Below is a listing of our network of friends (partner businesses). If you wish to join our network,
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A Beautiful You
Debra Tamblyn is the founder and owner of A Beautiful You. Her passion and mission is to help all her clients like what they see as they look in their mirror.
Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, A Beautiful You offers a wide range of services that are not available at a dermatologist’s office or spa. Our aesthetic expertise combines specially developed techniques with medical science and technology. This advanced approach along with non-invasive state of the art skin care products guarantees our clients proven results.
A Beautiful You recommends products and services that are only available with a doctor’s oversight. It is this professional association which provides a distinct advantage for our client's best results.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
25 E Washington, Suite 825 Chicago IL 60602
312-372-1977 debratamblyn@yahoo.com
www.a-beautiful-u.com
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A-Line Style Services
I am a Wardrobe Consultant and Personal Shopper/Stylist based in Chicago. I serve Chicago professionals and specialize in curvy and full figured women.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta
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312-391-5539 tamika@a-linestyleservices.com
www.a-linestyleservices.com
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Advice Sisters
I am a beauty/fashion/lifestyles reviewer who has been online for 16 years! I'm best known for the Advice Sisters What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column and the daily Advice Sisters Blog. The Advice Sisters are credited with bringing the advice info-tainment genre, online. My web site brings adults reviews, advice, and information to help make life easier, more successful and more fun!
Favorite Fashion Designers: I don't really have a favorite...maybe Paloma Picasso?
New York NY
917-692-3347 advicesisters@advicesisters.net
www.advicesisters.net
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Aniko Salon & Spa
Voted Top 10 Best of Haute Haircut 2008 on Citysearch.com!
Aniko Salon & Spa is a full service salon and day spa. At Aniko, we specialize in Massage Therapy, Body Treatments, Facials, Chemical Peels, Hand & Foot Treatments, Cut, Color & Style, and Hair Extensions. For service descriptions and spa packages please visit our website at anikosalonspa.com
20% OFF for first time guests only when you mention Chic Gem Etc.
Favorite Fashion Designers: VFish Designs!
1109 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago IL 60605
312-431-1573 info@anikosalonspa.com
www.anikosalonspa.com
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Anna Fong
Guatemalan-Chinese Fashion Designer Anna Fong’s talent, creativity and name is quickly becoming a sensation in celebrity circles and is among the young rising stars of new designers destined for international stardom. Borrowing from her unique heritage Anna is bringing fresh new concepts in the world of fashion that exudes traditional elegance and sophistication with a flare for the international contemporary design that speak uniqueness in a woman’s style. After working in New York at Chaps Ralph Lauren licensee design house, where she gained professional experience in the fashion industry, Fong decided to return to Chicago to pursue her own business.The winner of the 2007 AOL Latino Fashionista, in New York City Anna has dazzled the fashion world with her creations on international stages such as Chicago’s World Fashion Focus representing China (October 2007), Featured Designer at Latino fashion Week (November 2007), Model Shoot for Latina Magazine with Si TV (Los Angeles March 2008), Internationally featured in People en Español Magazine (November 2007), among other prestigious events.This young Fashion Designer from Chicago was first introduced to Fashion at the age of five, making clothes for her dolls. In High School she was enrolled in a fashion design summer course while completing her work- study at Gallery 37. She continued with her fashion studies at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois completing her BA in liberal Arts with a major in Fashion Design.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1932 S Halsted Suite 504 Chicago IL
773-914-7979 afong@anna-fong.com
www.Anna-Fong.com
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Be Bright Pink
Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
PO Box 10915 Chicago IL 60610
Donate@BeBrightPink.org
www.BeBrightPink.org
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Bear Necessities
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (BNPCFI) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, President. The foundation is named in memory of her eight year old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
55 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1100 Chicago IL 60601
312-214-1200
www.BearNecessities.org
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Best Chicago Electrolysis
over 25 years experience as a certified eletrologist. We all want to look and feel our best. Are you happy with the reflection you see in the mirror? If unwanted hair is keeping you from being your most confident self, you have many options from which to chose. However, there is only one permanent solution - Electrolysis. It's the only scientifically proven method of permanent hair removal.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Calvin Klien, D&G, Juicy
1348 Court Leona Hanover Park IL 60133
630-750-9931 lizstapleton@facereflections.com
www.bestchicagoelectrolysis.com/
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Bevin Lynch, Inc.
Bevin Lynch has been coaching since 2006. Skilled in creating life/work balance, business planning and implementation, and designing project plans, Bevin supports her clients in reaching their goals and living their lives more fully and richly. Some of her past clients include entrepreneurs, small business owners, producers, real estate agents, Masters students, professors, designers and non-profit philanthropists.
Graduating from the Ohio State University in 2003 with a BA in English and Creative Writing, Bevin completed her coach training through CoachU in 2007. CoachU is accredited through the International Coach Federation and remains the leading global provider of coach training programs. She has trained with some of the top coaches and trainers in the world, including Richard Bandler, Pransky & Associates, Paul McKenna and Bill Cumming, and studied the methods of coaches such as Brian Buffini and Steve Chandler. Also, she is currently one of only four carefully selected apprentices to Michael Neill, a world-renowned coach who has worked with CEOs, businesses and entrepreneurs for the past 18 years.
Additionally, she was a real estate agent in the Chicago market between 2006 and 2009, in both residential sales and leasing. This gives her a unique understanding of both what it takes to sell in this market and what it takes to tap in to real estate agents’ individual talents and strengths.
In 2009, she joined forces with Angela Rose (founder of non-profit PAVE) to create The Well-Being Expo, which will have its inaugural event in January of 2009 in Chicago before traveling to Washington, D.C. and NYC.
Based in Chicago, Bevin works with clients in person or through tele-coaching and email, allowing her to coach people from all over the world. She has traveled throughout the US, Europe and the UK, training clients and continuing her own education. Her clients span countries such as England, Australia, Cyprus and Italy, as well as states from Florida and New York to California and Washington.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
910 W. Van Buren #241 Chicago IL 60607
773-262-5878 bevinlynch@gmail.com
www.BevinLynch.com
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blinc mascara
blinc is a privately held international company, founded by the husband and wife team of Lewis & Suma Farsedakis and incorporated in the State of Delaware - USA, in 1999. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, blinc currently markets its products in over twenty countries and continues to expand.
blinc's mission is to introduce safe and exceptional beauty products that redefine how they should be made, applied and perform. blinc products are unique because their concepts offer a dramatic leap from solutions that existed before, placing them among the best in the world in their respective categories. Even though some of the claims are extraordinary, our company prides itself on the fact that they deliver what they promise.
blinc strives to be a meaningful corporate citizen and is committed to bringing truth, excellence and education to the beauty industry. This is how the company has gained the trust and maintained the loyalty of its treasured customers.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 9 Boca Raton FL 33487
877-454-7763 inquire@blincinc.com
www.blincinc.com
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Brynn Capella
Affordable and beautiful limited edition original handbags and accessories...made in Chicago.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Michael Kors, BCBG, Cindy Chan, Lara Miller
3328 W. Belden Ave. #2 Chicago IL 60647
773-772-2778 info@brynnhandbags.com
www.brynnhandbags.com
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Business Blogging Consultants
We are Business MD's. Helping bring you new business.
Our emphasis is on helping clients accelerate sales through a combination of growing their Web presence,Web 2.0 strategies, social networking and leading edge business blogging skills.We provide business blog consulting and strategies for your online business opportunities.
