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Ask a Boy: A***, Top Knots, and Plutonic Boyfriends
Welcome to our new column, Ask a Boy. Our BFF/bassist of Maps and Atlases, Shiraz Dada, answers your questions about everything and anything like only a real-deal, blunt MF knows how – wit…
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Get Your Dose of Elegantly Wasted Vintage This Sunday…
Our little online vintage shop, Elegantly Wasted will be nesting at the best monthly marketplace in Chicago this Sunday, Feb 12… Dose Market, DUH! Diana and I will be at the River East…
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What Street Style Looked Like in the 90s…
While perusing my old Sassy mags on the snow day last week, I stumbled upon some original street style. The pics were taken in January 1993 in Copenhagen, Denmark. That’s some serious OG…
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Accessories: Nail Rings- Cool or Creepy?
The first time I a saw nail ring, it was on Nicole Ritchie in the March 09 issue of Blackbook Magazine. Since then, they’ve been in other editorials and music videos but nowhere mainstream….
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What to Wear to Wicker Park’s New Gym
Like clockwork every January we become super-stoked on starting a new fitness plan. This time is different because it’s not just because of the goals we set but because we can’t wait to…
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Eat It: Enchiladas in Under 30 Minutes to Go with Your Sunday Shows
On Sunday nights my fridge is usually barren from the week before so I rely on take-out. If I have a few ingredients left over(and the energy), I don’t mind attempting a spontaneous…
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5 Steps to Living Like…Blue Ivy Carter
Since Beyonce’s revelation of an impending baby Carter at the VMA’s, we’ve all been eagerly awaiting the bundle of joy. The Destiny’s Child’s child was born last Saturday, January 7th. Proud papa, Jay…
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TRENDSPOTTING: Basic Cable
1. Le Mont St. Michel Cable Knit Sweater, $225; 2. Elegantly Wasted Vintage Sweater, $45.50; 3. Carven Knitted Jumper, $489; 4. J.Crew Cambridge Sweater, $98
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Elise Bergman’s FALL 2011 Lookbook Makes Grunge Girly
Elise Bergman is the gorgeous, ultra-feminine, Chicago-based clothing line that we become increasingly enamored with each season. Just released is her fall 2011 lookbook shot by local photographer, Caleb Condit. Needless to say, we…
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For The Boys: All-American Menswear Pops Up in Bucktown at Vintage Smith
Think about your favorite menswear blog. Now imagine if you put the contents of that blog in a storefront. It would have a selection of denim jackets, leather boots, plaid shirts, and some…
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Fresh Prints: Local Vintage Lookbook Mixes Patterns + Channels William Eggleston. It’s the Perfect combo!
If you don’t know William Eggleston, he is the photographer that single-handedly changed the way people look at snapshots. In the 70s, he made color images of ordinary objects go from being fillers…
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SHOPPING: The Logan Square Vintage Store You Need to Check Out NOW!
BRINK DWELLERS 2344 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 Neighborhood: Logan Square Heading north to Logan Square via Milwaukee Ave. means you are probably en route to one of the new gastropubs or 4…
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Topshop Releases New CHICAGO Boot. Will You Wear It?
In honor of Topshop’s second US flagship store, which was recently opened in our city, they have released the “CHICAGO BOOT“. A basic-black, knee-high boot that looks motorcycle-boot-tough and is built with a…
Say HI to Jennifer Chun’s Safari-Inspired Spring Collection at p. 45 This Saturday!
After making her NYFW debut last September at Gen Art’s emerging designer showcase, midwest-bred designer, Jennifer Chun is making her way around the country with the collection. Next stop is Chicago, where she will…
Nail File: Pointy Polka Dots at Kate Spade – Fall 2012
Thank Brad Goreski, Kate Spade‘s new stylist, for this imperfectyly perfect polka dot mani. Just one of the many little details he worked into her Fall 12 runway show. Love the mix of…
Ask a Boy: A***, Top Knots, and Plutonic Boyfriends
Welcome to our new column, Ask a Boy. Our BFF/bassist of Maps and Atlases, Shiraz Dada, answers your questions about everything and anything like only a real-deal, blunt MF knows how – wit…
Get Your Dose of Elegantly Wasted Vintage This Sunday…
Our little online vintage shop, Elegantly Wasted will be nesting at the best monthly marketplace in Chicago this Sunday, Feb 12… Dose Market, DUH! Diana and I will be at the River East…
What Street Style Looked Like in the 90s…
While perusing my old Sassy mags on the snow day last week, I stumbled upon some original street style. The pics were taken in January 1993 in Copenhagen, Denmark. That’s some serious OG…
Accessories: Nail Rings- Cool or Creepy?
The first time I a saw nail ring, it was on Nicole Ritchie in the March 09 issue of Blackbook Magazine. Since then, they’ve been in other editorials and music videos but nowhere mainstream….
Ask A Boy! My BFF Answers All Your Burning Questions
Confession: I’m turning 30 this year. I know, grosssss! J/K, I’m actually kind of excited. Even though I’m not worried that I’m getting “so old”, I do make want to make the most…
What to Wear to Wicker Park’s New Gym
Like clockwork every January we become super-stoked on starting a new fitness plan. This time is different because it’s not just because of the goals we set but because we can’t wait to…
For The Boys: Brooks Brothers Spring 2012 Lookbook
13 of the best looks from Brooks Brothers‘ Spring 2012 lookbook. We are loving the club collars, blazer + shorts combo, and Panama hats.
Movies: Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom”
If you’re part of the Twitterverse and a fan of indie films, you’ve probably already had 6 heart attacks upon hearing the news that Wes Anderson is releasing his new film, “Moonrise Kingdom”,…
Latest Obsession: Alexander Wang ‘Marion’ Bag
As loyal carriers of Alexander Wang’s “Rocco” bag, we are hesitant to try anything else. It’s soft, studded, and carries almost everything we have in our beauty arsenal. Since one of our New…
Eat It: Enchiladas in Under 30 Minutes to Go with Your Sunday Shows
On Sunday nights my fridge is usually barren from the week before so I rely on take-out. If I have a few ingredients left over(and the energy), I don’t mind attempting a spontaneous…
