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This local fashionista took a trip to the Preakness, and is sharing her pics of the famed horse race. (Style Block)
Calling all Friday Night Lights fans! This heartfelt letter from Tim Riggins to his alter-ego Taylor Kitsch is a must-read. Texas forever. (Redeye Chicago)
Maps & Atlases played at Metro last week — if you missed the show (or want to relive it), peep the photo recap. (Soundfuse Mag)
The author of the new book Oddball Illinois dishes on his favorite weird Chicago spots. Our guess is that these locales are also tourist-free. (Timeout Chicago)
Think glitter is just for New Year's Eve? Think again. We're loving this sequined look for summer. (Heldel Chic)
Calling all Friday Night Lights fans! This heartfelt letter from Tim Riggins to his alter-ego Taylor Kitsch is a must-read. Texas forever. (Redeye Chicago)
Maps & Atlases played at Metro last week — if you missed the show (or want to relive it), peep the photo recap. (Soundfuse Mag)
The author of the new book Oddball Illinois dishes on his favorite weird Chicago spots. Our guess is that these locales are also tourist-free. (Timeout Chicago)
Think glitter is just for New Year's Eve? Think again. We're loving this sequined look for summer. (Heldel Chic)
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If you ever had an American Girl doll, you can relate to this blogger's traumatizing visit to the flagship store. (Hello Giggles)
Chicago has tons of BYOB restaurants, and this new app can help you find the best of the best in free boozing. (Eater Chicago)
Going on a MDW road trip? Pop in this perfect summer playlist and cruise on to your vaca. (Chicago Magazine)
Glazed and Confused's two locations are now open, so check out the menu and all of the mouth-watering donut pics. (Timeout Chicago)
In today's edition of sartorial inspiration, French actress Audrey Tautou knows how to dress like a lady. (His & Hers)
Chicago has tons of BYOB restaurants, and this new app can help you find the best of the best in free boozing. (Eater Chicago)
Going on a MDW road trip? Pop in this perfect summer playlist and cruise on to your vaca. (Chicago Magazine)
Glazed and Confused's two locations are now open, so check out the menu and all of the mouth-watering donut pics. (Timeout Chicago)
In today's edition of sartorial inspiration, French actress Audrey Tautou knows how to dress like a lady. (His & Hers)
10 New Chicago Blogs You Need To Follow
A busy workday and a packed social life can often get in the way of what really matters: reading the blogs. Everyone seems to know Wordpress these days, so how do you pick the best of the best when it comes to the onslaught of online content? If you're like us, you listen to Lisa Frame, the brains behind Mugshot Monday and a true ace of the internet. Lisa has rounded up a choice selection of Chicago-based blogs that you're (probably) not following—yet. Find out whose URL is blowing up in Chi these days, and be ready to bookmark; these addictive sites will soon become your go-tos for laughs, news, and share-worthy links. Oh, and that deadline you're probably going to miss? If your boss asks, don't blame it on us.