Favorite Fashion Designers: D&G, Cavalli, Versace
Virtual ! chicago IL 60640
773-878-5323 dsorles@gmail.com
www.businessbloggingconsultants.com
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Cece & Melinda with Raymi Productions
Cece & Melinda hold events specifically for women around the City of Chicago from seminars to shopping events! We also hold general networking events and non-profit fund raisers as well, in addition to managing private events.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Gold Coast Chicago IL 60610
312-730-8262 info@raymiproductions.com
www.raymiproductions.com
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Celebrity Skin Couture Air Tan
Celebrity Skin Couture Air Tan specializes in on site air brush tanning services.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Michael Kors and Nicole Miller
Chicago IL
773-507-3559 becky@coutureairtan.com
www.coutureairtan.com
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CellKeeper
We make fashionable & functional carrying solutions for cell phones, iPods, digital cameras and essential wallet items.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Donna Karen, Marc Jacobs, Anna Scholz, Marina Rinaldi
100 E. Walton St. Suite 600W Chicago IL 60611
312-867-0231 sara@cellkeeper.com
www.cellkeeper.com
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Charity Chics, Inc.
Charity Chics provides a venue for like minded business woman to come together to network and give back to the Tampa Bay community.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
3111 West MLK Blvd. Tampa FL 33607
813-350-7887 lisa@charitychics.com
www.charitychics.com
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Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
VISION
CAASE is committed to building a global community free from sexual exploitation. We know that all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and the commercial sex trade, are detrimental to a healthy society and undermine the dignity of all people.
MISSION
CAASE believes in stopping sexual exploitation by directly addressing the culture, institutions, and individuals that perpetrate, profit from, or tacitly support, sexually exploitive acts against people. To accomplish our mission, CAASE: seeks legal repercussions against perpetrators of sexual harm; advocates for policies and legislation that hold sexual exploiters accountable; creates and implements prevention initiatives; and develops resources that empower individuals and communities to take actions against sexual exploiters.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
3047 N. Lincoln Chicago IL 60657
773-867-1082 rachel@caase.org
www.caase.org
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Chicago3Media.com
On line media outlet
Favorite Fashion Designers:
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708-269-0297 Editor@Chicago3Media.com
www.Chicago3Media.com
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Chiropractic Clinic of Solon
Dr. David C. Radford is currently the clinic director; a talented staff of doctors and allied professionals assist Dr. Radford in providing a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each patient we serve. Dr. Radford also works as a member of a multidisciplinary team of spine specialists associated with Lutheran Hospital, a division of the Cleveland Clinic Health System.
The Chiropractic emphasis has and always will be based upon a natural and scientific approach to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders by integrating a drug-free and hands on approach. These theories have been well documented in recent years, thus the doctor of chiropractic stands now in the forefront, as a specialist for the treatment of these patients. Doctors of chiropractic have become specialists in the field of conservative spinal care.
Dr. Radford has special interests in prevention, clinical electrodiagnosis, neurophysiology, clinical nutrition and physiological therapeutics, manipulation under anesthesia and rehabilitation of chronic pain patients.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss
33141 Bainbridge Road Solon OH 44139
440-248-8888 dcr8888@aol.com
www.backtalk.ws
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Claudia Kleiner Malabar Collection
Malabar Chicago is a highly innovative boutique with haute couture designers at an approachable price level for women. Our boutique focuses on pieces from Cyndi Chan and Orlando Espinoza both Chicago based designers, who have refined the modern sexy look of distinction for women. And for a red carpet look we have an exclusive couture line by Nicolas Felizola as well as Oh Deer and Fly London for footwear. Malabar Chicago has bags by Landai Collection. Handmade jewelry, as well as an exclusive swimwear line by owner Claudia Kleiner. Our focus is on Chicago designers and South American styles with an European influence which make all our pieces unique. Stop in and enjoy what Malabar Chicago has to offer Claudia has been in the retail industry for several years and started to develop her love of the fashion industry when she was in South America.
After many years in the States, Claudia realized the void, and obvious potential, of the wonderful clothes and accessories made in South America (namely Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela)and Europe. "Many of the styles in South America are of European influence with accents that make them unique and modern and these are emphasized at Malabar Chicago".
Favorite Fashion Designers: Anna Fong, Cyndi Chan, Orland Espinoza
1872 N Damen Avenue Chicago IL 60647
773-321-6685 info@malabarboutique.com
www.ClaudiaKleiner.com
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Clutch
At Clutch, we offer a great selection of trendy, fashion-forward handbags for every budget. Visit the site to see our hot selection of clutches, shoulder bags, totes and weekenders. We feature some hot, trendsetting designers including Big Buddha, Melie Bianco, and Sondra Roberts.
Visit Clutch, where you'll find the hottest styles for every budget!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Big Buddha, Melie Bianco, Sondra Roberts, Bagtique, InStyle
Chicago IL
708-945-3816 info@clutchbagsonline.com
www.clutchbagsonline.com
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Cobar Collection
I am a woman's custom clothing company. My designs are unique and one of a kind
Favorite Fashion Designers: Gianni Versace
5247 N Clark St Chicago IL 60640
773-841-7288 wanda@wandacobar.com
www.wandacobar
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Creepy Creatures Pest & Wildlfe Busters
Creepy Creatures humanely deals with raccoons, rats, bats, bees, opossums, skunks, beaver, snakes, monkeys....termites, ants and roaches...
Favorite Fashion Designers: Toughskins
12113 Marblehead Drive Tampa FL 33626
813-766-6764 DustyShowers@gmail.com
www.CreepyCreatures.net
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Cyndicate Modeling Agency
Cyndicate Modeling Agency is an up-coming modeling agency located in the midwest.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Jones of NY
Hammond IN 46320
info@cyndicateinc.com
www.cyndicateinc.,com
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DealADayOnline
New FREE website offering GREAT DEALS on Chicago restaurants, bars, salons, events, workouts and more...
This new and free website features great bargains (50-75% off) every day offered by Chicago merchants who want to sell their products to you and are willing to give you an unbeatable price just to get you to come in and give them a try.
There is one deal per day, the deal is available to buy for only 24 hours and the earlier you purchase it, the more you are rewarded (with savings off the next deal you purchase)
If you sign up, you will receive one email each morning that describes the deal of the day. If the deal of the day is of no interest to you, just delete it; if it's something that you want, buy the deal! Once you purchase it, you'll receive a link to a certificate that you will then bring to the merchant to receive your discounted product or service. You get a great deal and the business gets a new customer into its stores. It's a win-win for everybody.
Go to www.dealadayonline.com to sign up!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Prada, Christian Louboutin, Theory, Elie Tahari, Catherine Malendrino
1601 W. School Street Chicago IL 60657
773-251-4130 melissa@dealadayonline.com
www.dealadayonline.com
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Destination Wedding Dream, Inc.
