Taylor wears all black so well, a skill not easily learned. People think dressing in all black is easy. That’s true, but making all black actually look good is much more difficult. Taylor integrates different textures and silhouettes, like the billowing burnout tee, to create a chic and aesthetically rich look without using even a hint of color. Her Sam Edelman “Zoe” boots, a perennial favorite among Chicagoans, adds the perfect dash of edge.
I was completely shocked when I saw the brand name Tory Burch subtly etched in the metal clasp on her purse. At first glance I thought her handbag was Alexander Wang or a similar brand. This is literally the coolest bag I’ve ever seen from the designer, and a welcome departure from the usual Tory Burch products that drip with her signature “T” logo. In retrospect I shouldn’t have been surprised. Taylor has excellent taste, and like all great fashion lovers, could care less about the “brand” of an item. The only thing that truly matters is the construction, quality and design of a piece.
To continue reading about Amy’s discovery of catchlights, click below:
During conversations about photography both Meagan and Andrea instructed me to “look for the light in the eyes” of my subjects. Working with sunlight instead of studio lighting makes finding the catchlights that much more difficult, especially for someone who is entirely self-taught. I know I have captured catchlights in my photographs before, but it was on accident. This is the first image I’ve ever taken where I consciously thought about finding them.
As a creative person it’s really exciting to watch my work evolve. I am the first person to openly admit that being an artist is a never-ending process of growth. A photographer never stops improving their skills. Every photo is a step further, every click of the shutter button pushes me to hone my craft even more. I am so incredibly lucky to have such supportive readers and friends as I develop my photography skills.
I am the daughter of a professor so I am very comfortable being critiqued. In fact, I believe it shows respect. Criticizing someone, with the aim of helping them, demonstrates that you care enough about them to want them to improve. The difference between critiquing and hating on someone is that critiquing comes from a place of love, while hating on someone obviously comes from a place of hate. Anonymous needs to learn the difference.
Please check out Meagan’s blog LATTERSTYLE and Andrea’s blog Blonde Bedhead. I’m sure you’ll love them just as much as I do.
This weekend I spent most of my time street-style hunting in Wicker Park. I’ve been neglecting this neighborhood as of late, which is totally unforgivable, so yesterday and Saturday I tried my best to make amends to the hub of youth culture and fashion in Chicago. As I hung out around the intersection of North and Damen, Lynde was an easy choice for me. I knew her tall stature and on-trend purple denim shorts would make for a stunning photograph.
