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April 4th, 2008
Some people are good at everything. They are the “Charlotte Yorks” of the world—sweet, sensible and kind. They have perfect hair, no matter the weather. They have perfect, creaseless trench coats. They wear heels and don't stumble, even when tipsy. Their dogs don't ever seem to bark and their manicures don't chip. See, we have friends like that. And we love them. And we learn from them. And they are the best in the resourcefulness/dependability department. But mostly, we are just in awe. Because we are perpetually late. Always breaking things (wine glasses, cell phones, shoe heels, car parts, etc.). Haphazardly running around shops and restaurants, trying out all sorts of goodies while attempting to not be too awkward or clumsy. But lately we have come to find that we are definitely doing something right. Especially when other Chicago publications seem to be covering some of the same niches that we do, after we’ve scooped them. It is true—we’ve seen ideas from the Picks circulating around town. While we may not be the biggest, we are (we think) one of the brightest and best! |
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| 1 | We Dig Pivot Some days, we totally nail a hot outfit. Other days, we come home in a hot tranny heap. It's six of one, half dozen of the other though, 'cuz we'll always have our smarts. We've also come to realize that being stylish can mean being socially conscious. Fortunately for us (and Mother Earth) we found Pivot. Owner Jessa Brinkmeyer’s wide array of eco-friendly fashion exemplifies green going glam. Such as the iridescent champagne cocktail skirt, or the leather-lite, ostrich-print carryall. Pivot sends the stereotypical hippie humdrum clothing straight into the recycling bin. And not to worry, there’s a great selection of daily duds as well—trust us, once you slip on Del Forte’s sleek straight-leg jeans, you’ll develop a new appreciation for organic denim. And there’s a certain delectable mystery about note cards made from swatches of discarded T-shirts. |
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| 2 | Our Own Private Candy Land As much fun as shopping can be, sometimes the traffic, the pushy customers and the frustration of not finding what we want all add up to… well, the exact opposite of fun. Candyality |
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| 3 | Swerve Right In We love to be pampered. Come on, admit it. Inherent in every woman is a desire to sit back, relax with a glass of vino, and get plumped and petted, princess-style. Head there now to help the très friendly staffers (Emma is our girl!) fly to Redken’s NYC headquarters for exclusive insider lessons on all things beauty, which will only make you fall more in love with Swerve’s incredible and undeniable expertise. Did we mention how sexy your new 'do will be? Yep, traffic-stopping. Call now! Swerve Salon |
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| 1 | The Lady is a Tramp We have a classic Louis bag and a double-C Chanel. They were some of our first big purchases when we first went to Europe. From a street vendor. We love fashion as much as the next Kate, Lily or Victoria. But we like being able to afford traveling and grub 'n' pubbin', too. We also favor true originality and a cool unique aesthetic—like Nancy Phan’s handbags. The detailing (gold pony buttons!) and artful attitude (the robot zip pouch!) will surely carry us to Bangladesh and beyond. |
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| 2 | The Yes Woman We’d heard tales about YesStyle.com. Of its magnitude, selection and radically affordable prices—but we had no idea what we were missing. Now we proudly declare ourselves "Yes Women" for this site! This ginormous site features thousands of compelling pieces from fashion-forward meccas like Hong Kong and South Korea. Thanks to their low prices, you won’t have to choose between the earthy-chic jackets and the sexy peep-toe pumps—you can snag both! Spend $150 (trust us, not difficult), and shipping is free! |
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| 3 | The Cupcake Has It Up until about a week ago, we didn't realize something was missing. And then, boom!, we were like, okay something is definitely up. Something is amiss. Was it time for a soul-searching dip into Scientology? No, too drastic. Perhaps a whirly-go at one of those scary speed-dating events? Definitely not. And then, ah-ha! We realized what it was. It was cupcake earrings. We needed handmade cupcake earrings from Rocker Jewlz. Who knew these even existed? But now that we know, and you do too, can you picture anything cuter and sweeter than a pair of these lovelies? |
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| 1 | Spring Denim Sale We lust for Louis Vuitton Jeans. Chanel Jeans. And Gucci denim skirts. But we need to see a reasonable price tag in order to feel okay about such a purchase. And to make sure we can still cover our rent. At The Daisy Shop, Chicago's premier couture resale shop, we can find what we need! With a whopping 40% off discount on denim garments in April, we're there! What: The 40% off April Denim Sale at The Daisy Shop |
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| 2 | Eco & Pomegranate = Happiness View eco-fashion that goes beyond the basics at Pivot, the stylin' boutique we mentioned in the Picks. These pieces are more runway then rundown, such as the billow-sleeve blouses from Annie Novotny or Alice Berry's cute jackets. Don't miss the natural pomegranate-dyed scarves, and enjoy it all with lovely pomegranate martinis! What: Eco-Fashion at Pivot |
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| 3 | Barrel of Monkeys Roald Dahl is one of our very favorites. Right up there with Shel, Dr. Seuss, Tina Fey, and Amy Sedaris. His colorful language and imagery are masterful showcases of a simply divine and creative mind. Not only did he pen "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda," but he also wrote adult stories that are equally wacky and clever! What: A reading of “George Porgy” and other stories by Roald Dahl |
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| April showers bring May flowers, the onset of the ever-joyful baseball season, and Chicagoans galore out of the winter woodwork to hit the town! Hooray for springtime … and more fabulous finds to come from Chicago Picks! | |||
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