We sepcialize in destination weddings, however we love to do local weddings and honeymoos as well! We are a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), which is the oldest and largest organization exclusively serving wedding professionals since 1955. We are certified with ABC as a Professional Bridal Consultant and has had extensive training. We also have taken the ABC Professional Development Program. We regularly attend ABC seminars and workshops to keep up with the latest trends in the bridal industry. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, why not leave it to a pro to take the complicated out of planning the most cherished memorable day of your lives!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1276 E. Chicago Avenue Ste. 108 Naperville IL 60540
630-428-1454 destinationweddingdream@gmail.com
www.destinationweddingdream.com
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doctor of yoga
It is my strong professional and personal belief that yoga is for everyBODY. Come experience yoga sessions infused with yoga postures and philosophy. Programs are appropriate for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Discover ways to transform your life and body. This unique combination is effective in overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression by quieting the chatter in your mind.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
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314-750-3699 doctoofyoga@gmail.com
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Earring Catchers
Earring Catchers are the dream earring organizers! Earring Catchers flawlessly merge fashion and function. Each Earring Catcher is handmade,and the flexible yet durable design allows you to fasten all different types
of earrings to it. Buy one for yourself or a girlfriend! They make unique Birthday gifts, thoughtful housewarming gifts, a chic bridal party gift . . . everyone with pierced ears will want one and love it!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
PO Box 11113 Beverly Hills CA 90213
818-284-9630 info@earringcatchers.com
www.earringcatchers.com
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East Bank Club
We are pleased to provide information about the Club. Please feel free to contact Member Services at (312) 527-5800, extension 206, for additional information.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
500 N Kinsgbury Chicago IL 60654
312-527-5800
www.EastBankClub.com
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Ellen's on Elm
Ellen's on Elm has gifts for all seasons of life. We offer the perfect gifts for birthday, baby,wedding, home, graduation, and seasonal.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
841 Elm Street Winnetka IL 60093
847-441-5240
www.EllensonElm.com
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Erin Braxton, LLC
I am a loungewear designer focused on luxury lounge. It's sexy, comfortable and contemporary. It will become your favorite stuff to wear.
Favorite Fashion Designers: myself, Catherine Malendrino, Marc Jacobs, Max Studio
2520 N. Beachwood Drive Ste. 11 Los Angeles CA 90068
214-616-9189 info@erinbraxton.com
www.erinbraxton.com
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Eventology
Liz Fowler created Eventology, a company designed to manage the multitude of details, monitor expenses and create an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement through décor, entertainment and cuisine unique to your special event.
From concept to completion, our professional eventologists handle every detail of all your arrangements. The initial consultation, venue selection, food and beverage planning, floral design, and establishing your sequence of events, name just a few of the components. You can be certain that we tend to every critical detail and nothing will be overlooked. And the best part of all is that you, the valued client, get to make all the final decisions from unlimited options, to make sure your event happens just as you dreamed.
If you want to alleviate stress, have peace of mind, and most importantly enjoy being a guest at your own event, then call the professionals at Eventology.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL 60657
419-215-5292 liz@evochicago.com
www.evochicago.com
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Evlove Intimates
Evlove Intimates is luxury custom lingerie line that allows you the exclusive opportunity to design your own lingerie. We provide 9 styles, a selection of super-soft luxurious fabrics and an array of exquisite trimmings that will inspire you to create pieces that are unique to your personal style. Visit our design studio online or to book a private lingerie party email us at parties@evloveintimates.com
Favorite Fashion Designers: Borris Powell, Lara Miller, Kate Boggiano
Park Ridge IL 60068
847-692-6110 info@evloveintimates.com
www.evloveintimates.com
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Flare Systems
Flare Systems is a Chicagoland web development company, primarily servicing small and start-up businesses. We deliver visually appealing, highly-functional and affordable web site and e-commerce solutions. Please visit our web site for portfolio and additional information.
Favorite Fashion Designers: I have no fashion sense!
Park Forest IL 60466
708-439-2190 service@flaresystems.net
www.flaresystems.net
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Florida Reflexology and Massage Therapy
Professional, experienced, customized Massage Therapy mobile to your home or office.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1721 Carlisle St. Clearwater FL 33755
727-776-3865 atreatforyourfeet@yahoo.com
www.floridareflexology.com
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Flying Pig Communications
Flying Pig Communications is a full service public relations and communications firm specializing in helping small businesses, start ups and non-profits reach their goals and expand their market outreach.
Come fly with us!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Tampa FL 33629
865-809-7047 lkpetrolino@flyingpigcommunications.com
flyingpigcommunications.com
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Gizmo Design, Inc.
Print, web and email design in the west loop!
Favorite Fashion Designers: gene meyer
1040 W. Adams, Suite 611 Chicago IL 60607
312-545-9235 info@gizmo-design.com
www.gizmo-design.com
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IL Staging & Décor, Inc.
Make your home an everyday retreat with IL Staging & Décor.
We provide Interior Decorating, Home Staging and Personal Shopper Services.
We also carry an exclusive line of specialty gift and home décor collections.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Carolina Herrera, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney
Tampa FL 33626
813-992-0048 isabel@ilstaginganddecor.com
www.ilstaginganddecor.com
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Imagine Coaching LLC
The passion behind Imagine Coaching is to help women entrepreneurs everywhere to have the happiness and success they deserve. After interviewing hundreds of clients and women entrepreneurs, I know what it takes to turn your idea or service into a successful business.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
2462 Kingfisher Lane #J103 Clearwater FL 33762
727-458-3747 sherry@imaginecoaching.net
www.imaginecoaching.net
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Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c )(3) not-for-profit organization providing one-on-one cancer support: connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Imerman Angels partners a person fighting cancer with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer. One-on-one relationships give a fighter the chance to ask personal questions and get support from someone who is uniquely familiar with their experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
40 E Chicago Ave #172 Chicago IL 60611
312-643-5560 JonImerman@mac.com
www.imermanangels.org
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Interior Minded
I'm a Residential Interior Decorator. I can help you create your dream room whether it be modern, casual contemporary, formal traditional utilizing a wide variety of budgets. I enjoy finding great values and getting clients the most “bang for their buck,” without sacrificing quality. I view the design process as a partnership with my clients; My role is to act as a guide and a resource, educating clients by explaining the “whys” behind each of my recommendations. My design philosophy is, “It’s not about me!” I appreciate all design styles; I believe a client’s home should reflect their personal style, not mine. From paint color selection, space planning to shopping and custom window treatments, I also rep a line of blinds and shades. It doesn't cost anything to talk to me, and I don't bite. Give me a call or shoot me an email! --Cindy
Favorite Fashion Designers: Elie Tahari
Chicago IL 60622
312-925-3879 cindysch@sprynet.com
www.InteriorMinded.com
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Invent Your Image, LLC
As a certified image, color and style consultant, Lisa offers clients a unique combination of expertise: corporate experience, vast knowledge regarding the fashion and beauty industries and years of presentation excellence. Through personal consultations and group presentations, Lisa works with professionals and non-professionals alike, guiding and educating them on how to enhance their appearance, use color to their advantage and dress to honor their personal style statement.
Before launching Invent Your Image, Lisa enjoyed a successful corporate career with a highly recognized fashion brand and worked over 25 years in the fashion and beauty industries. She has a BBA in Marketing, is a certified image consultant through Association of Image Consultants International and serves as the VP of Communications for the Central Florida AICI Chapter. Lisa has trained and is certified from two internationally known schools: Fashion Feng Shui® ~five element style and Sci/Art ~color theory, significance of human coloration, and twelve tone personal color analysis. She has also studied the philosophies of Bobbi Brown, Robert Jones, Emily Post, Allan and Barbara Pease, Alan Flusser, Joseph Rosenfeld and others.
Lisa has been featured and quoted various times in the Tampa Tribune from Fashion Feng Shui to appropriate attire for a courtroom appearance. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike.
Lisa is also the Creator and Co-Founder of “Charity Chics” -women networking while giving back. Charity Chics has financially assisted local Tampa Bay organizations like Dress for Success (board member), PACE for Girls, HARC (Hillsborough Achievement and Resources Centers) and Metropolitan Ministries, to name a few. Lisa enthusiastically supports, volunteers and contributes to Dress for Success Tampa Bay (board member), OASIS (Outreach Assisting Students in School), American Heart Association, HARC, Mabry Elementary and more.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
P.O. Box 320014 Tampa FL 33679-201
813-766-8375 info@inventyourimage.com
www.inventyourimage.com
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Jessica Margot Design, Inc.