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Color is the name of the game in summer shoes, and this roundup is giving us a serious shopping bug. (Hel Del Chic)
The city forces aspiring food festival vendors to go through this intense class. Who knew so much went into hawking hot dogs? (Timeout Chicago)
For those of you who escaped the city to avoid NATO (jealous!), keep up (or catch up) with the insanity on the live blog. (Chicago Tribune)
In today's edition of In Case You Missed It: pics from the beach weekend packing party with Juicy Couture and Chi City Fashion. (Social Life Chicago)
Chicago spots cleaned house in nominations for this spirits award, proving that Chicagoans can out-drink pretty much everyone. (Chicagoist)
The city forces aspiring food festival vendors to go through this intense class. Who knew so much went into hawking hot dogs? (Timeout Chicago)
For those of you who escaped the city to avoid NATO (jealous!), keep up (or catch up) with the insanity on the live blog. (Chicago Tribune)
In today's edition of In Case You Missed It: pics from the beach weekend packing party with Juicy Couture and Chi City Fashion. (Social Life Chicago)
Chicago spots cleaned house in nominations for this spirits award, proving that Chicagoans can out-drink pretty much everyone. (Chicagoist)
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Looking for some new lunchtime ideas? Banh Mi shop Bun Mi (get it?) is celebrating their one year anniversary, and their sandwiches look delish. (Chicagoist)
Tons of Americans are bummed about the passing of Donna Summer. They also, it seems, aren't too clear on who Donna Summer is (was). (Redeye Chicago)
Check out this Cheeky review of the Abbey resort in Lake Geneva, it's got us longing for a vacation. (Cheeky Chicago)
The next time you're craving donuts on a rainy day, peep this video of Doughnut Vault's lengthy line. Still craving? (Eater Chicago)
How amazing is this double take leather-meets-military jacket? It almost has us hoping for chilly temps. (See Jane)
Tons of Americans are bummed about the passing of Donna Summer. They also, it seems, aren't too clear on who Donna Summer is (was). (Redeye Chicago)
Check out this Cheeky review of the Abbey resort in Lake Geneva, it's got us longing for a vacation. (Cheeky Chicago)
The next time you're craving donuts on a rainy day, peep this video of Doughnut Vault's lengthy line. Still craving? (Eater Chicago)
How amazing is this double take leather-meets-military jacket? It almost has us hoping for chilly temps. (See Jane)
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The RSVP Gallery launched a collab with up-and-coming hip hop artist A$AP Rocky, to create tees with major street cred. (MTV Style)
Wedding season is upon us — if you know anyone popping the question soon (or are planning on popping it yourself!), you need to know these tips for picking the perfect sparkler. (WGN)
Don't miss this one-night-only event, when The Coop teams up with Gapers Block to turn their space into a gallery. (Cowork Chicago)
"When Macy's acquired Marshall Fields"...our thoughts exactly. (When In Chicago)
Chicago Live's next show is a star-studded one, featuring none other than Ikram Goldman (among others). (Chicago Tribune)
Wedding season is upon us — if you know anyone popping the question soon (or are planning on popping it yourself!), you need to know these tips for picking the perfect sparkler. (WGN)
Don't miss this one-night-only event, when The Coop teams up with Gapers Block to turn their space into a gallery. (Cowork Chicago)
"When Macy's acquired Marshall Fields"...our thoughts exactly. (When In Chicago)
Chicago Live's next show is a star-studded one, featuring none other than Ikram Goldman (among others). (Chicago Tribune)
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Get ready for some major apartment envy: Lonny Mag's newest subject, Jamie Meares, is an expert in the art of home decor. (Sequins & Stripes)
Sick of brown-bagging it to work? Check out this rad lunchtime food truck tracker, and stalk down the best eats near your office. (Data Scope Analytics)
This awe-inspiring local blog gets a facelift, and we're absolutely smitten with the new look. (Chitown Fashionista)
Chicago Craft Beer Week is upon us, so peep this guide to all things suds and hops. Happy Drinking! (Chicagoist)
Bulls fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as doctors gave Derrick Rose a favorable prognosis yesterday. His hotness should be back in action earlier than we thought. (Chicago Tribune)
Sick of brown-bagging it to work? Check out this rad lunchtime food truck tracker, and stalk down the best eats near your office. (Data Scope Analytics)
This awe-inspiring local blog gets a facelift, and we're absolutely smitten with the new look. (Chitown Fashionista)
Chicago Craft Beer Week is upon us, so peep this guide to all things suds and hops. Happy Drinking! (Chicagoist)
Bulls fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as doctors gave Derrick Rose a favorable prognosis yesterday. His hotness should be back in action earlier than we thought. (Chicago Tribune)
Do You Dig Tavi's Hairspray-Free Beehive?
