Loose Change

The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving.

2011-09-19T19:52:00.003-03:00

"Virginia Woolf wrote, "Across the broad continent of a woman's life falls the shadow of a sword." On one side of that sword, she said, there lies convention and tradition and order, where "all is correct." But on the other side of that sword, if you're crazy enough to cross it and choose a life that does not follow convention, "all is confusion. Nothing follows a regular course." Her argument was that the crossing of the shadow of that sword may bring a far more interesting existence to a woman, but you can bet it will also be more perilous." - Elizebeth Gilbert

Phantom Dude-Friend Syndrom. LOL.

2011-08-31T19:00:00.001-03:00

Things I'm into right this minute...

2011-08-12T18:08:00.010-03:00

Late summer days.

Olivia, my niece. But that is pretty much all day, everyday.

Her always perfect Ombre hair
Chelsea Simonne of Sofia Vintage

MinkPink Slasher Flick Cutoff Shorts.
And pretty much everything at Nasty Gal

PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2011

Wu-Note Project
Wu-Tang Clan albums reimagined as Blue Note records.

Beyond the historic brown gates

2011-08-01T00:49:00.001-03:00

there is only one name. Oshkosh.

2011-08-01T00:35:00.000-03:00

things i'm into right this minute...

2011-07-22T14:56:00.004-03:00

this song
terrariums

ROA's piece on my train ride to work.

my Laura Lombardi earrings that arrived yesterday.
also my michael kors rose gold boyfriend watch.

Guardian Angel bags from Vlieger & Vandam

{via audrey hepburn complex}

this room.

summers with my friends

cooling systems. cause it BE HOT out, yo!

When things are made specifically for you...

2011-07-12T13:44:00.001-03:00

Tattly Designy Temporary Tattoos by Swiss Miss

Today I feel...

2011-06-29T09:55:00.004-03:00

2011-06-29T09:49:00.000-03:00

i've always wished i had a sister.

2011-04-30T16:39:00.000-03:00

2011-04-29T17:41:00.000-03:00

Reality Bites.

2011-04-29T16:02:00.001-03:00

and a million little girl's, born in the 80's, hearts broke this morning.

Shall we have some champagne?

2011-04-29T13:42:00.003-03:00

{via Kate Middleton For The Win}

Dressed Down. Relatability.

2011-04-06T00:22:00.002-03:00

Kate Winslet.

Modern day screen siren.

Tour de force.

Idol.

And most probably, if I ever met her, an "AAAHHHHH, Is this real life," real life idol too.

I've been in love* with her for 15 years.

In Mildred Pierce, for HBO, she is nothing but FULL OF WIN.

See behind the scenes here.

The Countdown Continues to Kate Winslet’s ‘Mildred Pierce’

*i just want to drink tea, share clothes, and cuddle here + there. you know...besties. a very high mark, in my book.

2011-04-04T11:37:00.000-03:00

my messy apartment. having fun with a new iphone app.

I'll stay home forever, where 2 and 2 always makes 5

2011-03-30T12:47:00.005-03:00

LOVE.

{via Herman Miller via Yumlum's Etsy } Some of my fav's from the site.

Seriously, loving the Polaroid prints.

heartbreak, i'm not holding your hand anymore.

2011-02-24T16:24:00.002-03:00

regrets...

Everyday I try to get it right.

2011-02-24T14:49:00.006-03:00

I just got back from a wonderful trip to L.A. where I was lucky enough to not only go to Shareen's Vintage, but I also got to meet her.

she.is.awesome.

I scored this sweet ass vintage fur vest. $70. {perhaps a bit hungover in this photo}

I'll be pimping this bad grrrl out this weekend in the Chi!

Not only does she have one of the best vintage stores in the country, she's also a ridiculously cool woman. In her newsletters, she signs out with THE LETTER _____ such as the one below.

Everyday I try to get it right
And every day I fail.
That is what it is to be human,
I guess.
If I got it right all the time I would
be divine.
I would have no reason to be here.
Here is where we struggle and
Here is where we fall
And here is how we learn to love and to
forgive.
Not just ourselves but others.

The best thing I can hope for is to know what is right and to keep
reaching for it.
The best thing I can hope for is to admit my failings and
to ask for forgiveness,
The best thing I can hope for is to forgive myself.
Right away.