Jessica brings to each project she takes on a sense of place and an experience that captures the location. Based on her clients’ individual personality and style, Jessica guides them in directions that are rewarding and pleasantly unexpected. While beautiful rooms are her first consideration, client service and attention to detail are of the utmost importance—great focus, meticulous planning and forthright communications are the hallmarks of Jessica’s commitment
Favorite Fashion Designers:
116 W. Illinois St. 5th Floor - East Chicago IL 60654
312-492-8777 j.m@jessicamargot.com
www.jessicamargot.com
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JuvenesseSpa
JuvenesseSpa, established Sept 08 - to allow us to reach women with the most exclusive skin care treatments and products while helping us raise funds and awareness for our work at www.peacejourney.com Come and enjoy!
Favorite Fashion Designers: I like simple, classic styles with flare, a few designers make it easier for me...Kenneth Cole, Max,
520 West Erie Suite 340 Chicago IL 60654
312-944-1211 jkravitz@juvenesse.com
www.juvenessespa.com
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Karen Wade Photography
Photographer in the western suburbs, will travel anywhere in the Chicagoland area.
Family, Senior, Children, Social/Corporate Events, Lifestyle, Fashion
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Naperville IL
630-267-0076 karen@karenwadephotos.com
www.karenwadephotos.com
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Katherine Anne Confections
Handmade, artisanal truffles and caramels; perfect for weddings, corporate gifting, or just a small indulgence.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Cyndi Chan, Lara Miller
Chicago IL 60640
773-727-3248 katherine@rockcress.com
katherine-anne.com
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Kathryn Kerrigan Footwear
The Kathryn Kerrigan collection is high-fashion designer shoes, handcrafted in Italy and Spain and available in euro sizes 36 - 46. Made with premium materials, they mold your foot and fit like a glove.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Kathryn Kerrigan
741 N. Milwaukee Ave Libertyville IL 60048
847-557-5067 kasandra@kathrynkerrigan.com
www.kathrynkerrigan.com
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Keller Williams Gold Coast Realty
Professional and full-time Realtor and Consulting team in residential real estate representing buyers and sellers from the South Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview to Rogers Park, West Loop onto West Town. There's a team in place to represent your transaction anywhere in the country.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Lori Horne, Teeshmina's
676 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3010 Chicago IL 60610
773-315-9507 JenMLane@kw.com
www.JenMLane.com
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Lara Miller
A graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, designer Lara Miller began her career in fashion while still in school. After interning with the local designers Laurenceleste and Cynthia Ashby, Lara began showcasing her garments at Wicker Park’s clothing boutique, p.45.
In 2002, Miller was chosen as p.45’s Exhibiting Artist, to run in conjunction with the Around the Coyote Arts Festival. The show was followed by publications in Chicago Social magazine, Ten by Ten, and the Chicago Tribune. Since then, the company, Lara Miller, has grown quickly. The Lara Miller collections are now carried in 17 retail stores in the U.S.
Lara Miller’s quest is to keep fashion fun by creating sophisticated clothing that allows women to feel comfortable at work or at play. Lara designed the trademark FLIP® Line that allows you to enjoy wearing a garment in a variety of ways and project your own style to the world. You may “flip” a breezy halter dress into a stylish skirt or wrapped knits into fluent body accessories.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
931 W Cornelia #1B Chicago IL 60657
773-296-4442
www.laramiller.net
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Lather Chicago Salon
Welcome to Lather Chicago!
At Lather Chicago Salons, all of our services are personalized.
Our team of stylists are trained to consider your face shape, coloring, and features before any cut, color, or style is set in motion.
Hair is our business, so we are focused on its condition and the preservation of its integrity while we work to achieve the most desirable results.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1836 W. Montrose chicago IL 60613
773-271-7200 Latherchicago@latherchicago.com
www.latherchicago.com
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Light Bay Studio
I am a professional photographer with over ten years of experience, including extensive commercial projects in various European cities. I have partnered with modeling agencies and coordinated shoots for television and print advertisements. My background in portraiture encompasses modeling, business images, weddings, pregnancies, and children. I approach each project as individual and work to deliver the optimal results accordingly. My passion for photography is beyond words!
Making my clients comfortable is my top priority and because of this I can capture the perfect portrait filled with beautiful expression. I invite you to contact me with any questions or for a friendly consultation!
Favorite Fashion Designers: D&G, Kate Spade, Max Azria
1442 W. Belmont Chicago IL 60657
773-486-6060 lightbaystudio@gmail.com
www.lightbaystudio.com
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Local First Chicago
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1946 W. Potomac Ave, # 2W Chicago IL 60622
773-988-2006 april@localfirstchicago.org
www.localfirstchicago.org
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LocalShops1.com
LocalShops1.com is Tampa Bay's largest network of local, independent businesses and indie-minded shoppers. Grassroots marketing, social media, e-mail marketing, event planning, networking and a ton more! Free discount shopping card, too. Just email us address you want card mailed to ... Email 1Card@LocalShops1.com
Favorite Fashion Designers:
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727-637-5586 localshopper@localshops1.com
www.localshops1.com
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Love, Lulu Mae
Love, Lulu Mae is a Chicago-based line of luxury accessories entirely hand-crafted from antique jewels, vintage fabrics and exotic feathers by designer Agnes B. Miles. This line features unique pieces combining sultry burlesque elements with rock ‘n roll flair. Love, Lulu Mae has garnered attention from celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, LA INK’s Hannah Aitchison, stylist-to-the-stars Laurent Dufourg (whose clients include Paris Hilton and Teri Hatcher) and musician Kid Sister. Creating a media stir, Time Out Chicago describes Love, Lulu Mae as “one-of-a-kind head pieces,†while Chicago Fashion Magazine states “the hottest trend to look for in the fallâ€.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Betsy Johnson, Marc Jacobs, John Paul Gaultier
4104 N. Mozart unit GE chicago IL 60618
773-799-6557 agnes@lovelulumae.com
www.lovelulumae.com
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Lucky Day Boutique
Lucky Day Boutique, a traveling trunk show dedicated to bringing hot, trendy items to Chicago and beyond!
Our Oogon wallets are practically indestructible, and waterproof. Keep your business cards, money, and credit cards safe from accidents. Visit us online to discover all of the practical products that we carry.
Lucky Day Boutique is also looking for quality lines to add to our collection. If you’re looking to expand your client base, contact us and we will be happy to review a sample of your merchandise and let you know if we can help you bring your product to Chicago as well as our online visitors!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Kate Boggiano, Cyndi Chan, and any designer that is chic and sophisticated.
Chicago IL
708-705-7057 kgreene123@aol.com
www.LuckyDayBoutique.com
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Luxury Watches Online
We sell luxury watches including: Tag Heuer, Movado, Gucci, Ebel, Breitling, Omega, Cartier, and more. We offer special discounts and free overnight shipping in the USA.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Tag Heuer, Cartier, Gucci, Movado
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877-928-2499
www.WatchesOnNet.com
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Lynn Renee Photography
I'm an event, portrait, wedding & fashion photographer with a fabulous studio in the West Town neighborhood.
Favorite Fashion Designers: VFish
2120 W. Grand Ave. Chicago IL 60612
312-432-0095 lynn@lynnreneephoto.com
www.lynnreneephoto.com
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Madeline's Bakeshiop
Dessert: A luxurious experience one indulges in simply for pleasure.
