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Embrace
Part gourmet restaurant, part upscale gift boutique, this unusual hybrid is well worth seeking out—and half the adventure is actually finding it (it's located in an old theater down a long, romantically lit alley). From Chicago's Hinsdale neighborhood store listing.
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Kate and Company
Situated on the ground floor of a refurbished downtown row house, this accessories store has a laid-back, friendly feel. Much of the stock consists of reworked vintage jewelry crafted by store co-owner Kate Gleason and friend Tracy Herr. From Chicago's Hinsdale neighborhood store listing.
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Shop 10
Simply arranged except for the dramatically swagged brown velvet curtains (owner Lisa Cox used to design window treatments), this welcoming spot is the go-to place in Hinsdale for everyday-wearable pieces. From Chicago's Hinsdale neighborhood store listing.
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Stockholm Objects
Swedish natives Åsa Anden (a former dentist) and Jessica Lederhausen (a onetime pro golfer) opened this airy Scandinavian-goods store three years ago to import merchandise they missed from home. From Chicago's Hinsdale neighborhood store listing.
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Urban Sole
Though only two years old, this footwear purveyor has fast become a local favorite. Its cottage-like environment, with a blue and brown color scheme and cushy ottomans, is warm and welcoming; the sales help is insightful; and the shoes on offer are as stylish as they are comfortable. From Chicago's Hinsdale neighborhood store listing.
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Barneys Co-op
Find a pitch-perfect assortment of Mayle tops, Sissi Rossi bags, and Daryl K-189 jeans in the city's only branch on this NYC chain. From Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood store listing.
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Intermix
The newest Chicago branch of this minichain. From Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood store listing.
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Isabella Fine Lingerie
We didn't believe it until we experienced it, but owner Lauren Amerine is a phenom when it comes to determining bra size—no measuring required. Take advantage of her skills and let her find you the most flattering style from Parah, Le Mystère, 6ixty 8ight, or the Lake & Stars. From Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood store listing.
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Kaveri
In keeping with the upscale-yet-easygoing feel of the neighborhood, this year-old spot, located in an airy converted firehouse, concentrates on pieces that meld the sophisticated with the laid-back. From Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood store listing.
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Lulu's at the Belle Kay
The absolute best place in town for costume jewels, a gloriously rococo spot that also sells choice vintage designer pieces (we spied names like Valentino and Halston). From Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood store listing.
