In the middle of my Chicago visit I stopped by Florodora, downtown, in the historic Monadnock building. The modern mix of urban meets vintage inspired & handmade fashion sparked my interest immediately. Much of Florodora's inventory is comprised of items made by designers in Chicago. Labels they have include: Feral Childe, Lia Molly, and Twinkle. I decided to invest in a pair of preloved mittens and a twisted oval gold ring by Dana Reed. It was 5 days after my birthday and I was feeling a wee bit extravagent:). I can't wait to revisit Florodora for a special statement piece, a Laura Miller dress, or another birthday splurge the next time I'm in the windy city. It's a treasure trove of lovely.
Florodora's location and hours :: 330 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL (loop) :: Mon thru Friday 10a-7:00p, Saturday 11a-5p.
photo : Lesley Williams © 2010
