Chicly, Chicago

As a writer, I will occasionally find myself wistfully wandering various neighborhoods in search of a nudge in the right direction for some spectacular form of blog inspiration.

Luckily for me, I live in Chicago. Inspiration is not hard to come by in a city that boasts many of the Midwest’s most awe-inspiring buildings and structures, a curiously provocative array of independent boutiques, and so much more.

Chicago is a city of classic elegance, sky-scraping innovation, and incredible perspectives of  architecture, which are practically offered anywhere you are in the city, like these three spots. My favorite thing about being a Chic-agoan? Living in Chicago enables me to shape and fashion my life and look according to my own metropolitan point-of-view.

 Wearing: Dress, Hype (from ideeli) / Bag, BCBG / Espadrilles, Vintage ($9)

The Independent Fashion Blogger forum asked this week, what inspires you about your neighborhood?

Chicago: Pride-ified

Each June, cities across the globe are transformed by leather, feathers, sequins and tank tops for annual gay pride celebrations. Unfamiliar? Here’s three things that will get you up-to-speed, a la TresSugar: 

1. It began in New York City and is now celebrated all over the world.
2. It became more mainstream in the 80’s (didn’t everything?)
3. Bill Clinton made it official. 

Here in Chicago, we celebrated in style… Obvi.

My modeling muses (in order from top) 
On Michelle: Dress, F21 / Necklace, Target / Hair feather, Sephora / Sunglasses, RayBan // On me: Dress, F21 / Necklace, street vendor / Bag, Aldo // On Kara: Top, hat, accessories, F21 // On Brittany: Hat, earrings, F21 // On Nick: Shorts(!), American Apparel // On Joey: Top, shorts, shoes, Zara // On Laura: Ring, H&M / Nails, Minx / Bracelets, Gap and H&M // On Adam: Top, H&M / Shoes, shorts, Urban Outfitters // On David: Top, H&M / Shorts, belt, Zara // Shoes, TOMS


Taste of Randolph Street Style

Taste of Randolph Street takes place in Chicago’s eclectic West Loop neighborhood, home to some of the city’s trendiest restaurants, boutiques and nightlife. My weekend was spent taking in all of it’s glory: street food, global artisan vendors and live music!

On me (top): Tank, H&M / Skirt, Bobeau / Bag, Kate Spade / Bracelet, street vendor / Headband, target / Watch, Michael Kors // On Jackie (second from top): Earring, hand-made / Top, vintage // On Brittany (third from top): Necklace, J.Crew / Bag, Louis Vuitton // On Amy (second from bottom): Dress, belt, Forever 21
 
Check out Metromix’s Festival Guide for a preview of festival photos to come! xx