To debut their spring 08 collection, Gamma Player, the cutting edge Wicker Park boutique, teamed up with Gen Art for a fashion filled night. Clients were treated to 10% off of the collection while they sipped cocktails and soaked in the classical music.

If you haven't been to Gamma Player (2035 W. Divsion, Chicago, IL) it 's time to make the trip. If you're a budget fashionista (a.k.a cheap), like me, it's time to start saving. The clothes are uber expensive but I promise they will be worth every penny. The owners, Jeff and Yoko, travel the world to hand pick everything that comes in the store.

Even if you can't afford the garb, unique accents throughout the store (like the book-lined wall and splatter of paper butterflies) are reason enough to make the trip.

This is my official first post on the new site!!!

Here are some pics I took back on January 29th (i know, i know, i am sooo behind!) at the Chicago Fashion Resource Launch party. If you aren't familiar with the site you need to follow the link above and take a gander because the it is a-maze-ing.

CFR is dedicated to guiding their viewers to all things, fashion related in Chicago. You'll find in depth profiles of boutiques and designers, as well as, a neighborhood excursion guide.

The party was held at Lumen, in the West Loop and hosted the who's who of the Chicago fashion industry.

At any party I attend it's usually the women attendees that steal the show with their outfits but this time it was the men who gave me an eyeful. I had never seen as many bow ties and pocket squares in one place in my life as I did that night. It was a dream come true!

Hi friends,

Just wanted to give you a little inside tip:

While I was out on the street, searching for Chicago's most interesting faces, I stumbled upon a great deal for my Chicago readers at one of Wicker Park's newest boutiques, Eskell !

The hip boutique, full of totally cute dresses, sexy high rise jeans and awesome vintage wares(my fav) has offered us 10% off of all purchases or 20% off of purchases over $150 at their opening party on November 3rd.

I am thanking the heavens that this boutique, formerly stationed in Lincoln Park, has transcended the bro/trixie epicenter of the windy city and moved into my very own neighborhood.

To take advantage of the deal, print off the flyer below and mention The MidWasteland.

Enjoy!

xo,
Monica