When he wasn't teaching us to treat our mother right, he was also teaching us style tips. And performing jury duty. Thanks, Mr. T! more ›

Just-for-men salons are proliferating across trendier areas of the city like the seepage from last week’s flooding. Surely you’ve seen them: it’s hard not to, as you walk down, say, Division street between Damen and Ashland and some artifact of masculinity catches your eye. You think: A pool table! Motorcycles! Flat screens! Whee! more ›

A look that demonstrates versatility to handle the temperamental Chicago weather, Robert wears his polyester trousers rolled up, along with a cardigan for extra warmth. Mixing different fabrics of black, Robert creates an interesting monochrome look. more ›

Splattered in blues, yellows, and fluorescent reds, Corea paints a fresh, avant-garde, teenage look. By layering two dresses, Corea transforms a one-dimensional dress into a gradient of colors: from the dark grey top down to the mesh skirt popping with bursts of red. Offering us a glimpse of her soft side, Corea matches her tutu skirt with frilly socks, complementing each other in texture and fabric. more ›

In a thin whimsical dress and matching headband, Elizabeth tiptoes down Michigan Avenue as if in a scene from the ballet. Her silky thigh-length dress creates a soft, ever changing shape blowing in the light breeze. With understated details like the silk flower corsages on the dress and the headband, Elizabeth creates a youthful and elegant look for the summer. more ›

Like Holly Golighty peering into Tiffany’s on a quiet morning, Shannon stares into the camera showing off her look. Her high-waisted skirt and quarter sleeve cardigan wave gracefully as she walks the breezy Chicago streets. Leaving the pearls and tiara behind, Shannon accessorizes her outfit with a creamy blue cloche hat and flats, creating a casual yet elegant city look. more ›

Seen in Wicker Park on a lazy Sunday afternoon, Henrí conjures up a hot '80s summer night in the city. A make-up artist, Henrí demonstrates her skills of color matching, and utilizing her natural skin tone to complete a look. With her nautical themed headscarf, body hugging jeans and tank top, Henrí looks sexy and self-assured. more ›

As the temperature neared 75 degrees, Alexi and Chloe were seen walking down Michigan Avenue, their clothes contrasting eastern and western pop fashion. Alexi's streamlined denim button-up dress shirt and bow-tie play off the quintessential manga female - a cute, innocent waitress ... with attitude. Chloe, on the other hand, goes for the Kelly-Clarkson-hard-rock-yet-classy-Southern-bell appeal. Both ladies give a great snapshot of the current pop culture couture. more ›

Flashing multiple layers and donning sunglasses, Chris, reminiscent of a young Usher, resembles an idolized teen pop star, adoring his fans on the city streets. His mix of checkers, stripes, and plaids collages different styles and genres into one cohesive look. more ›

With a sweater draped over her for warmth against the brisk Chicago spring morning, Paige’s ensemble mixes diverse cultural textiles. The knit Norwegian-style sweater and the patterned pashmina scarf complement each other harmoniously in color and in pattern. Taking influences from Europe and Central Asia, Paige weaves together an elegant (and comfortable) look. more ›

Andrew puts a new twist on the classic collegiate schoolboy look with his study in contrasting fit. His navy pea coat looks inflated, engulfing his skinny frame. Yet the sleeves are cut short, adding to his intriguing look. Contrasting his jacket, Andrew's super slim jeans wrap his legs tight, creating a sense of fragility that is mirrored in his delicate face. more ›

All in grey and strutting down State Street, Debra looks poised in her high-heeled shoes and flood length pants. The grey stockings darken her fair-skinned ankle, allowing her face to shine as her only exposed feature. Add everything together with her over-sized leather bag and hat, Debra shows off a chic Parisian newsgirl look. more ›

Thanks to la recession, high-end fashion designers are teaming up with mass retailers like never before, so you can look stylish at a fraction of the cost. Here’s a round-up of spring’s high/low collaborations, as well as some sneak peeks for fall 2009. more ›

