Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Daily Candy | Street Style Awards

{ photos by Andrea Donadio for Daily Candy }

Daily Candy snapped photos of stylish ladies and gents from Chicago and beyond for their 2013 Street Style Awards. They're pitting us against New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and inviting readers to vote for their favorite city. The story features designers, photographers, writers, lawyers, boutique owners, and dozens more people doing and creating cool things around the country. It's an honor to be included and exciting to see so many Chicago friends and familiar faces. Take a look below for photos of a few of my home team favorites and click here to see the full story and cast your vote for the city with the most style.


Thursday, April 25, 2013

one part plant


Introducing One Part Plant, the latest project from Jessica Murnane. Her name might sound familiar because I've worked with her on a variety of projects and gushed about her and her creative endeavors numerous times on the blog. In addition to seeing eye to eye on our handful of design-related collaborations, we've always connected over our love of cooking, eating, and entertaining. Over the years, we've swapped our fair share of recipes and pointers for clean eating, nutritional healing, grain sprouting, and veggie prepping and gabbed for hours on end about pursuing happy, healthy, well-balanced lives. One Part Plant is the culmination of Jessica's journey and her "guide to clean food and a happy head." Today, she features me as one of her Babes in Plantland and makes me blush with her flattering and thoughtful words. I'll be back on the site in the weeks to come sharing some of my tips for natural living and one or two of my favorite plant-based recipes. Take a look! 

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

fête


Please join me this Thursday, April 4th from 5:30-10pm for the Fête Night Market at Room 1520. The market features dozens of food and design artisans and kicks off a weekend of tours, tastings, and talks around Chicago. I will be there selling limited edition pillows, clutches, belts, and more. Stop by to have a bite to eat and see what I've been working on lately.

Fête Night Market
Thursday, April 4, 2013 | 5:30-10pm
Room 1520 | 1520 West Fulton Street
$5

click for tickets or more info

Thursday, November 29, 2012

art of the trench

{ photos by Tim Klein and Amy Creyer }

To celebrate the launch of their new flagship store, Burberry brought their street style series, Art of the Trench, to Chicago. It is fun to see so many familiar faces and I am completely flattered to be featured alongside these tastemakers from Chicago's art, design, music, food, and fashion industries. The series is just a tiny glimpse into the vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers living and working here in Chicago. It's a great reminder of one of the many reasons I am so thankful to live in this city.


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

cool kids for a cause

{ photos by Maria Ponce, video by Emily Hard }

Glossed & Found knocks it out of the park yet again with their current Style + Substance Issue. From designers and stylists to publicists and entrepreneurs, Cool Kids for a Cause features a dozen do-gooders who dabble in volunteering, charitable fundraising, educating, and more. It is an honor to be included on this list of creative Chicagoans who are passionate about their philanthropic pursuits. I talked to G&F about my color-coded closet, the style tips and designer duds I inherited from my mom, and what I love about teaching fashion at Marwen. Click here to read the whole story.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

styling wild belle for refinery29


{ photos by Brian Guido for Refinery29 }

A few weeks ago, an editor from Refinery29 reached out to ask if I would style my siblings for a feature on Wild Belle that ran today in their Musical Muse series. Natalie and Elliot both have a distinct eye for fashion and have acquired some amazing pieces over the years, so they don't need too much help in the styling department. But, I was more than happy to oblige and took this as a fun opportunity to enlist some of my favorite local designers and boutiques in order to find some special pieces to pair with their own well-worn and well-loved items.


ON NATALIE: { one } Elise Bergman blouse, vintage Levi's shorts, Mackage jacket, Cheryl Dufault and Shikama necklaces, Pamela Love rings (throughout)
{ two } thrifted sweater dress (worn as shirt), Hache skirt, vintage fur stole, Cheryl Dufault necklace, Cities in Dust cuff, Fiorentini + Baker booties
{ three } vintage dress, vintage Pendleton hat worn with A Détacher belt, Annie Costello Brown necklace, shoes from a boutique in Sweden

ON ELLIOT: { one } Opening Ceremony shirt, Levi's jeans (throughout), Shipley & Halmos blazer, vintage necklaces, vintage belt (throughout), Wolverine boots (throughout) | { two } Steven Alan shirt, Rag & Bone coat | { three } Marc by Marc Jacobs peacoat, Elise Bergman scarf


SPECIAL THANKS: Apartment Number 9, Cities in Dust, Edith Hart, Elmidae, Penelope's, Robin Richman, and Roslyn

Friday, September 14, 2012

the weight


Excited for the Hideout Block Party tomorrow—Wild Belle at 4pm, Wilco at 7:30pm, and lots of great acts before and between.

