fierce

i know i should be posting about vintage shopping and wicker park, but i cannot deny the fiercity of this photo of blogging goddess Karen Blanchard. this mixmaster's style is the embodiment of impeccable ecclectic taste.

spotted: karen sporting a McQueen-inspired dress from H&M.

sir + madame

 Friday, Isaiah (dynasteeshop.com) and I got the opportunity to attend the Sir and Madame release party on 938 N. Damen Ave. If you've ever shopped at Soulmates Chicago, you'll quickly realize that this is the sister store to that establishment. Sir and Madame offers funky ecclectic fashions and accessories with moderate pricepoints. The set-up is small, temper your quickness to assume that the selection is vast. Varied maybe, but not vast. I got a chance to chat with one of the buyers for womenswear, Autumn. She was wearing the store logo tank with a fierce bowtie ring that's to die for.

 

I also found these cute textiled Osborn oxford shoes, priced at $140.

eskell

Eskell | 1509 North Milwaukee Avenue

The cutest shop on Milwaukee Ave. I absolutely loved the design aesthetic of Elizabeth Del Castillo's clothing line, Eskell. The concept is fresh, contemporary, whimsical fashions for that Chicago girl in a New York State of Mind.

Store-owner and designer Elizabeth also features a small selection of vintage frocks and accessories.  A little on the pricier side, Eskell still champions structure, premium fabrics, and generally well-made garments.

US #1 Vintage x 2

US #1 Vintage |  1460 N Milwaukee Ave

If you've ever stumbled upon a vintage shop in Wicker Park with an extensive array of shoes, purses, and clothing straight out of decades past, you've probably visited US #1 Vintage on Milwaukee Avenue. Better known as, "the store with the guy with the dog," I generally implement a browse til you find strategy whenever I'm back in Chicago. One of my favorite finds here was a luxurious mink coat. Skip the so-called designer bags, which are quite questionable in authenticity. However if you need a great looking pair of Frye boots or a killer leather jacket, look no further. What's great is that they opened up a newer component to the store right across the street.

Marcus from @ dynastee browsing through the leather bombers jackets