I found Jin at Dearborn and Madison across from the Argo Tea where I was finishing up my once-a-week Chai Bubble Tea indulgence. I joined a gym and have been working out five days a week to get into shape for summer. Cutting back on my favorite high-calorie snacks is painful but necessary! I fawned over his Comme Des Garçons Noir jacket and double monk strap shoes before realizing, much to my excitement, that he had matched his socks to his cobalt blue top. We chatted for a bit about Chicago after Jin told me he was a tourist. He was having trouble finding the “good stores with the good fashion.” I smiled, pulled out my iPhone and opened the Maps app. I explained to him that the luxury fashion district is found near the Chicago Redline stop in the Gold Coast while showing him how to get there on the CTA. It’s not uncommon for me to stop stylish foreigners in the Loop for a photograph only to hear their confusion about where the high end boutiques are. State Street is fantastic shopping at an accessible price point, but it’s just that – mass market. We parted ways and I had no idea if he was going to follow my advice to head north, but a few days later I was happy to hear from a friend that he had!

There’s no such thing as too much Céline. The brand’s minimalist aesthetic is conducive to overindulging. Leisia’s shoes and bag are both Céline, which work flawlessly with her pared-down look. Her use of color is sublime. The white shoes and scarf combine beautifully with the black coat, pants and bag, while the vibrant flash of fuchsia on her blouse lends a splashy touch of personality to this perfect weekend look.