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!

mat devineThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

You know him best for being in Kill Hannah, I know him best for his weird taste in gloves.

If you build it, they will come...The MidWastelandChicago'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.

I like this dress, a lot, but I think she got lost and ended up at the wrong bar.

Leather Clad CoupleThe MidWastelandChicago Street Style and Fashion Blog

Pin Stripe SuitThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Who doesn't love a man in a suit?

Saturday Morning CoffeeThe MidWastelandChicago'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?

Pump Shoes (Division & Paulina)The MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Venus Magazine: Winter Issue Release PartyThe MidWastelandChicago'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!

When Bad Clothes Happen to Good PeopleThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Black and White Stripes at DebonairThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Scenes from a MallThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Milwaukee & Paulina LoftThe MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Smiths Night at Danny's 11.27.07The MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

The Hideout 11.27.07The MidWastelandChicago'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.

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



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.

HELP!The MidWastelandChicago's Street Style and Fashion Blog

Hi friends,

I think my 1990's point and shoot has finally seen its last picture...sigh

I am going to borrow one for a minute so I can continue to bring you pretty pictures. In the mean time, if you love The MidWasteland, you will donate $1 dollar (or whatever) to the cause so that I could get one of those big-ass, fancy things.

Maybe when I get my new camera people will finally take me seriously! Though, I don't think that will have anything to do with me, but more so for the fact that they wont have to stand there for 2 minutes while my camera warms up anymore.

Thanks for the support!!

xoxo,

Monica

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