Name: Christine Bowles
Locale: Chicago, IL
Favorite Shops/ Labels: Actually I don't have one favorite store, shopping is a method of relaxation for me so I love to go all over - boutiques in tiny neighborhoods, big department stores on State St and Michigan Ave, thrift stores, street markets, etc. Wherever I can find a good deal. But I will say that had I to choose, Wolfbait in Logan Square is one of my favorite stores - I always spend twice as much as I should and never walk away empty handed. The added bonus about Wolfbait is that everything they sell comes from Chicago designers and I always love to give back to my own.
Fashion Influences: My influences come from all over: friends, magazines, rock stars, etc. But Chicago is probably my biggest influence. I love to people watch and always have an eye on what I think is cute or awful. I also like to mix and match my fashion. A fifties style dress matched with 80's style accessories and a little 90's style crocheted bag. Something like that. And I love color, I think everyone should always add a bit of color to their wardrobe.
Local Fashion Scene: Chicago is a great scene for fashion. They have so many different styles and personalities going on. In one neighborhood bar you can see the posh socialite to the little girls in grunge trying to bring back the 90's - I absolutely love it.
One thing about fashion is that you have to make it your own. You should be influenced by others around you, but never be a copy cat. Take an idea, twist it and turn it until something represents you. Remember fashion is two things: A way to express yourself and wearable art. Embrace it.
*Interested in being a Peach?*
Send 1) one full-length pic, 2) 2 to 4 other snapshots that capture your style, 3) your name, locale, fav shops, influences, the scene in your city, or any other pertinent info to pickypeaches@gmail.com
