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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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Eat It: Ramen Noodles Go From Dorm Room to Domesticity
8 Ingredients//Under $8//Under 8 minutes to make As every good freelance writer knows, extravagance isn’t really part of the deal. You spend your dollars where you need to(on clothes) and save it where it’s not…
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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…
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…
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…
Chicago Street Style: Two Outfits to Steal During Global Warming Winter 2012…
By now you’ve noticed the incredible amount of sunshine and lack of snow Chicago has been experiencing for a January. Looking at the forecast, it seems as if this warm streak direct effect…
BABES: Matt Romney
Thanks to Alex P. Keaton and JFK Jr., I’ve always had a little soft spot for conservative men suit-wearing politico types. I mean, I’m still a liberal but…GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s son, Matt, is…
CrossFit Games Aired on ESPN2
Did any of you out there watch the CrossFit Games on ESPN2 through your cable tv satellite provider? Never heard of CrossFit before? Basically, it’s a workout program that varies every single day,…