When we experience a failing we feel
as children do.
A bit lost and a bit scared and often
an awareness of our own innocence comes
forth.
We didn't know
We didn't mean it.
We are left smacked with a feeling of shame
and then regret.

If you were a little girl and were standing
before yourself, shamed and sorry, what
would you say to your little self.

So important to sit beside the child in you.
So powerful to put your arms around her
little shoulders and to soothe her with your
understanding and acceptance.

Its Ok.
You are doing your best
You are just a human being.
And life is beautifully difficult
And love is painfully beautiful.And no matter what, I love you.

{Sigh}...I love her...

Lost her behind the station, Lost her behind the moon

2011-02-24T14:40:00.002-03:00

{via joovomero}

LA got the best of me

2011-02-23T17:31:00.001-03:00

it didn't have to be Paris...

2011-02-07T00:33:00.003-03:00

i just wanted us to live again.

for years i thought we shared a secret...

that we would be wonderful in the world.

i didn't exactly know how, but just the possibility...

kept me hoping.

how pathetic is that?

to put all your hopes in a promise that was never made?

See, Frank knows...he knows what he wants. he's found his place.

He's just fine.

He was right; we were never special or destined or anything at all.

always a fan of the dramatics.

2011-02-02T17:18:00.002-03:00

This dress needs to make an appearance in these photos.

{dress via audrey hepburn complex}
{Photos via The Chicago Tribune}

Bells for her

2011-01-31T13:34:00.002-03:00

Laura Lombardi's Spring 2011 Lookbook.

i'm fucking dying.

via refinery29

there's a fire inside this heart and a riot about to explode into flames

2011-01-25T12:56:00.004-03:00

Christian Dior's Haute Couture Spring 2011 Collection

John Galliano, I salute you.

Dear God, please cast me in a John Galliano directed femme fatale murder mystery.

I have never wanted to be a movie star more than after viewing this collection.
A stunning René Gruau inspired collection.

This is exactly what I would want to wear if I murder my lover. Naturally.

the mane event

2011-01-24T16:52:00.008-03:00

{isabel lucas}

~~babe i'd like to fuck~~
~~babe i'd like to be~~

hair i'd like to have

a close second...it's basically the same hair, just straight.
and btw, per a friend, "wow, her face transplant really did her wonders."

i agree. i think she is beautiful.

{ashlee simpson wentz}

...said the lady in blue after the rain.

2011-01-24T15:25:00.003-03:00

The home of Fiona Douglas.

Her house is an inspiring and happy mix of blue and white.
Her handpanted designs at Bluebellgray could brighten my spirits on even the gloomiest of days.

when the shit is bananas

2011-01-21T15:36:00.002-03:00

Rodarte teams up with Knoll to bring us some seriously swoon worthy textiles.
I DIE.

makes sense.

2011-01-21T13:16:00.001-03:00

this song is my jam of the day.

Too many bad notes playing in our symphony.

2011-01-21T13:02:00.001-03:00

Chicago Street Artist, CRO.

In an effort to inspire cooperation and just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2011 I’ll be releasing an exclusive print titled, “THE FUTURE IS…”. This print imagines America, not as it is but as it could be. The fifty multi-colored states are reconstructed into the universal symbol of love — the heart. Ivy which gets its symbolism of connections and friendships because of its propensity to interweave in growth pierces through the country instead of an arrow.

Click HERE to order the print or for a free download version.

mmm yes'm

2011-01-12T17:36:00.004-03:00

tonight is my second crochet class at Loopy Yarns

and i just can't wait until i am able to actually make something!!

my goal is to make this gorge infinity scarf.

(i've already bought the pattern!)

once i make myself one, i'm making one (with less floral motif) for my nestmate.

i'm drooling at the thought of how hot he will look in a thick cowl!

shhmmmeeexxxyyy!

all of this, of course, is right after i make A CAT SWEATER

morning wood.

2011-01-05T17:39:00.001-03:00

me want we wood

and then god sent dead birds from thy sky

2011-01-04T19:05:00.001-03:00

i want chicken i want liver

2010-12-30T13:44:00.001-03:00

what a wonderful age 18 months is.

"hey olivia! pretend to eat cat food and act like you love it...now 'meow'."

my niece. the only person in the world that does what i say.

