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Thursday, May 26, 2011

In Time For Summer



When the weather really heats up in the summer, humidity and all, generally we aren't in the mood for heavy things.  Thick clothing is too much to bear to be sure, and I often even feel as if too much of anything around my wrist is more than I want. Heavy watches and cuffs make my wrists sweat in such a way that I just cannot wait to take them off!  Which is why this Funky Junque watch is so ideal.  Not only does it look like it belongs to the months of summer, with its shell links that scream beach, but it also does not have that same heaviness that metal sometimes can.  It is a simple change that instantly makes you feel lighter.

Get ready for summer HERE

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Locally Speaking

What would you do if suddenly tomorrow all of the streets were lined with strip mall after strip mall of chain restaurants and stores?  What if it was impossible to distinguish between one city and the next because they were all so unidentifiably (my word) the same?  If you couldn't even tell where the transition from Lakeview to Lincoln Park was or Wicker Park to Bucktown?  No newness, no uniqueness, no individuality.  I certainly feel as if I would go crazy.  It would really be equal to Doomsday.  The stifling sadness of sameness would be too much.  Which is why...

We should all take care to shop local!  Doing business with local, independent business is the thing that keeps them alive, keeps the neighborhoods and the cities alive, and keeps us internally alive.  If we want to make sure that Chicago stays Chicago and does not turn into Anytown, USA, we have to support the businesses that are uniquely Chicago.  If you want to learn more about this and find out how and where you can get started, check out Local First Chicago.

One such Chicago brand that is doing things right?  Henry & Belle.  A favorite at The Denim Lounge, this brand not only is locally based but is also active in community efforts. 

Is there a better way to look good and feel great? 

Shop Henry & Belle HERE.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Funny Name



It is always interesting to think on why brands name themselves the way they do.  For instance, Just A Cheap Shirt (a.k.a. J.A.C.H.S.).  I mean, I like the name.  But using the word "Just" immediately makes you think: nothing fancy.  And they really aren't.  But they aren't "Just" anything either.  They are more than "Just", they are well fitting, well designed, amazingly plaid, well built, great-to-look-at-on shirts.  J.A.C.H.S. is modest in name, modest in price but arrogantly forthright in being a sure thing.

Shop J.A.C.H.S. Here

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Stars Light...

... Star bright
 First star I see tonight
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.

Michael Stars knows what easy chic is and has been doing it right for years.  I can't think of anything I would rather wish for than these new pieces that are just right right now.


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