When I saw Dolores on the street, I instantly loved how she used a button-down shirt to express personal style. As the quintessential wardrobe staple, it’s surprising how rarely blogs post button-down shirt street style photos. And let me tell you, when you can transform something as simple as a black tailored shirt into an outfit worthy of a street-style blog, that’s when you know you’ve got true style.
Think about the classic button-down shirt as the fashion equivalent of a blank canvas. It’s the ultimate way to ground any look, bringing even the most stratospheric statement pieces back down to earth.
If you’re looking for inspiration to rock a button-down shirt outside of the office like Dolores, I suggest you check out this fantastic post on Who What Wear, 12 New Ways to Wear Your Button-Down. This photo is my favorite example from the post because it illustrates so well this idea of anchoring more conceptual pieces with button-down shirts.
Stockholm Street Style via Who What Wear
Welcome to the Chicago I know and love. When I spotted this stylish group of friends on Michigan Avenue laughing and joking with each other, I knew they were the perfect representatives of a city known for its warmth and hospitality. In this photograph, the bonds of friendship between Taylor, Mynita, Breanna and Raena are unmistakeable.
It’s heartbreaking when the international conversation about Chicago focuses only on the negatives. And once again, this weekend we made international headlines for gun violence, with 82 people shot and 15 people murdered in just 72 hours.
I don’t know what the solution to the violence is, and it certainly deserves attention. But at some point the news coverage becomes sensationalized gawking, and does that help solve the problem? I want to draw attention to the fact that ALL of Chicago – not just the Magnificent Mile in the photo above – is overflowing with wonderful, loving people who care for their neighbors and communities, even in areas plagued by the problems you see in the news.
Please do our city a favor, and share something positive about Chicago on your social media profiles today. It’s easier to focus on the negatives, but let’s celebrate the positives this summer.
Neon was cool for a hot minute. Then when all the major apparel manufacturers decided to trim everything from mom jeans to fanny packs with acid bright colors, let’s just say neon lost its cache. Well it’s back around, and this time it’s here to stay. If there’s anything that defines the 2010s, it’s the lack of a defined ‘look’ for the current era. These days, we all find style inspiration in various subcultures, timeframes, and a variety of retailers. I’d say that’s one of the best things to evolve out of the social/digital revolution. With the rise of the Internet, it’s easy to be influenced by lots of different sources – and not just what you see on TV.
Keith’s look is a great example of this cultural shift. Out of pieces culled from past and present, he created a style that’s wholly his own. And damn if those aren’t a badass pair of Nikes. Couldn’t resist.
