Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

The Hideout 11.27.07
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog.

So, last night, I went to a MyOpenBar event for the sole purpose of taking pictures getting drunk.

It ended up that the whiskey of the evening tasted like urine so I only had a sip of it (fine, I had a whole cup) and the interesting people I wanted to capture were few and far between.

Don't get me wrong, I still had a good time.

Though, I think the evening was geared more toward middle-aged men (or men in general) that likes his drink to taste "manly" and less toward the 'twenty-something' gal that only drinks things with 'tini' in the suffix...just a guess.

In my non-drunken stupor, I unknowingly (but soon found out) that I only took pictures of people that would take the stage that night. I think I fell in love with all three of them.

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Jason Trachtenburg of The Trachtenburg Family is like Rick Moranis' weirdly hotter, younger (or older) brother.

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Andrew Andrew MC'ed the event. They are two fellows, both with the name Andrew, that have been dressing alike for the last 10 years. I was tempted to ask Andrew to marry me but I think Andrew would have gotten pissed.

Eskell Opening Party - 11.03.07
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

It couldn't get much better...babes, (free) booze, cute clothes(on sale!) and catering by Mr. Tamales.

Eskell's opening party was so much fun. In case you missed it, here's the scene...

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Great fall look: tweed blazer, big cat belt buckle & blue leather boots. The Catholic school girl in me loved the charm necklace accoutered with a St. Christopher medal and Italian horn...brings me back to my south side days.

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Cute, that 's it. Just plain cute!

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You know it's getting cold outside when you see someone wearing two sweaters, AT ONCE. This fella was channeling a total New England vibe with his cardigan and boat shoes, which I love. His mini ponytail was just icing on the cake.

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Um, seriously, don't you love this poncho?!
Belt + Mexican poncho + black tights = fabulosity(that's not a real word but we can pretend). I've said it time and time again, Accessorize. Take note gals!

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Do I need to say anything here?


Hot Deal! Eskell
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Hi friends,

Just wanted to give you a little inside tip:

While I was out on the street, searching for Chicago's most interesting faces, I stumbled upon a great deal for my Chicago readers at one of Wicker Park's newest boutiques, Eskell !

The hip boutique, full of totally cute dresses, sexy high rise jeans and awesome vintage wares(my fav) has offered us 10% off of all purchases or 20% off of purchases over $150 at their opening party on November 3rd.

I am thanking the heavens that this boutique, formerly stationed in Lincoln Park, has transcended the bro/trixie epicenter of the windy city and moved into my very own neighborhood.

To take advantage of the deal, print off the flyer below and mention The MidWasteland.

Enjoy!

xo,
Monica


Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion - Chicago
The Local Attractions
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

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Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion - Chicago
The Show
The MidWasteland
Chicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

I had the honor of attending Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion show. Gen Art, is a non profit dedicated to promoting emerging artists, filmmakers and fashion designers. Fresh Faces is credited to launching designers Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken. This year the line up included: Abigail Glaum-Lathbury, Apparatchik, Biasline by Soo Choi, Dieter Bennet, Moire Conroy, Nora Marcella, and Wrath Arcane.

I was so excited to go to this show because I hadn't been back since 2003. Back then I was a lowly intern that fetched Starbucks and answered phones and all I had to show for it was a load of free champaign and some makeup samples (okay, so it wasn't half bad!)

In the last 4 years the show has gone from a small theater to a tent(a-la-fashion week) in Millennium Park. I was blown away at how professional and elaborate the show has become.

Here are a few pics from the show.