Vintage Swimsuit

I first bought this vintage top because I loved the pink color and stretchy fabric. I later discovered that it was a vintage swimsuit. Double score! I love wearing the top with a great pair of skinny jeans but this day was hot so though it does not look like it in these pics, Im wearing denim shorts with the top.

I LOVE summer!

Chicago LIVE!

 Last Thursday I was lucky enough to attend a live taping of Chicago LIVE! with my friend Hollis. A live broadcast at the Chicago Theater, hosted by famed reporter Rick Kogan, its a must see show. There was a great line up of guests, everyone from Top Chef and Lollapalooza culinary director Graham Elliot to Chicagos Artists' Coalition executive director Carolina Jayaram. The night was even infused with an amazing performance from the most talented young lady I have ever seen, Kate Diaz, along with a hypnotizing performance by the The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo. 

Graham Elliot (on right) stunned the audience after revealing that he used 75,000 lobsters to create the lobster corn dog creations for Lollapalooza!!!

Me and Hollis at Chicago LIVE! She looked so pretty in her top from Comfort Me Boutique, which she paired with a great pair of blue pants. If you are in the Chicago area, PLEASE check out this store! 

Carolina had alot to say about funding and helping artists find projects and work in the Chicago area.

14-year-old Kate Diaz gave me goose bumps with her soulful voice and guitar performance.

Rick Kogan in action!

The Andreas Kapsalis & Gorvan Ivanovic Guitar Duo. Just stunning!! Please check them out!! 

Here is one link I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrA5wORajSQ

Dress: Free People, which I borrowed from my roomate along with the shoes from Akira. 

Necklace: Vintage Mint Green Double Strand, Bought from Randolph Street Market for $2!!!

Purse: Vintage Green Eel Skin Convertible Clutch Purse, FOR SALE HERE

Purse: Vintage Green Eel Skin Convertible Clutch Purse, FOR SALE HERE

Just a Lil Fringe

 My friend had a bag of clothes that she was going to give to Goodwill, so of course I had to get in the bag and see what she had in there. I found a bunch of Forever 21 t-shirts and it immediately sparked an idea. I saw a girl wearing a similar top on the street and wanted to try replicating the top myself. And it was sooo easy....


How to: 
Just cut 1 inch strips up from the bottom of the top. Knot at the top of strip and bottom. Trim as needed.

 Top: Forever 21 DIY; Skirt: Abercrombie; Gladiators: INC from Macys; Necklaces: Assorted

I wore the same skirt later in the week for a completely different look. I love all the tribal/ethnic looks, and I brightened this look up with a vintage red necklace (for sale).

Hat: Fedora from Venice Beach

Jewelry: 

Bracelets: Vintage Bronze Brontosaurus Wide Large Bangles, For SALE HERE and HERE

Vintage Goldette Emerald Green Stone Ornate Bracelet, For SALE HERE

Necklaces: Vintage Red Multi Tiered Plastic Necklace, For Sale SOON!!

Vintage Toucan Bird Tribal Wood Beaded Necklace: For SALE HERE

Vintage Ethnic Bronze Collar with Tiny Rhinestones, For Sale SOON!!

Ring: Vintage Upcycled Tribal Black & Bronze Triangle Geometric Ring, For SALE HERE

Bracelets: Vintage Bronze Brontosaurus Wide Large Bangles, For SALE HERE and HERE

Vintage Goldette Emerald Green Stone Ornate Bracelet, For SALE HERE

Ring: Vintage Upcycled Tribal Black & Bronze Triangle Geometric Ring, For SALE HERE

Nude & Black Lace, Stunning Dress

My mom presented this dress to me the other day and it knocked me off my feet. She had purchased it at an estate sale, and the dress just came to life when I put it on. The tailoring of the dress is just exquisite, from the kicked out skirt at the bottom of the dress to the delicate capped lace sleeves. 

Its a stunner of a dress. 

Even better my mom made this first purse pictured using a black leather vintage 1960s purse that had some exterior scratches. She added this great super soft tan leather to the exterior, added some black ric rac trim, and finished it off with that fabulous gold tone lion pin.

 My moms gifted and this bag is truly special. 

Dress: Vintage Black Lace and Nude Long Capped Sleeve Dress, For SALE HERE ; Shoes: Brand New Salvatore Ferragamo Tan Leather Heels, size 8, For SALE HERE; 

Purses: Tan Leather and Black Ric Rac Vintage Handbag with Gold Lion Pin, For SALE HERE; Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Handbag, For SALE HERE

Jewelry: Vintage Gold Tone Chain Hoop Clip on Earrings, For SALE HERE

***Lipstick: NARS in Jungle Red 

Purse: Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Handbag, For SALE HERE

Fringe Vest

Vest: Abercrombie & Fitch, For SALE HERE, Pants: High Waisted Moda International, For SALE HERE, Necklace: Amber Bauble Necklace, For SALE HERE, Shoes: Franco Sarto