The Clothes You Wear

The Clothes You Wear is now Trés Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

2010-11-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

Moving is a bitch. But our new place at Tres Awesome.com is the place to be. Incredible closet space and you are not going to believe the view. Sadly I will no longer be updating this site, so if you want to keep up with all the latest fashion bit and bleeps come follow me at trésawesome.com

Fall Ensemble

2010-09-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

I spotted this woman as she was making her to the way to the Chicago Theater to see The XX. The harem pants, brocade vest, bohemian jewelery and high heeled boots really make this outfit standout.

Chris on State Street

2010-09-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

This sweet Pac Man Blinky pin was created by twin brother design team Dee and Ricky. I am a total sucker for low res 8 bit images transcribed into a physical objects, so I am obviously a big fan of this pin. You can pick up this little baby and many other radical creations on their website deeandricky.com

They've also created a limited edition of these sexy Chanel lipstick pins. They are not up on the site but you can contact them for more information at INFO@DEEANDRICKY.COM

Greg at the MCA

2010-09-28T12:35:00.000-07:00

This scarf is spectacular with the more conventional look.

Get one of your own here for only $8.49!

Accessory of the Week: Tivi Wood Clutch

2010-09-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

This is perhaps the most beautiful clutch I have ever seen. My friend surprised his wife with this beauty for thier anniversary. What a lucky lady!

You can check out this and many other interesting items at tiviwear.com

Slouchy Sweater and Red Lips

2010-09-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Sleek Style on Michigan Ave.

2010-09-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

This woman looks super put together. Love the miniskirt and boot combo.

Lace and Acid Washed Jeans

2010-09-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

Andrea after work

2010-09-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

The gray and dark skirt/top/jacket paired with the bright orange bag and leather sandals looks really great. Her lavender pedicure is also pretty cool.

Cool Accesories

2010-09-24T10:42:00.000-07:00

Evening Commute

2010-09-22T19:37:00.000-07:00

There are so many great components to this ensemble. The Picasso (or picasso inspired) t-shirt, the gray frames and tennis shoes. However, the tech accessories definitely take the cake. Red ear buds and a black leather laptop case?!?! Unexpected and so cool.

Where Can I Get an Awesome Laptop Case?

2010-09-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

I was inspired to write this post by my "Evening Commuter". His laptop case looked so stylish, which is an unusual sight on the streets of Chicago. It's unfortunate because there are a lot of interesting designs out there online, you just really need to dig to find them. Here is a round up of the best.

I love the mixture of black and brown leather on this case. Also the green zipper is a great touch. Available at Citrine.com

Calder Cases are super pricey, but apparently indestructible. They are are also beautifully crafted and come in a variety of great colors. Available at Calder Originals

This L.A.M.B laptop sleeve is beautiful in logo stamped black leather and awesome striped lining. Thanks Gwen! Available at the Apple Store

Class up your routine with this snazzy case. It may look pricey, but it's a steal at $35.

Available at Barrys Farm

This Louis Vuitton case is the ultimate in luxury and protection. This looks pricey and is at about $1,700. Available at Louis Vuitton

This wood version by Rainer Spehl is absoloutely beautiful. Available at Rainersphel.com

Here is a more graphic take on the wood theme from design and production studio Hunter Gatherer. The design is brought to us from Incase | Curated by Arkitip. Available at Incase.com

I love this old fashioned tapestry style of this case. It's also on sale for only $52.70. Available at coolcomputerbags.com

OMG. How cool is this. I am so getting one of these. You can too at 12south.com

Feel like James bond or one of the Deal No Deal girls with this rugged and very professional looking case. Available at radtech.com

Mary Katrantzou London 2011

2010-09-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

Mary Katrantzou's spring ready-to-wear collection is TITS! She used digitally manipulated images from old Architectural Digest and through the wonders of modern textile printing has created some of the most exciting clothes I have seen in some time. The collection is funny, luxe, gorgeous, and incredibly flattering. I would wear one of these numbers in a New York minute.

The tromp l'oil mixed with architectural themed accesories plays with our perception in a way that is visually cheeky and seriously exciting. Hooray for Mary Katrantzou! See the whole collection here
or check out video of the runway show here

Ready for Fall

2010-09-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

The tights with shorts trend seems to have officially hit Chicago. This woman's take on it works well with the leather back pack, braided belt, two tone shoes and paisley tights. Tres chic chica!

Accessory of the Week: Stella McCartney ID Necklace

2010-09-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

This is pretty spectacular. The heavy traditionally masculine ID bracelet is made glamorous and chic in this gigantic necklace version. The only questions are would you have it inscribed and with what?

Available on Net-a-Porter

Radical Socks Outside of Penelopes on Division

2010-09-15T21:48:00.000-07:00

So cool with these Rachel Comey boots!

Waiting to be Photographed

2010-09-15T21:47:00.000-07:00

The mix of high and low works really well here, as do the matching gray suspenders and pants.

Allison in Robert Rodriguez

2010-09-15T21:40:00.000-07:00

I love the over-sized men's dress shirt look. I was inspired to wear a similar (low rent) version of this outfit to work today using a thrift Christian Dior men's shirt over black stretch pants.

Mad Decent Block Party at the Hideout

2010-08-24T20:18:00.000-07:00

Zeb Malik from the band POPO looks elegant and weird in this textural, bohemian hippie outfit.

Maggie at Lollapalooza

2010-08-16T19:58:00.000-07:00

This blue jean jumper is out of control cool with the acid washed purse. I love how her heels match the leather accents on the bag. It should be noted that moments before this photo was taken Maggie jumped a fence in this outfit.

Fabulosity!

2010-08-04T22:23:00.000-07:00

Julianna Downtown

2010-08-04T18:24:00.000-07:00

I love the rolled jean shorts over the black tights. I saw a lot of women wearing this style in London last month. It looks more fresh and unique on the streets of Chicago, because it has not caught on in the same way here.

Chicago: The Paris of the Midwest

2010-08-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

Color Inspiration on Milwaukee

2010-08-02T12:11:00.000-07:00

This pastel blouse and mustard yellow jeans look great with the dark leather accessories.

Legs Mcgee

2010-08-02T12:07:00.000-07:00

These black socks are incredible and totally unexpected with the little sundress.