I ran into Claudia on Rush Street where she was shopping on a Saturday afternoon. She told me through a thick Irish accent that she’s studying abroad here in Chicago. We had a nice chat about street-style blogs in general, and she was quite excited since this was her first time being stopped. I was surprised considering her hometown Dublin is one of the bigger European cities and she has such great style, but I suppose not every city is crawling with street-style photographers!
I love how she mixed typically “goth” creepers with a peace sign necklace and a flat circular hat for a funky vibe. And heightening the great sense of personality, Claudia even tied a vintage silk scarf on her vintage leather bag. The bubble-gum pink faux fur coat adds such a delightful sense of texture. Oh, and need I even mention the purple pants?
This photo appeared on Refinery29 on November 11, 2011. To view, click here.
Burgundy pants are a huge trend this fall. When I was at the Gap design HQ I was allowed to pick one pair of pants, and I chose a pair of corduroys in exactly the same shade as Jade’s pants. The great thing about this color is that it works in an outfit similar to a navy blue. Like a dark blue or black, burgundy or bordeaux can be paired with a wide range of colors. Its jewel-tone nature brings a strong sense of autumn into any look and works especially well next to pumpkin, golden yellow, chestnut brown. The Gap designers told us that this would be one of the strongest colors of the season. They were right because I’ve been seeing it all over the streets. If you haven’t picked up a pair of purple pants, it’s about time you do!
Here are some great pairs I edited from a variety of online retailers:
And let’s not forget the most eco-conscious option, which is to go thrifting or to a consignment shop to find a recycled pair of burgundy pants. This is what I advised my close friend Maryhelen to do while we were shopping this weekend. She bought the most amazing multicolored woven sweater from Anthropologie but was reluctant to spend $100 on the purple corduroys that looked perfect with it in the dressing room.
Since the 1970s, clothing manufacturers have been producing purple pants in a variety of cuts. If you’re diligent and have the patience for thrifting, Etsy-ing, or eBay-ing, you can find a great pair in excellent condition and for much less than a brand new pair. You might want to consider buying a bigger pair of pants, and then taking them to a tailor to have them custom-fitted to your body shape. It’s a double-whammy; you not only get a perfectly contoured pair of on-trend pants for a fraction of the price, but you get an incredible sense of reward from “the hunt.”
Hit me up on Twitter, @ChiStreetStyle, or on my Facebook Page wall to let me and the other readers know if you were able to find a pair. I’d love to hear about your treasure-hunting!
The question is, was he being ironic? Or does he actually love deer? This was a middle-aged white man, presumably a buyer, entering the runway shows at Lincoln Center.
