Aberle

*New Boutiques, -Accessories, -Jewelry, -Women's Shoes, Lincoln Park No Comments »

1101 W. Webster, (773)477-1101 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 1 out of 5)
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Goods: Shoes, bags and jewelry for women. Designers: Shoes by Cynthia Vincent, Sigerson Morrison, Loeffler Randall and Jean-Michel Cazabat; jewelry by Me & Ro and Andrea Fohrman; bags by Rebecca Minkoff, Bird and Katherine Kwei. Owner: With years of retail experience under her belt, Kira Price found the time was right to open her own shop. Vibe: Classic and rich. Dark wood, Persian rugs, deep purple walls, chocolate-brown ottomans and tin ceilings provide simple accompaniment to shoes with the same minimalist aesthetic. A small shelf provides coloring books and a Mr. Potato Head for the little ones. Price Range: Expensive. The Look: A swank store opening event followed by dinner at Table Fifty-two and drinks at Zed451. Shopper’s Perks: Price has a cabinet full of wine and glasses, and provides refreshments to weary shoppers. She and manager Joy Koizol also offer closet consultation, personal-shopping services and can play host to shopping parties and events.

Aberle

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

Hunny/SheShe

*New Boutiques, -Accessories, -Jewelry, -Womenswear, Bucktown No Comments »

2027 N. Damen, (773)292-1120, hunnyjewelry.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Clothing, accessories and jewelry for women. Owners: Charyl Witz of Hunny jewelry hooked up with Karen and Jen Nielson of SheShe clothing to open this all-in-one shop. “We like fashion and we like to work together,” says Witz. Designers: Clothing from Sir Alistar Rai, J Brand, Velvet, Fashion Spy, Rebecca Taylor, Alice + Olivia; jewelry from Lulu Frost and Lana. Vibe: The exterior black-and-white sign is a nod to the interior’s elegance. Inside the neutrally decorated shop, jewelry is housed in sophisticated armoires, chandeliers radiate glamor and displays feature combined clothing and jewelry for ensemble inspiration.  Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: A gal who has her act together, she effortlessly combines current trends with classic pieces. Head to Juicy Wine Company for a glass of vino, then Piccolo Sogno for Italian. Shopper’s Perks: Witz and the Nielson girls are abreast of the latest Hollywood trends—many of the items in their shop are regularly seen on celebrity fashion icons.

Hunny/SheShe

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

Fixture

-Accessories, -Jewelry, Roscoe Village No Comments »

2108 W. Roscoe, (773) 244-3100, shopfixture.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Jewelry, handbags, candles, wall art, stationery, home décor and other perfectly giftable items. Designers: Handbags by Hobo, Latico and Big Buddha; bath goods by Thymes; jewelry by Deana Rose, Prima Donna, Dogeared and Ayala Bar; artwork by Heather Gentile Collins and Tamara Hensick. Owner: Former wholesaler Patti Carr originally opened her gift-filled shop in Logan Square, but moved to quaint Roscoe Village three years ago. Vibe: Energetic, cluttered and colorful, with upbeat worldwide music from Putamayo causing a few spontaneous dance moves as you shop. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: The gal who has the perfect gift for any occasion. Whether it’s a housewarming, a baby shower or a birthday party, her perfectly wrapped present is always tailor-made for the recipient. Shopper’s Perks: Fixture carries an array of gifts that can be easily monogrammed or personalized, and they offer complimentary gift wrapping, for those who grab their gifts on the way.

Fixture

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

The Silver Room

-Jewelry, Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village 1 Comment »

1442 N. Milwaukee, (773)278-7130, thesilverroom.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Goods: Silver jewelry, watches, hats, purses, messenger bags, sunglasses and other accessories for men and women. Designers: The Silver Room carries mostly small jewelry designers, like B. Tiff, Nixon watches and Tivi Wear. They also carry the very cool and eco-friendly iWood sunglasses. Owner: Eric Williams has owned and operated The Silver Room for over nine years. Vibe: A large open space creates a relaxed shopping experience, though The Silver Room’s in-store DJ can infuse the shop with energy on demand. Price Range: Inexpensive-Expensive. The Look: Art-school chic. Shopper’s Perks: Sign up on the store’s Web site to receive invites to their in-store events and parties. The Thing for Spring: Handmade feather earrings from Haji are flying out of the store.

The Silver Room

Gem

-Jewelry, Bucktown No Comments »

1710 N. Damen, (773)384-7700, gemjewelryboutique.com 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Goods: Women’s and men’s jewelry, non-traditional wedding rings. Designers: Laura Kitsos’ mixed-metal creations with 18K gold and blackened silver, Swallow’s gold and silver jewelry with cast birds, old favorites like Jeanine Payer and Arik Kastan and new designers such as Becky Kelso and Melissa Joy Manning. Owner: Jewelry designer Laura Kitsos. Vibe: The Tinkerbelle-sized boutique surrounded in pale blue walls feels like a walk-in jewelry box. The Look: Aglitter with colorful, Indian-influenced or nature-inspired gems. The Gem femme wears timeless pieces with trendy nuance and loves delicate but eye-catching accessories. Shopper’s Perks: Kitsos can custom-design jewelry. The Thing for Spring: Rose gold rings from Arik Kastan and the line of delicate, exotic wood-meets-gold jewelry from Marion Cage.

Gem