Comfort Me

 I have to talk a little bit about an amazing boutique in Lincoln Park called Comfort Me. It is owned by sisters Alyssa and Bethany Thomas, along with their mom Melanie. For those of you in Chicago, it is located on Armitage, just east of Halsted at 651 W Armitage. 

Comfort Me purchases their offerings from flea markets, trade shows and independent designers and artisans to create a mix of unique, stylish, green and luxurious pieces at affordable prices. Please check out their website HERE for more, but if you can visit the store because it is an experience.  Let me just say, the store is AWESOME. It truly does have a warm and comforting aesthetic, with one of a kind pieces from local designers to vintage paintings.

Comfort Me is nice enough to carry the vintage rings that I put together (below), and sell a few of my purses and necklaces from my vast vintage collection and I couldn't be more thrilled.

The other week Comfort Me held a fashion event previewing their fall collection and it was a blast! Good food, delicious champagne, and great fashion! My rings were even featured with some of the looks, which made me so happy. To top the night off, there was a raffle benefitting breast cancer and I was one of the lucky winners. I walked away with an amazing pair of corduroy flares, and a peek a boo shoulder dress..pics to come.

As for now, a few pics from the event.....

 Store Front

 This store is charming, eclectic, fun, trendy, friendly, vintage, luxury all together!

So cute!

Alyssa, mom Melanie, and Bethany Thomas

Beautiful!

 My friends Alex, Abby, Chrissy, and I

Beautiful models showcasing some of the fall pieces.

I love my Urban Outfitters Outlet!

I am not sure how many Urban Outfitter Outlets there are, but Chicago is lucky enough to have one of them...and its a danger trap....in the best way. Lets just say among my purchases, I have gotten Jeffrey Campbell wedges for $5, Frye loafers for $5, and several items for just $2 or $3!!!! Yeah, its awesome.

For those of you in Chicago, check it out at Clark & Fullerton!

Standing in my new apartment! More pics to follow : )

Wearing: Distressed boyfriend cut jeans from Ruehl, Brown Fringe Sweater Vest, and a white tank from  Forever21, Boots from the Urban Outfitters Outlet for $5

Vintage necklace, and earrings from my last trip to LA

Boots from the Urban Outfitters Outlet for $5

Guys and Dolls

I was in Nashville the other weekend and my boyfriend surprised me by getting tickets to see Guys and Dolls at the Franklin Theater. The theater was first built in 1937 and had closed its doors in 1997, re-opening them again for opening night of Guys and Dolls.

Dress: Coral Swing Skirt Dress, bought in California; Purse: Vintage Eel Skin Clutch; Necklace: Vintage Two Tier Green Large Necklace; Ring: Vintage Cocktail Ring, For SALE HERE

 Eric!

Franklin Theater Before

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Franklin Theater After

 On Sunday we went to the Nashville Farmers Market, which was AWESOME!! Everything looked so beautiful!

Maxi Skirt

I find that my eye has slowly been turning more onto a fall color palette, with the rich bronze colors, rust colors, and taupes. Believe me, I'm holding onto summer as long as I can as the only thing that really excites me about colder weather is the clothes! This bronze micro sueded skirt is what Im talking about, and its for sale on my Etsy shop. Just click the link below!

 Skirt: Vintage Bronze Micro Suede Maxi, For SALE HERE; Tank: H&M for $6; Shoes: Macy's $11; Necklace: Vintage lucite long link necklace (So cool!), For SALE HERE

Necklace: Vintage lucite long link necklace (So cool!), For SALE HERE

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