You know it's a good day when you look over and see Project Runway alum Terri Stevens sitting opposite you on the bus, doing her own take on menswear style. We talked a little shop... and by that I mean the Oscars red carpet.

Chicago's got style and beautiful people. As if you didn't already know that. This stylish and lovely lady is Mercedes, of Sarca in the Gold Coast.

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?