James on NE 22nd Ave


I'm a watcher of life in it's entirety and I feel inspired by the things I see. The curve of a smile, the colors in nature, or beautiful dancing eyes.

I dress to make people smile.

-James, imbibing eye


tunic: filly designs
tights: sock dreams
shoes: Timberland from Lizard Lounge
bag: from Oaxaca
ring: topaz, from a Oaxacan designer
earrings: from past loves

Sarah on E Burnside


My style is quirky, disheveled, feminine, tomboy.

-Sarah, wardrobe and prop stylist


dress: from the bins
sweater: from Caitlin Gable Rummage sale
boots: Codico
belt: Brooks Brothers from the Goodwil
tights: Hue from Marshalls
earrings: Heike Grebenstein
rings: Me & Ro
wedding ring: my mom's

Alyson on NW 9th Ave


I collect classic pieces that will stay in my closet for a long time to come.

-Alyson, Unruly Things blogger, graphic artist, and letterpress printer for Postal Press


shirt: Anthropologie
skirt: from Greatest Friend on etsy
sweater: Gap
boots: Frye
tights: MP
scarf: knitted by grandma
belt: goodwill
necklace: Hazel Cox

Shop Owner: Sarah of Lille Boutique


I love the sense of unlimited possibility in beautiful garments. When I'm well dressed I feel ready for anything.

-Sarah, owner of Lille Boutique


top: Catherine Malandrino
skirt: Lyell
bodysuit: Eres
shoes: from Halo
stockings: from Lille, hand dyed vintage silk
necklace: from Gilt on 23rd
watch: vintage
ring: vintage
pearls: Mikimoto, from husband

Designer: Precious Bugarin


Construction is very important to me. As a child my mom made all my clothing and I really saw the work and beauty behind a garment.

-Precious, graphic designer


top: Katayone Adeli
jeans: Rugby
boots: found for $5
necklace: made by my husband

Kjell at Irving Park


I love people watching and drawing inspiration from different places, lately I've been getting into the American style.

-Kjell, co-owner of Plywerk


shirt: vintage from Amsterdam
jeans: Express
jacket: Sameunderneath
shoes: Converse
hat: made by wife
belt: Held Vegan Belts, from the Saturday market

Kim at Irving Park


What I wear depends on my mood. I love colors and always like to have on a little something that pops.

-Kim, photographer and co-owner of Plywerk


dress: Dagg and Stacey from Phlox
shoes: Goodwill
tights: from Sofia
bracelet: Cyclical Design, from the Saturday market
earrings: Yed Omi Jewelry

Designer: Julia of Dust


I'm drawn to pieces that are one of a kind and handmade, with unfinished aspects, but still simple and timeless.

-Julia Blackburn, designer of Dust


dress: from New York
slip: from the bins
jacket: Sonia Rykiel
boots: from Moule
bracelet: from sword + fern


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Designer: Dawn Sharp


I like my clothes to tell a story. I often draw inspiration from vintage items, like this jacket which was influenced by a 1918 pattern.

-Dawn, designer of Dawn Sharp


top: Dawn Sharp
jeans: Dawn Sharp
boots: vintage from Rad Summer

Designer: Liza Rietz


I like to mix contrasting textures and play with layering, volume, and shape.

-Liza, designer of Liza Rietz


sweater: Anthropologie
dress: from Buffalo Exchange
jumper: gift
boots: from Johnny Sole
necklace: was Mom's
bracelet: made from a recycled can

Brittany on NW Savier St


I like to wear items that are comfortable, vintage, and have a conservative feel.

-Brittany, apparel designer


dress: forever 21
boots: vintage on eBay
tights: Red Light
bracelet: Tiffany
jewelry: from my husband