little boots, little italy

boots c/o: TBA
tie die silk: vintage
pants: madewell
jacket: vintage

I'm trying my best to check out different neighborhoods in Chicago that I don't normally check out. It's easy to make Chicago VERY SUBURBAN by only staying in the hood you live in. (Which is how you tell there's tons of suburban transplants in the city)

Recently I walked around little Italy. There isn't a whole lot to do shopping wise, but there's plenty of food options (try: stax, or the italian ices!!) and a comic book store if you're interested!

I also got the chance to wear my TBA boots FINALLY, (before my mom stole them =_=) I didn't want to get salt all over them, but they will most likely become a fall staple. I always feel cooler in boots, don't you?

Parisian Kitty

Nothing gets rid of the monday blues, like a blue hue kitty cat in the streets of Pairs.
Spring makes me think of Paris! Meow Meow

Check out my illustration blog, street cats!

I wasn't kidding

Stripe collared T & Belt: Madewell
Trousers: french connection
Jacket: vintage

 I really do love stripes. Starting to notice some of my clothes a getting almost too big to pull off as oversized. Guess that means shopping, hurray.

I'm too lazy to write a long witty and thoughtful post. I got a bike ride calling my name, and when my lady calls, I answer. Enjoy la vie!


xoxo

j'aime STRIPES

 

susan sarandon from witches of eastwick 

the sartorialistvanessa jackman droptokyo tombo from kiki's delivery service

Ever since I was a kid, I've been OBSESSED with stripes. Albeit via Punky Brewester crazy mixed pattern style, to now a more relaxed nautical feel. I gots to say, I love me some stripes. I think is such a classic staple piece that never goes out of style. I'm slowly collecting a load of stripey shirts that will hopefully last me for years to come. One thing about being a professional artisit? You learn to invest more on staple pieces, I can't be dropping dollars at forever 21 for "coachella" wear when it will be out of style tomorrow. Plus maybe I'm just getting more boring with age. (but let's just say more accepting of my French heritage, no?)

Whatever the case, I think it will always be true, I LOVE STRIPES. Thought I share some inspiring posts of future summer looks. I mean whats more gamine + grandma than a naut-y stripe shirt?

 free people blogkris atomicstylesight grand theft thriftstreet cats

note: there's was a really sweet girl who told me they liked my blog at urban today on rush st! I'm so sorry if I seemed rude I was on the phone (with my mom no less) and didn't realize what you said until I left the store. THANK YOU! I really appreciate it :D (btw your outfit was totally bangin!)