2010-12-30T13:43:00.000-03:00

2010-12-21T15:13:00.007-03:00

On this day 3 years ago, I was wondering the streets of Beijing.
I'd like to be there now.

The Great Wall.

I lugged a Polaroid camera all the way up a mountain.

Dedication.

(unfortunately these Polaroids look like crap. sigh. Can anyone tell me why they developed with a purple hue?)

Chongwenmen Subway Station.

(I have no neck in this photo.)

My boyfriend was hired to play trombone for a dance festival.
A tap dance festival.

Whenever my boyfriend gets paid to fly across the globe to play trombone with tap dancing people for the Chinese government he brings me.

He always brings me.

Rehearsal. (Chicago in Beijing)

Most of the time was spent at the theater...Unfortunately.

Try producing an American performance in Beijing with one translator.

Let's just say that I greeted the band every night with a room full of beer + food.

Lots of beer = less angry musicians.

Despite headaches, it was an amazing show with the worlds best tap dancers including

Jason Samuels Smith and Dormesha Sumbry Edwards.

If you ever get a chance to see these two, please do.

They will blow your mind.

(i hope these photos show up. Flickr has stolen my photos until i pay them $25. Pretty bullshit if you ask me.)

Pussy whipped.

2010-12-08T18:56:00.003-03:00

whenever i start giggling at work i'm usually looking at cats on the internet.

my friend, swood, always knows without me telling her.

2010-12-05T14:34:00.004-03:00

There are two jewelry designers that I'm currently obsessing over.

Both are based in Chicago + both can be found at Post 27.

The first is Megan Lorenz of Cities in Dust.

The photos are from Portrait in Metal. Check out the post to find out about her inspiration, the boutique she manages and some of her work.

The second artist is Laura Lombardi.

I love, love, love her work and apparently a bunch of other people do too.

She was recently featured in Nylon Magazine.

Check her out this weekend (er...today. woops, late post.) at the Renegade Holiday Fair.

It was perfect.

2010-12-04T02:23:00.005-03:00

Tortured-artist drama. Check.

Love or hate the film, here is a small collection of Black Swan inspired threads on the cheap.

All from Forever 21.

Damn Natalie, you a crazy chick!

I LOVE YOU NATALIE!

Performance Area

2010-12-04T02:08:00.001-03:00

On Friday December 4, 2010 at 9:27pm, I fell in love.

Find me here tonight...

2010-12-02T19:45:00.001-03:00

Check out Mark's Lexicon series here.

2010-11-04T17:30:00.002-03:00

Holy crap! I guess I haven't visited Rockstar Diaries in a really long time!!
Naomi is pregnant?!?!
Where in the world have I been and why is my life not as absolutely adorable as theirs?
No, seriously, why?
Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?

p.s. she looks stunning as usual.

Dear God (if there is a God):

2010-11-04T17:17:00.003-03:00

Please reward my black heart with this beautiful bag.

I promise to soften my cold heart just a bit.

Hugs, LC

P.S. Send it in Dove Grey, please and thank you.

my friend (a total bitch) sent me the link to this site knowing that i would have heartache for days to come. actually it's more of a burning sensation right now.

i want your everything as long as it's free

2010-11-03T12:41:00.003-03:00

“As I prepare to run for mayor, I’m going to spend the next few weeks visiting our neighborhoods — at grocery stores, L stops, bowling alleys, and hot dog stands.” —Rahm Emanuel

with the midterm elections gone + the scary aftermath already beginning,

we here in Chicago now need to look towards the mayorial race.

Chicago street artist, CRO, is always around to brighten a day.

Pick up this print, here.

2010-10-29T16:46:00.001-03:00

super cool halloween inspired wedding bouquets via style me pretty

Pop-up + Street Culture = Love

2010-10-29T16:41:00.001-03:00

Speaking of Pop-Ups, I am dying to get me arse to this gallery over lunch.

Somehow something always gets in the way.

Remember Pop-up videos? This is nothing like that.

2010-10-29T16:29:00.001-03:00

insanely jealous that the Kate Spade London Pop-up shop is not my living quarters.

Bright Eyes

2010-10-27T18:05:00.001-03:00

finally a new way to display my ever growing sunglass collection

{via interior porn}

Some things last a long time.