When you think beehive, images of teasing combs and clouds of aerosol hairspray spring to mind. Tavi Gevinson has a different take on things. In the video below, she'll show off a beehive technique that involves no hairspray or teasing whatsoever. Sure, you're going to sacrifice a bit of height, but its a small price to pay for doing zero damage to your hair. Better still, this version even looks a little bit modern. You didn't want helmet head, anyway.
(Glamour)
Video: Via Glamour
Video: Via Glamour
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The Kenwood home that Starz used to film the hit show Boss just sold for a cool $1.5 million. Boss, indeed. (Chicago Magazine)
The Photoville exhibition is holding a people's choice contest, and we're smitten over this submission — vote now! (Photoville Contest)
In honor of SNL's momentous 100th digital short, the pros over at Redeye picked their favorite bits from the show. (Redeye Chicago)
Swimsuit season is here, but so is the season for outdoor drinking, which is the ultimate paradox. Check out these recipes for skinny cocktails, so you can imbibe guilt-free. (WCIU)
The time has come to let your voice be heard, and vote for the Best of Chicago. Let this serve as your friendly reminder that Refinery29 is up for best fashion blog. (Chicago Reader)
The Photoville exhibition is holding a people's choice contest, and we're smitten over this submission — vote now! (Photoville Contest)
In honor of SNL's momentous 100th digital short, the pros over at Redeye picked their favorite bits from the show. (Redeye Chicago)
Swimsuit season is here, but so is the season for outdoor drinking, which is the ultimate paradox. Check out these recipes for skinny cocktails, so you can imbibe guilt-free. (WCIU)
The time has come to let your voice be heard, and vote for the Best of Chicago. Let this serve as your friendly reminder that Refinery29 is up for best fashion blog. (Chicago Reader)
We Like Bella Swan's Daddy SO Much More Now
Well hello there. Anyone massively dissapointed in the amount of airtime Bella Swan's dad (Billy Burke, y'all) had in the Twilight movies will be thoroughly into J.J. Abrams' latest show. They'll also be stoked to see that he has freed his face from that weird mustache. Revolution, set in Chicago, is a look at the world 15 years after all electricity has been wiped out forever (or is it forever...hmmm). Check out the video below and make room in your hearts and couch schedule for a new TV addiction come fall. Don't worry, you're not the only one who notices a certain Lost vibe about the show, and that isn't exactly a bad thing, is it?
(AV Club)
Video: Via YouTube
Video: Via YouTube
This Is Probably The Funniest Blog In Chicago
Prepare to embark on the greatest Chicago-themed time-suck ever.
So.Yeah.Duh.
is a blog that gets us. The geniuses behind it understand what life in Chicago can be like, and they're making hilarity out of it. The El doors closing just as you reach the platform? They've made it funny. The impossible task of locating the freeway entrance when you're leaving Ikea? It's now hysterical. Sure, there are other blogs out there trying to make funnies out of every city and group of people in existence. This one is ours, and it's perfect. Click below, get comfy, and kiss the next 1.5 hours of your workday goodbye. #Worthit.
(So.Yeah.Duh.)
Update: And then it got better.
Photo: Via So.Yeah.Duh.
Update: And then it got better.
Photo: Via So.Yeah.Duh.
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Amsterdam-based suitmakers Suitsupply are coming to Oak Street, and these getups are the definition of dapper. (Chicago Magazine)
Behold the simple pleasures of the perfect leather skirt. (See Jane)
Serena Williams made a rap song — listen at your own risk. (Redeye Chicago)
These snapshots from a Chicago gal's trip to the Big Apple get the Instagram treatment. (Style Block)
You'll never guess how much pizza your favorite pie joints go through in a single week — hope you're hungry. (Eater Chicago)
Behold the simple pleasures of the perfect leather skirt. (See Jane)
Serena Williams made a rap song — listen at your own risk. (Redeye Chicago)
These snapshots from a Chicago gal's trip to the Big Apple get the Instagram treatment. (Style Block)
You'll never guess how much pizza your favorite pie joints go through in a single week — hope you're hungry. (Eater Chicago)
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