Showing posts with label chicago fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chicago fashion. Show all posts
When Bad Clothes Happen to Good People II: Faux Pas Extrordinaire
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
When I found out Malibu rum was having a free drink event I was totally there (because I'm a total whore for free alcohol). When I looked back at the flyer I realized that Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy Pete was hosting and thought, "Oh no, this is going to be interesting".
Annnd, I was totally right.
The event turned out to be a wannabe Stoli Hotel with hour long drink lines and bad music.
To top it off, everyone there was dressed, um, pretty bad (to say the least). Even the host himself was wearing one of those Middle Eastern scarves that were popular like three seasons ago!
For some reason I never seem to learn that nothing comes without a price tag (especially free booze).
Feliz Año Nuevo!
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
It's been two weeks since the new year has begun and I am finally putting up pictures from the party I went to.
(If I believed in resolutions, I would probably resolve to post in a more timely manner but I don't so you're kind of out of luck...)
This year, like most others, I dodged the overpriced party scene and frugally rang in 2008 at People Projects, a local art/music space. I drank cheap champagne til' the wee hours and hung out with great friends, it was awesome.
Here are some pictures from throughout the night...
(If I believed in resolutions, I would probably resolve to post in a more timely manner but I don't so you're kind of out of luck...)
This year, like most others, I dodged the overpriced party scene and frugally rang in 2008 at People Projects, a local art/music space. I drank cheap champagne til' the wee hours and hung out with great friends, it was awesome.
Here are some pictures from throughout the night...
Adorable, even with tape on her fames.
Oh, Michael!
You may remember the girl on the right for her role as Hitler's other half but I think, from this day forward, she'll be better known for being one of the NYE poncho twins.
All jokes aside, ponchos are the shit!
I have three, none of which are as elaborate as the above, but I wear them to death and I owe the inspiration for my obsession to a girl I spotted at the Eskell opening party with a really cute one on.
All jokes aside, ponchos are the shit!
I have three, none of which are as elaborate as the above, but I wear them to death and I owe the inspiration for my obsession to a girl I spotted at the Eskell opening party with a really cute one on.
I love him for many reasons but the fact that he always coordinates his headband with his outfit is high on the list.
A housecoat with big, black boots makes me feel awkward.
It looks like she's hiding something really sexy under her grandma's nightgown which is a little weird to me.
Take away all the black and I think this would be a really cute dress...for spring (i mean, summer and belted).
It looks like she's hiding something really sexy under her grandma's nightgown which is a little weird to me.
Take away all the black and I think this would be a really cute dress...for spring (i mean, summer and belted).
Walter Meego's Going Away Party
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Best Street Style and Fashion Blog
Walter Meego, a Chicago "experimental" music duo, had their going away party at the new hipster hotspot, The Burlington in Logan Square.
The duo is comprised of Colin Yarck (who I had a crush on in 10th grade which I think he still believes to be true) and Justin Sconza.
The two have decided to move on from their beautiful city to the land of tiny bitches with feathers in their hair and long-haired dudes in ironic clothes aka L.A to further their music career (I think).
Whatever they're there for, I think they'll fit right in and have a blast.
The duo is comprised of Colin Yarck (who I had a crush on in 10th grade which I think he still believes to be true) and Justin Sconza.
The two have decided to move on from their beautiful city to the land of tiny bitches with feathers in their hair and long-haired dudes in ironic clothes aka L.A to further their music career (I think).
Whatever they're there for, I think they'll fit right in and have a blast.
If you build it, they will come...
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
Evilolive, usually full of suburban meatheads and eurotrash, was jam packed full of the city's hipster elite for the 'Booty Up' pre-Christmas bash.
Kids in stone washed denim, Cosby sweaters and intentionally mismatched outfits juked their hearts out ‘til 4 a.m. to music provided by Autobot, Zebo and MY!GAY!HUSBAND!
This was, by far, the best time I have ever had at Evilolive. I 'm sure if they keep booking good DJ’s this will be the spot. Which for me means, that after a night out dancing, I can pick up my 2 a.m. burrito from Pasadita and be home in my sweat suit in less than 10 minutes.
Kids in stone washed denim, Cosby sweaters and intentionally mismatched outfits juked their hearts out ‘til 4 a.m. to music provided by Autobot, Zebo and MY!GAY!HUSBAND!
This was, by far, the best time I have ever had at Evilolive. I 'm sure if they keep booking good DJ’s this will be the spot. Which for me means, that after a night out dancing, I can pick up my 2 a.m. burrito from Pasadita and be home in my sweat suit in less than 10 minutes.
I like this dress, a lot, but I think she got lost and ended up at the wrong bar.
Pin Stripe Suit
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
Who doesn't love a man in a suit?
Saturday Morning Coffee
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
I know some of you out there will get on my ass because this woman isn't wearing big glasses or something neon but I really don't care.
I took her picture for a couple of reasons. One, I thought it was nice to see someone out on a Saturday morning getting their Starbucks in a classy, put-together outfit as opposed to stretch pants and friday night's makeup (i.e.- me) and two, I'm a total bag whore and I love that boxy, patent leather bag!
Agree? Disagree?
Venus Magazine: Winter Issue Release Party
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog
At Venus Magazine's Winter Issue release party, the season was in full effect all night. Fashion conscious Chicagoans pulled out their finest outerwear and cold-weather accessories to profess their personal-style efforts, despite the snowfall.
Boys-about-town were spotted winterizing their ensembles with 'grandpa cardigans', ties and my favorite, the winter beard.
The fellow above is the perfect example of what you'll see a Chicago guy sporting in the winter months.
This girl got the fur trend right with the oversized, faux fur collar on her vintage jacket. (I opted for a faux fur cape this season)
You hippies can hate fur all you want but you can’t deny the demureness it gives the woman wearing it. Obviously, I'm not going to run off to Adriana Fur to feel the warmth and luxury but I will go to H & M or a thrift store for a budget/animal friendly option and you should too!
The best way to stand out from the crowd in the pitch white of winter is by wearing outerwear with a pop of color. I love, love, love red in the winter and by winter I mean, all year long!
Also, if you’re really cold this winter, you can take a cue from the gal above and 'double-scarf'. Hey, we can do that here; it's the Midwest a.k.a the land of excess. (Now that I think about it maybe I should hook her up with the guy from the Eskell party with the 'double-sweater').
See, this goes to show that a little snow shouldn't stop you from looking good on those cold, winter nights!
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