
The March of the Penguin
Retro brand Original Penguin (901 N. Rush St.; 312-475-0792, originalpenguin.com), has revamped, updating its fan base by swapping out Bob Hope for Adam Brody, and opened a stand-alone store in the Gold Coast—a mid-century mod space with the requisite flat-screen televisions showing cult movies. The throwback sportswear includes polos ($59), cashmere sweaters, button-downs, T-shirts, and summer dresses such as...
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East Meets West
India’s largest jewelry store brand, Tanishq, has opened its first U.S. store in the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg (847-240-0166). The shop, from décor to its merchandise, has an organic, holistic philosophy. Unlike most jewelry stores that places a counter between the customer and the staff, the store is very open and inviting, with the jewelry displayed in windows along the...
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Pretty Papers
Since opening last September, Elizabeth Grace Paperie and Gifts (2438 N. Clark St.; 773-477-9830) has quickly become a must destination for brides-to-be and hostesses alike. The quirky gift and stationery shop, located on...
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Sales CheckA roundup of sales, store openings, and shopping news in July 2008 |
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Shopper: Post27This new West Town shop is styled with 1950s, '60s, and '70s furtniture at astonishingly reasonable prices. |
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The Cult of PersonaliteeIt's time to part with that Sigma Chi shirt from 1989 and invest in a new tee—something fashionable, something smart, something contoured to hug the body in all the right places. Here, 20 that... |
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Waxing by Zip CodeWhen it comes to the bikini line, a girl needs to konw whom to trust. Here are our recommendations. |
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Poolside MannerRetro glam, à la Brigitte Bardot and other starlets of the 1950s and 1960s, inspires this summer's swim trends. The forecast: high waists, balconette tops, and belted bottoms that flaunt—or... |
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