If you're not from Chicago, you should probably know that everyone from (or around) the city is incredibly proud of being a native. I can probably name 5 people, off the top of my head, with Chicago flag tattoos and I think 3 of them are transplants.
On that note, speaking as a native Chicagoan, I went to the best art show EVER. At 'HELLO My Name Is CHICAGO: The Art Edition' the room was filled with amazing pieces that depicted Chicago culture. The place was packed and this time I don't think it was for the free booze( Grolsch...eek!)
Doesn't She kind of look like Kim Gordon?




One of the few times I will agree with rain boots.


A "killer" Chicago newspaper stand. AHHHH!

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If you go to a Flosstradamus show there's no need to expect the unexpected. From personal experience, I can forewarn you that almost every guy in the place will be wearing one of those ridiculous all over print sweatshirts(and the girls are probably in lame but that's a whole nother' post).

Fine, all over print was cute last year, for like a minute, but then they hit the flea markets and it was over for me.

Seriously, when are these guys going to realize that they look like giant cookies.

Last weekend I participated in "Thrifty Sunday", one of the many Ladyfest events around the city. For those of you that don't know, Ladyfest is a local group that promotes women involved in arts and activism.

Thrifty Sunday was a multi-vendor fair that gave gals from around the city the opportunity to sell their vintage clothes and kitschy housewares. A vegan sweet treat sale and fabulous raffle, bearing winnings like natural sanitary napkins, a vibrator and girlie porn were also part of the fem geared festivities.

I told myself that I was there to just to sell, but I couldn't resist the temptation to buy (what else is new).

Chicago's bike community has rapidly become one of the city's largest subcultures and with that comes a style that's hard to miss.

Bike style incorporates functionality into their fashion sense with things like colorful Chrome messenger bags, vintage t's or jerseys and cuffed pants. Flair is also a large part of bike style, which usually comes in the form of tattoo sleeves and facial piercings.

Although their sassy style goes unnoticed by fashionistas, it is a beacon for city drivers which may or may not be a good thing.