One Camouflage Blouse, Four Ways to Wear It
You ever have an item of clothing that you absolutely had to wear everywhere, no matter if it was appropriate for the occasion? In middle school, I had a pair of watermelon-print socks that I insisted on wearing with rolled up flare jeans. In high school, when ballet flats had a major revival, I insisted on wearing … Read more
BCBG Max Azria FW 2013
Glamorous grunge was the mood of BCBG Max Azria’s latest fashion week showcase, which proves that indeed, beanies are appropriate for all occasions, black tie included. Last year around this time, the skirt-over-pants look was just beginning to emerge, and I guess I was wrong — the trend wasn’t gone by the next week. This … Read more
In the Details
Valentino Spring 2012 Haute Couture Distance shots from the runway, showing the environment of fashion week, the entirety of the artful garments, and the height of the models can be particularly breath taking. But true appreciation of the designs produced for these shows every year can only happen in the study of the details — the … 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
Steel Toes
From delicate to downright tough, these shoes were made for kicking serious ass. Steel tips and capped toes are in for fall and below are my favorite styles. They’re like Pokemon — gotta catch em all! xox, Lesley
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
