4657 N. Lincoln, (773)878-7400, thedressingroomshoes.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes, boots, jewelry and accessories for women. Designers: Naughty Monkey, Blowfish, Roxy, Seychelles Miz Mooz and Jeffrey Campbell. Owners: Sarah Sanchez and Barbara Ruiz opened their fun, upscale store in August 2008 as the sister store to their Dressing Room clothing store. The stores occupy the same happening block in Lincoln Square. Vibe: Bright orange chairs and a white bicycle protrude from the walls, while eye-popping jewelry tumbles from ceramic bowls, glass cubes and wooden frames. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: Killer shoes abound for Roxy-loyal teens and their bohemian Moms. Hip gals may go for edgy thigh-high boots. Shopper’s Perks: Splashy throw pillows on seating benches offer a comfy area for trying on shoes. An Etch A Sketch and Lego play-set attract restless kids.

4657 N. Lincoln

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2037 W. Roscoe, (773)281-2210, apiedshoeboutique.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Taryn by Taryn Rose, Frye, Jeffrey Campbell, Corso Como; bags by Joelle Nadine. Owner: Trudy Robinson Foley, owner of maternity boutique Kickin’, opened her shoe shop last spring because it was the only wardrobe essential her neighbors couldn’t find in Roscoe Village. Vibe: Mellow, bright, spacious and cozy. Antique Persian rugs and old trunks add vintage flavor to the exposed brick and hardwood floors, while a fireplace and the sonic sounds of Norah Jones keep it comfy. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: A style-obsessed city gal who leaves the house at 7am and doesn’t return until 10pm. The shoes are chicly European in their aesthetic yet practical in their form, so you won’t be nursing blisters after your eight-block walk to the El. Shopper’s Perks: Originality all the way. Robinson Foley works with many smaller lines to carry exclusive colors or designs of certain shoes, and a few of the shop’s offerings are made exclusively for A Pied.

A Pied

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

824 W. Armitage, (773)281-5655, lorisshoes.com (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Women’s shoes and accessories. Designers: Boots by Frye, heels by Calvin Klein, an array from Jeffrey Campbell, flats by Sam Edelman; handbags by Pietro Alessandro, clutches by Hobo and jewelry from Gorjana. Owner: A self-confessed “shoe addict,” Lori Andre opened Lori’s Shoes in 1983. Her business policy: customers must leave as friends. Vibe: Open, spacious and stocked with more shoeboxes and sparkly accessories than Cinderella could dream of. The store is always bustling with shoppers and shoe-fueled energy. Price Range: Inexpensive-Expensive. The Look: With wedges, pumps and boots, Lori’s stocks a pair for a gal’s every mood. Shopper’s Perks: Lori takes biannual shopping trips to Europe, so she’s always ahead of the curve on trends. Check her Web site for detailed info on what’s kicking in the world of shoes—she even has a blog!

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

Lori’s Designer Shoes

1659 W. Division, (773)384-6750, pumpshoeschicago.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, Miss Sixty and Sam Edelman. Owner: Maureen Longue, 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. Longue 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.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

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