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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

Loud and Proud Colors at Pride

A@CGS — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:50:14 +0000

I spotted this adorable retro outfit while enjoying the gay festivities of Pride with my GBF. I just love that the trend for shorts is moving towards longer length-- it's so nice to NOT see cheeks hanging out all over the place!

Tagged: events, Lakeview, patterns, trend spotting

Headscarves Over Heels in Love

A@CGS — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:43:14 +0000

About a week ago, I posted a picture of myself with a scarf wrapped around my head, and mused on how this look could be Spring-a-fied. Well, I decided to try it out at a shoot that I styled this past weekend. I stole a couple of the raw images to show you:

Photo by Andrea Castanon. Styled by Yours Truly

Dress by Jean Paul Gaultier for Target, headscarf from H&M, worn by Stephanie (FACTOR)

P.S. I will be out of town for a week, so unless you’re dying for coverage of small-town Indiana street style, there will be no more posts until Monday. See you then!

Tagged: scarves, trend spotting

I go Spandexy in Pilsen

A@CGS — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:28:10 +0000

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, 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.

Tagged: Pilsen, trend spotting

So Spandexy in the Loop

A@CGS — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:03:34 +0000

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

Tagged: opinions please, trend spotting