At Madeline's we are devoted to making sure every experience is a wonderfully luxurious one with every bite you take so that there is a little explosion of flavor in your mouth. Madeline's uses only the finest ingredients available. Pastry Chef Lisa Brooks creates and tirelessly tests every item to ensure your experience is a pleasurable one.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Diane Von Furstenberg, Christian Louboutin, Elliot Lucca
Chicago IL 60617
773-978-5393 info@madelinesbakeshop.com
www.madelinesbakeshop.com
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Maven
Maven is a "connection" agency. Our strength lies in who we know, and how we connect our clients with the right people to achieve their objectives. We provide targeted and customized promotions with the added benefit of PR and publicity. In other words, we are a "one-stop shop" for clients who seek a company that can provide brand- and value-driven events ---- aimed at their target audience, and the media savvy to support these events through publicity outreach.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Stella McCartney, Versace, Calvin Klein
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224-622-1759 sarah@maven-chicago.com
www.maven-chicago.com
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MINT Experience, INC.
MINT Experience, INC. is Chicago's new unique and entertaining way for Singles and Couples to dine and socialize.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Prada, Christian Dior, Michael Kors
PO BOX 10125 Chicago IL 60527
312-502-4581 Info@mintexperience.com
www.mintexperience.com
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mint magazine
mint magazine:SOURCEBOOKS are Chicago's go-to annual resource guides for life in the city and beyond. Find out where to learn guitar, who sells the best handmade jeans, where to get the ultimate massage and how to find the freshest fish.
mint magazine:SOURCEBOOKS are designed with all the splash, color and energy of a magazine to help make your life a bit more fun. The unique size makes the SOURCEBOOKS portable and easy to use.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL
773-327-0728 info@mint-magazine.com
www.mint-magazine.com
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Moveyourbody, Inc.
As consultants, we expand and grow fashion and entertainment businesses through special events, marketing and promotions.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Zac Posen, Maria LaFuente, Marc Jacobs, House of Dereon, Karl Lagerfield
Chicago IL 60616
312-286-6040 ericsmith@moveyourbody.com
www.moveyourbody.com
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My Scoop
What started a little over a year ago as a small-time
style blog, has turned into an enterprise that now
brings in over 339,000 viewers a month. With over 7 years
magazine publishing experience, entrepreneur Amy Lemley
Bailey had always said that the South needs its own
style magazine, and with the way the world is going, it only made sense to start a fashion webzine.
After seeking the advice of several notable online
entrepreneurs and magazine experts before starting the
webzine My Scoop www.myscoop.us, Bailey is not surprised
it has such an incredibly responsive audience and believes
this is just the beginning for My Scoop. “People not
only love My Scoop, but use the term addicted to describe
their passion for My Scoop,” Bailey says. “I am so proud to be providing such a fashionable media outlet for Southern
fashionistas that elevates the style and sophistication
of our region.”
Favorite Fashion Designers: Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, Elie Tahari, Juicy
Couture
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Jessica@MyScoop.us
www.myscoop.us
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Networking Effectively
I am a results focused entrepreneur helping individuals and companies dominate their competition using the web.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Ralph Lauren, Armani, Hugo Boss
Orange County CA
Scott@NetworkingEffectively.com
www.NetworkingEffectively.com
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Networking For A Cause
NETWORKING FOR A CAUSE is an organization that helps non-profits create word of mouth marketing by connecting them to socially conscious young professionals. NFAC does NOT collect money or donations; we create the opportunity for people to connect in a comfortable social setting and network.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1730 N Clark Chicago IL 60614
847-710-1517 carter@networkingforacause.org
www.NetworkingForACause.org
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Now Studio
I am an Intuitive Healer who practices Holistic bodywork, such as Reflexology, Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Energywork and Readings.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
2141 W. Webster Chicago IL 60618
773-276-5278 info@nourhy.com
www.nourhy.com
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Online & Off PR
I promote, track, analyze and boost brands through social media and traditional public relations efforts. We maintain affordable rates to service our clients.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Michael Kors, Jones New York
275 Westwood Ave Staten Island NY 10314
347-968-8067 zanademann@yahoo.com
www.onlineandoff.net
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ORI'EN
Cyndi Chan is the creative mind behind inTime LLC. She earned her BA in Fashion Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which is also world famous designer Vivienne Tam’s alma mater. She interned for Donna Karan and worked with several cutting edge designers in New York before she started her own line in Chicago.
ORi’EN is her signature line, which she derived from the word “Orient.” Her design philosophy for this line emphasizes in elegant tailoring and classic chic with a twist. “It’s all about the fabrics!” she exclaims, referring to the importance of the selection of fabrics and how it affects the drape performance on each garment. She studies closely in this matter to create ultimate fits for each client. She loves to show contrast in color, fabrics and textures in her pieces.
Her collection includes a beautiful array of tailored jackets, coats, pant suit sets, pleated or layered mini skirts, sleeveless sweaters as well as multi-functional dresses.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL
312-670-7023 info@cyndichan.com
www.cyndichan.com
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PAVE
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment is a national, grassroots nonprofit. PAVE uses education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence. PAVE's work has been featured on CNN, Today Show, and in TIME.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
PO Box 476991 Chicago IL 60647
877-399-1346 info@pavingtheway.net
www.pavingtheway.net
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Petite Fashionista
I run a website that is "the everyday destination for women 5'4 and under"
Favorite Fashion Designers: Vera Wang, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karen, Nina Ricci
88 Erskine Ave #2212 Toronto CA M4P1Y3
647-833-3934 christajean@petitefashionista.com
www.petitefashionista.com
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PoorLittleRichGirls, LLC
PoorLittleRichGirls.com (PLRG) is Chicago's newest online lifestyle mag for Chicago women with High Style & Modest Budgets! Check it out today for tips, tricks and special deals to help you life the good life in Chicago on a budget.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Our new obsession are Top Designers at affordable stores - like Vera Wang for Kohl's or Bisou Bisou
873 N. Larrabee #611 Chicago IL 60610
847-627-9625 noelle@poorlittlerichgirls.com
www.poorlittlerichgirls.com
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Reflect
Your life is a reflection of your thoughts.
Affirmations are powerful statements that can be used to change your life.
By consistently repeating affirmations, you create positive subconscious thoughts. Your thoughts, lead to feelings, which create inspired actions, and produce desired results. It is the consistent practice of affirmations that guides the subconscious mind to work on your desires and deliver the results you want.
Reflect is the world’s first transformational clothing company that combines style with purpose. Reflect products have powerful affirmations that are written in reverse, revealed only when seen in a reflection. This serves to strengthen your beliefs every time you see yourself so that positive change can occur.
Brother and sister, Drew and Caroline, have been inspiring each other for years, and now their dream is to inspire people all over the world by spreading belief, support, and encouragement with their tools of empowerment.
Empower yourself, and make your dreams come true with Reflect!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Reflect:-)!
420 E. Waterside Dr. Suite 2501 Chicago IL 60601
847-420-1149 caroline@reflectmylife.com
www.reflectmylife.com
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REP Chicago: Riordan Events and Promotions
REP Chicago is "The Full Branding Machine" and your one stop shop for all things promotional and branding. We have access to over 34,000 vendors and over a million promotional products to brand and promote your business. We also do professional networking events in Chicago.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Armani Exchange, Bebe, Bebe Sport, Metropark clothing store is great too!
3201 N. Clark Street #3M Chicago IL 60657
773-931-4386 christina@repchicago.com
www.repchicago.com
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Retail Minded
RETAIL MINDED is a full service, boutique style consulting firm that specializes in supporting small retail and wholesale businesses in a variety of retail based needs. Services that are offered by RETAIL MINDED include marketing, visual merchandising, publicity, copywriting, and more. We offer customized solutions that have been proven to help advance small businesses in a variety of settings, including product placement, recognition, and sales.
