2008

Hi Friends,

Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been working feverishly on a redesign for The MidWasteland. We will be going "dot com" very shortly and I will be adding a few features.

I have pictures that I haven't even edited yet, so they will be up as soon as I can.

Also, If any of you out there in the Mid West have your own street style blogs...LET ME KNOW or if you're interested in starting one...LET ME KNOW.

I might have some beneficial info for you.

I'm talking about you guys in places like...

• Indianapolis...
• Des Moines/Ames
• Lawrence/ Wichita
• Detroit...
• Minneapolis
• St. Louis/Kansas City/Columbia/Springfield
• Omaha/Lincoln
• Fargo
• Cleveland
• Pierre/Sioux Falls
• Milwaukee/Madison

Email me: themidwasteland@gmail.com

Thanks!

Get A Clue...The MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

If you go to a Flosstradamus show there's no need to expect the unexpected. From personal experience, I can forewarn you that almost every guy in the place will be wearing one of those ridiculous all over print sweatshirts(and the girls are probably in lame but that's a whole nother' post).

Fine, all over print was cute last year, for like a minute, but then they hit the flea markets and it was over for me.

Seriously, when are these guys going to realize that they look like giant cookies.

Ok, fine, I can't lie, I do like the White Sox hoodie just a liiiitle bit. I always have love for South Side Pride!

Lady Fest!The MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Last weekend I participated in "Thrifty Sunday", one of the many Ladyfest events around the city. For those of you that don't know, Ladyfest is a local group that promotes women involved in arts and activism.

Thrifty Sunday was a multi-vendor fair that gave gals from around the city the opportunity to sell their vintage clothes and kitschy housewares. A vegan sweet treat sale and fabulous raffle, bearing winnings like natural sanitary napkins, a vibrator and girlie porn were also part of the fem geared festivities.

I told myself that I was there to just to sell, but I couldn't resist the temptation to buy (what else is new).

My buys...

A few of the gals...

Raechel- the raffle queen

Lauren- vendor

Shopper!

Critical SassThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Chicago's bike community has rapidly become one of the city's largest subcultures and with that comes a style that's hard to miss.

Bike style incorporates functionality into their fashion sense with things like colorful Chrome messenger bags, vintage t's or jerseys and cuffed pants. Flair is also a large part of bike style, which usually comes in the form of tattoo sleeves and facial piercings.

Although their sassy style goes unnoticed by fashionistas, it is a beacon for city drivers which may or may not be a good thing.

A little Mid West pride...
Chicago flag, Chicago Bears patch & Hammond, IN pin

Mid West PrideLollapalooza FestivalAugust 3rd - 5th, 2007

We might not be the most fashionable kids on the planet but we sure as hell have more pride than any other place I know.

Location:
Blender Sessions
The Hard Rock Hotel
Chicago, IL

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