Chicago - March 12, 2010

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Everyday or Eternal Clothing

Bows, ponies, and pink trigger your gag reflex.

You’re no girly girl, but you can strike a balance with Everyday or Eternal, a tomboy-inspired collection from Los Angeles.

Designer Kathy Trang grew up in Wyoming catching toads and fishing like one of the boys. She earned a degree from FIDM and interned at Mike & Chris before launching her line.

Influenced by Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, Trang’s shapes range from billowy to formfitting. There’s the Estella dress, feminine without being frilly with pinstripes that contrast a Hepburn silhouette. The navy Taylor dress has pockets and inspired asymmetrical placket detailing, while Rei is a sexy cutout tank with brass snaps.

Everything is made from organic cottons, sustainable fabrics, and ramie.

Boy, oh boy.

Available at Penelope’s, 1913 West Division Street, between Winchester and Wolcott Avenues (773-395-2351 or shoppenelopes.com). To see styles, go to myspace.com/eoreclothing.

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Photo: Courtesy of Everyday or Eternal