2010-10-26T18:03:00.002-03:00

I'm in need of a great red lipstick.

While searching, Beach House's Some Things Last a Long Time shuffled on my iPod.

Fitting, as Revlon's Fire and Ice lipstick is one of the most iconic and longest lasting shades in history having been around since the 1950's. It's one of Madison Avenue's legendary ad campaigns.

Your picture is still on my wall, on my wall.The colors are bright, bright as ever.Red is strong.Blue is true.Some things last a long time.Some things last a long time.

2010-10-26T17:29:00.001-03:00

i need this snow white t-shirt.

{via eblackbook}

batten down the hatches

2010-10-26T11:38:00.006-03:00

{swood in NYC, 2010}

We here in chicago are suppose to be bracing for the "storm of the century" {i just said that in a low and powerful voice.} eh...whatever.

This morning I laughed when I read this guy tweet, "It's important to remember today that cyclones bring you to Oz, while wardrobes bring you to Narnia. Plan accordingly."

Honestly, I'm just not really in the mood to go to Oz today so I decided to jump through the wardrobe and revisit Topshop's Autumn/Winter 2010 runway show from London's Fashion Week this past February.

mmm, me likey.

The Sound of the Sinners

2010-10-24T18:06:00.003-03:00

sometimes it don't matter how honest or straight forward or

what your best intentions were or even how right your are....

haters are going to hate.

the bigots, the ex-racists, the fats, the losers,

those that need constant reassurance, and those that have to be right,

they gon' hate because that is all they know.

and that is when you throw your hands in the air and say

HATERS GON' HATE

and walk away.

{title: The Clash}

We won't fight unless we're provoked.

2010-10-22T12:45:00.001-03:00

I'm seriously in love right now.

So basically what you are saying is:

2010-10-21T15:42:00.004-03:00

{Zéczy via Juvomero}

Annette-
I've done what I could to try and get you to understand you should be bowing before me. Unfortunately I've decided to find a young naive girl for our PR role that will actually kiss my ass.

Thanks for your commitment, but I need someone who will service me. Often.

If you still want to come stroke my 'ego', please do. Best of luck otherwise. Thanks.

she told me i could never be an actress because of my teeth

2010-10-19T00:29:00.004-03:00

{Guaximina via Ju Vomero}

The way I (you) see it.

{title via Mad Men Season 4 Episode 13...the way I remember it and I know it's wrong.}

There is no fresh start!!! Lives carry on.

2010-10-18T23:34:00.003-03:00

{via Era pra ser engraçado?}

Costumes are grand.

{title: MadMen Season 4 Episode 13, Henry Francis to Betty Draper Francis}

2010-10-14T13:21:00.005-03:00

Brilliant.

Chicago Wright's auction house is using street art pieces (Cro and Don't Fret) as backdrops for their auction catalogue.

{via Maxwell Colette}

She's a sunflower, she's my sunflower.

2010-10-12T12:33:00.004-03:00

this.is.awesome.
Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei's installation of 100 million porcelain painted sunflower seeds.
{via Guardian}

{title song via Mack David's 1948 'Sunflower' who sued 'Hello, Dolly' - via TIME 1964}

Das a lotta booty...

2010-10-11T19:50:00.003-03:00

{Kim K for W Magazine}

Gawker just posted these nude shots of her -Photos originating from Egotastic.
I don't buy it. Why?
Why is her face flesh tone and her body silver?
It all just looks a slight bit off to me.

Guess I'll have to buy the mag to find out!

More is More

2010-10-11T13:01:00.004-03:00

I spent my Friday night at The Post Family for the opening of Nancy Rosen's More is More and I'm rather tempted to make an appointment for a private showing and pick myself up a piece.

Anyhow, the people at Tremble Tremble spied me during their interview of Nancy Rosen. Can you spy me? Probably not because most of you don't know what I look like.

Oh wait....only my friends read this blog. Waaa Waaaaa

(Click here for the interview as there seems to be an issue with their embedded code.)

And all the pandemonium and all the madness, there comes a time where you fade to the blackness

2010-10-06T10:56:00.005-03:00

Line Series No. 01

After 3 years of art stalking this artwork, the lovemate and I are finally purchasing.

I'm really quite thrilled!