The marketplace is competitive and unique in every category of retail. RETAIL MINDED has the understanding of the consumer marketplace to help support your customized needs for your individual retail or wholesale business.
At RETAIL MINDED, we listen to you first with your concerns and expectations in a one on one consultation that will allow us to better serve you based on a customized support plan for your business. With success as the goal, RETAIL MINDED can evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses both at the store front and behind the scenes. Whether you are a retailer or wholesaler, RETAIL MINDED is ready to work for you.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
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312-925-8562 nicole@retailminded.com
www.retailminded.com
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Saper Law Offices, LLC
We are intellectual property and business attorneys with significant transactional and both federal and state litigation experience. Our most recent court cases have involved trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property infringement, defamation, and commercial disputes.
We primarily specialize in the following areas of law:
Trademarks | Copyrights | Trade Secrets | Corporate | Internet and Cyber Space | Entertainment | Defamation | IP Licensing | Advertising | Media | Sponsorship and Advertising Agreements |
Our clients range from a variety of industries including:
Information Technology | Software | Fashion | Performance and Visual Arts | Manufacturing | Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices | Retail | Food and Beverage | Film
Favorite Fashion Designers:
500 N Dearborn, Suite 1200 Chicago IL 60654
312-527-4100 dsaper@saperlaw.com
www.saperlaw.com
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Second City Style
Second City Style is a high fashion, high energy online magazine for and by stylishly savvy women. Published weekly with daily updates SCS was originally created from hundreds of surveys completed by women just like you, providing invaluable feedback on everything from how to wear the latest accessories to where you can find the hottest trends and so much more.
With current readership expanding globally, Second City Style launched their blog to compliment the magazine and provide readers a resource for up-to-the-hour information.
Published by Editor-in-Chief, Lauren Dimet Waters and Managing Editor, Carol Calacci, Second City Style is a consumer-driven publication. The online magazine content and design are created out of hundreds of surveys from Chicago-area women. This invaluable feedback provides a one-on-one relationship with Chicago women that inform each editorial choice.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Cyndi Chan, Orlando Espinoza, Vika Brown, and many more!
Chicago IL
917-880-2239
www.secondcitystyle.com
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See More Shopping
Chicago-based SeeMore Shopping, an independent publication, was created with the goal of making in-store shopping easier for consumers and creating visibility for local destinations, stores, designers and merchandise. Whether you love to shop or hate to shop, we can help you do it smarter by staying informed about the dynamic retail environment. To learn more about advertising with us, email liz@seemoreshopping.com for more information.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Cyndi Chan, Evil Kitty, Orlando Espinoza
Chicago IL
312-953-3635 liz@seemoreshopping.com
www.seemoreshopping.com
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Seeking Designers
We are a fashion and style directory..we help you find the fabulous!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
New York NY 10028
917-684-7683 Sarah@seekingdesigners.com
www.seekingdesigners.com
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Serpico
Encompassing the bold, assertive and resolute woman that it drapes, the SERPICO collection is a very modern clothing line that is both intelligent and well-made. SERPICO is inspired by the linear quality and spatial integrity of modern and classical architecture as well as modern art and film. Transcendent of time and boundlessly continental, the collection embraces the able, artful and astute contemporary woman. The use of fine fabrics and the influence of travels abroad create a line of continuously intricate textures and sculptural silhouettes.
The quality of the SERPICO garment and the involved details are of the utmost importance. Each garment is draped by hand using traditional pattern making methods to ensure realization of each original design and proper fit. Pure fabrics, such as 100% cotton, wool and silk are sourced mainly in Italy where the clothing is made. Hand stitching often completes the garments, affixing handmade trims and appliqués.
While avant-garde, the SERPICO label allows women to embrace its intricacy of detail, its bold modern lines and lasting inherent styles that flow seamlessly from piece to piece, passionately from collection to collection, bridging an elegant past with an exciting future.
SERPICO was created by Melissa Serpico Kamhout after graduating from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Originally working in the field of graphic design, following matriculation from Loyola University she returned to school to pursue her unquestionable passion for clothing design. Achieving recognition for her talents throughout her studies, she was awarded the SAIC Marshall Field's Perry Ellis Award in 2005, followed by the The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation's Award for excellence in fashion at its annual fashion show in 2006. Upon graduation in May, 2006, Melissa immediately embarked on starting her own clothing line SERPICO, debuting her first collection for Fall of 2007.
In November 2008, the first SERPICO boutique opened in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. With the design studio attached, experimental and one-of-a-kind pieces are available along with the current SERPICO collection and special edition pieces made only for the boutique
Favorite Fashion Designers:
1514 N Ashland Ave Chicago IL
773-252-5940
www.Serpico-Collection.com
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SheFinds
SheFinds And Count Me In Help Support Women Entrepreneurs And Business Owners
Sure, we live in 2008 and everything seems pretty gender equal, right? Not quite. According to statistics, 80% of women in the workforce earn less than $25,000 a year even though a whopping 55% of women provide half of their household's income. So when a woman decides to start her own business, she's already facing an uphill battle. So that's why organizations like Count Me In are crucial to helping women business owners succeed in the professional world. CMI promotes the growth of women owned businesses and is the leading national not for profit provider of online business loans, resources, and community for women entrepreneurs.
And SheFinds is incredibly excited to announce that this fall, we will run a promotion to raise money for Count Me In and help small designers get the word out about their designs.
During September, we will feature original accessories created by independent designers that incorporate either the motto “Believe In You”, the Count Me In or Make Mine a Million $ Business® logos, and/or the colors into the design. The designer will pledge to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each piece to Count Me In.
Together, CMI and SheFinds hope to not only help women succeed, but bring you fabulous designs in the process!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
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Bryn@SheFinds.com
www.shefinds.com/blog/index.php/weblog/index/category/count_me_in
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ShopaholicTV
ShopaholicsTV is a marketplace where artists and designers showcase their products through video content. Use videos to get discovered and increase sales by reaching a new audience!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Catherine Nicole, Sky Sister Studio, Marion Renee, Arc C. Cosmetics, Jiminie Hayward, Karrimah Muham
3001 Timberlea Lake Way Marietta GA 30067
404-271-1771 laurie@shopaholicstv.com
www.shopaholicstv.com
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ShoppingByMail
ShoppingByMail.com is an online shopping blog where we find the coolest gifts and products on the Web so you don't have to. Find everything from books and bags to jewelry and music.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Janna Conner, Andrea Corson, Ampersand Designs, Diffraction
14614 Sweet Acacia Dr. Orlando FL 32828
407-802-4948 galleria@shoppingbymail.com
www.shoppingbymail.com
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Smashing Darling
SmashingDarling is a place for EVERYONE who loves fashion that thinks beyond the mall. Whether you want to shop, sell your own designs, meet others, or just see what's new and hot in independent fashion...Smashing Darling is the place that brings all of these elements together and is a community like no other.
Favorite Fashion Designers: MerGirl, GoRobot, Whosiepie, Erika Hendrix, KRELwear, Lara Miller, Laura Dawson....and all the other
84 N Henry St Brooklyn NY 11222
207-838-9279 mo@smashingdarling.com
www.smashingdarling.com/
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Sonoma Farm
Artisan producer of USDA organic infused extra virgin olive oils from CA. We also have a line of gourmet products that include: soups, olives, pasta sauce, Asiago cheese sauce, giardinera, spinach artichoke dip, 25 year old balsamic vinegar and salad dressing.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
3130 S. Kolin Ave. Chicago IL 60623
773-650-0550 dominic@sonomafarm.com
www.sonomafarm.com
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Spenadel Tax and Accounting Services
We offer accounting, tax and consulting services to individuals and businesses like Chic Gems, etc. (a client) Our founder Albert (Al) Spenadel is a CPA with a Masters Degree in Taxation and with over 20 years of experience. He is also a certified Quick Books ProAdvisor. Please call or email us anytime, day or night. Clients big or small, we handle them all!
