Archive for October, 2011

Leah on North Honore, Wicker Park

October 25, 2011  |  Close-ups, Individuals, Inspiration, Streetstyle, Wicker Park
Leah

Meeting Leah this past weekend really lifted my spirits after a terrible week. She was so enthusiastic about my blog and patiently waited to be found for well over a year. I photographed her friends Gloria and Curtis back during the summer of 2010 outside of Lollapalooza, and since then she’s been an avid reader. I’m happy to say that Leah’s photos came out much better after spending the last year practicing photography on a near daily basis. Being around someone who enjoys reading my blog so much really inspired me to stay focused on the work. My friend Megan is always telling me, “it’s the work that matters, nothing else!” And she’s right. This blog is all about the photographs I take for the people who read my blog, which are the best people in the world. Every time I meet you guys I am blown away by how damn cool you all are. Thank you for reading my blog, I mean it. A lot of times I feel like I’m talking to a black hole in space (despite my website statistic reports) so meeting you guys in person is always such an honor.

Leah Coat

Anyway, for those of you who wondered why last week sucked for a lot of reasons it was mainly because of this (he was a family friend and colleague of my mother’s). A few other really crappy things happened too; I felt like I was enveloped in negative energy all week. It was horrible. So to recharge my spirits on Saturday I did what I do best; I walked around and photographed the amazing people who inspire me on the streets of Chicago, including Leah. Then I took Sunday “off” and spent all afternoon lounging around in the gardens of the Bahai Temple in Wilmette, meditating and centering myself. That place is is hands down my favorite spot in Chicago to recharge my batteries. If you’ve never been, it’s probably the most visually stunning monument in Chicagoland.

Sarah Rutson, Before Ohne Titel

October 24, 2011  |  Chelsea, Fashion Week, Individuals, New York, Retailers, Streetstyle
Sarah Rutson
Sarah Rutson, more than any of the other streetstyle glitterati, has become the dominant influencer of my personal style. The fashion director of Hong Kong luxury emporium Lane Crawford easily flows between hard-edged chic (here) and lady-like glamour (above). It’s her versatility that resonates with me. I find it hard to be boxed into one style, unlike some people who really thrive on creating that one distinctive look they rock everyday. Personal style bloggers are famous for this ability. Maybe it’s because I’m young, or perhaps I have fashion ADD, but I seem to like everything. I like to mix and match elements of different styles depending on how I’m feeling that day.
My day-to-day look of jeans, sneakers, and a leather jacket is laziness more than anything. Coming across this photo of Sarah in my archives last night reminded me how important it is to experiment with different looks.  Life is too short to be the same every day. I’m guilty of falling into sartorial ruts, wearing the same 20% of my closet over and over again. After a hard week last week, I’m looking forward to really experimenting with my wardrobe and channeling my creative energy into something positive. One of the best parts about being a street-style photographer is having the opportunity to photograph people like Sarah and incorporate their ideas into my own.

Lindsay in River North, on Huron

October 24, 2011  |  Individuals, Michigan Avenue, River North, Streetstyle
Lindsay full
Lindsay CU 2

Upon first glance, I thought Lindsay had to be an underground vintage dealer or an as-of-yet undiscovered fashion blogger. Why? The meticulousness of her hairstyle and the precision with which she dressed. I straight up asked her if she worked in fashion. “No,” she said, “I’m a scientist who works in a laboratory.” Well there you have it.

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