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By Trent Modglin
Lora LaPratt, founder of Shopping Girl XOXO, is one of Chicago’s preeminent stylists, fashion experts and shopping concierge. She prides herself on being able ...
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By Olivia Polony
It’s that time of year again, where gift-giving is at an all-time high. Luckily, if you are out of ideas for what to get your friends and family this holiday season,...
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By Jina Bute
Gather Home + Lifestyle
2321 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park
www.GatherHomeAndLifestyle.com
Wicker Park's Gather Home + Lifestyle is a one-of-a-kind shop that sells a...
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By Jina Bute
Vintage Charm
1735 N. Damen Ave. in Bucktown
www.ShopVintageCharm.com
After her long-time hobby of scouting flea markets and antique sales for unique pieces tha...
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By Kelly Cunningham
The Colette Collection
2858 N. Clark in Lakeview
www.TheColetteCollection.com
The sidewalk sign — handwritten in cute fonts with colorful chalk — is ...
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By Caitlin Meeter
Wolfbait & B-Girls
3131 W. Logan Blvd. in Logan Square
www.WolfbaitChicago.com
When you are from Chicago, you cannot help making history a part of your...
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By Corey O’Day
Tarnish
2024 W. Chicago Ave. in West Town
www.TarnishTheStore.com
As a motorcycle enthusiast determined to make way for women in a largely male-dominated industry, Nicole Ever...
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By Giselle Dominguez
BlueMercury
3512 N. Southport in Lakeview
www.BlueMercury.com
Hidden amongst Southport’s endless row of boutiques is Bluemercury, a one-stop shop for makeup, sk...
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Band of Bohemia
Across the street from the Ravenswood Metra, gorgeously filling out one of the brick warehouses that line both sides of Ravenswood, is Band of Bohemia, a high-end ...
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By Giselle Dominguez
String a Strand
1361 N. Wells in Old Town
www.StringAStrand.com
In search for the perfect necklace or bracelet to match that new dress in your closet? S...
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BZach
1401 N. Orleans in Old Town
www.BZachShirt.com
By Giselle Dominguez
Gentlemen: Ever wanted to share Justin Timberlake’s stylish tas...
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By Nicole Cash
The Fig Tree
1037 W. Madison
www.FigTreeChicago.com
Amazing candles, funky Chicago items, comical books, snazzy jewelry, adorable baby items and clever greeti...