It's by Chicago artist Jeremy Ehly

He's your average slacker getting a degree in Bio-Chemistry, working as a Cancer researcher and neuroscientist, then going back to photography and acquiring a Masters of Architecture.

I mean, this guy is like watching the television show Intervention. It's so annoying watching people waste their lives doing nothing while the rest of the world slaves away. {sigh}

Catch Jeremy Ehly's full collection at the gallery on 1932 S. Halsted.

This Friday is 2nd Fridays in Pilsen and is the last night he will be in this space.

Check it.

[title lyrics: B.o.B - Airplanes (Feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore)]

Find me here!

2010-10-01T12:36:00.002-03:00

Spy me here this weekend.

Or lurking the gallery spaces in Pilsen for the Pilsen Art Walk.

Ah! I'm not a fan of fall but this could be one of my favorite weekends of the year!

Put a Diamond in it.

2010-09-22T12:03:00.006-03:00

It blows my mind, daily, how very lucky I am to work with the many talented people at Perkins+Will. On top of that, I usually have blog envy of the beautiful and talented women in my office. Here is a small slice of my favorites:

Estate of Grace :

When I listen to her talk about her adventures, when I walk into her apartment, and when I read her blog I fall in love. A lot. An old soul with an excitement for life that is inspiring.

Words on Style:

This woman is a tour de force. She makes me nervous, and she makes me crazy with drool envy over her musings and such. I totally stalk her on twitter (she knows this) and I pretty much find myself speechless in her presence (or I just run away b/c her impeccable style makes me feel like a 12 year old. {sigh}) Check out her shop, Colifichet, at Market Publique. Do it.

[title song: Semi Precious Weapons, Put a Diamond in it]

Can I click my heals again?

2010-09-14T13:39:00.002-03:00

Jenny Packham.....um, drool.

1930's Glamour and Debutante Balls.

I'm just gonna go ahead and, um, take one of each. Thanks much!

Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, there's no place like...

2010-09-14T12:53:00.007-03:00

Having trouble breathing.....
Seriously I just teared up a bit.

Monique Lhuillier is my all time favorite.

Someday I will be lucky enough to wear one of her designs. Someday...

See the full collection here.

costume envy

2010-09-13T11:55:00.001-03:00

Lady Gaga in Alexander McQueen.

VMA's.

Purple haze all around

2010-09-08T11:16:00.002-03:00

Last night I made an eggplant pizza.

Mmmm.

{Here is a nice recipe from Epicurious.}

I varied the recipe a bit, but that is what I love about pizzas.

You can do whatever you want and it usually tastes delish!

The eggplant and basil were fresh from my garden. I bought a little Japanese Eggplant this spring from the Green City Market and it has produced lovely.

Another recipe I plan on trying comes from my friend and Chef Efrain Cuevas.

On Monday he had an amazing feast at his new loft for his closest friend.

I died when I tried the roasted eggplant and goat cheese spread.

He used several types of eggplant, garlic and a shit ton of goat cheese.

Put it in the oven and magic happens.

Oh, and I was lusting over his tomatoes and peppers he had just picked from his farm earlier in the day. Just look at those pear tomatoes!

2010-09-08T11:15:00.000-03:00

i like to think about all the people that walked those floors.

2010-09-02T16:18:00.002-03:00

Strip down and enjoy the weekend with someone you love.

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

via Core77

"We love the new collection released by eco-friendly undies line PACT in partnership with the Creative Growth, a contemporary art center in Oakland that "focuses on unlocking the creativity of adults artists with developmental disabilities."
The collection comprises of six prints, each a talented Creative Growth artist: Erin Punzel, William Tyler, Donald Mitchell, Dan Miller, and Maureen Clay. 10% the sale of each pair of sustainably-produced underwear goes towards the Creative Growth, to support their continued nurturing of creativity.
See the full collection at PACT, which is available for purchase beginning today. Our favorite? Stripes, pictured above.

Also, if you're in San Francisco, keep your eyes peeled for a PACT party at Creative Growth, where you can see the originating artworks in person. "

Let's go downtown and watch the modern kids

2010-09-01T16:43:00.002-03:00

I just came a little in my pants.

After I dried myself off I immediately bought the top print.

The posters were designed in collaboration between Ben LaFond of Burlesque Design

and Dan Black of Landland

it's really happening

2010-09-01T12:40:00.002-03:00

CONAW!

