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Shorts Go Glam in the Loop

A@CGS — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:58:05 +0000

I spotted Shia (sorry if I'm butchering your name!) while shopping at--don't judge me-- Forever 21. Her stature, chic style, and the nonchalance of her pose makes me wonder if I had a M.O.D. on my hands.

Tagged: the loop, tops, trend spotting

Beach Bum in the Loop

A@CGS — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:14:23 +0000

My boyfriend Kody, dressed for sun and leisure in low-key button down and rolled pants, on his way home from long day at Ohio Street Beach.

Tagged: men, the loop

Welcome to the Gun Show in the Loop

A@CGS — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:23:07 +0000

Standing in line behind Coni, I immediately noticed her back-button blouse. It's a vintage style from the late 70s, when Victorian-inspired fashions were in. Coni wears hers with a modern and chic denim pencil skirt.

Tagged: the loop, tops

Opposite Patterns Attract in the Loop

A@CGS — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:00:43 +0000

What can I say? These two just look cool. The girl is the ideal Ingenue!

Tagged: patterns, the loop

The New Professional in the Loop

A@CGS — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:55:14 +0000

As you may have noticed, I've been very interested in career wear lately. These days, and especially in creative fields, the traditional suit is becoming less of a mandatory. Here's an example of an alternative that I really liked: cream tailored jacket, simple black shift, and an embellished belt for interest.

Tagged: belt, the loop

Pretty Fatigued in the Loop

A@CGS — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:51 +0000

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.

Tagged: coats, cute boots, the loop

A Diamond in the Ruff in the Loop

A@CGS — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:50 +0000

There's something delightfully Elizabethan about this professional, duotone look.

“Why is ‘rough’ spelled wrong?” Here’s a quick lesson in fashion history!

Tagged: black, favs, the loop

All About Accessories in the Loop

A@CGS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:03:32 +0000

There are a lot of things I like about this, and they're all in the details: the belt-over-jacket, the matching hat and scarf, and the big metal earrings.

Tagged: belt, scarves, the loop

Purple and Polka Dots in the Loop

A@CGS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:12 +0000

This SAIC student keeps her outfit balanced by limiting her color palette while mixing patterns and textures.

Tagged: black, favs, floral, the loop

Under the (80s) Influence in the Loop

A@CGS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:03:47 +0000

Please note the gold shoes and earrings. And the hair. The hair is a statement all in itself!

Tagged: pop o' color, the loop