Shelby Steiner on Stock Mfg Co
Our gal, and up-and-coming designer Shelby Steiner has just launched her first collaboration with Stock Manufacturing Company! You might recall our previous feature on Shelby, where we delved into the motivations behind her designs, and her design processes. Stock Mfg Co is a Chicago start-up focused on producing high quality products at affordable prices. They promote sustainability and … Read more
Luxe Leather
Winter in Chicago is, well… cold. And sometimes it’s just too hard to look trendy and keep warm at the same time. Luckily, all you need for this is a pair of leather pants and a faux fur coat. Wearing a Topshop faux fur coat and leather trousers with an F21 tie-dye long-sleeved tee and … Read more
Pretty Grunge
This vintage floral skirt that I found at a thrift shop a few years ago and altered has been a trusty fall-back item. Black tee, leather jacket, skirt, boom. Instant outfit. I paired my vintage floral skirt with a black peplum t-shirt from Forever21. The flare at the waist of the shirt in combination with … Read more
Designer Profile: Shelby Steiner
Crisp collars buttoned all the way to the top, black bowler hats and creepers, spiked headbands all infused with sweeping maxis, flowy lace, and feminine pastel lipstick — these are elements of Shelby Steiner‘s personal style that are apparent in her own designs. The youngest participant at the October 2012 Fashion Focus Chicago showcase, “Fashion … Read more
Girly Linebacker
I’ve been really into “trousers” lately. I guess calling them something other than pants makes me feel more grown up and sophisticated. Truth is, 23 is an awkward age when you’re both too young and too old. I try to remedy this situation with my wardrobe — mixing classic, adult pieces with edgier, youthful trends. … Read more
Monster Sweater
Bought a sweater that a little kid would love just as much as a grown man. I paired a Forever 21 monster graphic sweater (two sizes too big) with skinny leather trousers from Topshop for a look that is comfy but pulled together. The Cooperative beanie I’m wearing is my absolute favorite, and the pointed … Read more
Snakeskin and Ox Blood
Rocking three of fall’s most predominant trends — snakeskin print, ox blood, and a monochromatic color scheme. WHAM. I got this sweater at LF Boston on my trip out there to visit my boyfriend a couple weeks ago. There’s no LF in Chicago (LF peeps, if you’re out there reading this, PLEASE PLEASE open one here), so … Read more
Pattern Play
Today was an unseasonably warm Sunday for Chicago in November — 67 degrees. I was actually sweating in this outfit. Alas that tomorrow it’s supposed to plunge into the 30s. Bye bye indian summer for good. Mixing prints has become a favorite outfit staple. Both leopard and camo are the new blacks this season, so I … Read more
Fall 2012 Photoshoot
Just after Rusted Revolution’s second birthday, we found ourselves reunited in Chicago for the first time since Coachella, back in April. Having been apart for several months, we were eager to catch up and explore the foodie side of Lincoln Park — but we found time to mix in a little bit of the business. … Read more
Windy City Autumn
Chicago fall weather has me constantly hanging on to my hat for dear life, but it’s so worth it when you’re half an hour late to work and need to hide serious bed head. I layered a Kimchi Blue paper-thin grey jersey dress beneath a Forever 21 brick red checkered open-knit sweater. Today made me … Read more
