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1. Southport Sample Sale Spectacular
3829 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Inside the former Ciao Bella boutique, find women's clothing and accessories at 40 to 90 percent off retail prices.
2. Farmer's Market
4110 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago (Irving Park / Avondale)
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
854 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
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
126 Old McHenry Rd. - Long Grove
This charming bead shop is a must-stop for crafters passing through historic Long Grove.
5. A'Gaci
17 E. Monroe St. - Chicago (Loop)
Cheap-chic clothing store for teens and women in the Loop
6. Montblanc
900 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
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
424 Fort Hill Drive - Naperville
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
1826 1/2 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago
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
640 W. Roosevelt Road - Chicago (Little Italy/University Village)
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
1512 W. Foster Ave. - Chicago (Andersonville)
In addition to baked goods and sweets, this shop sells an eclectic mix of merchandise, including nuts, jams and kitchen gadgets.
13. Zara
700 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)
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.


