Archive for October, 2011

Halloween Party: Exorcise Your Fashion Fears!

October 24, 2011  |  Announcements, Events, Fashion Events, Parties

Come celebrate Halloween weekend with me in style at Cynthia Rowley’s Bucktown boutique at 1653 North Damen. Enjoy complimentary “bloody” champagne cocktails and Vosges chocolates, along with a hefty 20% discount on all new and sale items. This is perfect party to kick off the Halloween weekend, since it runs from 6:30 to 8:30 on Friday evening, October 28. You can easily head to your rowdy Wicker Park bars and house parties afterward. Why not start the Halloween weekend with fashion!

The event is open to the public, but you must RSVP to be placed on the list. In order to make sure you get in, RSVP on the Facebook invite here by selecting to “attend” the event or by emailing chicago@cynthiarowley.com.

I hope to see you there!

Megan on Break, Milwaukee Ave

October 24, 2011  |  Close-ups, Individuals, Streetstyle, Wicker Park
Megan

Yesterday I was walking down Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, surveying the streets for someone to photograph when I spotted Megan sitting on the stoop. She was relaxing with a newspaper during her afternoon break. The saturated red lipstick against her fair skin with the black spray painted door was simply begging to be photographed. Plus, taking a great picture is always easier with a naturally beautiful subject.

Elizabeth (The Saga of Leather Boots)

October 23, 2011  |  Gold Coast, Individuals, Rush Street, Streetstyle
Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s autumnal color palette could not be more perfect for fall, with a deep pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, and burnished brown leather. Her delicate lace dress contrasts magnificently with the worn boots and braided belt. I love when objects develop a patina from heavy use, or more euphemistically, “love.” Leather boots are especially good at acquiring a record of where we’ve been. Scrapes, scuffs, and stains inevitably develop with time. Battle scars. The marks they earn serve as a record of where we’ve been, and deserve to be celebrated for the personality and authenticity they bring to any look.

This is why I believe every woman needs a pair of perfectly worn in leather boots for fall. Preferably broken-in herself, but a vintage pair will do just fine. Kokorokoko in Ukrainian Village has tons of amazing pairs of high quality vintage leather boots at great prices, so you should definitely check them out.