Pitchfork Music Festival - BECK

Beck took the stage at Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 and utterly killed it. Dress in Saint Laurent and looking boyish for his 44 years he played through the classics from his more than 10 year catalog.

He got the party started with a number of his dance classic/festival friendly jams , like"Devil's Haircut" off of Odelay to his original hit "Loser" off of Mellow Gold. He also deliciously played a cover of Donna Summer's "I feel Love" which Giorgio Moroder (who played right before him) produced. He played "Get Real Paid" AND "Debra" from my favorite Beck album Midnight Vultures. All in all it was a pretty amazing way to kick off the Pitchfork Festival Weekend.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 Style Inspiration

It's that time of year again! The Pitchfork Music Festival is this weekend (July 18-20) and we will be there all weekend capturing the best style of the fest. To get you in the mood I'm posting some MAJOR style inspiration from years past.

Wear a festive hat like Mel Muoio.

Showcase a coloful accessory with an all-white ensemble.

Reflect the festival and city in your shades and DEFINITELY wear a dashiki.

Make the 90s jealous and wear overalls with only one strap!

Go for shades of grey with one pop of bright color like designer Azeeza Desai.



Be ferocious AND sweet like Mackenzie Nielsen in her Givenchy Dog T-shirt and flower crown.



Wear a million different textures like Meagan Fredette of the blog Latter Style

Match your lipstick to your dress like designer Ashley Scott of DRAPES.

Rock some HUGE sunglasses like Luis Torres of Chic Overload.

Wear an amazing onsie like Romah J Shah.

Button up and go floral like this gentleman.

I don't know about you, but I'm throughly excited now! Between the fashion spotting and the great line up Pitchfok 2014 is going to be the best ever.

Listen to the Tres Awesome Spotify Pitchfork Mix here to discover the must see acts of the festival.

See you at Union Park!

Kevin in Wicker Park

Kevin is looking fly here on Milwaukee Avenue. He had just purchased his hat a moment before I met him.

The Ultimate Pitchfork Music Festival Playlist

Pitchfork Music Festival is next weekend (July 18-20) at Union Park and we are pumped! What's great about this festival is that it's always a mix of established acts and great bands you've never heard of. Check out our Très Awesome Pitchfork Spotify Mega-Mix of the 19 must-see shows to see next weekend which include top picks such as  Beck (duh), Girogio Moroder, Hundred Waters, Pusha T, Tune-Yards, St. Vincent, Earl Sweatshirt, Dum Dum Girls, Grimes and more!

Here are my recos based on day. Who are you most excited about seeing?

FRIDAY
Hundred Waters 3:30 (Red Stage)
Factory Floor 4:15 (Blue Stage)
Neneh Cherry with Rocket Number Nine 4:45 (Green Stage)
Giorgio Moroder 7:20 (Red Stage)
Beck 8:30 (Green Stage)

SATURDAY
Circulatory System 1:55 (Blue Stage)
Wild Beasts 2:30 (Green Stage)
Pusha T 4:15 (Green Stage)
Tune-Yards 5:15 (Red Stage)
Danny Brown 6:15 (Green Stage)
St. Vincent 7:25 (Red Stage)
Neutral Milk Hotel 8:30 (Green Stage)

SUNDAY
DIIV 1:45 (Red Stage)
Earl Sweatshirt 3:20 (Red Stage)
Dum Dum Girls 3:45 (Blue Stage)
SchoolBoyQ 4:15 (Green Stage)
Magical Cloudz 5:45 (Blue Stage)
Grimes 7:25 (Red Stage)
Kendrick Lamar 8:30 (Green Stage)

Aqua Summer at the Radisson Blu

Last week I got to attend a pretty spectacular party thrown at my very favorite building, Aqua Tower which was designed by Jeanne Gang. The tower has the distinction of being the tallest building designed by a woman, but I think it should just be known as the RADDEST building designed by anyone :)

The fete was hosted by my pals Jena Gamabacini, Ryan Beshel and Azeeza Desai and was held on the pool deck of the Radisson Blu which occupies the bottom half of the skyscraper.

Brikena looks BEAUTIFUL here in this white and black ensemble that in some ways echoes the
Aqua Tower.

Jena Gambaccini of the blog Chicity Fashion looks lovely here in Azeeza. ALSO LOVE the Azeeza Illinois state T-shirt, SO COOL.

Azeeza looks beautiful here in her leather shorts and mega feather kicks.

Jennifer Worman and the T+J Designs crew were in the house.

Eva Daiberl of the blog Miss Renaissance is killing it in this skirt and Swathi Narra of Luxemi looks beauitful in that amazing ruffled top.

Photographers flock together! Three great shooters,  Daniel Keleghan, Kyle Le Mere (who has contributed some amazing Ethiopian street style in the past on thie site)  and Lynette Astaire

DJ Matt Roan ripped it up on the ones and twos all night.

Amelia Eaton of the blog CHICago Life Blog looks beautiful here in this pleated maxi dress.

Between the fabulous company and architecture it couldn't have been a better evening.

Sun Times Splash Trending Now

I am so thrilled to have been asked to put together some of my favorite summer things for a feature in this weekend's Sun Times Splash. Check out the list here on their site.


Turns out I have SO many favorite things there just wasn't room for them all, so here are some more amazing items that just wouldn't fit :)

1. Fendi Monster Wallet - Saks Fifth Avenue
2. Jane and Serge, A Family Album - Taschen.com
3. Wicker Camera Bag - Kate Spade
4. Azeeza Summer Scarf - Azeeza.us
5. Yinka Shonibare - The MCA
6. Seer Sucker Baby Suit - Monica and Any Guide Shop

Eric in Bucktown

 

Eric looks fly here in this outfit that could easily be mistaken for a Fall or Winter ensemble, but as we all know Summer 2014 in Chicago has not been especially hot so these duds feel right at home here in July. JEEZOW.