Wicker Park Fest: Natasha

Natasha AllSaints

Natasha’s skull-patterned dress reminded me heavily of the AllSaints aesthetic. However, AllSaints’ skull emblazoned pieces are a lot more wearable and accessible. I would totally wear Natasha’s dress because I love skulls but it takes a big personality to make something like this work. The bright red flower in her hair tops off the entire look with the perfect feminine touch.

GET THE LOOK, from AllSaints Spitalfields

1. Villain backless tee, $30

2. Skull backless tee, $30

3. Overkill backless top, $70

4. Lorinna dress, $180

5. Rene dress, $140

Linda (For Ines)

Linda
I spotted Linda at the Taste of Chicago food festival in Grant Park yesterday evening. She and her husband are visiting from San Francisco where they live. What really captured my eye, aside from the obvious Fourth of July reference, were the woven leather accessories and large gold hoop earrings. I love when different elements of a look are coordinated without being matchy-matchy; here, woven leather flats are paired with a thin woven leather belt. The reason this works is because the shoes are nude while the belt is mahogany.

Without any question, Linda was the most stylish person I saw in the hour I spent searching at Taste of Chicago. Actually, she is the only person I photographed the whole time I was there. Therefore I dedicate this photo to my friend Ines for giving me a challenge I couldn’t refuse.

Scenes from Chicago’s 2011 Gay Pride Parade

Policewoman
Chicago police officer putting on a rainbow feather boa, given to her by a reveler

Sunday was the annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade in Lakeview. Although I missed the parade itself, I found the atmosphere of the entire day intoxicating in the best possible way. Even the police officers were in great moods as well, and not only because overtime pay is awesome. When crowds are happy and peaceful, cops tend to relax and have a good time too. The female police officer above actually gave me a huge hug when I stood up from photographing her. It’s the first time I’ve ever been hugged by a cop!

feeding cherries

Angels

flag

selling beads

Boys kissing

flower girl

lady gaga

tutu

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