Lucy’s Coachella Recap
Hi everyone! I know it’s been awhile since Coachella Music & Arts Festival wrapped, but I’ve been so busy in the showroom that I’ve had zero time to sit down and write about the experience. Several weeks later, I’m still riding the high from experiencing some of the world’s greatest musical talents in one of … Read more
Album Review: good kid, m.A.A.d. city
In my honest opinion, Kendrick Lamar is the best thing to happen to hip-hop this year, and arguably this decade. The 25 year-old Compton native has remained relatively off the radar despite having already released a studio album and several mixtapes, but the rapper caught everyone’s attention in 2012 with a stage set at Coachella … Read more
Alexander Wang SS 2013
Alex Wang, yet again, has created a collection that embodies everything a girl wants. Simple silhouettes and a muted color scheme of neutrals — Crisp white shirts, severe collars, avant garde but wearable sandals and boots, over-sized yet flattering cuts, and leather dresses so sultry it makes me wonder whether he did any sewing at … Read more
Summer Movie Guide 2012
I’m one of those people who loves the physical experience of going to the movies. I am by no means a movie buff or expert, but I do get out to see my fair share of films. There’s something in the act of driving to the theater, ripping the ticket stub, buying snacks and choosing … Read more
Resort 2013 Highlights
Cédric Charlier Formerly with Cacharel, Cédric Charlier has made it in the fashion world in his own right. There’s a beautiful geometry to Cédric Charlier’s Resort designs — it is said that he drew inspiration from Cristobal Balenciaga’s Spring 1966 collection, apparent in the clean, simple cuts in dramatic contrasting colors. Alexander Wang Alexander Wang’s designs ooze a … Read more
Hip-Hop Radar: Chuuwee, Tayyib Ali & Chief Keef
Lucy here – I’ve go 3 hot names in the rap game on my radar that y’all best be watching out for. One thing I love about the industry is its turnover – the rapid cycle of emerging talent. It seems that not long after an artist establishes himself, another is there to take his … Read more
Ashley Kolln of Atomik Bomb
I met Ashley Kolln through work at Topshop Chicago and was hardly surprised to learn that she had a background in fashion design. While working with her, I was struck by her coif of beachy curls, and the unique, crafty jewelry she would pair with her everyday outfits. Feathers, body chains, combat boots, DIYs — Ashley is … Read more
Balena
This fantastic new restaurant only opened up two weeks ago in Chicago and I’m already obsessed. Balena is, for lack of a better phrase, freaking hotdamn DELICIOUS Italian food. I met my friend Jenny at Balena right after work during the Balena’s opening week. I had a harder time finding the restaurant than I expected, … Read more
Topshop Unique
The quintessential thing about Topshop that many Americans fail to grasp (seeing as this British retailer is so new to the States), is that many of the clothes sold in stores actually come directly from the London runways. Topshop is the only high street brand to show on-schedule at London Fashion Week. Their Unique line … Read more
Jason Wu for Target
Hey ya’ll — I got a haircut. Five inches shorter with long, heavy, blunt bangs. You like? Still getting used to it and the annoyance of hair in my eyes, but it feels so much lighter. And when I wear it up, I feel super chic. Also, because I chose to keep the bangs long … Read more
