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.