Getting Lauren into anything other than four inch heels or her $hitkicker wedge boots can be a challenge, but when she saw these 80%20 suede brogues she instantly fell in lust. And good luck trying to get them off her feet after she realized how comfortable they were. As usual, I was reminded of our daily frustration – we’re not the same shoe size.
Paired with some cuffed black jeans, a studded belt and her boyfriend’s vintage tee it was the perfect outfit for a low-key dinner at one of our favorite nearby spots, Traif .
Insider tip: If you ever get a chance to check the place out yourself, don’t forget to order the bacon doughnuts. They’re almost as drool-worthy as these shoes.
xx, Micol
What is The Marcy Stop? It’s a New York fashion blog that’s the brainchild of two friends and neighbors living and swapping clothes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn just off the Marcy Stop of the JMZ subway line. Here are a few things to keep in mind about Micol (the photographer) and Lauren (her muse) as they join 80%20 as guest bloggers this month:
Lauren: total Francofile, graphic artist/designer/sometimes painter, California girl at heart, of Vietnamese descent, has been known to spontaneously break out into a British accent.
Micol: Baker, half-marathon runner, closeted writer, Jameson enthusiast, tech nerd, of Sicilian heritage, will spontaneously break out into a Southern accent.
Mutual Loves: cocktails, Alexander Wang, Pies ‘n’ Thighs, summer/the beach, home cooking, travel, dance parties, oysters, accents, our neighborhood, and our bike gang: the Southside Heartbreakers.
Our daily frustration: we’re not the same shoe size…
Thank you 80%20 for giving me the opportunity to guest blog, and thank you all for reading! For my last post here, I wanted to include a photo diary as a glimpse into my life and what inspires me. Follow more of my adventures at http://heyprettything.com.
Outfit details: Boy. by Band of Outsiders shrunken oxford shirt, J.Crew sweatshirt, Rag & Bone shorts, 80%20 Molly sandals
These sandals are so comfy, especially with the hidden wedge for some heel cushioning, I was running all over town in them…literally. I wore this outfit to go house hunting this weekend (we haven’t found the one yet…the search continues!) I like the boyish look of the Molly sandals with these Rag & Bone cargo shorts, and it would have been too easy to overcommit to a safari look, but I wanted to feminize it with a pop of bright pink.
Bag Raiders is a synth-pop house duo of DJs Chris Stracey and Jack Glass from Sydney, Australia. This song has been my anthem for welcoming in spring. It’s the perfect beat for cruising on a warm orange day with the windows rolled down and wind in your hair. The track also features vocals from electroboy Dan Black.
Check out the music video directed by Fleur&Manu, and produced by Division. It makes you want to cancel all your plans and go on an adventure…with a monkey.
A long day around town requires comfy footwear, and these boots were made for walking. I wore my Pepper Black ankle boots to brunch with friends this weekend and then to a meeting with a florist for my upcoming wedding. Here I styled them with bright jeans. The classic shape and cute brogue-detailing make these booties easy to pair with popular spring trends like pastels, brights, or patterned jeans. I should also mention that there’s a 2-inch hidden wedge in these shoes too!
Festival season in Chicago is my favorite time of year. Summer’s in full swing and it’s a great excuse to hang with friends in the sun and listen to live music. Also there’s no better place in Chicago to scout street style. This past weekend I attended the Pitchfork Music Festival, an annual three day affair that features the best acts you may have never heard of sprinkled in with more established groups.
This year’s headliners were Animal Collective, Cut Copy and TV on the Radio. I was on assignment from Elle.com to capture all the stylish people attending Pitchfork this year when 80%20 asked me if I wanted to wear their shoes while doing it. I of course said yes!
EMA was one of the first artists I got to shoot. Not only did she kill it on stage, she looks adorable here in her fishnets, orange socks, and diy red shorts.
This festival goers look is all her own. She looks so cool with this vintage camera.
I heart this woman’s purple frames and red lipstick.
The mix of brown aztec print and pink shades is really doing it for me.
This is the fabulous Taylor Brode, Zola Jesus‘ manager. Check out the Elle.com interview with Zola and my accompanying photos here.
Here I am gettin’ her done.
My friend Maggie was thrilled to get two pairs of 80%20 shoes. Here she is on day one looking very serious and windblown.
She wore these on day 2. So sweet.
No matter how stylish the shoes, at music festivals sometimes you have to kick back on your blanket barefoot style. Thanks 80%20 for making me look good at the fest.
