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Peep Snaps From The New Madewell Store (& Party!)
Last month, we gave you a sneak preview of what to buy at Chicago's new Madewell store. Well… Read More
Got SPF? ULTA Does! Here’s Where to Find All Your Summer Beauty Goods
The sun is shining, the patios are open, and the 40-degree days — knock on wood — are behind us. At last, it’s time to ditch the winter fragrances and load up on that SPF. And we know just the spot to do it.
The West Loop’s spanking-new ULTA Beauty isn’t billed as a “one-stop beauty destination… Read More
Apr 25, 2013 3:00 PM
R29 Exclusive: A Sneak Peek At The Hot New Atelier Azza Store
A previous R29 "Hot 30 under 30," we've had our eye on Azeeza Khan long before she hit the big time. And by big time, we mean the vivacious (and let's be honest, stunning) designer scored her own retail shop, which officially opens its doors to the public on Friday, April 26.
But according to Khan… Read More
Apr 25, 2013 11:30 AM
In Reverie Has Us Dreaming Of Beautiful Bling
We’ve gone from sweaters to T-shirts and back again in the past couple of weeks (thank you, April showers), but one item remains ever-present in our wardrobe as of late: our In Reverie jewelry. Local self-taught artist Nicole Pritzker handcrafts every piece in her collection, using British military… Read More
Apr 18, 2013 3:00 PM
What Will You Wear When It Stops Raining? Your Answer, Here
Rain, rain, go away — or we will. All these gray skies and endless downpours have us dreaming of a place that’s sunny and dry, and we’re downright craving a desert escape. But, before we head to Kayak.com, we need a few breezy dresses to escort us on our romps through the cacti and red rocks… Read More
Apr 16, 2013 11:30 AM
Shop Now: The Coolest New Boutique To Hit Wicker Park
Wicker Park seems to be anchored by the busy North/Milwaukee/Damen Six Corners intersection, but if you head just one block south, you'll find a new women's boutique that's worth checking out — like now.
The brainchild of lifelong Chicago resident Susie Lee, Moon Voyage opened up just in time for… Read More
Apr 10, 2013 3:00 PM
Peep Snaps From The New Madewell Store (& Party!)
Last month, we gave you a sneak preview of what to buy at Chicago's new Madewell store. Well, now you can see it for yourself, as the Gold Coast retailer officially opened its doors last week. And, as we could have predicted, dozens of anxious shoppers lined up outside before 10 a.m., hoping to be one… Read More
Apr 2, 2013 3:00 PM
What Runway? This Local Designer Is Inspired By The World
When was the last time you came back from a vacation and said, "That trip really changed my life!" And, no, we don't mean that spring break excursion you took back in college. Instead, we're talking about inspiration in an Eat, Pray, Love kinda way. Except, forget Julia Roberts. Local gal Jennifer Moran… Read More
Mar 20, 2013 3:00 PM
Sneak Preview: What To Buy From Chicago's New Madewell Store
You may have been sad (or glad!) when the bustling Gold Coast Starbucks (a.k.a. pickup joint) shut its doors back in December, but two beautiful things resulted in the aftermath: A bigger and better location was opened down the block, and one of our favorite retailers, Madewell, took over the old space… Read More
May 25, 2013 10:00 AM
Mar 13, 2013 6:00 AM
Give Or Get: 7 Awesome Chi-Town Resale Shops
There are a number of reasons why we love resale shops: the obvious bargain and the rush of finding a one-of-a-kind item, to start. Since not all thrift stores are created equal, we've scouted out seven of the best in town for your shopping ease. Whether you're looking for some affordable wares or… Read More
Feb 25, 2013 3:00 PM
Salon Or Gallery? Actually, It's Both
We never get sick of showcasing Chicago's abundance of creative entrepreneurs. In fact, its one of our favorite things to do. So, when we heard about Danka Marinkovic's art gallery/salon hybrid (that's right), we just had to know more about the method behind her beautiful madness.
Marinkovic's story… Read More
Feb 5, 2013 3:00 PM
Ooh La La: Lust-Worthy Jewelry From 10 Local Gems
A simple piece of jewelry can be many things: an accessory, a mood-booster, a symbol — or even a conversation piece. And like shoes, we can always find one excuse or another to add another set of earrings or a killer bracelet to our collection. But even though we appreciate baubles from any origin… Read More
Jan 24, 2013 3:00 PM
Sharp-Dressed Man: A Peek Into Chicago's Newest Man Cave
There was a time when Chicago had its fair share of men's clubs — even the Berghoff used to have an exclusive bar where gents only could be found enjoying a corned beef sandwich with a few brews. While those days may be long gone (thanks to a little thing called equal rights), the Windy City's latest… Read More
Jan 22, 2013 3:00 PM
Warm Up: 5 Resort Wear Trends From Handle With Care
Yeah. It's pretty damn cold outside. In fact, when we left for the gym this morning, it was a whopping four degrees. Well, we don't know about you, but images of warm destinations bathed in sunlight are all we can think about. At the same time, of course, we're dreaming about what we'd be wearing at… Read More
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