The MidWasteland: Archive

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Feb 16th

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Feb 9th

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“He who doesn’t risk, never gets to drink Champagne.”

– Russian Proverb

Jan 17th

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Jan 16th

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Dec 1st

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Oct 17th

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Oct 15th

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Hey, Detroit—Madewell Somerset Opens Today (Plus,...

madewell: by Kendall Meade (Madewell) If there’s one thing I know from growing up in the Detroit area, it’s that the Somerset Collection Mall is the destination for shopping. When I’m visiting home, I’m either planning a trip to Somerset or talking to someone who is about to go there. (You seriously cannot have a conversation without the word “Somerset” somehow making a cameo.) So I was...

Oct 13th

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"NOTE TO SELF: Find winter boo."- Every 'single'... →

Oct 5th

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Oct 5th

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We may be Midwest babes but there is something about that East Coast lifestyle that has always made us swoon. Seersucker and lobsters are our general interests on Facebook. Boys wearing chambray and Sperry Top-Siders will always make our hearts melt. So, it’s no suprise that our ears perked up when we heard a Polo match was coming to Chicago. Since this was the kind of thing we have only seen...

Oct 5th

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River North Mexican restaurant, Mercadito, known for their unique twist on the fare(pineapple guacamole, anyone?!) is celebrating their two year anniversary this month. To kick off the festivities, they held a prix fixe brunch for a few of their favorite frequenters. “Blanca’s Punch”, made with white wine, brandy, pineapple, and elderflower, were our drinks of choice. To eat, we shared the...

Oct 4th

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Left to Right: Forever21 Silver Pyramid Spiked Bracelet, Forever21Rhinestone Toggle Bracelet, Vintage Gold Stretchy Watch…READ MORE

Oct 3rd

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French cognac brand, Hennessy has teamed up with contemporary pop artist KAWS to create a one of a kind bottle. The Henny X KAWS collab is labeled with the artists signature XX’s and a knockout neon geometric-print. To celebrate the alcohol-infused artwork in Chicago, the brand, along with, @Superfun and St. Alfred, held a quaint dinner at Blackbird. Select media, foodies, and urban influencers...

Sep 30th

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Ukranian Village//Chicago, Il

Sep 22nd

Anonymous asked: no more streetstyle?

Sep 21st

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Sep 12th

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With no dive bars or photobooths in sight, River North(and its bottle service bars) often stay off our radar. Though, tonight, we are making a special trip to The Underground, where Bonnie and Clyde’s - Wicker Park’s avant-garde, all black errrything boutique - is participating in the nightclub’s “Style Series”. Themed as, “The Birth of A Hybrid”, the runway show will feature unisex...

Apr 30th

Apr 8th

Let the sunshine in!!! Spring is hardly here and we are all ready to jump into summer. Get beach ready with a pair of vintage sunglasses from our Etsy shop. Wayfarers, Cat Eyes, Aviators…we got ‘em all!

Mar 29th

With all things 90’s coming back into style, it’s no surprise that we are pretty obsessed with zines right now. Thanks to Vena Cava and their fashion week mini-mag, Zina Cava(How clever?!) we’ve been in search of local publications to satisfy our DIY desire. Get a fix this weekend as the city’s best zinesters gather to present their indie rags at the Chicago Zine Fest. You can even cut, paste,...

Mar 27th

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They have toured with Broken Bells and Pitchfork thinks they are pretty awesome(their new album, Perch Patchwork garnered a 7.4). Maps and Atlases, one of 2011’s most promising indie acts and one of our fave local bands, headlined last Friday at Lincoln Hall. The night brimmed with hand clap-alongs, poppy melodies, and bearded cuties all around. read more

Mar 15th

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Feb 15th

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Feb 14th

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tinyerica asked: Your posts are always really interesting. You SHOULD post more often! :)

Feb 10th

rhymeswrachel asked: Thanks for the follow back!! I love your tumblr so much :D

Feb 10th

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Detroit is a city that, more often than not, gets pegged as the Midwest’s ghetto, beat down, or just plain dangerous. (Let’s get real, we’ve all seen 8 Mile.) To try and change that view and shed a good light on the city(AND sell luxury vehicles), Chrysler ran a poignantly-shot commercial on Super Bowl Sunday featuring images of Detroit’s famous landmarks. It was so...

Feb 9th

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70's Style: This is Really Happening...

Gap’s 1969 Wide Leg Trouser Jeans, 69.50 Right before my foree into hipsterdom, trouser jeans were a staple in my wardrobe. As I began to make the switch in the Summer of 05, I secretly tucked my favorite dark wash Citizens away for a rainy day knowing this day might come. Well, it’s here. 70’s style is coming back hard this spring and with that, the flared pant. While we...

Feb 2nd

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“Finding Vivian Maier: Chicago Street Photographer” See the work of North Shore nanny/original Chicago street style photographer on display at the Chicago Cultural Center. Hundreds of her black and whites will be on display for the first time in Chicago. Opening Reception- Jan 7, 2011 Hours- 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location- Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E. Washington St | Chicago,...

Jan 6th

Proenza Schouler “Necklace with Embroidery”. Opening Ceremony, $450 I LOVE this necklace…even though it looks like something a baby made at summer camp.

Jan 6th

Dec 7th

“When God decided where the beautiful men were going to live in the world, he did...”

– Madonna (via thatwhitebitch)

Oct 22nd

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“Amy [Spindler] and I shared the same Midwestern quality, which is that we want...”

– Cathryn Horyn, Ohio-native/fashion critic for the New York Times

Oct 18th

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Who knew Tory Burch had a completely impressive line of shoes without that obscene metal buckle piece?! Well, lo and behold… Clockwise, from left: Howard Wedge Kiltie Lace-Up Bootie, $395.00; Lyle Kiltie Ankle Boot, $395.00; Jack Over the Knee Boot, $550.00; Wanda Flannel Pump, $325.00 read more

Sep 30th

The British fast-fashion chain, Topshop, will open its second U.S. store on Michigan Avenue early next fall, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. The shop will take over the 30,000-square-foot Border’s bookstore at 830 N. Michigan Ave. And, if that wasn’t exciting enough, opening up this fall, just down the street, is another London-based brand, All Saints. This...

Sep 28th

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Chicago: The British Invasion - Topshop and All...

The British fast-fashion chain, Topshop, will open its second U.S. store on Michigan Avenue early next fall, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. The shop will take over the 30,000-square-foot Border’s bookstore at 830 N. Michigan Ave. And, if that wasnt exciting enough, opening up this fall, just down the street, is another London-based brand, All Saints. This...

Sep 27th

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On The Runway: NYFW S/S 2011 Beauty

1. Pigmented Pink Pouts | Diane Von Furstenberg I’m absolutely in love with dense, pigmented pink lips right now and I’ll be elated to see them popping up in 2011. It combines the drama of an old Hollywood starlet with the playfulness of a high school cheerleader. Get the look: Kat Von D’s Painted Love Lipstick in Backstage Bambi 2. Ballerina Buns | ADAM Your mom was always telling you to...

Sep 22nd

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