Monday, August 27, 2012

an unlikely pair

{ via Refinery29 and Lara Miller }

Just saw this sweet article in the Wall Street Journal about Ira Glass and Tavi Gevinson's surprising friendship. It's a fun glimpse into the way these two creatives inspire, mentor, and interact with one another. Definitely worth a read.

Thursday, May 03, 2012

jump into spring with glossed & found




Graham Kostic and Caleb Condit, two of my favorite Chicago creatives (and regulars on this blog), just collaborated with an
über talented team on a really fun and vibrant spring beauty and fashion editorial for Glossed & Found. This behind the scenes video gets me excited for spring's bright pops and prints. It also inspires me to gather some friends to work on a group project, whatever it might be. Don't they all look like they're having such a blast?

Thursday, March 29, 2012

so, how was your day?


As I've mentioned many times before, my dear friend Jessica Murnane is a constant source of inspiration and creative motivation. Jessica is full of great ideas and what I love most about her is not just that her ideas are especially clever, but that she actually goes out and executes them, and very thoughtfully at that. Well folks, she's done it yet again with her newest project So, How Was Your Day?The site launched last week and is full of fun and inspirational glimpses into the lives of creative movers and shakers who exemplify the traits I admire so much in Jessica. Through a handful of brief lines about meals, meetings, daily tasks, and a few fiery follow-up questions, Jessica introduces readers to some serious innovators. Graham Kostic of Glossed & Found and Monica Dimperio of The MidWasteland and Elegently Wasted Vintage are part of the initial line up and it was exciting to see these friends and familiar faces in the mix. The new site is a fantastic concept with the same eye on simple and refined design that I have grown to love through Suitor, Jessica's line of paper goods. Can't wait to see who else she features!

Thursday, March 01, 2012

a closer look

INTREPID SAFARI
zebra crossings and spotty predators


AVANT-GARDE WORKWEAR
you are the grooviest gal in the office



SILVER FOG (AND A SILVER FOX TOO)
a play on metallics inspired by the Diet Pepsi can


A closer look at the pieces I designed for the Diet Pepsi Style Studio runway show last month. Simon Doonan and Diet Pepsi came up with the three themes listed above and asked us to interpret the trends and design pieces that reflected the perspectives of each of our cities. My experience with the way we approach fashion in Chicago is that we are design-minded, fashion-forward, and put together -- but also very laid back. While I love a touch of leopard print here and there, I don't think loud animal prints are the best representation of my personal style or Chicago's style. I found a way to incorporate print in a more subtle and personal way for the safari category by designing two custom silks inspired by abstracted zebra stripes and African textiles. I wanted the three styles to look like they were all part of the same collection, so tried to find ways to repeat certain design elements throughout. This showed up primarily in the draping and the fabric and color choices. For the metallic look, inspired by the sleek and clean design of the Diet Pepsi can, I found a great textured leather that I included to tie it back into the animal print theme which then inspired me to add a touch of leather to the pockets of the blazer in the avant-garde look. The design process was exciting, challenging, and extremely different from how I usually approach developing a new style. The overall fashion week experience was a real treat and I am grateful to Diet Pepsi for the opportunity and to all my friends, family, and fellow Chicagoans for such wonderful support and encouragement throughout the adventure. Up next? I am working on a handful of graphic design and photography projects, prepping for the upcoming wedding season, adding final touches to the Fall Winter 2012 collection, and wrapping up a textile design class I've been teaching at Marwen Foundation. I think it's going to be a great and busy spring!