Tout le monde a de l'enfance qui ronronne, Au fond d'une poche oubliée

2010-08-27T13:17:00.003-03:00

This beautiful woman is Ashley Burnett.
We met in preschool 26 years ago and have been besties ever since.

You may remember her from previous posts.

She's a rockin' modern dancer kicking ass through the San Francisco art scene.

She's also a therapist at The Pad Studios giving magical massages with her fairy princess fingers.

Well now she is launching a line of jewelry called Tout le Monde.

She recently celebrated the soft launch of her site,

and when she is open to the public, I'll be sure to post.

Maybe she will even give Loose Change readers a discount!

you don't have to believe me, but the way i see it

2010-08-27T12:21:00.001-03:00

an adorable pic of Hayley Williams + Tegan and Sara

{via Spinner}

2010-08-26T11:59:00.003-03:00

Like any warm blooded human,

I have a weekness for beautiful women.

{Charlize Theron for Russian ELLE}

i can feel the tequilla on my faaaaccce

2010-08-25T14:57:00.001-03:00

Hungover Owls

I'd like to thank the person responsible for inventing blogs.
And Al Gore for inventing the internet.

Thank you.

I used to hat The White Queen, you know. Her head was so small.

2010-08-20T18:15:00.003-03:00

Philip Treacy was on Project Runway last night.

Oh, thank you thank you thank you.

I love what Gawker had to say about the episode.

"Are hats fashion? Should one base a dress on an accessory or an accessory on a dress? Why do orchids look like vaginas? These were the very important questions answered by Project Runway last night. We're still a little confused."

"Papa Don't Preach: Hold up! Cunty Michael C has a son? For real? Is he a queen with a son or is he actually straight? Do we really live in a world that is so post-gay that a straight guy like Michael C could be so gay and in the fashion industry and not care that everyone thinks he's gay? Or do we live in a post gay world where it is OK for 'mos to just go around having babies like it doesn't matter. What does it all mean?"

a fire inside.

2010-08-19T16:27:00.004-03:00

So last night I went to the Paramore concert, so what?
So my date was a twelve year old, so what?
So I actually left my cushy VIP box and elbowed my way through pimple-faced teens to get closer ... so what?

The fact is, I'm a die hard Paramore fan. I just can't help myself and I'm not going to apologize about it. (how dare you Pitchfork drones judge me!)

On Tuesday, while cursing the sky that there were not enough hours in the day to complete everything I needed, I found myself daydreaming about Hayley's bright red hair bouncing around Chicago on her day off.

My mind was one giant Hayley's Comet of swirling locks.

It, her hair, the fireball, the blaze, inspired me
and I started combing my blogs and favorite websites
to create an HW inspiration board.

Share it fairly, but don't take a slice of my pie.

2010-08-19T15:01:00.006-03:00

For The Dollar ReDe$ign Project, Dowling Duncan design firm has created some great images.

I'm loving their idea of vertical bills.

"When we researched how notes are used we realized people tend to handle and deal with money vertically rather than horizontally. You tend to hold a wallet or purse vertically when searching for notes. The majority of people hand over notes vertically when making purchases. All machines accept notes vertically. Therefore a vertical note makes more sense."

{via AdWeek}

i'm in the middle of your picture, lying in the reeds

2010-08-16T23:30:00.003-03:00

Marion, you are such a tease!

-Oh, the things going through my mind-

{Marion Cotillard for Interview}

TGIF

2010-08-13T17:07:00.003-03:00

I'm so sleepy.
This weather is suckie.
Chicago, take your weather down a notch. Please and thank you.

2010-08-11T19:06:00.002-03:00

i'm hungry for company. join me?

{via Sweet Emilia Jane}

cross my heart and kiss my elbows.

2010-08-10T12:29:00.003-03:00

romanticizing Etsy.

Audrey earrings

Ethereal winged top

Locket necklace

i got a diamond in my pocket and a gun in my purse.

2010-08-05T15:35:00.002-03:00

{via maxwell colette}

my halloween costume. done.

i'm sick of social graces

2010-08-05T15:28:00.001-03:00

{via fuckyeahw}

whatever words i say...

