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Video: C.D. Peacock Opens Rolex Salon at Westfield Old Orchard

Video: C.D. Peacock Opens Rolex Salon at Westfield Old Orchard

Mary Carroll November 29, 2012 0

C.D.Peacock, established in 1837 as Chicago’s first jewelry retailer, offers the finest jewelry, timepieces and giftware including luxury brands Rolex, Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Montblanc, Mikimoto, Hearts On Fire, Tacori and others.

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Video: Fashion in Chicago

Video: Fashion in Chicago

Mary Carroll September 11, 2012 0

As any native of Chicago can tell you, fashion in Chicago is quite eclectric . From the boho chic in Wicker Park to the hipsters in Roger’s Park, to the classy businessmen on Michigan Avenue, no

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Chicago’s Finest: On the fashion front

Chicago’s Finest: On the fashion front

CHICAGO MONTHLY TEAM September 6, 2012 0

Julius La Cour For your new Fall 2012 collection, you pick a lot of unique material such as metal chains and incorporated artistic designs. What inspired such creative ways of designing for the upcoming

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Best Back-to-school backpacks under $100

Best Back-to-school backpacks under $100

Mary LaPlaca August 14, 2012 0

Fall is coming and that means school starts soon! However, don’t feel the need to settle with an ordinary solid color backpack and go for a more flashy style! Go back to school with

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Fall into next season’s fashion

Fall into next season’s fashion

Mary LaPlaca August 2, 2012 0

The fall season is just around the corner. Rather than waiting until fall leaves start to hit the ground and exploding your credit card with purchases, buy items that can easily transition into fall

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Summertime LWD Styles

Summertime LWD Styles

Mary LaPlaca July 16, 2012 0

Chicago is heating up again! Forget the glitz and be glam in a little white dress. Summertime LWD’s are cool and wearable for summer. Not to mention, you can have fun with color while

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I spy with my eye…

I spy with my eye…

Mary LaPlaca July 11, 2012 0

  Over the weekend, I spied with my eye….the prefect clutch for a weekend of fun. We all go through a point in our lives when we need a clutch the can sparkle brighter

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Exclusive Interview with Sara Bostetter: Aug. 30th Chicago Charity Fashion Show Event

Exclusive Interview with Sara Bostetter: Aug. 30th Chicago Charity Fashion Show Event

Emily Chen July 2, 2012 0

Sara Bostetter, professional fitness trainer and owner of mobile personal training company Next Level Bodies,  gives Chicago Monthly a sneak peek at her new project, “The Bella Vita Project,” and their upcoming first event,

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A Cirque du Soleil Summer in Chicago

A Cirque du Soleil Summer in Chicago

Emily Chen June 26, 2012 0

June 20th, 2012 officially signaled the start of summer.  Now a week has passed, and we’re curious to know how your summer wardrobe is shaping up!  Gone are the spring days when pretty, petal-adorned

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Summer Work Attire

Summer Work Attire

Mary LaPlaca June 13, 2012 0

As the heat in Chicago starts to rise and get humid, it is tempting to ditch the dull black skirt at the office for more colorful work attire. So Chicago Monthly did some shopping for

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