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1. Southport Sample Sale Spectacular

Inside the former Ciao Bella boutique, find women's clothing and accessories at 40 to 90 percent off retail prices.

2. Farmer's Market

This friendly West Lake View indoor and outdoor garden center sells produce, flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and gardening supplies during temperate seasons. Go there for a wide selection of outdoor flowers and plants in the summer; come fall and winter, the market's shop and lot are lined with...

3. Taboo Tabou

Leopard-print carpeting and pink and purple walls set the scene in this fetishist’s wonderland, where mannequins sport corsets and pin-up girl outfits.

4. Bead Soup

This charming bead shop is a must-stop for crafters passing through historic Long Grove.

5. A'Gaci

Cheap-chic clothing store for teens and women in the Loop

6. Montblanc

You'll find high-end sunglasses, timepieces and jewelry at this Gold Coast storefront.

7. Video: Connect

Take a look inside this eco-friendly Wicker Park boutique

8. The Place to Bead

The Place to Bead sells charms, tools, books and other supplies for making bead jewelry and offers classes and space for crafters to work.

9. Wine Discount Center

Friendly, knowlegable staff helps take the guesswork out of wine selection at this wine shop.

10. New on the shopping scene 2

By Lisa Arnett - February 29, 2008

The scoop on the newest boutiques around town

11. Maxwell Street Market

This colorful flea market hosts 518 vendors every Sunday, year-round. In addition to household goods, clothing, CDs, jewelry, power tools and produce, there are several Mexican food stands.

12. Middle East Bakery and Pastry

In addition to baked goods and sweets, this shop sells an eclectic mix of merchandise, including nuts, jams and kitchen gadgets.

13. Zara

The first Chicago location of this popular Spanish retailer opens to the public Oct. 30. Get ready for bragging rights: This location will be the chain's biggest in the U.S.