The only store you need
I used to hate J. Crew. Granted this was back in high school (when I was required to follow a dress code and dress pants, collared shirts, and knee-length skirts were the bane of my coolness) but today, I eat my words. Jenna Lyons, creative director at J. Crew, is a genius. Here’s a peek … Continue reading
Shop H&M Online. Finally.
I know I’m not the only one that’s been waiting literally YEARS for this day to come. Now you can spend all the money you want without ever leaving your bed. Say RIP to all your hard earned money — shiiit’s goin down. I plan on starting small — here are the best accessories for sale … Continue reading
Weekend
Hi folks, it’s been a while. In the time since I last posted a style shot, I cut my hair twice, grew it out two inches, travelled to Boston and to Connecticut, and took and finished web dev and design classes. It’s good to be back. This is what I wore to run some errands … Continue reading
Shelby Steiner on Stock Mfg Co
Our gal, and up-and-coming designer Shelby Steiner has just launched her first collaboration with Stock Manufacturing Company! You might recall our previous feature on Shelby, where we delved into the motivations behind her designs, and her design processes. Stock Mfg Co is a Chicago start-up focused on producing high quality products at affordable prices. They promote sustainability and … Continue reading
Christopher Kane’s Brains
Style.com explained the starting point of Christopher Kane’s latest collection: “an MRI of a healthy human brain, pulsing with consciousness.” It’s beyond obvious, but it’s also beyond brilliant. Not sure there’s a single piece I wouldn’t be happy to adopt into my closet. I’ve divided up my favorite looks from his show into the central … Continue reading
One Camouflage Blouse, Four Ways to Wear It
You ever have an item of clothing that you absolutely had to wear everywhere, no matter if it was appropriate for the occasion? In middle school, I had a pair of watermelon-print socks that I insisted on wearing with rolled up flare jeans. In high school, when ballet flats had a major revival, I insisted on wearing … Continue reading
BCBG Max Azria FW 2013
Glamorous grunge was the mood of BCBG Max Azria’s latest fashion week showcase, which proves that indeed, beanies are appropriate for all occasions, black tie included. Last year around this time, the skirt-over-pants look was just beginning to emerge, and I guess I was wrong — the trend wasn’t gone by the next week. This … Continue reading
Luxe Leather
Winter in Chicago is, well… cold. And sometimes it’s just too hard to look trendy and keep warm at the same time. Luckily, all you need for this is a pair of leather pants and a faux fur coat. Wearing a Topshop faux fur coat and leather trousers with an F21 tie-dye long-sleeved tee and … Continue reading
In the Details
Valentino Spring 2012 Haute Couture Distance shots from the runway, showing the environment of fashion week, the entirety of the artful garments, and the height of the models can be particularly breath taking. But true appreciation of the designs produced for these shows every year can only happen in the study of the details — the … Continue reading
Pretty Grunge
This vintage floral skirt that I found at a thrift shop a few years ago and altered has been a trusty fall-back item. Black tee, leather jacket, skirt, boom. Instant outfit. I paired my vintage floral skirt with a black peplum t-shirt from Forever21. The flare at the waist of the shirt in combination with … Continue reading
Rusted Revolution 