Where’s Yvie? Blowing Our Minds With Chic Chicago Shop Girl Kristina Philipova!

Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:57:26 +0000

Name: Kristina Philipova
Occupation: Stylist/sales associate
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
DOB: November 2
Distinguishing Feature: My chill personality
Likes: Meditation, fashion, and good art
Dislikes: Drama, television, and childish men
Favorite Film: J’Adore Paris
Theme Song: “Venus In Furs” by the Velvet Underground
Dream Affair: James Dean in Rebel Without A Cause

Four Boutiques In Wicker Park Making Chicago A Little Extra Chic

Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:33:53 +0000

After a deliriously long and delicious sleep (The James seriously has some world-class beds!), and with a few extra sweaters piled on, we hopped in a cab and headed straight to Chicago’s Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Although the neighborhood is home to some of Chicago’s coolest boutiques, our shop-hopping had to be super precise (PARISIENNE gals sure do like to edit). So, for a perfect afternoon of Windy City shopping, bundle up, grab a tea, and add these stops to your list.

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1. Eskell, 1509 North Milwaukee Avenue; www.eskell.com
Locals Kelly Whitesell and Elizabeth Del Castillo have managed to pack a whole lot of great taste into their fanciful atelier-style shop. While we love all the feminine treats they consistently have on hand, we’re partial to the duo’s own Eskell line, comprised of flattering frocks and romantic blouses that seem to work perfectly with all our favorite things.

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2. Kokorokoko, 1112 North Ashland; koko-rokoko.blogspot.com
This little vintage boutique specializing in oldies from the ’80s and ’90s might be short on space, but the prized collection of jumpsuits (a khaki Jou Jou number with mesh came home with us) and and some excellent footwear made an impression on these two vintage addicts.

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3. Penelope’s, 1913 West Division Street, www.shoppenelopes.com
This spacious shop offered something quirky and unique for just about anything. The assortment of eclectic stationary and notebooks was almost as good as the shop’s sleek A.P.C wares and adorable black canvas oxfords by Marais (just $88!).

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4. Bonnie & Clyde’s, 1751 West Division Street; www.shopbonnieandclydes.com
Très slick by Chicago standards, Bonnie & Clyde’s offers an edgier mix of wares for guys and girls…think lots and lots of black and toughy accessories like a leather hand-gun change purse and some super-soft fingerless gloves accented with silver chains.

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While you’re in the ‘hood…Get lunch at Birchwood Kitchen, 2211 West North Avenue
With so much to see in only 24 hours, we were more than content to fuel up at a sunny table inside this quaint little sandwich shop. Local ingredients and sustainability are high on Birchwood’s menu, and these principles definitely made the difference. Freshly made lemonade, lentil salad, and a smoky-buttery roasted mushroom sandwich with leeks and piquillo peppers more than hit the spot. That giant toffee cookie as a sweet finale didn’t hurt either.

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Where’s Yvie? Blowing Our Minds With Chic Chicago Shop Girl Kristina Philipova!

Four Boutiques In Wicker Park Making Chicago A Little Extra Chic