Check out more of my street style shots from Pitchfork 2011 on Elle.com and on my Chicago street style fashion blog Très Awesome.
More photos below of James Blake, Andrea of Twin Sister, member of Ariel Pink, Chrissy Murderbot, Zola Jesus, and more…
Last weekend music lovers came out in droves for the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. I would have loved to attend the festival but we’ve been hard at work gearing up for our upcoming collection. Then we thought, let’s team up with one of our fave style blogs, Très Awesome and collaborate with founder Emma Batia Arnold! We’re so happy she was into the idea! Meet Emma and keep an eye out for her wrap up of Pitchfork Music Fest!
Très Awesome is a Chicago Street Style Fashion Blog created in 2010 by Leo Burnett Art Director and fashion expert Emma Batia Arnold. Très Awesome is a perfect combination of Emma’s life long loves, photography and fashion. Fashion obsessed from an early age, she comes from a long line of photo enthusiasts. Her grandfather was a news photographer in the 1930s and owned a Camera store in Chicago. She started taking pictures when she was 12 with her Dad’s classic 35 mm Nikon F and was hooked.
“I want people to read my blog, not only to look at the pictures, but to find inspiration in them. I want the person who has the fabulous 80′s bolero in their closet, that they bought from the resale shop because they HAD to HAVE it, but have always been afraid to wear, to put the damned jacket on and ENJOY it. I would love it if my blog could encourage people to become more comfortable with experimenting with style and embrace what is truly an enjoyable part of life…self-expression!”
And so the post depression starts to hit us as we say goodbye to another beautiful Coachella weekend. We all flock towards the Technicolor desert and boiling heat to listen to our favorite bands play, hang out with familiar faces and mostly take a break from reality. As always, Coachella never seems to fail us with their musical acts and the fashion crazed outfits. It all began Friday night as The Black Keys and Arcade Fire played their talented hearts out to the thousands of fans as the crowd echoed back every single lyric. With our summer laced dresses, and 80%20 platforms we were able to dance to every tune til the very end.
We woke up Saturday morning with an intimating party schedule with the cliche frame of mind of “too many parties, too little time”. The parties always manage to fill up our day schedule as the Oasis and Lacoste pool extravaganzas start at the break of noon. The parties are always fun but we never let it distract us from the sole purpose of why we are really there, which is the actual festival itself. Saturday’s line-up excited us as we sat on the hot grass for Bright Eyes, Mumford Sons and The Ray and The Ro’s personal favorite, Empire of the Sun. The night ended with a quick stop at the 944 Magazine‘s Neon Carnival which was located minutes from the festival. With colorful rompers and cut-off denim shorts we took our looks straight from day to night. (There is just no time for a wardrobe change!)
Busy P (Ed Banger) at the Lacoste party
Sunday arrived with a feeling like it was Christmas. The people over at Coachella actually saved the best acts for the very last night. It just so happens that the Coachella Gods decide to put Duran Duran, Best Coast, Death From Above, Strokes and Kayne all in the same night. To us, this was absolute perfection. We lost ourselves somewhere between Duran Duran’s version of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”, Julian Casablanca’s mysterious domineer and Kayne West’s over the top performance. As the crowd herded back to our cars with not an ounce of discomfort in our feet (so rare!), we were left absolutely satisfied and grateful to experience once again another amazing year.
Hot temperatures in the desert meant shorter-than-short vintage cut-offs, and plenty of flowy dresses and skirts this weekend. Coachella provided the perfect meeting ground for music and fashion lovers from around the world. We loved seeing the rock & roll influences, the hipsters, hippies, celebs, and fashionistas who all brought their individual style to the music festival.
This year especially, we noticed a lot of stylish ladies putting their Coachella twist on some current runway trends. Current trends like crochet, sheer pieces and neutrals were a popular favorite this year amongst the desert crowd. However, as we all know, no outfit would be complete without some amazing footwear. There were some trend comebacks like the gladiator sandals, moccasins, and tan booties that completed the perfect bohemian look. On top of that, the summer classic trends such as espadrilles and cut out sandals proved to us that the live music wasn’t the only thing producing hits!
Check out the latest in Coachella outfits for some style inspiration in the summer months!
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We woke up Saturday morning with an intimating party schedule with the cliche frame of mind of “too many parties, too little time”. The parties always manage to fill up our day schedule as the Oasis and Lacoste pool extravaganzas start at the break of noon. The parties are always fun but we never let it distract us from the sole purpose of why we are really there, which is the actual festival itself. Saturday’s line-up excited us as we sat on the hot grass for 
