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February 13th, 2009
“Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.” In that phrase, can’t you just feel the pain of Romeo’s tragic love? Such dangerous beauty. What a masterpiece of a tortured love gone wrong! And now, we are in the midst of a time that should be full of conversation hearts, balloons, flowers, love, and adoration (yes we’re into the lovey-ness of Valentine’s tradishes, no we don’t care if it’s Hallmark-induced) And yet, we have lost our Romeo. Our beautiful little red beta fish Romeo jumped toward freedom (we are assuming it was a “Nemo” sitch—an attempt to land in the sink pipes leading out to Lake Mich). And next to his bowl we still have a sad, sorry little Juliet. An elegant blue beta fish who has been in a tizzy ever since Romeo landed in the muffin pan. We know how this story goes, and we’ve been watching Juliet closely and every night bidding her a ‘Good Night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that we shall say good night till it be morrow.” We hope you all enjoy a happy-hearted Valentine’s Day! Watch your fish! |
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| 1 | Hello, Lover! With so much great stuff, the hardest part will be deciding what to take home—we want it all! |
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| 2 | Necessary Accessories So we totally dug the vibe of Embellish Accessories on Lincoln. With beautiful, exotic gem necklaces hanging from faux tree branches, the décor is perfect for the pieces. Bracelets lie on beds of stones and earrings dangle from sculpture-esque holders. As for the wares, the shop features fun belts, hats and wallets, but the main focus is the eclectic collection of jewelry. We had a major case of the gimme's over the Miracle Icon meditation beads—so Madonna. Element-infused bracelets from Montréal designer Ann Marie Chagnon also caught our eye, as well as items from charity-driven brand Ubuntu (for every dollar spent on a Ubuntu design, 10% goes to either Religions for Peace or 1% For the Planet.) We're no experts, but we thought the store had a nice variety—nothing looked cheap, but was relatively affordable at the same time. |
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| 3 | All the Happy People Sometimes we just need an escape, especially post-holidays. We’re a bit overloaded on family, stressed about work and straight up sick of snow. Since a flight to South America is out of the question, we’ve settled for the next best thing. Part restaurant, part bar, People’s Lounge is a simmering destination for our desired diversion. Not only do we drool over their flavorful tapas, but the ambience is steeped with cozy character—wrought-iron chandeliers, walls adorned with colorful art, 14-foot communal wood tables, and a DJ spinning world beats. Scrumptious small plates are their specialty ,including datiles con bacon (stuffed dates), empanadas with sweet chili pork, gambas (shrimp), and their famous queso de cabra (goat cheese and tomato sauce). For those with a larger yearning, the pistachio-encrusted tilapia and skirt steak are mind-altering. While the impressive oak bar boasts the typical fare of wine and beer, the white and red sangria top the charts. Voted “Best Small Plates” and “Best Bar Scene” in Chi-town, there is a reason we’ve adopted People as our paradise away from reality. |
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| 1 | Stitch-N-Bitch |
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| 2 | Eerie Aesthetic |
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| 3 | Sweet and Smart |
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Valentini |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Modern-Day Betty Draper |
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| 2 | The Hookup For some us it’s a sure thing. Others will be looking for love in all the right places (hopefully) this Valentine’s Day. Increase your lucky likelihood by scoring some fab finds at le Dress’s Valentine’s Day sale and receive a chocolate candy heart granting you either 40% or 15% off full-priced items. New duds could bring a new dude! What: J’Adore le Dress Valentine’s Day sale When: Through Feb. 14 Where: le Dress, 1741 W. Division St. Call: 773.697.9899 Visit: www.ledresschicago.com |
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| 3 | Go Dutch with Clutch |
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We hope you get your Valentine's freak on this weekend, all you sexy readers! Keep love in your heart, conversate with candy hearts, and of course let your heart lead the way to all of the fabulous finds brought to you by Chicago Picks! |
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