Favorite Fashion Designers: ???? Can't tell the difference between a fashion designer or a web designer!
1444 N Paulina Street #2 Chicago IL 60622
847-226-4895 alspenadelcpa@sbcglobal.net
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Squasht by Les
Squasht by Les is a woman-owned and operated clothing and accessories company based in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, IL. From our Chicago studio, we design and construct all of our collection, including ready-to-wear garments, reversible hats, headbands and handbags.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Miriam Coffey, Exquisite Corpse, Nomadic Ant, Heroine Chic
1932 S Halsted Room 506 Chicago IL 60608
773-719-1444 les@squashtbyles.com
www.SquashtByLes.com
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Stitches Fashion Program
As part of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the Stitches Fashion Program provides individualized assistance to fashion entrepreneurs in the City of Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan areas. Through the Stitches Fashion Program, Chicago's fashion entrepreneurs can find the business resources they are looking for.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Alexander Wang, Philip Lim, Proenza Schouler, Lara Miller, Abigail Glaum-Lathbury,Dollybird, Elise B
200 East Randolph Suite 2200 Chicago IL 60601
312-494-6772 elise@chicagolandec.org
www.stitchesfashionprogram.com
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Studabaker Classic Cookies
Our cookies are made from fresh, all natural, organic, locally sourced ingredients. We believe in using the best to make the best.
Our packaging is made from either 100% recycled materials or sourced from sustainble resources and are recyclable ord biodegradable. We believe in taking care of our environment and doing our part.
A portion of each month's revenue goes to a different charity from school organizations to art and community organizations. We believe in giving back.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL 60625
312-925-3773 heidi@classiccookies.net
www.classiccookies.net
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Style Admirer
Style Admirer is a complete style experience, exclusively for Chicago. We feature the best of Chicago fashion, including the city’s designers, shopping districts, boutiques, and fashion events and sales. From the hottest trends to snapshots of local trendsetters, we are the source for Chicago fashion information.
Style Admirer channels the city’s distinct ability to fuse style, personality and practicality. We combine designer labels and budget-conscious brands to present fashions that are accessible to Chicago shoppers and relevant to their individual styles.
As a platform for local talent and an intriguing resource for the city’s fashion-forward residents, Style Admirer’s mission is to spotlight all the Chicago fashion community has to offer and ultimately help it thrive.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Nicolas Ghesquiere, Chloe, Marc Jacobs, Francisco Costa, Alexander Wang, DVF, PHI, Proenza Schouler.
2630 W Evergreen Ave., Apt. 2E Chicago IL 60622
editor@styleadmirer.com
www.styleadmirer.com
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Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique
Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique bakes all cupcakes from scratch daily using only the highest quality, natural ingredients, such as Callebaut Chocolate, Nielsen Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, and real fruits.
Our extra moist cupcakes are decorated with our signature Sugar Bliss bloom, a rich and creamy frosting topped with our signature dot. Any one of our 20+ flavors, ranging from a subtle to decadent sweetness, is sure to satisfy just about any sweet tooth.
Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique can cater or deliver cupcakes for your next business meeting, office party, birthday, wedding, or special event.
Favorite Fashion Designers: VFish, Lara Miller, Gucci.
115 N Wabash Chicago IL
312-845-9669 info@sugarblisscakes.com
www.sugarblisscakes.com
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Sutherland Media
Sutherland Media is proud to syndicate great radio talk and entertainment shows nationwide. We also handle marketing and media relations for local businesses on a contractual basis.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Chic Gems, Beijo
4537 S. Drexel Blvd Suite 105 Chicago IL 60653
773-633-8006 Janet@Sutherland-Media.com
www.sutherland-media.com
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TamTam Design Studio
TamTam - a near and dear childhood nickname of mine - is reminiscent of lifelong ambitions, dreams, and of new beginnings. It is my hope that our first product line represents the same fondness for life, love, and of course, those special little moments that touch each of our hearts so sweetly. Celebrating life and all of it's moments, after all, is what this industry is truly about!
Our product line currently features Signature Greeting Cards, Mini-Enclosures, and Boxed Note Sets. We also offer a wide array of custom and imprintable invitations for all of your fine special occasions. Each TamTam product is hand-assembled using only the finest paper materials and environmentally friendly printing processes. From eyelets and ribbons, to three-dimensional attachments and glitter, you’ll be sure to find that we combine all of the best elements available in specialty greetings today, all paired with the cutest lil' color-coordinated envelopes!
As both the Owner and Designer at TamTam Design Studio, growing this company with respect, kindness, and a positive attitude is my personal mission.
I hope you will find a place for a little "TamTam" in your heart and visit us on the web today at www.tamtamdesign.com!
I feel confident that you will see why we say, at TamTam Design Studio every card sparkles!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Coco Chanel, Vera Wang,
203 Happfield Drive Arlington Heights IL 60004
630-440-4224 Tami.Rasmussen@tamtamdesign.com
Tami.Rasmussen@tamtamdesign.com
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The 2nd Basemen
The 2nd Basemen has become a worldwide movement in the fight against breast cancer. While women are always welcome in the clubhouse, The 2nd Basemen puts on emphasis on the amazing men that fight for women. We fight breast cancer in an unusual way. We are men and women that create awareness, educate, fundraise and remind you to check yourself.
Favorite Fashion Designers: The Delta Burke Collection ; )
80 Fernbrook Road Oldsmar FL 34677
813-766-6764 DustyShowers@gmail.com
www.The2ndBasemen.com
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The Aparecio Foundation
The Aparecio Foundation is a registered, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity. Every dollar donated goes toward our mission to fund mentoring, academic assistance, and a four year renewable scholarship program for high-potential, low-income women in Chicago Public High Schools.
Utilizing a group-mentoring model, the student mentoring initiative creates opportunities for our women scholars to connect with professional women from a wide range of industries over the course of
six years.
By creating strategic partnerships with like-minded community-based organizations, local government agencies, business leaders, and educators, our long-term mentoring relationships provide opportunities for both experiential learning and advanced professional development.
These transformational interactions result in enduring and empowering changes by instilling confidence and credibility in our young women.
Favorite Fashion Designers: BCBG Max Azria, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
PO Box a3938 Chicago IL 60690
312-957-6094 Info@AparecioFoundation.org
www.AparecioFoundation.org
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The Brain Aneurysm Foundation
The Chicago Chapter of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation involves a support group which was formed in 2007 to support local brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers based at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago. This is the ONLY brain Aneurysm support group in Chicago.
Our Mission:
"Providing support networks and educational resources to raise public awareness regarding early detection and treatment of brain aneurysms. Funding essential research that can directly benefit those affected and helps to reduce the incidence of ruptured aneurysms"
Favorite Fashion Designers: Betsy's Beads(brain aneurysm survivor who created awareness bracelets)
The Neuroscience Center 1801 W. Taylor Suite 4 E Chicago IL 60612
614-580-5155 f1080@aol.com
www.bafound.org
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The Bride Society
We are a national bridal planning and romance resource based in Chicago.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL 60712
773-250-7777 thegirls@thebridesociety.com
www.thebridesociety.com
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The Cara Progam
The Cara Program empowers individuals affected by homelessness and poverty with the skills, confidence and resources to secure permanent employment and achieve real and lasting success. Since 1991, we have placed more than 2,200 individuals into full-time, quality jobs with leading Chicago area companies, including several in the Fortune 500. These jobs pay an average wage of $10.90 per hour, with benefits. Currently, 72% of individuals remain employed in that first job for at least one year (in comparison, companies nationwide have a 49.9% employee retention rate during a 12-month period).