Jim, looking as if he just stepped out of the shower with none off its cleansing effect, is sporting a vintage Tones On Tail t-shirt, presumably to rub everyone else's nose in the fact that "he was there when it was NOT COOL to like weird music!" Complementing the shirt is his vintage motorcycle jacket that must be a hand-me-down since it's obvious he never actually invests any money in new clothes. The ensemble is brought together by a pair of jeans that (amazingly, for once) fit him and flow over the top of his always-seemingly-rapidly disintegrating Doc Martens. Luckily he can't hear a word we just said since he's been busily scanning his iPod trying to decided whether this is the right moment for Pavement, Kelly Clarkson, Mastodon, or yet another remix from a dance music MP3 blog. more ›

In her high heels, mom-to-be strutted down Michigan Avenue on a mission. When interrupted to be photographed, she hurriedly asked, “What time is it? Oh, ten before eleven. Sure, I have time”. A few shots later and she had to go. With a motherly pat on the back, she smiled, “Good luck to you.” more ›

Latithia got off the brown line on her way to the public library. When asked to be photographed, she hesitated, Wait, is this a bad fashion blog? After being assured that this is not a bad fashion blog (well, depending on whom you ask), she agreed to step out into the light to show off her look. An aspiring fashion student, Latithia knew exactly how to strike a pose with no guidance. more ›

From Helsinki to Tokyo, Brooklyn to Copenhagen, the fast fashion inspiration of street style websites is everywhere. Even on Chicagoist! And these photoblogs of everyday people randomly grabbed for a quick fashion pic are changing how we dress. more ›

Jim at Wabash and Roosevelt more ›

Adam at Peoria and Adams more ›

Yeargh, this stuff sells out fast. Local outfit Orange Beautiful's limited edition "Motivate Prints" are back. The set of four includes "get your sh*t together," "get on with it already," "quit your bellyaching" and "do something about it." more ›

This adorable Illinois necklace is cheaper than a movie. Cute!
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While nothing tops the gravity-defying vertical runway show Marshall Fields busted out five years ago, the Fall fashion event Macy's is throwing this year is getting us almost as jazzed up. The historic department store, now celebrating its 150th year in business, will host an 80s-themed “Pop Candy Arcade” fashion extravaganza this Friday that will feature the store’s new looks, as well as allow us to revel in retro-mania. more ›

Just us, or is time kinda standing still today? Maybe it's because I had a second this morning where I for some reason believed today was Friday, which it is not. more ›

Maybe he hasn't made Keith Olbermann's nightly list yet, but Sam Zell is quickly cementing his place among the "Worst People in Chicago" as he continues to antagonize Chicagoans since his takeover of the Tribune Co. more ›

When this Chicagoist writer left a job in Ravenswood late last year, we knew we'd miss our officemates dearly. We also lamented the fact we'd no longer be within walking distance to First Slice Cafe for lunch. The cafe, located on the first floor of the Lillstreet Art Center, is home to a small menu of fine creations, one of our favorites being the Chicago-Style vegetarian sandwich. more ›

During Chicagoist's middle and high school years, there was nothing cooler than owning the latest pair of Air Jordans ... or so we thought. But we had a number of pairs of Jordans over the years and it likely didn't have much impact on which table we got to eat lunch at. Maybe because everybody else had them, too? more ›

'Tis the season for free champagne tastings. Get started tonight at the Artisan Cellar (located on the first floor of the Merchandise Mart) with a sample of some rare bubblies from 4-6 p.m. Learn all about the history of smothered foods from author Wilbert Jones, the author of Smothered Southern Foods. Jones' lecture, "Smothered - Southern Style" is being held Saturday at the Chicago History Museum, sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Chicago. The lecture... more ›

Made in Chicago is back once again, to help you find socially-conscious and feel-good presents that will allow starving artists to buy dinner, or more yarn to knit their kid a scarf. Kristy Bowen, 33, is a poet and visual artist originally from Rockford. Bowen runs Dancing Girl Press, an online zine and publishing company committed to producing the work of female poets. She also sells delicious writerly and post-Victorian items from hand dyed slips... more ›

Last week Made in Chicago brought you art to hang on your walls. Now we bring you home accessories in our quest to help you live a more local life. Susan Dwyer, 26, who describes herself as "a Chicago-based maker of things," sells architecturally inspired wallets, pillows and ceramics from her Etsy shop Up in the Air Somewhere. You can also find her work in person at the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale going on... more ›