Melissa of Vintage Freak sells an incredible array of glamourous vintage jewelry at her Vintage Heaven table. Vintage Heaven is a vintage wares marketplace located on the second floor of 1550 North Milwaukee. Although their business hours vary, Vintage Heaven was sure to be open during one of the biggest events of the year on the west side of Chicago – Wicker Park Fest. Yesterday, I purchased the beautiful emerald clip-on earrings and matching brooch from her. Today, I ventured back to Wicker Park Fest to pick up the beautiful crystal starburst pin I passed on earlier, and then found myself unable to stop thinking about. Note to self: never pass on vintage pieces because I might never find it again! Jeremy and I spent the rest of the afternoon listening to great music at the festival as an added bonus. Look for the upcoming review of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey at Chicago Jam Scene!
I spotted Emily, yet another impeccably dressed American Apparel associate. Every time I see a well-dressed American Apparel employee I fall more in love with the “New Look.” I adore the quirky twist on classic styles. The new collection can easily be blended in with such disparate brands as classic prepster label J.Crew, as well as ultra-trendy fashion superpower H&M – two of my favorite places to shop. It takes cojones to pull off some of their oddest pieces (e.g. micro-mesh harem pants), but isn’t that what great fashion is all about? Confidence and trendsetting go hand-in-hand, and true style is never created by followers.
