MANIFESTations in the South Loop
Columbia student Madeline wearing an ice cream cone print blouse!
Hula girl in summer brights
Just hanging out... looking cool in his dreadlocks and matching bags.
Fearless Miss Anna Rabin rocking her new one-side-buzzed hairstyle. Is there an official name for that look?
Nothing like mixing flannel and rock-star booties.
And finally... Watch out Tavi Gevinson, fashionistas are getting younger and younger these days!
Little Black Dress (and Cap) in UIC/Little Italy
Okay, it's not exactly a LBD. But cute shoes, right? And I didn't even trip or fall on my face!
Resale Royalty at Vintage Heaven in Wicker Park
The darling Isa of Chicago Looks... see my Blogroll!
Karyn of Max and Chloe Vintage, and stylish friend. At Karyn's booth, I snagged an immaculate Oscar de la Renta blazer circa 1983 for $30!!!! Pictures coming soon!
I love this vintage-shopper's shorts! The pair she bought at the event were pretty cute too!
Geek Chic Style in Lakeview
As promised, (forever ago) photos from the Nerds at Heart fashion show that I styled and produced. All photos are by Steph Heldrich. Clothing provided by Knee Deep Vintage in Pilsen, with organic cotton graphic tees by FiddleHeads.
Here we have the living-in-the-80s nerd.
Rockin' the sweater vest.
Just your average secretary. Okay, maybe minus the hair pencils.
Librarian-chic, mixing not two, but three different prints!
Hot for spring: spinner hats and turquoise jumpsuits!
Nerdy boys will be nerdy boys.
Next up on CGS: Thrifty ladies of Vintage Heaven
Opposite Patterns Attract in the Loop
What can I say? These two just look cool. The girl is the ideal Ingenue!
Primary Colors in Wicker Park
Lindsey of Lenny and Me... in vintage, of course!
Now I want a Cupcake in UIC/Little Italy
Yet another guy, sorry ladies! I am on a huge menswear kick right now, ever since I discovered that GQ is a much more interesting read than Vogue--but that's a topic for another day. Anyway, this guy is looking pretty sweet in his beige suit with a frosting pink tie. It actually fits him (which is rarely seen) and he is wearing it almost perfectly!
Make You Sweat in the Loop
Just the other day I was reading an article in Details about the new "refined sweatshirt" that is meant to be worn outside the gym, paired with button-downs-- then low and behold, I notice that an acquaintance of mine is wearing the look!
Speaking of details, I'm loving the Clark Kent glasses and braided belt.
Kickin’ It in Pilsen
Want to easily make a chic shift dress wearable in a casual cafe setting? Throw on a pair of sneakers, like Margarita here. But please, for the love of God, keep it to cute keds-like sneakers, not gym shoes!
CGS Presents It’s First Fashion Show!
If I seems that I’ve been a little absent lately, it’s because I’ve got a lot on my plate with an upcoming event.
And you, my dear followers, get to hear about it first! I am working with a company called Nerds At Heart, who hosts dating parties for smart singles. As part of their Earth Day event, I am producing and sponsoring a casual, geek-chic fashion show using all recycled/vintage clothing. The event is exclusively for singles, but if you would like to know more, please email: anna@nerdsatheart.com
