to head to Cannes this month. There I'll be wearing a piece originally designed for Rihanna's dancers by the incredibly talented Anastasia Chatzka. Looking forward to pairing wine with wardrobe for 'SIP & STYLE: France 2015' at the Cannes Fashion Festival." -AM
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(Click HERE to see the best looks at the 2015 Met Gala in under 3 minutes from Mashable.)
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FIT TO BE TIED

4/20/2015

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"I disagree that ties are only meant to be worn by men and for formal occasions or in professional settings at that.  I quite enjoy wearing a tie with a casual tank top or informal long-sleeved thermal." -AM
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SIP & STYLE: PROPERFIT CLOTHING

4/20/2015

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Please allow me to introduce you to the beautifully brilliant and terrifically talented Ann Whitman, co-founder of ProperFit Clothing. She and her partner Andy Parauka have a vision:

"We are determined to change the fashion scene in Grand Rapids and all over the world by revolutionizing how clothing will be delivered to the customer. Our clothing is handmade and custom to fit your exact size. We also take into consideration the design and color of the garment upon request of the customer. Each article is unique and will only be available as long at the fabric is in our hands. This makes ProperFit so different from every other clothing company."

ProperFit Clothing is stitched together in singular style with eclectic entrepreneurship. With apparel & accessories made by hand and customized for each customer, fashion takes on a new form that's personally and properly fit. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ProperFit Clothing tailors with grandeur one garment at a time.
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"I am pleased and proud to announce that when in France filming and photographing for 'Sip & Style', I will be covering the Cannes 2015 Fashion Festival wearing a custom wardrobe from ProperFit Clothing. After conversations held with and my measurements taken by Ann Whitman, my apparel will be made by hand in the mitten (Grand Rapids, MI to be precise). I'll be pairing elements of my wardrobe with the wine I taste from Paris to Cannes and back again."  - Allie Merrick
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ProperFit Clothing
www.properfitclothing.com
443 Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.970.1271
properfitclothing@gmail.com
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    • FIFTY SIPS OF WINE
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    • BEHIND THE BOTTLE >
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