1937 W. Division, (773)276-2323, beadniks.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Exotic necklaces and earrings of all materials, reasonably priced. Designers: All the jewelry is handcrafted by the owners. Owners: Mary Tokarz and Lauryn Keenan opened up the shop to showcase their handmade pieces and provide a crafting resource for the community. Vibe: friendly and educational, just like you remember art class—there’s even an organic section! The crowd is mainly female, looking for a wild accessory or a cache of candy-colored beads. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: Hand-dipped incense, Czech glass, batik beads, ivory mammoth tusk jewelry, ojime beads and more. Pick up a bohemian, wooden-looped necklace or a chic, looped, mesh-gold strand. Shopper’s Perks: Private party options and workshops abound here. Ask owners about the Tuesday night crash-course, birthday and bridal party options and even the tween class. The Thing for Spring: Big is in. Stock up on jewelry with a tribal slant and vintage items.

Beadniks

1740 W. Division, (773)227-6225, shopandina.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s purses, belts, shoes, scarves and jewelry, all imported from Argentina. Owner: Argentina native Gonzolo Barenas’ boutique was inspired by the street fairs and bazaars in Buenos Aires. Vibe: Posters of Argentina dot the walls, while Argentinean music plays overhead. Plants decorate the displays, and the goods provide punches of color in an otherwise black and wood room. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: From the office to Lumen, spice up any outfit with buttery leather or rich suede bags and belts, then shine it up with some sterling silver jewelry. Shopper’s Perks: Shopping at Andina will give you a distinctly unique look—you can’t find these accessories at H&M.

Andina Buenos Aires

1733 W. Chicago, (312)226-0152, alcalas.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Boots, hats and Western garb for men, women and cowboys—and cowgirls-in-training. Designers: Boots are by Frye, Lucchese and Durango; hats are by Stetson and Shady Brady. Owner: Luis Alcala founded the store in 1972. Luis’ son Richard and family manage the store. Vibe: A lit-up, braying pony beckons shoppers to one of the largest retailers of Western wear this side of Texas. Inside, there’s a dizzying array of cowboy gear including everything from boots to lassos. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: A beer-swigging, line-dancing, red-blooded American. Shopper’s Perks: The store offers free alterations, hat-shaping and on-site boot repair.

Alcala’s Western Wear

2707 N. Clark, (773)404-9225; 1941 W. North, (773)342-0500; 812 Church, Evanston (847)332-2370, untitledshop.com (1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Goods: Clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. Designers: Fornarina, J. Lindeberg, Modern Amusement, Diesel, Triple 5 Soul, Corpus, WeSC and Obey for clothes; Vans Vault, Schmoove, Colcci and Nike Quick Strike for shoes. Owners: Candise and Luke Cho opened the shop sixteen years ago, giving it the name Untitled in reference to the evolving nature of art and fashion. Vibe: With skinny jeans and mini-skirts by the dozen, there’s an air of “cool” wafting through the shop. Things stay upbeat with a smiling sales staff. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Fashion-minded hipster with the disposable income to stock up on perfectly tattered pants. Shopper’s Perks: A wide array of denim features more than twenty-five brands.

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1632 W. Division, (773)227-8200, thr3eestore.com (2 votes, average: 3.5 out of 5)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for men and women. Designers: Dragonfly, Chii Clothing Culture, Rebel Spirit, Edward Dada, Smet and Christian Audigier. Owner: Chii Clothing founder Rich Santo had great success hawking his line at fashion shows and in local bars; in 2006, he opened Thr3ee Boutique to give the urban-chic brand a home of its own. Vibe: Graffiti and hand-painted skulls plaster the walls while hip-hop and house beats pulse aggressively from the speakers. City-side staples like jackets, hoodies and caps fill the space. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: Armed with a vodka-Red Bull and a hot honey, you’re ready to kick it till sunrise in the VIP lounge. Shopper’s Perks: Using one of the prints from Chii clothing, they will create your own one-of-a-kind tees and hoodies in just twenty minutes.

Thr3ee Boutique

1442 N. Milwaukee, (773)278-7130, thesilverroom.com (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

1924 W. Division, (773)227-2707, renegadehandmade.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Handmade jewelry, t-shirts, tote bags, buttons, some skin care; vintage tops and jeans for both men and women. Designers: Renegade carries handcrafted products from participants in the annual Renegade Art Fair, as well as skin care by Biggs & Featherbelle. Owner: Sue Blatt and Kathleen Habbley originally planned to open a vintage clothing store, but decided upon this quirky storefront after their Renegade Art Fair took off. Sue Blatt recently became the sole owner. Vibe: Bright and clean, like an art classroom before the kids run in and start playing. Price Range: Inexpensive. Shopper’s Perks: What’s better than supporting local independent artists and crafters? The Thing for Spring: The Renegade Art Fair continues to grow, introducing their first annual San Francisco fair on July 12-13 (so tell your West Coast friends!)

Renegade Handmade

1659 W. Division, (773)384-6750, pumpshoeschicago.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Jeffrey Campbell, Betsey Johnson, Miss Sixty, Michael Kors and Fornarina. Owner: Maureen Longua, who adores hard-to-find heels from sultry locales like Spain and Argentina. Vibe: Pink ribbons climb the walls, a crystal chandelier sparkles overhead and a round ottoman is strewn with shoeboxes as shoppers fancy up their feet. Longua showers visitors with friendly energy and accessorizing-savvy. Price Range: Mostly moderate, with a few expensive items. The Look: A girly-girl who knows how to dress adorably without spending a fortune. Shopper’s Perks: Fabulous sales and on-site cocktail parties. The Thing for Spring: “You can’t miss the gladiator sandal,” says Longua, who hopes that this season’s influx of feminine flat sandals will lead to the demise of the plastic flip-flop.

Pump Shoes and Accessories

2036 W. Division, (773)227-3772, shoppleinaire.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s clothing and accessories Designers: Hale Bob, Joe’s Jeans, Paige Premium, Velvet, Poleci, Rebecca Beeson. Owners: Jacquie Barrios and Jill Carroll are former flight attendants who’d always dreamed of having their own shop. Vibe: The airy storefront is soaked in sunlight and capped with classy touches—look for chandeliers in each of the spacious fitting rooms. The approachable sales team never makes shoppers feel overwhelmed or pressured. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: You’re the ultimate flirtatious femme: somehow, you manage to make basics look stylish and sexy. Shopper’s Perks: Around holiday time, a select few highest-volume shoppers receive a very generous gift certificate.

Plein Aire

1913 W. Division, (773)395-2351, penelopeschicago.com (1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for men and women, home items. Designers: Women’s clothing is by Built by Wendy, Sessun, American Retro, Plastic Island and Anzevino & Florence; Men’s designers include Brown Sound, Shades of Greige, Crate Denim and Dunderdon; men and women can both stock up on pieces from A.P.C. and WeSC. Owners: Husband-and-wife team Joe Lauer and Jena Frey opened Penelope’s in 2002. Vibe: The store is flooded with cheery, retro touches: look for sunny-sky-blue walls and colorful-as-a-box-of-crayons merchandise. Also check out home items and stationery like millimeter/milligram from South Korea. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Hipster with a sunny outlook. Clean lines, spunky prints, a splash of vintage and a dash of cheek. Shopper’s Perks: Hang out with the two in-house pugs, Penelope and Olive. The Thing For Spring: Cute plaids and florals, as well as unique home accessories from Japanese line Shinzi Katoh.

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