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December 19th, 2008
This past week we’ve scoured the streets for The Perfect Gifts. Like We will brave the cold with ruddy cheeks and frostbitten hair, and we will try to look good while doing it but secretly hope we see no one we know. We will splash through slushy ice and fight that famous Chicago wind. And when we’re done and it’s time to unwind, it’ll all be worth it. All the shopping at our favorite boutiques and unique hot-spots has come through for us, yet again. Here’s to wishing you a fabulous holiday season, safe and warm with those you love! |
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Chicago Picks: |
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| 1 | Clothing with Character We dig preppy. Preppy-meets-rocker. Rocker-meets-Harajuku, etc. etc. To us, fashion is fun! Sure we’ve had the occasional bad dye job (Can you say maroon hair? Fugly.) and experimented with bad trends (Overall jumpers? Uh, tacky.) but as they say, variety is the spice of life. |
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| 2 | Shoe Gal A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes, right? That’s definitely our philosophy. We’ve got shoes that got us through all walks of our crazy life. Like the gold stilettos that sent us flying down a flight of stairs after the Rihanna concert. Or the cute polka-dot rain boots we wore the day we spotted the man of our dreams, only to then have him disappear behind a bus that splashed us with cold rain water. Hmm, we’re beginning to see a pattern here. Luckily, we can always grab a new pair of shoes to help us make better memories. And when we get the urge to start anew, we go to One Yellow Shoe, located in the heart of Old Town. This charming, garden-level shop has shoes from Dollhouse, Tao, Me Too, and Aerosoles, all at affordable prices. While you peruse and try on, you can also learn from Tammy, the charming owner, about the shoe sizes of old-school darling Marilyn Monroe and hometown diva Oprah Winfrey. (She has all kinds of Chicago culture goss!) History, shoes, and fashion—it’s shoenista bliss! One Yellow Shoe |
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| 3 | Color Me Gray |
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| 1 | That's a Wrap Sometimes we long to move somewhere warm. A place where it's sunny most of the time and we have to apply sunscreen daily and drink iced tea to stay cool; but then we wouldn't get to snuggle up in amazing scarves like those from Yokoo every day. We’ve had Yokoo’s wonderful creations bookmarked since summer, and now that it’s finally cold enough to wear a scarf without looking like a complete looney, we’re tempted. We hope to get one before these 8-degree days disappear! |
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| 2 | Under My ’Brella Boots have always been our winter go-to. Frankly, it’s about functionality. But what about pumps? What about our rows and rows of fabulous pumps?!? Finally, we don’t have to let them suffer, because we just found a fun and funky product known as Shuella. It’s literally a “shoe umbrella” created by Rebecca Miller, a Chi-town native. They’re small enough to carry in your purse or briefcase—perfect for the city girl-on-the-go in our lovely inclement weather! |
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| 3 | We’re So Vain |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Luxe for Less This is it, kiddos. The very last weekend to cram all your hip hop happenin’ holiday shopping in! And after it’s all over, you’ll be due for a little pick-me-up. Aching bodies and windblown faces call for soothing relief, so stop into Spa Blue for a 30-minute massage or facial to look pretty and relaxed this season. What: Sunday Special at Spa Blue |
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| 2 | Bella Bejeweled It’s like peanut butter and jelly. That is, combining the fabulous with the functional. Milk and cookies. Abbott and Costello. Classic combos. Meg Lammers of Bella Jewels gets it. Her line is contemporary for everyday yet dressy enough for special occasions. Find simple pieces you’ll wear over and over again, and receive a pair of earrings with purchase! What: A Happy Holiday Trunk Show |
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| 3 | Girl's Best Friend We think life is too short for regrets. So we are sure as sugar not going to miss the only sale Damen+Division will have this year. Check out handmade jewelry from local photog-turned-jewelry maven Sonia Barrett at discount prices (while they last)! Her use of gorgeous stones, braided silk, and unique chains are absolute stunners. What: Damen+Division Sale |
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