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Katie and Lindsay: Two Friends

August 28, 2011 | Chicago Street Fashion, Chicago Street Style, Detail Shots, Individuals, Streetstyle, Wicker Park

I was inspired to photograph these friends a couple weekends ago while style hunting in Wicker Park. It’s interesting to me how close friendships can influence personal style, as both Katie and Lindsay have a very similar look. I am lucky to have very stylish friends whose aesthetics have become a part of my fashion sense. Katie and Lindsay even have matching friendship necklaces on, which I love. You’re never too old to have a best friend!

The person who influences my style the most is my fellow fashion blogger and good friend Jena . Jena has done more than introduce me to Proenza Schouler or convince me to wear neon. She has helped me cultivate a real sense of personal style. A week ago I was telling her that since billowy tops and tight pants have become my signature day-to-day look, I should probably try to change it up with more ladylike dresses. She replied that if that’s my look, I should rock it! I should never try to change my style to please others because true fashion is about expressing one’s inner self. Jena has given me the self-confidence to wear what I like.

Do you have friends who help you make fashion decisions or who influence your style?

Lollapalooza Street Style: Max

August 9, 2011 | Chicago Street Fashion, Chicago Street Style, Detail Shots, Individuals, Lollapalooza, Music Festivals, Streetstyle

Oliver Peoples Hearts Chicago: Day 2

July 21, 2011 | Amy's Friends, Chicago Street Fashion, Chicago Street Style, Corporate Collaborations, Detail Shots, Individuals, Lincoln Park, Loop, Streetstyle

Willis Tower in the background

Despite the 100+ degree temperature outside today, I ventured out with my new Oliver Peoples Limited-Edition Chicago sunglasses for an adventure around the city. Although I had planned on making it to three landmarks, I was only able to manage two due to an imminent heat stroke (not really, but kind of). Walking across Grant Park to Buckingham Fountain felt like hiking through a desert. When I finally reached the fountain it seemed like a mirage. I took one photo, which I’d love to share with you below, that really captured how I felt at that moment in time. I had a lot of fun playing with my new Canon EOS 1-D. Even though it’s digital it feels like a film camera. Of course I brought along my trusty Olympus PEN for extra clear shots, like the one above.

Buckingham Fountain felt like an oasis mirage

Playing with my Canon 1-D

Buckingham Fountain

After ambling hazily through the Martian-esque landscape of the stone courtyard surrounding the fountain I headed back to the Loop. I literally thought I was beginning to melt after spending 20 minutes at the fountain under the direct heat of a burning sun. I hopped in a cab and sat with my head on the opening of the divider as I tried desperately to catch the threads of cold air emanating from the vents. After some amusing small talk with the cabbie, I jumped out at LaSalle Street and Adams.

Staring up at the Willis Tower

My final stop (on what was originally a three-part journey) was the Willis Tower. Currently the tallest skyscraper in the United States, the Willis (Sears) Tower is the most iconic element of the Chicago skyline. I walked around the tower several times, deciding how best to set up my shot. Finally I spotted a red fire hydrant, whose prime location caddy-corner from the Tower was made more perfect by its textural appearance. The interplay between the cracking red paint and rust, with the sleek mirrored sunglasses was visually pleasing enough, but to have the iconic Willis Tower in the background was the icing on the cake.

I liked the textural contrast between the fire hydrant and the glasses

After almost dying in the heat (and spending a hot minute recuperating inside of the Argo Tea at Willis Tower with a chai bubble tea) I headed over to Lincoln Park for a mini-photo shoot with some of my blogger friends. All of them look simply ravishing in the Oliver Peoples Limited-Edition Chicago sunglasses. I have yet to find someone who can’t pull these bad boys off.