Date Night in Stripes

{Akira Leather Jacket, Akira Dress, Alex and Ani bracelet, Stella McCartney for Adidas purse, Steve Madden combat boots}

Living in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area has not only opened up countless possibilities for exploring, but it has also pushed me to try out different styles with no reservations.

Hence mixing and matching a club-worthy backless dress with tough leather elements and throwing in a sporty Stella McCartney for Adidas bag to infuse a bit of the athletic-inspired trend. 

On a particularly warm September night, this look made me feel sexy, scrappy and sporty all at once while taking in a tantalizing Thai dinner at Silom 12.

Or maybe I was just feeling hot from the red pepper curry? 

Free People September 2012 Lookbook

Initial Reaction: Kate Moss for Free People? That's strange...

But no, it is just a very Moss-esque model called Martha Hunt who brings FP's latest lookbook to life in a paparazzi-inspired, metropolitan shoot that breaks away from the brand's usual Bohemian style.

I'm loving all the denim, especially in the form of two very different dresses that could be played up with red lips for a night out or dressed down with moto boots and a leather jacket for a quick and chic outfit for class.

These photos also have me extremely excited to get to New York where I'll be playing paparazzi myself while stalking people during NYFW! Can't wait to see all the amazing looks!

Photos by Guy Aroch for Free People September 2012