Favorite Fashion Designers:
703 W Monroe Chicago IL 60661
312-798-3327 jhasel@thecaraprogram.org
www.thecaraprogram.org
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The Central Lake View Merchants Association
The Central Lake View Merchants Association (CLMA) is a group of merchants dedicated to improving the business climate within Central Lake View. Our members represent a myriad of retail and entertainment establishments, service organizations, and fine dining restaurants.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
867 W. Buckingham Chicago IL 60625
773-665-2100 rcummings@mylakeview.com
www.mylakeview.com
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The Fashion Journal
We are a quarterly fashion publication dedicated to showcasing emerging designers in the realm of fashion, art, photography, beauty, accessories, etc. Founded in 2004, this New York-based publication thrives on the realtionships within the design community and the broad scope of its followers. TFJ is distributed in NY, Chicago, LA, London, the Netherlands and Paris. Currently published: Issue 1 and Issue 2. Issue 3: due out in October 2009.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Marc Jacobs, Helmut Lang, Sauce, Victoria Keen
NY/London/Chicago --
516-695-8428 jlg@thefashionjournal.com
www.thefashionjournal.com
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The Image Police
We sell high fashion ladies clothing made in South Africa.We specialize in cocktail dresses and special occassion dresses such as evening wear and end of school dance year, brides maids dresses etc.
Favorite Fashion Designers: DESRAY DESIGNS
MALICK
ERROL ARENDZ
P.O. BOX 456 SEA POINT 8060 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA --
021-914-8334 tracy@theimagepolice.co.za
www.theimagepolice.co.za
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The Local Tourist
The Local Tourist is helps locals feel the fascination of the tourist, and tourists feel the comfort of the local. Find restaurants, nightlife, things to do, events, and more all by neighborhood. Stay up-to-date on news and happenings with the blog and the weekly newsletter. And bring your online and offline worlds together with a profile that lets you map where you've been and keep a calendar of where you're going.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL
312-282-7466 Info@TheLocalTourist.com
www.TheLocalTourist.com
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The Perfect Gift for Anyone
The Perfect Gift for Anyone is a colorful and compelling one of a kind artwork on canvas that celebrates a person's life, loves and personality through the art of collage.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Lucky Day Boutique, Koru Street
1802 Johns Dr Suite B Glenview IL 60025
847-486-0677 gail@theperfectgift.me
www.theperfectgift.me
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The Style Muse
I am a stylist who offers wardrobe makeovers, personal shopping, travel/packing assistance, in-store merchandising, and more!
Favorite Fashion Designers: Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren
1506 w. cullom #2 chicago IL 60613
847-331-9790 amy@thestylemuse.com
www.thestylemuse.com
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The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
Mike Michalowicz started his first business at the age of 24, moving his young family to the only safe place he could afford - a retirement village. With limited resources and no experience, he systematically grew a multi-million dollar technology business, sleeping in conference rooms to avoid hotel costs. After selling his first company, Mike launched a new business the very next day, and in less than three years, sold it to a Fortune 500. With his newest venture, Obsidian Launch, he fosters startup businesses with his “get rich right” approach.
A graduate of Inc. & MIT’s “Birthing of Giants” Entrepreneurial Program, Mike received Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards multiple times. He is a recurring guest on CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR), and in the New York Times, Smart CEO Magazine, and other publications.
Mike is a guest lecturer for entrepreneurial groups at Babson, Boston College, Columbia, Harvard, Penn State, and other colleges throughout the country. He bleeds Orange and Maroon (meaning he’s a die hard Virginia Tech Hokie fan).
Favorite Fashion Designers:
239 Myrtle Avenue Boonton NJ 07005
mike@ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com
www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com
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Trendy Bride
Online Wedding Magazine & Blog
Favorite Fashion Designers: I love all fashion designers, My favorite is organic & natural designers & jewelry I love all types.
221 pekin dr jacksonville NC 28540
910-279-1995 michelle@trendybride.net
www.trendybride.net
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up240
up240 provides graphic patterns, illustrations, images and templates for use in all areas of design, including: graphic, web, textile, fashion, packaging, product design and crafts.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
chicago IL
akjob@sbcglobal.net
www.up240.com/store
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Urban Meadows
In September of 1998 Thresholds, Illinois oldest and largest psychiatric recovery center, launched a fresh floral business called Urban Meadows. Which is designed to provide jobs for people with mental illness and assist them in their journey to recovery.
Urban Meadows, is an full service floral company, located in Chicago, IL.
Our services include:
Corporate Accounts
Custom Special Events
Custom Weddings
Weekly Subscriptions
Same Day Delivery
Our designers take great pride and care when designing your arrangement. We use the freshest flowers from all over the world and the most luxurious containers. Urban Meadows distinctive style is refined and abundant.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
120 S LaSalle St Chicago IL 60603
773-537-3600 urbanmeadows@thresholds.org
www.urbanmeadows.org
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Urban-Etiquette.net
Life in the city is tough enough without inconsiderate jerks making everyday tasks extra difficult.
Since most of them know not what they do (or at least act like it), Urban-Etiquette.net exists as "Rants & Raves" + constructive "suggestions" to help us all-just-get-along.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL
www.urban-etiquette.net
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vfish
vfish, a young contemporary clothing line, is known for providing women with endless options to suit a variety of lifestyles and wardrobe needs. The year-round collections feature stylish dresses, tops, sweaters and outerwear that leverage current colors, unique prints, and comfortable fabrics. In its second year, vfish wholesales to more than 360 independent retailers in North America. Its flagship store is located in Chicago, Illinois. For more information visit www.vfishdesigns.com
Favorite Fashion Designers: vfish!
2937 N. Clark Chicago IL 60657
312-752-6205 kmooney@vfishdesigns.com
www.vfishdesigns.com
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VIP Bachelorette
VIP Bachelorette is a Bachelorette Planning Service in the Chicagoland Area. Specializing in All-inclusive bachelorette packages with class including; VIP Clubbing, Martinis and Makeovers, At home spa parties, VIP Toy parties, Pole lessons, belly dance lessons, party buses, party vans, limos and so much more!
We plan your event, You enjoy your party!
VIP Bachelorette, Where YOU are the VIP!
Favorite Fashion Designers:
2513 N Sheila Franklin Park IL
847-288-9398 Angela@VIPBachelorette.com
www.VIPBachelorette.com
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Walks Over Broadway
Daily dog walking and pet sitting.
Favorite Fashion Designers:
Chicago IL 60660
773-865-4999 ChicagoWalksOverBroadway@gmail.com
www.WalksOverBroadway.com
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Wett Giggles,Inc
I make hand made soaps with nail brush attached for kids
Favorite Fashion Designers:
229-19 Merrick Blvd Laurelton NY 11413
877-238-3363 info@wettgiggles.com
www.wettgiggles.com
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Xochil Beware
Professional fashion design services, custom clothing and tailoring.
Favorite Fashion Designers: Dior, Phillip Lim, BCBG, Diane Von Furstenberg
La Grange Park IL 60526
708-790-5190 contactme@xochil.com
www.xochil.com
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