2010-08-04T19:04:00.006-03:00

I'm seeing Gaga this Friday at Lollapalooza.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

I'm really sorry for the lack of posting + the lack of having anything relevant to say

(wait, do I ever have anything relevant to say?? probably not).
I've been bzzzzzzzzzing about; a little bzzzzzzzy bee with work + JBTV (check out tonight's episode!) + being out of town.

blah.

I hereby promise to post more in August.

{images via Gawker}

Ridiculous....or maybe even riCOCKulous

2010-07-19T16:43:00.005-03:00

{via iPhone at Una Mae's}

WOAH! looks like there's a Loose Change Stage at the hipster friendly

Wicker Park Fest.

Hilarious.

LC is so awesome, someone stole our name!

We're mother fucking famous bitches!!!

xoxo, LC

Tell me who invited you, to your strange point of view

2010-07-16T13:47:00.002-03:00

woke up this morning to find my scooter stolen.
the whole block was vandalized.
broken glass everywhere.

{tears}

That's life... one minute you're on top of the world, the next minute some secretary is running you over with a lawnmower.

2010-07-14T18:34:00.004-03:00

i want.

Mad Men premieres July 25th

and if you know anything about me, you know i will be watching.
i just wish i was wearing this dress from Swift Vintage while i'm watching.

happy red, white + blue

2010-07-01T16:40:00.003-03:00

-A 1949 Strawberry Tapioca Flamingo with an odd history.

-white Eames molded rocker that arrives to me in late July,

thanks to 70% off deal at work!

-lust worthy dress from modcloth.

2010-07-01T16:11:00.000-03:00

2010-06-28T16:53:00.003-03:00

{olivia!}

oh, man. i ate so much baby face this weekend,

and i am still hungry for more!

I'm loving these simple linen dresses from 120% lino. Such a cute little girls dress. I wish they made them in my size too!

take me home, country roads

2010-06-25T16:39:00.004-03:00

{via Audrey Hepburn Complex}

Heading home to the parents house this weekend.
It's my favorite time of year at their house.

So much green, so many trees, so much land

Better yet, my baby niece is visiting and I cannot wait to see her....
i mean seriously....look at her!

the devil wears plastic

2010-06-25T15:49:00.002-03:00

you know, i am not a fan of Rue La La....they are the devil in disguise.

i've never purchase anything off of them......until....today.

it's all down hill from here. waaaa waaa

i just couldn't resist the Matt and Nat sale. i purchased the two bags above and i just love the fact that the lining is made with recycled plastic bottles!

yay for vegan, eco friendly, kick ass bags!

Your daily dose of porn at work.

2010-06-24T17:51:00.002-03:00

watch the video

watch...the...video...

ahem...excuse me, i need to use the restroom.

2010-06-24T13:44:00.003-03:00

Battling monsoon season here in the 312.

Chris Sweda of the Chicago Tribune captured an amazing photo

of lightning striking the Trump Tower + Sears (ahem, Willis) Tower at the same time.

AMAZING video of the strike shows that the Handcock building was also hit at the same time.

Lightning strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! from Craig Shimala on Vimeo.

Time to move. Shift Forces.

2010-06-19T02:34:00.007-03:00

{via Audrey Hepburn Complex}

If you live in the SF Bay Area you need to be here this weekend.

I've known these choreographers for over 10 years {ehem, ashley for 26}, and they are amazing.

i'm without words, as always.

go.

I'm just an insect trying to get out of the light.

2010-06-17T15:49:00.001-03:00

Dude.

2010-06-17T14:34:00.003-03:00

{wrigley field by my iphone}

I went to the Cubs vs. Sox game over the weekend.
Cubs lost. Bad baseball.
The monsieur's new podcast is up.
click here.

So are you gay, are you blue. I thought we both could use a friend.

2010-06-15T13:57:00.002-03:00

this is happening. done.

I love the World Cup.

2010-06-15T13:48:00.000-03:00

if only i could....

So, apparently the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup

2010-06-11T17:37:00.004-03:00

banner on the building i work in. mies van der rohe rolls in his grave.
birds eye view

we didnt get much work done today

what happens when 2 million people decend on downtown Chicago?
chaos.

hey hey hey

ever seen 'The Pursuit of Happiness'?
say hi to Chris Gardner on his Trump Tower balcony.

photos taken by varies coworks, 36 floors in the sky.