Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast

I took this photo of Rumi Neely back in September as she made her way to the Karen Walker show at New York Fashion Week. Doesn't she look delightful in her plaid see through shirt and asymmetrical leather dress.

Très Awesome Featured in Nylon Magazine!

What do Gwen Stefani, Karlie Kloss and Très Awesome have in common? We are all in the November issue of Nylon Magazine!!! I'm a HUGE fan of this magazine and a subscriber of many years, so I can honestly say this is one of the coolest things that has ever happened to Très Awesome in it's little 2 and half year life.

Flip to page 78 to see us represent Chicago as one of Nylon's favorite street style blogs along with Boston Street Style, Streetgeist, Urban Field Notes and The SF Style

The image they chose to feature was actually one that I shot in New York during Fashion week this past September of the lovely Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Vintage. 

Patricia Chang (maker of amazing things) created the robot dress and clutch she is wearing.

Designer Elyse Marie Vieni

I took this photo of Elyse Marie Vieni at Randolph Street Market a couple of weekends ago. I heart the crazy earrings she's sporting here, her signature mix of chains and babubles that don't seem like they would go together, but somehow she makes it work. Have a look at her other times on Très Awesome and go for the gold on Cyber Monday and scoop up some of her great pieces here.

The Sartorialist in Chicago

The genre defining street style photographer and blogger Scott Schuman will be at the MCA tomorrow night on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 pm for an informal talk followed by a book signing. I think the last time The Sartorialist came to Chicago he took pictures of these people and said he found the style he found here "disappointing".  Scott it's all about location, location, location. If you have time go to Wicker Park, The Ukranian Village or Pilsen you're bound to find some Sartorialist worthy style ;)

I took this photo of Scott outside the Alexander Wang Fall/Winter 2013 show last February.

Redgi Woods at Randolph Street Market

Redgi Woods creates fabulous looks for the ladies using modified vintage apparel. I found him lookin' all fly at Randolph Street Market where he was selling his delicious wares. Also of note is his necklace by the amazing accessories designer Elyse Marie Vieni (who was also at the market that weekend).

A man and his bike. Redgi look adorable here posing by his ride. He will also be at the next market on December 14th and 15th. Check out all the details here.

Jackie Trezzo at Dose Market

I caught up with Jackie Trezzo at the November Dose Market where her boyfriend Floyd A. Davis IV of Gentleman's boombox was selling his wares. 

These ostrich leather boots are divine.

Puff Ball Hat

This is exactly the type of hat I need to lift my spirits about the sad reality of winter that is currently upon us here in Chicago. With a huge fur puff ball like that I don't care how much it snows on my parade ;)