I go Spandexy in Pilsen

February 25, 2010
by A@CGS

Since everyone had such interesting opinions on the topic of denim leggings, I thought I’d continue the topic, and show you how I wear my own beloved pair of Forever 21 denim leggings…

 

The Polished Way: Mary-Janes, salt water pearls, and a sweater vest for good measure.

The Polished way: Mary-janes, fresh-water pearls, and a sweater vest for good measure.

 

The Casual Way: American Apparel tee and vintage Kenneth Cole's from Deliciously Vintage on Halsted and 18th.

 

*photo cred: KM Montgomery.

So Spandexy in the Loop

February 23, 2010

 

Denim Leggings: Love 'em or Leave 'em? They've got my seal of approval, so what do you think?

Effortless Layers in the South Loop

February 20, 2010
by A@CGS

 

I literally chased this guy down after I spotted him striding down Wabash like he owned it, paisley scarf fluttering in the wind. So cool, so effortless.

Pretty Fatigued in the Loop

February 17, 2010
by A@CGS

 

This woman looked absolutely beautiful in her army-green coat. She has a leg up on the trends too; military style is huge for spring.

Ba-Ba-Ba- Ba-Barbara Glass!

February 15, 2010
by A@CGS

I recently had the great pleasure of meeting the fabulous Barbara Glass, a fixture in the local and national fashion community, whose resume includes NBC5 and CS Magazine.


If you don’t know Barbara, I recommend scooting your clicker over to my Blogroll right this second and checking out her ChicagoNow blog — this woman has a wealth of wisdom on style, life, and everything else!

Barbara (right) with Allison, one of her blog contributers. Don't you just love the silhouette that Barbara's skirt creates? And what do you think of Allison's bold leather look?

A New Sole in the South Loop

February 13, 2010
by A@CGS

 

Fun print dress, bold cobalt leggings... and the anti-heel booties!

 

Her gravity-defying footwear is from House of Sole on S. Michigan Ave.

Plaid, Denim, & Tweed, Oh My! in Lincoln Park

February 12, 2010
by A@CGS

 

I found this gent working at Express, which by the way, is my go-to store for a gentle transition from casual to professional. I think that all of the elements of his outfit work together smashingly.

Alexander McQueen, Rest in Peace

February 11, 2010
by A@CGS

 

Photo credit: Derrick Santini via Times Online

 

Click here for the story.

 

 

Color Palatable in the South Loop

February 9, 2010
by A@CGS

 

I find it odd that few Chicagoans coordinate their outer gear--like this stylish lady did-- considering how often one is seen in them.

Real Men Wear Purple Part 2 on the CTA

February 6, 2010
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by A@CGS

 

Not only did Alex wear purple pants to match his purple shoes, he dyed the pants himself! Awesome.

 

I get a lot of business cards from taking people’s pictures, which I love, because then I can put post a link to their website or blog.  So here is Alex’s site.  Oh, and I’ll give you three guesses as to what color his business card is…