Melissa, Windy City Wanderer

Spotted at: Wicker Park, Chicago

You look like you're enjoying the hell out of that sandwich. What are you eating?
Jimmy John's. It's a cheap vegetarian sandwich that has avocado in it—I remember having it in my college days.

What are you up to out here?
Let's call it homecoming! This year, I spent more time in California that anywhere else, but I'm from Chicago originally.

What do you do?
Have fun, make fun—I'm an artist. I just came from a friend's gallery and vintage store. I spent this year working in a hoodoo shop as well, making bath crystals for different spiritual purposes.

How's Chicago different from California?
Well, the humidity! Chicago is much busier, of course, and the pool playing is much better there. I'm an inconsistent pool player, but I love it. I even have my own cane. 

Your look is awesome! Very summer appropriate.
Thanks! I'm wearing booty shorts that my friend cut for me— the boots were a gift from another friend and because it's hot, a bra and lacy shirt. I'm not afraid to go trashy.

What's your tip for ladies who want to go trashy in the Windy City?
Make sure you carry an extra layer in case you have to walk home alone and are worried about offending some old lady. And just own it and enjoy it!

 

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