SANDALMANIA!

Warning! These puppies ain't cheap, but what the hey.
A girl can dream right? RIGHT????

Maison Martin Margiela Line 22 Toe Ring Sandal here. YUMMMMM!!!

Ann Demeulemeester Triple Buckle Sandal here.

Chie Mihara Lace-Up Flats here.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace-Up Slingbacks here.

Maison Martin Margiela Cutout Ballet here.

See by Chloe Ankle Strap Sandal here.

Paradise Found!

Absolutely perfect. See more here.

House Porn Alert

Mais oui! Although all in Français, check out this site!

Shoe of the Day

Louboutin! Yes. Let's go there. The Christian Louboutin Simple Pump
in suede. If you buy just one shoe this year (which, considering the
sad state of economy you might be forced to) let it be this one.
All Louboutin lusciousness, but with an everyday height.
Comfortable, classic, and sexy. You'll have it for ages.

Merry Christmas to all the Ladies!

It's been a while, but Bloggystyle returns with a spaced-out Holiday
homage to all the ladies. Enjoy!

We are all in love with MANA

Photo via Yelp

Fresh, DELICIOUS, and vegetarian. There are a number of us obsessed with this place. It's so nice to see a good restaurant finally open up on Division. We thought all was lost once The Boundry and Fifty/Fifty opened up (BARF!), but Mana Food Bar quietly opened up in July giving us a new reason not to avoid the area. Located next to the Alliance Bakery, this small little food bar offers up THE MOST DELICIOUS vegetarian fare in a quiet, warm space. They also have an outdoor area and a walk up window where you can order food to-go. Oh yes, and they have the most amazing sake cocktails. Go now. Stop whatever you are doing and go.

p.s. one of the waiters/bartenders looks like Freddie Prince Jr.

Enough

with the white trash look young peeps of Chicago. You know who you are. I'm all for finding a unique look through thrifting but girls- you are not Peaches circa 2002 or Chloe Sevigny circa '97. We are not on the set of "Gummo". It's been over in New York for years now. It's not ironic, cool, or really much of anything but boring and uninspired anymore. No more rat-tails, camel toes, dirty feet, or acid washed cut-off jeans. These things don't look fresh or shocking. If you do wear any of these articles of clothing, do so with your own twist so you don't end up looking like every person at any given street or music festival. Get creative Chicago. Give us something new to look at unkay?

We want. We NEEEEEED....

Belgian Linen. So badly - for our bed. Like these blankets from Jayson Home and Garden. Perfect for adding a refined, textural variation to your bed. But achieving such an elegantly relaxed look for your bedroom doesn't come cheap- these European beauties are $300 each.
Sigh.

Shoe of the Day

RESIST the Gladiator! Make the Faryl Robin "Tippy" your summer sandal. Smooth like butter. Classy. Will not go out of style faster than you can say Lydia Hearst.

Real People+Fashion+Flickr= AN INTERNET OBSESSION

Oh holy fashion heaven! I've sat at cafes and stared at people walk by. I've silently judged and felt that nothing in a magazine could even begin to inspire me as much as the people I see on the street. Even the chicest of street fashion blogs such as The Sartorialist or Facehunter fail to capture the true vibe of everyday fashion. That is way I love, love, love wardrobe_remix. It has got to be one of the most interesting Flickr groups out there. Created in September 2005, it is a "DYI street fashion community". It's got over 36,000 photos, over 8,000 members, and it grows everyday. Thousands of women around the world post their daily outfits.

Whatever your style, there is true inspiration to be found amongst these photos. The outfits you'll find on wardrobe_remix aren't chosen because they are one person's idea of what is fashionable. It is a true documentation of the varied sensibilities and asthetic that exist in the world of fashion for "real women". It's especially fun to find that one person whose style you enjoy and track back to see all the outfits they've worn all year. Some real "wardrobe remix stars" standout. Check it out and be inspired.

House Porn Alert

Pic via Apartment Therapy

One of the ways Bloggystyle spent it's winter days was obsessively surfing the web and in particular the Apartment Therapy website. Our obssession with the shelter site hasn't wavered one bit, in fact it has grown. And just in time for spring, AT is holding their annual Small Cool contest. There are some great little apartments featured. Take a look, find some inspiration, loose two hours of your day.

Hello Lovelies! Bloggystyle awakens after a loooong, cold, lonely winter.

After this very long, very cold season we are very happy to be back with the fresh eyes of a new born pup. So many new happennings, wine experiences, restaurants, stores , etc. to report on.
Here is a very enthusiastic glad-to-see-you-again "hello" and a big welcome-to-the-lovely-days- of-spring kiss from Bloggystyle.

BLOGGYSTYLE ON WINTER BREAK

SEE YOU VERY SOON!

Thursday Video Presents

Shoe of the Day

Kicky and red! The Jeffrey Campbell Gwen in wine. We are in love. This cute little pair is just right for the holidays and to keep the winter blues at bay. We also love the double ankle straps- slightly S&M. Check them out at Lori's shoes.

Intersections-Views Across Chicago

At the John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery pictures of major Chicago intersections are on exhibit. The pictures were taken as documentation by the Chicago Surface Lines streetcar company during the 1930's and have remained undiscovered in the archives of the Chicago Transit Authority. Being fans of ducumentary photography, we can't wait to make it to the exhibit and check out what our favorite intersections looked like then. Go now! For more information visit architecture.org.

House Porn Alert

From AT Chicago comes this great house tour of a Chicago area home. We love the serene yet very warm and cozy feel of the whole place. Enjoy!

Thursday Video Presents

Let's Be Awesome

From the team behind Fooey come fun, super soft t-shirts for men and women. Let's Be Awesome offers up more than your run-of-the-mill cotton T. They are incredibly comfy and the women's shirts all have some nice little detail like a thick waist band or substantial cuffs. Oh yeah and the shirts ARE NOT supplied by American Apparel. We like that.

Charcuterie + Cheese + Wine= Happiness

Give us some salty cured meats, some cheese, and a bit of something sweet and we are in heaven! Don't forget the olives, cornishons, some pâté, and wine of course. It seems like up until about 4 years ago there were only a handful of places to get a good selection of cured meats, cheese, and the necessary accoutrements here in Chicago. Nowadays everybody is offering it. Our faves are the plates offered at Avec, Le Bouchon, Quartino's, Juicy Wine Company, and, BIN Cafe, and Forno. Sit down and catch up with a friend while sipping on some wine and treating your tastebuds to the earthly delight that is CURED MEATS and CHEESE!!