Antik + Batik = Summer

I always feel like summer is officially here once we get in our Antik + Batik shipment. French designer Gabrielle Cortese understands the fun spirit of summer clothing - with just the right amount of sequins or color, each of her pieces is a treat to wear.


Cotton shirt dress with braided leather belt - love the tassels on this belt! $244.




Silk v-neck dress in pink stripe pattern, $318.




Gorgeous cotton maxi in light blue and violet. $223. Shown with braided Orciani belt, $218.




Cotton sundress with sequin detailing, $244.




Ivory cotton blouse with gold sequin bib - love this with cut-off jean shorts. $206

Bi-Weekly Blog Deal | Scarves!

Chann Luu red paisley print, $198.



Peace Treaty silk, $160.



Chan Luu salmon check, $198.



Chan Luu taupe hounds-tooth, $198.

Scarves are like vacations, love letters, or pairs of shoes -- you can never have too many. We just got some great Chan Luu cashmere silk blend scarves in -- if you've never had one now is the time, they feel amazing on. Take 20% off any scarf as a blog reader now through the 15th. Just email or call if you'd like to take me up on this deal. info@tulaboutique.com

More scarves to check out online too!

Bill Cunningham Event May 20th

Bill Cunningham of the New York Times pretty much invented street fashion photograhy as it is known today. As Anna Wintor says, "We all get dressed for Bill."

Come celebrate the opening of this fabulous documentary at the Music Box Theater here on Southport. My self and fashion bloggers, Nikkia Jefferson and Emma Arnold are hosting and will have all sorts of goodies from our sponsors to share with you.

For more information and to RSVP please visit http://bcnychicago.eventbrite.com/ . . . and dress to impress!

Hanii Y Trenches | Marked Down

It's raining and ridiculously cold in Chicago right now. Luckily I have some really pretty trenches from Hanii Y on sale! Take a look at French blogger/illustrator Badaude's take on how to style a trench:


And then check out these beauties:



Cotton/linen blend navy with black panel along bottom: $378 from $540.



Collar has hook closure as well as buttons.



Camel linen/nylon blend, $378 from $540.







Cute blue piping detailing!

New Jewels | Robindria Unsworth

Designed by Robert and Robindira (love that name) Unsworth, this feminine line of jewelry draws in elements of Middle Eastern and North African design. Pieces are made with 22K gold fill, sterling, and semiprecious stones.

Clockwise: Cubic zirconium on oxidized sterling necklace, $195; 22K GV Chandelier earrings, $128; Moonstone and quartz necklace, $210; Blue topaz earrings, $176.

Bringin' It Back! | Bi-weekly Deals for Blog Readers

To my dear loyal blog readers: I've had some requests to bring back our weekly deals, so here we go! This time around I'm going post deals bi-weekly so you have more time to find out about it. Through May 10th, please take 15% off any handbag. We have oh-so-many great bags in store so please email (info@tulaboutique.com) or call me (773-549-2876) if you'd like to take advantage of this deal. More photos on our website.

That being said, check out these new bags from Berin:


Snakeskin with chain detailing; 22" x 17"; $575.


Straw shopper; 15" wide, 14" top to bottom; $288.


Ruched snakeskin shoulder bag; 23" x 17"; $450.


Classic snakeskin envelope clutch; 11" x 6.5"; $310.

Tula does Vintage!

My friend Kelly and I went to the Randolph Street Vintage Market, and I scoured the show for some fabulous pieces to share. Please contact me with any questions.



Lots of Parisian designers (i.e. Metal Pointu) are making pieces like this right now. Grab this vintage rhinestone necklace in fantastic condition. Circa 1950. 15"; $48.



I couldn't resist this piece. 1920's Turkish collar necklace with peridot and amethyst. The lady who sold it to me said it belonged to a Turkish diplomat's daughter and I believe it! 17"; $495.



I realized screw on post earrings are great because if you don't like where yourr earring holes are, you can place them anywhere on your ear. These 1940's marcasite earrings are set in sterling silver. (stamped). 1/2" diameter. $68.



This is a 1960's piece from Italian designer Trifari (stamped). Love the intricate bead-work on this adjustable piece. 13"- 16" long. $110.



Gorgeous scalloped edge rhinestone piece bought from one of the cutest ladies at the show...why didn't I get her photo?! Circa 1950. This piece measures 16"; $68.