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July 18th, 2008
We watched Bull Durham recently, and weren't all that impressed with the famous "I believe" speech. So c-h-e-e-s-y. But it got us thinking. What would our spiel be, if were we to sweet-talk a hot, young Susan Sarandon? Hmmm. No idea. Let's insert Ryan Gosling. We 'spose we'd say: “We believe in the sanctity of red lipstick. Of staying up 'til dawn every now and then. In playing hooky from work and sending flowers to friends. We believe in supporting our local economy. That there are no strangers. We believe that kindness counts every minute, every second, every day. We believe in entering contests expecting to win, and that macaroni-and-cheese can never be wrong. We believe in pigeon karma. In wishing on a star. And that to truly be happy and free, you must follow your whims. Trust your heart. Steer with your head. And remain (somewhat) virtuous… In the words of Meredith Gray, we believe that knowing is better than wondering, waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beat the hell out of never trying.” Alright, we're cheeseballs. too. Love ya, Crash Davis |
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| 1 | Something for Everyone |
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| 2 | Back to Basics We love shopping and we love surprises, but the two together? Not so much. There's nothing worse than finding the perfect shirt only to discover it was a little too small for the girls or too short for the tummy. Basic Boutique is an online emporium of classic clothing. They specialize in sleek closet staples by upcoming designers and old standbys. But will that cute skirt really look that cute on when you get it in the mail? Basic Boutique now offers a service that takes the surprises out of the process. Set up an appointment for yourself or with a couple of friends, give Basic Boutique some information on what you like and sizing, and they'll bring the clothes to your house so you can see and try on anything you like. For reals! It takes the guesswork out of shopping risks, and can save a pretty penny or two—because hey, time is money. And we think this service is anything but basic, and certainly fashion-forward! |
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| 3 | Scentual Seduction Violets? Got it. Sharper scents of Sweet Tobacco or Grapefruit? Yup, those too. But don't stop there, this long-standing Wicker Park Flower shop has delightful stems to choose from, but our favorite smells came from the different lotions and potions, perfumes and soaps they carry from faraway Florence and Paris. Asrai Garden is known for jaw-dropping floral arrangements that showcase one color in its many shades. Similarly, their soaps and perfumes make an art of singular yet simple scents, such as Carnation. A common flower but an expensive essential oil, carnation is delicately sweet and said to stimulate the imagination. We like that in a flower! |
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| 1 | Very Hollywood Street Browsing the tabloids usually makes us feel envious, greedy, and five sizes too big. So obviously we keep reading them. We're masochists like that. Anyway, the typical Hollywood starlet is the same shrinky-dink size as our 13-year-old prepubescent cousin. But though we maintain the occasional hamburger and ice-cream diet, we can't deny that we track the low-key style of the L.A. scenesters. Grab a boho-glam beret or hippie leather-woven headband from Bleu Dame, and you'll be ready to shine at Lolla '08! |
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| 2 | Vodka and Book, Check |
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| 3 | Sing it Sweet |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | We Want Our MTV |
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| 2 | Park-ing Ticket Give back to The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and learn something luxuriously gourmet at this event hosted by the Chicago Kimpton boutique hotels. The event kicks off with an organic cooking lesson from Chef Heather Terhune of Atwood Cafe. Then, enjoy a specialty drink created from real flowers, as well as a silent auction. What: "Party for the Parks" Benefit Trust for Public Land Where: Hotel Burnham, 1 W. Washington When: Thursday, July 24, 5-7 pm Call: 312.325.7198 to RSVP Cost: $25 Visit: www.tpl.org |
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| 3 | Live High |
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Rock the Vote, your dinner plate, and your wardrobe this summer. Please stop into the businesses we mention in Chicago Picks. Our mission is to support them, and we’re counting on you to help us accomplish that! |
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