Blast from the past

SURA

Tonight I agreed to have dinner with an old friend. I got to pick the place...See it was actually with my x-boyfriend. First I decided Bin 36, right next to a super fun bowling alley (10 pin) that happens to be 50% off on Mondays. It has been a year since the last time I have seen him in person. I thought it would be a fun, innocent evening. Of course he suggested something else, which I found to be hilarious. The entire purpose of us meeting was him trying to be forgiven, and trying to get laid. Not going to happen, I can't even have the dinner I want. Duh! Does he not get it?? The reason I made a suggestion in the first place was because that's what I wanted to do.

Oh well, I argued with him over a couple places and we decided on SURA. It was totally satisfying, the food, service and decor were all great. I really dug the interior. I lived in LA for a year when I was 19. My girlie's and I would frequent the Standard on Sunset, and Sura reminded me a lot of the Standard lobby. Long story short, totally worth checking out!! Great prices too:)

My teef were hurtin'

I'm super upset about some recent teeth issues..my teeth had been killing me. I refused to listen to my body, I completely ignored the problem. So it got worse and worse. Long story short, I just paid an arm and a Leg on my f'ing teeth. It was definitely money well spent, this is the only mouth I have; however, it kills me to think that I could have purchased 5 dresses by, Milly(my favorite designer) or whomever. One would assume from my x-ray that I was a 60 year old meth addict. My teeth were F'ed. I don't know if I'm more upset with the fact that I'm now broke? Or that at 24 years old, a part of my body has failed? Whatever the case may be, I have become a bit obsessed with teeth, mouths, brushing, flossing etc.

I think that teeth are a pretty common fascination among mortals. I know that dreams of loosing teeth are pretty common too. I once read in some dumb Urban Outfitters dream book that, dreams of teeth lose indicate that one is not being true to them self. Blahblah,it sounded like bull, but that is besides the point. The point is that teeth are becoming more and more novel...

Here is some fun "tooth" art I have run into!
Necklace: "tooth and nerve" by Mariah S-Mason, NH
I know nothing about this person, but the design is RAD!


Cavity tooth watch by: Seiko...so fun!

Severed thumb thums by Angie Mason...so ugly it's cute:)

Trinkets and Treasure!

Visual stimulation is something that is totally essential in my life, and winter in the Windy City has no room for that. Movies and magazines in the winter are a necessity.

The other day my aunt Linda, invited me over for dinner and a movie. La Vie En Rose was her movie of choice. She has been on this totally ridiculous Edith Piaf kick for several months now. It's all she talks about! Linda is an amazing woman, I'm very lucky to have her in my life. She's 60 years old and single. She lives in the perfect one bedroom Chicago condo. She is well traveled, very intelligent and an amazing story teller. Her taste is impeccable..decorating, fashion, movies, music..she has been a great teacher. The thing I love best about her is deep down, she is still 16 years old.

La Vie En Rose is no secret, but she for some reason I was not dying to see it.
Finally I did, and it was beautiful. It was so well done, the acting,cinematography, the entire production was great! Marion Cotillard did a outstanding job. Edith Piaf was such an amazing, talented and tragic woman of her time. She had such and incredible and powerful life force. I totally recommend this movie.





This weekend in Chicago was bone chilling!! I decided to lay low and work for a friend at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. One of my girlfriends owns a business called: Bliss. She represents 12 different women's accessories lines, and sells to boutiques across the Midwest. I was super impressed with her choice of lines, and also with her eager clientele.

Anyway, this weekend was a gifting show. I came across a line of women's accessories that were the most nostalgic, adorable, precious and fun I have seen in a long time. The company is called Bellissima. They specialize in high-end plastics that totally resemble the old fashion Bakelite/Lucite jewelry my grandma used to rock back in the day..and I mean that in the best way, granny-chic wa can call it! Anywho, All the plastic is imported from Italy, and the products are made in the US(even better). I adore this line, the pocket mirrors sold like hot cakes!!




The other day I decided to take a stroll through Wicker Park. I always hear of a store called: Language, but never made time to check it out. Well, I noticed "store closing" signs all over the windows...I decided to give it a gander.

The walls and fixtures were stark and boring, but the clothing was HOT. This was the perhaps the most impressive buying job I have seen in Chicago. Anyway, what really struck my fancy was an amazing pair of leather shoe covers, white with black snaps..totally dandy-esque.I wanted them so bad, I felt like Ann of Green Gables. I fell in love! I'm such a sucker for Edwardian style, but like everything else on sale...TOO DAMN SMALL (or big). The label was: Strumpets. Check em' out! so bad ass!



I just had to make note of this completely brilliant window! What a great idea, this is a small budget dream! These windows are Anthropology. Small, pink, balloon dogs (with matching yarn leaches) are connected to a bust form and on display in the window! Genius...Anthro always has the most crafty visuals. I am always so impressed with what they come up with!

Me, Myself and I

My name is Megin, I'm 23 and live in Chicago..I am a student and part time window dresser at Macy's on State (former Marshall Field's). I'm totally into the visual merchandising thing, but my freelance gig is a pretty big drag. I see things everyday that I want, I hear of places I want to go; however, with all my commitments I'm super busy and still somehow manage to be super broke. I suppose it could always be worse. I like to imagine a fun, successful future ahead, and I feel lucky that all my senses are well in tact.







I try to keep my activities and obligations fun! After all, we create our own reality. I generally don't do things that I don't want to do. I'm not much of a people pleaser, but I am a good friend. Anyway, lately I'm in a bit of a funk..and that is what leads me to this blog. I feel like maybe I missed the boat? Is blogging totally 2006? I guess it dosn't matter, this is just a way for me to release some energy, and share the things I want and love with others. So anyway, my funk..I don't know if it's the fashion industry (or lack of) in Chicago, or my subconscious that keeping me in this mental state. Perhaps I am not putting myself out there enough?? Or maybe just as sipmle as a quarter life crisis?




I decided to create this blog to express myself....a first time freelance gig offers little to no creative free rein. This is a collection of the people, places, sounds and things that inspire me everyday.