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April 24th, 2009
If we were a figure of speech, we’d be an oxymoron. A jumbo shrimp of a hippie chick soul wrapped up in a shiny city package. It’s a bit confusing to want to wander around barefoot sipping champagne. We want to hike and then eat sushi. Go paddle-surfing and then dancing in stilettos. We just came back from our beachy vacation, all blissed out and sun-kissed and happy. We spent last week living in a perpetual screensaver: palm trees, sunsets, a salty, warm breeze. We rode in the back of a truck on a mountainous road for three hours, with friends literally in tow. Pearl Jam in our headphones. Bandana to tame the mane. Dirt dispelled by jumping into natural waterfall pools along the way. Pass us our hair straightener, lip gloss, and a pretty sarong at the end of the day, and we were up for some serious fun. Sounds terribly nice, no? Luxe hippie in the city, cha-ching! |
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| 1 | Beat the Odds So the odds are high that you’ll find stylish looks this spring at Mint Julep. In fact, we’d say it’s a sure bet! |
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| 2 | Get Knitty With It At the Knitting Niche, everyone from novice to expert will find inspiration for all things knitting. While the store specializes in hand-painted and kettle-dyed yarns, they also offer a variety of cozy mohairs, bright bouclés, funky metallic threads and everything in between. Perhaps the thing that really sets it apart from other knitting stores though is the impressive selection of buttons—from elegant abalone pieces to colorful fruit-shaped fasteners. Sassy, brassy owner Mary-Ann Parisi can help you with anything from yarn to patterns, and even offers private instruction. (Ask about group classes and seminars, too.) |
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| 3 | Bette Davis Eyes Hazel, the adorable Ravenswood boutique, offers everything from a wide variety of greeting cards and custom party invitations to stylish caps, funky handbags, interesting watches, geometric cufflinks and even flowers! Need a gift for the friend who has everything? How about a glittery Catwoman piggy bank? (Yes, we just said a glittery Catwoman piggy bank.) In addition, beautiful jewelry by independent designers is artfully displayed throughout the store, and we are obsessed with yummy candles lining the store’s shelves and colorful Hobo wallets tucked under display cases. Need some help deciding on what fabulous thing to buy first? The knowledgeable staff will help you select the perfect present. It’s a good thing, too, because while we may not have any friends with upcoming birthdays, we’re always up for getting a little something for ourselves! |
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| 1 | Eye of the Beholder |
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| 2 | Wishful Thinking |
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| 3 | Wine Lover |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Incoming Innovation Celebrate 75 years of student designs and fabulous local talent! Creative clothing and contemporary art meet for a sensational multimedia runway event featuring over 200 innovative garments designed by SAIC Fashion Design students and set within the Master of Fine Arts thesis show. Immerse yourself and gain inspiration—these are our future Maria Pintos! |
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| 2 | Haute Happening Chicago’s hottest designers have come together in this free shopping event at the Metropolitan Club! It everything from women’s clothing to accessories for your pampered pooch at amazing discounts. Dior will be on-site for complimentary makeup applications, and victim empowerment non-profit PAVE will host a raffle. Find a unique gift for Ma, and don’t miss this exclusive event! What: Shopping Event t the Metropolitan Club |
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| 3 | The Pretty Green |
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