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Diet Pepsi Style Studio


Quiet January on the blog as we worked overtime designing, planning, sketching, and sewing in prep for an amazing opportunity to show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Diet Pepsi and Simon Doonan invited me to represent Chicago as one of four up-and-coming designers from around the country. The Diet Pepsi Style Studio launches tonight with a show at The Box at Lincoln Center featuring three themed looks from each designer on a Jonathan Adler-designed runway. Long day of fittings yesterday. Last minute tweaks and styling today. Feeling grateful and overwhelmed. Couldn't be more excited to be in New York to participate in such an exciting event. Looking forward to sharing more photos from the week!

Friday, December 16, 2011

new kids on the block

{ Vintage Smith | 2041 N Damen Ave | photos by Theresa Cowan via Roslyn }


{ The Edit | 1917 N Damen Ave | photo by Scott Regan via Things That Sparkle }


{ VividBraille | 2064 N Damen Ave | photo via PopSugar }

There have been a handful of recent store openings in our neck of the woods and we couldn't be more excited about all of our great new neighbors on Damen. From perfectly worn leather goods at Vintage Smith to bold accessories at The Edit to hand silk-screen tees at VividBraille, all three spots have items and spaces that are very much worth checking out. And if you end up this way, be sure to stop in and say hello to us at Roslyn (2035 N Damen Ave).

Saturday, December 03, 2011

gift guide | dose edition




The holiday season is upon us! Over the next few weeks, we'll be posting a handful of fun gift ideas. We thought we would
highlight some local talent and launch the series with a guide to gifts you can find at Dose Market. Check back soon for more
wish lists and creative ideas from some of our super stylish friends. Happy shopping!

{ one } Cole Convertible Cap from Lara Miller ($110) for your BFF, the chameleon
{ two } Unison Sailor Pillow from Post 27 ($56) for your parents, whose couch could use a refresh
 { three } Vintage Brownie 8mm Camera from Post 27 ($20) for your little brother, just out of college
{ four } Mess Hall & Co. Bar Cherries paired with Bittercube Bitters for your gracious party host, who loves the perfect Manhattan
{ five } Nokona Baseball Glove from Buckshot Sonny's Sporting Goods ($200) for your husband, the baseball fanatic
{ six } Happy Holidays letterpress cards from Suitor ($14) for your seasonal correspondence with your pen-pal, who always has the right thing to say (and the most impeccable handwriting)
{ seven } Trestle Bracelet from Elmidae ($25) for your co-worker and happy-hour confidant
{ eight } Herkimer Diamond Ring from Mineralogy ($100) for your sister, who likes making a statement
{ nine } Silk Dress from Frei Designs for treating yourself and looking glamorous at next weekend's holiday soiree

When we're not busy manning our own booth, we'll also be visiting Alaskan Salmon and Old Town Social charcuterie for supplies for a holiday brunch; Floriole and Lottie + Doof for satisfying a sweet tooth; Rare Bird Preserves for getting all the fixings for a breakfast visit with the in-laws; and Ariane Prewitt, C/FAN, Cities in Dust, and Shades of Grey for some holiday wardrobe and jewelry inspiration. We're also excited to scope out what all the other talented vendors have to offer. Hope you'll join us tomorrow!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

december dose

Stop by Dose Market this Sunday, December 4th for your holiday fix of food and fashion. I will be there alongside a handful of friends and vendors that I am very excited to check out. The blog has been mighty quiet lately because we've been buried in fabric, beads, leather, and all sorts of sewing apparatuses while we work away to stock up on one-of-a-kind accessories (perfect for gift giving) and select pieces from our Fall Winter 2011 collection. Hope you can make it!

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

jewelry shopping

{ photos via Mineralogy (except, of course, my fancy iPhone self-portrait) }

Mineralogy is a recently-launched jewelry brand designed by Theresa Cowan, a very sweet and very talented graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She uses rough cut stones and vintage brass findings to create a collection that is just the right mix of organic and elegant. We started carrying the line at Roslyn a few months back and I've been admiring the pieces and using them to accessorize my dresses around the shop ever since. I've decided it is time to stop ogling and actually get something for myself. But, I still can't figure out exactly which one I want to take home. Help!