MWXSW - Mid West by Southwest

This weekend I took a break from my stagnant Mid Western lifestyle to wade through a sea of fake breasts, spiked hair and turquoise jewelery in Phoenix, AZ....

Amongst the rubble I found a hipster paradise tucked away in the shopping district of Old Town Scottsdale.

I happened to stumble upon a Mexican trading post with a ton of items under $19.99 that any good hipster would love to have/already has in their wardrobe.

Who would of thought..?

WILDERNESS I.
Wolves

Everywhere you go, someone is wearing an ironic wilderness t shirt with a wolf or horse.
This bandanna is a less obvious take on the (dying) trend.


WILDERNESS II.
The Davey Crockett Hat

I spotted a girl earlier this month at Pitchfork wearing one of these.
I think there will be more to come, especially this fall.


DENIM ACCESSORIES

Very 90's.


OVERSIZED LEATHER BAGS

This bag is for the gal that needs to carry EVERYTHING with her ALWAYS.
I love the color too!( I'm a sucker for all things earth tone.)


EMBROIDERED MEXICAN DRESSES

Perfect summer dress that anyone can wear in every color you can imagine.


BOXY BAGS

It is so rare that I see anyone carrying a boxy bag.
I, as well, am a victim of the hobo bag craze but I think this could be a fun summer camera bag
...maybe?


BEADED LEATHER BELTS

...with a white dress.
...with jeans.
I don't care what you say, I love these!


FANNY PACKS

The pack is back. Nuff' said.


PERSONALIZED ZIPPER PULLS & NECKLACES

Everybody loves a personalized accessory.
This is a cute take on the nameplate necklace.
Most of the charms had a name or initial on them but some had phrases.
My favorites said, "I'm cool" and "Total Babe".

East Village I.

Jessica, 22 & Olive

Head Scarf x (Tank+Skinny Jeans) x Flats
- The attitude of a Bucktown boutique
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A classic summer look in an amazing East Village boutique


Location:
Penelope's
913 W Division St, Chicago

Pretty Girls Make Graves...Smiths Night @ Danny's

{insert name here}
Dress: Vintage (Santa Cruz, CA)

Kris
Dress: Vintage (Clothes Optional)

Sadie
Shirt: Vintage (Village Thrift)

Katie
Boots: FUNKeFEET.COM

Kendall
Blouse: Vintage
Skirt: Target c.2004

Claire
Dress: Vintage (Village Thrift)

Men In Black

Pitchfork Media Festival07.14 - 07.15

Look:

"Hollywood" Montrose

Inspiration:
A dream catcher

Quote:
"You're like the SECOND person that took a picture of me!!"

.....Gosh, I Wonder Why?

See any similarities?

Look:
Boho Chic with smart accessories.

Inspiration:
Lily Allen (on tranquilizers)

Quote:
"Not Interested"

Day 1

Princess Train Wreck

....it can't get any worse than this.
(**nail bites**)
(**awkward collar pull**)

Day 2-
Color Coordin-NOT!

Let's thank god that there wasn't a "Day 3"

Parasol:
Typically a womans accessory used to shield herself from sunlight. Derived from "para" meaning prepare or shield and "sol" meaning sun. Gained popularity in 17th century Europe.

Quote:
"This is my daughter's umbrella. She didn't come today...Look! It says 'Audrey' on top!"

...I couldn't figure out which was weirder, the fact that he was wet and it wasn't raining or that his daughter's name wasn't Audrey.

Like Mike...

The Pack is Back!
"Wear these nineties comebacks off to the side rather than front and center — so you don't become the butt of a joke."
NY Magazine 09.11.06




Wayfarer
way·far·er (wā'fâr'ər)

–noun
1. a pedestrian who walks from place to place
2. a traveler going on a trip