Category Archives: wearing

street style: portland pearl

Brooke was spotted on the job at moulé, a terrific boutique in Portland’s Pearl District. Her layered look is a great inspiration for the change of seasons.
The perfectly distressed boots? “Riding boots! I’ve had them forever.”

street style: do division street fest

Tara’s long striped skirt, denim vest, and Western-esque hat and bag assemble elements of a perfect outfit for summer festing.

Enjoy more images from a rad weekend at Do Division Street Fest 2012!

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street style: randolph street market

Sporting  bright basics and snappy accessories (check out his cameo brooch & bow tie!), this pair is easily the best dressed duo at the Randolph Street Market.

street style: armitage & sheffield

Tara greets summer in style with the perfect nude wedge, patterned satin shorts from Forever 21, and her English bulldog Hank.

street style: monroe & wabash – chicago, il

Jamie layers preppy basics with a thrifted cardigan and khaki shorts, and Oxfords by Urban Outfitters. Her update on classic staples is perfect for the unpredictable Chicago spring.

street style: fremont & dickens – chicago, il

Sabra’s beret catches the eye, but it’s her take on texture that makes this wedding outfit a win. A ruffled blouse, studded belt, fishnet tights, leather LV bag, and cherry lip keep this classic look compelling.

What’s Sabra’s secret? “I’m actually a stylist.”

An Anthropologie Anniversary

Anthropologie’s State Street location recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and I was on hand with some friends to attend the anniversary reception and spring line preview.


Snacking on the delicious antipasto and dessert spreads, we chatted and admired all the lovely things. I am a big fan of the Anthro aesthetic, and always gather inspiration from their whimsical displays, playful patterns, found object furnishings, and obviously the gorgeous garments.

Anthropologie’s spring collection continues its penchant for prints, ikat, floral, stripes, and the like, pairing them with a neutral color story of classic pieces such as shorts, scarves, and wraps to layer for the sunnier days ahead. Champagne and shopping are a winning combination, and the reception was a colorful retreat from Chicago’s cold winter work week.
Joyeux anniversaire Anthro!


1. Hornbill Pitcher, $298; 2. Rolling Gems Ring, $98; 3. Memory of Feathers Dress, $158; 4. Nature Collage Blouse, $198; 5. Striped Grass Fedora, $38; 6. Milk Bottle Measuring Cups, $24; 7. Clothbound Penguin Classics, $20.

Anthropologie
108 N State St.
Chicago, IL 60602

street style: clark & hollywood – chicago, il

Bringing cool vintage chic to an Edgewater dive bar, Carmen paints the town red in her thrifted finds.

street style: halsted & webster – chicago, il

The play of this patterned scarf and michael kors bag, paired with beautiful suede wedges with gold rear zipper detail (marc jacobs?) is a welcome awakening after setting eyes on nothing but blizzard bundling and wellies for days.