Archive for September, 2010

Ashanti

September 2, 2010  |  Chicago Street Fashion, Chicago Street Style, Designers, Individuals, Loop, State Street
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It is no surprise Ashanti is an up-and-coming Chicago fashion designer. Her sophisticated urban aesthetic will serve her well in the industry. She is wearing a striped top, cream oxford shoes, and denim shorts over swirly black tights. Ashanti also cleverly tied a silk scarf to her handbag to add a bright pop of color.

Nicole

September 2, 2010  |  Artists, Chicago Street Fashion, Chicago Street Style, Individuals, Loop, State Street
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Nicole appears to have stepped right out of a glossy editorial and onto to Chicago’s State Street. Her slouchy gray socks remind me of the styling at Proenza Schouler’s Fall 2010 runway show, as does the color of her sapphire blue skirt. Her fresh face and casually-styled hair places the focus on the avant garde animal print top, as well as amplifying her overall model off-duty aesthetic. Well done Nicole!

Satya Jewelry – Hamsa, Lotus, Om Triple Charm Necklace

September 1, 2010  |  Chicago Street Fashion, Currently Wearing
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Photo courtesy of Satya Jewelry
Lately I’ve been dealing with a lot of strange energy in my life. More good things are happening than bad, but I still believe in doing what I can to protect myself from negative energy. For example, I am very excited to officially begin my new job at DePaul University next week! And yet, I am also sad that most of my beloved aquarium fish passed away last week from an ich parasite infestation. Tectonic plates seem to be shifting in my life. To shield myself from all of the craziness flowing through my world, I’ve begun wearing my Hamsa, Lotus, Om Triple Charm Necklace by Satya Jewelry every day.

I purchased this necklace over a year ago during a similarly difficult time. It never fails to amaze me how easily a small accessory, like a dainty little charm necklace, can instantly raise my mood. Or maybe it’s due to the good luck these spiritually powerful charms bring to the wearer! I believe in both the power of positive thinking and spiritual energy, and there is nothing more perfect than to see the two come together in a wearable item. Not only do I feel chic when wearing this necklace, but I also feel centered.

The necklace consists of three 24k gold vermeil charms on a 36 inch gold studded chain. The hamsa is a palm-shaped Arabic amulet believed to provide protection against the evil eye. OM represents the divine consciousness underlying our universe. The lotus symbolizes the unfolding and blossoming of the soul through the process of enlightenment. I wear the necklace long or double wrapped depending on the look I’m going for. Along with the Onyx Lakshmi Prosperity Necklace my brother Will bought for me as a birthday present, this is my favorite piece from one of fashion’s most ethical and spiritually grounded jewelers.

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