Celebrity Blog: Ali Larter on Her Fun Fashion’s Night Out in Chicago

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09/07/2012 at 04:30 PM ET

Courtesy Ali Larter

Say hello to Ali Larter! The actress, fashion plate and new mom was in Chicago Thursday to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at the 900 N. Michigan Avenue Shops, greeting style-savvy Midwesterners during a runway show. She was kind enough to give us an exclusive, inside look at her evening; read all about it below. And visit her on twitter.com/TheRealAliL to see even more photos from her evening out.

Fashion’s Night Out is one of my favorite fashion nights of the year, and I could not be more thrilled to be in Chicago for it. Not only is it one of my favorite cities, but [my husband] Hayes‘s parents also live here so it became a big family affair for us.

After a baby Teddy cry-free flight from L.A. on Wednesday night, I started out Thursday finding a dress to wear for the big night with Chicago stylist Eric Himel.

There were two beautiful options that I fell in love with, so setting my need to choose aside, I joined my mother-in-law for a bit of pampering at Exhale Spa in the Gold Coast, the downtown area of Chicago which is bustling with energy, amazing stores and restaurants.

Courtesy Ali Larter

Back at my in-laws’ and time to make the big decision on what to wear … tick-tock, tick-tock. I still couldn’t decide, and then Eric brought me these unbelievably stunning Sidney Garber earrings in chalcedony, which perfectly complemented this navy A-line Alaïa dress. The decision was made, I strapped on my Burberry heels and I was off to host the party at the 900 Shops.

While there, Hayes and I caught up with some wonderful Chicagoans including Bears defensive linemen Julius Peppers (left) and Israel Idonije. Go Bears!

We saw a great fashion show which included lots of blacks and burgundy. Fall fashion has definitely arrived — and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s in store this season.

It was a great day and night of fashion, football and family. Thanks, Chicago!

–Ali Larter

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