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Every Chic woman needs her own signature items! Whether it’s a night out on the town or a casual brunch with a friend, you always need your staple pieces with you. As women, turning heads is what we live for. These pieces will always help you do so.J Brand – Maria – Night bird Grey A perfectly fitting pair of jeans is a necessity for women of all ages. Finding that perfect fit can sometimes be daunting, since there are millions of sizes, shapes and styles out there. Just remember; “Variety … read more

The Blue ManShirt: Vineyard Vines Slim Fit Tucker Shirt (in store only)Pants: Original Penguin P55 Chino in Dark Indigo Denim Shoes: Sperry Topsider Authentic Original One-Eye in Deep NavySunglasses: Ray-Ban CaravanWatch: Luminox Atacama Day DateBelt: Bill Adler in Deep Navy (in store only)Socks: Smartwool Lifestyle Merino socksThe sun is shining in the sky, and The Blue Man (what, you think we like ELO that much?) is out to set the tone. Shades of blue dominate this outfit, with enough contrast … read more

It’s 2015. We have wearable technology, hydrogen-powered cars, and a smartphone app that translates foreign languages in real time. Is our best solution for staying cool, looking good, and retaining dexterity really just “use less cotton”? Dozens of outdoor brands beg to differ. As sundress season approaches climax, the line between “technical garment” and, well, “garment” blurs more with each passing day. The outdoor heritage of brands like Patagonia, Nau, and prAna was previously tapped f … read more

On the corner of East Liberty and South Division Streets lies Ann Arbor’s most oft mispronounced restaurant, Mani Osteria. Sitting outside, reclined in a wicker chair, it’s not uncommon to hear at least a dozen different syllabic variations on the moniker of this superb pizzeria and Italian restaurant sitting smack in the middle of downtown. “Man-nee”? “Mah-nee”? “Oster-ee-uh”? “Os-ter-ayuh”? To the first time visitor, it’s a mystery. But for the numerous repeat customers who pack the modern, op … read more

No, I didn’t backpack through Hyde Park or bushwhack Lollapalooza. The following is an unconventional trip report by Bivouac standards: On Friday May 29, 2015, I boarded a 6am Amtrak to Chicago Union Station to visit friends at Northwestern University in Evanston, a suburb of the Windy City. They all had class until 7pm, and my only choices for trains were 6:40am (arriving 11am) or a 7pm (arriving 11pm). Essentially, I’d have 6 hours to kill in the greater downtown Chicago area before I met m … read more