1167 W. Madison, (312)226-6677, shop2sisters.com 
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Goods: Women’s clothing and accessories. Designers: Tulle, Miss Me, Sirali, Sugar Lips, Lucca and denim by Vigoss. Owners: Sisters Gina O’Donnell and Elaina Bonacci opened up a Chicago outpost of their successful Park Ridge boutique. Setting up shop in the exciting, up-and-coming Near West neighborhood was a no-brainer. Vibe: Friendly and totally unpretentious. Gina and Elania’s clientele include many regulars (they amazingly remember names and client info), and the owners are often heard conversing with customers about family and work while helping them pick out a gorgeous leather clutch. Price Range: Moderate. The Look: No loud patterns or complicated detailing here. Instead you’ll find pieces that catch the eye with their flattering cuts rather than their bright colors or added extras. Shopper’s Perks: Sign up on their Web site to receive info on their sporadic, any-occasion sales.
2042 N. Damen, (773)235-2750, mscatwalk.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for women. Designers: Jewelry by K. Amato, dresses by Genevieve Cruz, knits by 525 America, clothing by Hazel, Tulle, Sugar Lips and 1921 Jeans. Owner: Michon Stuttley, who worked as a stylist and probation officer before opening her cute-as-candy boutique. Vibe: Peppy decor (walls are striped in pink, blue and chocolate) and an extremely friendly sales staff make this the pre-party place to shop. Price Range: Inexpensive-Moderate. The Look: This shopper wears clothing meant to sparkle in the light of a disco ball. She accessorizes with a martini glass and flirts freely.
3309 N. Clark, (773)477-1414, hubbahubbachicago.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s clothing and accessories. Designers: Tops by Michael Stars, jeans by Red Engine and Level 99, jackets and sweaters by Tulle, sweaters by Free People and dresses by Hype, Voom and Weston Wear. Owner: Julie Schneider opened Hubba Hubba in 1988, with the aim of creating a unique atmosphere filled with romantic outfits. Vibe: A sunny, dress-heavy boutique, bursting with ribbons. The fragrance from loose rose potpourri travels throughout the shop. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Classy-romantic, headed to a high-school reunion or friend’s wedding. Shopper’s Perks: Shoppers get twenty percent off during their birthday month. Even better—sign up on their Web site and receive a loyalty card, which entitles the bearer to ten-percent off all the time.
3709 N. Southport, (773)472-6717 (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. Designers: Susana Monaco, Tulle, Topin, K. Amato, Miss Me. Owner: Sarah Bruno opened this sister shop in August 2007 after running the original Mint Julep on Armitage for about five years. Vibe: Small, cozy and quaint, it almost feels like you could be trying on clothes at a friend’s house. Price Range: Inexpensive-Moderate. The Look: Casual-chic shirts and jackets for work. Halter tops, tank tops, glam skirts and sweater dresses for a night out with the girls for cocktails. Shopper’s Perks: The shop’s email newsletter clues in shoppers about special sales.
Noir
-Mens Shoes, -Menswear, -Women's Shoes, -Womenswear, Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village No Comments »1726 W. Division, (773)572-6084 
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Goods: Women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, accessories. Designers: Tulle, Donatella, N.Y.L.A., Gracia Fashion. Owner: Eight years ago, Clara Pilault changed her vintage store, Le Garage, into one of the first Division Street boutiques. Vibe: If Noir stayed open past 10pm, it could be a small club. There is space for a DJ in the back, and the attention-grabbing tops beg for dimmer lights. But Clara’s gentle nature and genuine assistance make you feel like you’re shopping with family—if your family helped you buy halter-tops and mini skirts, that is. Price Range: Inexpensive-Moderate. The Look: A girl on the prowl. Clubby. European. Eye-catching. Shopper’s Perks: While current styles dominate the upper level, Noir has a bargain basement full of discounted finds.
5216 N. Clark, (773)989-4420 (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for women. Designers: Hot Kiss, Soda Blue, Tulle and Chinese Laundry. Owner: Presence was started in 1969 by “two hippy women who opened a shop in their living room on Broadway.” Today, Joanna Miner (daughter of one of the founders) owns the boutique. Vibe: Pop tunes surge through an open-but-packed boutique. Carefully-put-together ensembles are propped up on the wall to give shoppers what-to-pair-with-what inspiration. Price Range: Inexpensive-Moderate. The Look: Fun, girly and trend-driven. Shopper’s Perks: At Presence, “It’s very easy to buy an entire outfit—jewelry included—for under $120 dollars,” says Joanna Miner.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008
