After winding my way through the Art Institute to Regenstein Hall, the building’s usual special exhibition space, I found the museum’s current feature collection, Art and Appetite. While the subject is self-explanatory, the exhibition was more educational than I expected, and had more of a history museum vibe than solely that of an art exhibit. Visitors […]
‘Ugly’ Christmas Sweater Pop-Up Brings Holiday Cheer
Photo courtesy of Ragstock.com Ragstock has finally opened a location solely for ugly christmas sweaters! The store is in the previous location of Lenny & Me at 1459 N. Milwaukee Ave. and will be open for the remainder of the holiday season. This pop-up is long overdue for Ragstock customers, who have asked for more Christmas sweaters over […]
The Coffee Culture of: Big Shoulders
by Monica Carrow Where: 1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Friendliness scale: 10 out of 10 Work Vs. Play: Wi-Fi is available, but only one outlet. Better to chat. The shop isn’t too busy at 7:30 a.m., but it’s still buzzing. Jazz music is heard just before the quiet chatter spilling from groups of […]
The Coffee Culture of: Wormhole
by Nicole Montalvo Where: 1462 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60622 When: Mon-Sun 7 am–11 pm, or call (773) 661-2468 Friendliness Scale: 8 out of 10 Work versus Play: Wi-Fi, outlets, couches, bar seating, table seating Wormhole Coffee is a great example of one of the many coffee cultures in Chicago. In just a few adjectives, […]
‘Experience’ the pop-up before holidays
Intel Experience Stores will be popping up this holiday season, in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The Chicago store will be located at 901 W. Armitage Ave, and will be open November 25 through January 25, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. With so many tablets and laptops to choose from, Echo wants you to […]
The Coffee Culture of: Gaslight Coffee Roasters
By Monica Carrow Photos by Adam Biba Where: 2385 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 When: Mon.–Sat. 8am-9pm, Sun. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friendliness: 9 out of 10 Work Vs. Play: Fast Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets A large taxidermy duck plated in gold is mounted on a pillar behind an open, wooden coffee bar. Rustic wood […]
Holiday Pop-Up For All Your Luxury Needs
Photo courtesy of PurelyFashion.com Purely Fashion, the iPhone app that lets users follow up-and-coming and well-known designers, will have a pop-up shop in the 900 North Michigan Shops building on level 4, which opened November 15 and will continue through December 24. Purely Fashion is also taking a unique spin on bringing trunk shows hosted by the […]
Style in the Streets: Adrianna Gornik
Adrianna Gornik, 22 Student at Harrington College of Design, Interior Design major From Prospect Heights Outfit: Sweater and purse from H&M, scarf and leggings from Zara, shoes from Coach. Favorite article of clothing: Definitely jeans, although they’re a pain to shop for. Fashion faux paux: When people mix and match too many patterns at once! Favorite places to shop: […]
Style in the Streets: Meredith Lawson
Meredith Lawson, 20 Student at DePaul University From Evanston, IL Outfit: Beanie from River Island, bag from ASOS, boots from DSW, coat from The Brown Elephant. Favorite piece of the outfit: “My mom knitted me this infinity scarf. It’s really warm and I always think about her when I wear it.” Fashion don’t: “When people […]
Style in the Streets: Ellen Schaft
Ellen Schaft, 22 Student at Loyola University From Edgewater Outfit: Shirt from Urban Outfitters, pants from The Gap, shoes from Nordstrom. Favorite piece of the outfit: “While studying abroad in China, I fell in love with the local shops. I found this hand sewn bag in southern China and wear it every day.”