Matt "The Gaudy God" Kasin’s New Website

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Today Matt Kasin’s much anticipated new GaudyGod.com website is launching. You’ll be able to find all things Gaudy God here, but don’t forget to follow him on his Tumblr to see what inspires him. Matt has been one of my favorite street-style subjects since the very beginning of this website. I was super excited to  photograph his nail designs for the Refinery29 story, “14 Nail Art Snaps that Give Us Major Envy because I knew it’d give me an excuse to photograph his street style too. Several of the nail designs featured were painted by him. Although Matt is best known for selling vintage clothes and original designs under the Gaudy God label, he’s also a manicurist at the Strange Beauty Show salon just south of Division on Ashland. For proof of his amazing skills check out the photos I took of his work for Refinery29 in their entirety (and un-Instagramed) below.
Strange Beauty Show is located at 1118 North Ashland. Call 773-252-9522 to make an appointment.
Follow Matt on Twitter, @GaudyGod.
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Saturday: Glenda Bailey from Harper’s Bazaar at Coach

November 18, 2011  |  Announcements, Events

This Saturday afternoon you should clear your schedule between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and take some time to visit the Mag Mile. Why? To meet Harper’s Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey at the Coach flagship! She’s appearing there to sign her new book, Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits. I’ll be hanging around too, so here’s your chance to be photographed by me if your outfit catches my eye!

Coach, 625 North Michigan Avenue. Call 312-587-3167 for more information.

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!