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Hush Chicago Magazine gives you more Chicago Fashion Goodness as we enter our second year of publishing! The May Issue is action packed! Get EXPOSED to the trend that has Celebs like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and The Olson Twins electrified in color! Meet the author of Why Wait? Create your SoulMate Now! Frank Polancic will help you become Vibrant in LOVE! 10 pages of fashion trends! That's what you will find along with links that will point you in the right direction for the HUSH on unique fashion finds!

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Cover Credits:

Photographer: James Spada, Spadafoto

Photography Assistant: Baltazar Malysa

Model: Krystyna, Agency Galatea

Hair/MUA: AJ Johnson, Ajes Salon

Hair/MUA: Assited by Ajes Salon Style Team

Fashion Stylist: Rebecca Briscoe, Agency Galatea

Assistant Fashion Stylist: Erin Spada

Location: Hotel Felix, Chicago

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MAY 2011 - Vol. 2 Issue 1Disclaimer: All images used in the publication are usedwith permission with no copyright infringement intended.Photo credits have been applied where applicable.

Hush Chicago Magazine/May 2011/Vol. 2-Issue One/Copyright 2011/All Rights [email protected]/[email protected]

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contributors.hushHush/Page 13

Ogi

Gosia

Daniel

Kim

Sarah

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staff.Editorial StaffEditor N Chief/Ogi MerzierExecutive Editor/Sarah ZakareckisEditor At Large/Redgi WoodsContributing Staff Editor/Daniel Guiterrez-EstradaSenior Beauty Editor/Gosia Gorniak

Assistant Beauty Editor/Stacey KenneavyFashion Editor/Xavier LangAssistant Fashion Editor/Rebecca GraysonFood Editor/ Ethan Fern

Layout & Graphic Design/Ogi MerzierStaff Photographer/Karen SpenceStaff Photographer/Melinda Jane MyersStaff Photographer/Cassandra Silva

Contributing EditorsArts&Culture Editor/Jennifer SteelFood&Travel Editor/Courtney NzeribeFashion Editor/Fatire Mica JashariFashion Editor/Heather Swick

Contributing Writers:Paige Ashley Steele-RollinsChristine LeBrunMadison DaltonDenise Headrick

Contact Us: hushchicagomagazine@gmail

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table of contents.Table of Contents for the May Issue

Hush Stuff- title page/cover credits: page 2- contributors/hushers: page 11-12- staff/writers: page 14-15- table of contents: page 16-17- next hush: page 76-77- last hush: page 78

- Vibrant Hair: page 42-43 - Contributing Beauty Editor Kim Schaffer EXPOSES the latest trend of NEON hair!

- Shine Bright: page 22-31 - Chicago Fashion Photographer James Spada brings spring/summer brightness to Chicago's Hotel Felix!- Vibrant Luxury: page 58-59 - Hush Chicago Magazine's Editor at Large Redgi Woods EXPOSES Fur for Spring/Summer!- Vibrant Rays: page 66 - Hush Chicago Magazine's Menswear Fashion Editor Daniel Gutierrez-Estrada EXPOSES sunglasses for Spring/Summer

- Hush on Trend!: page 44-55 - Hush Chicago Magazine's Editor N Chief, Ogi Merzier gives you a 10 page section of upcoming trends for the Chicago Fashion lover in you!

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table of contents.Hushes EXPOSED

Vibrant and In Love!: page 36-37 - Meet Chicago Author Frank Polancic and find out why his book "Why wait, Create Your SoulMate Now?" is the ultimate guide to love!

-Sarah See's Fashion!: page 62-65*Vibrant Collections! - Hush Chicago Magazine's Executive Editor, Sarah Zakareckis, EXPOSES two of this season's HOTTEST HUSHES!*Check Out a Review of Chicago Fashion Designer Miriam Cecilia's Fall 2011Collection!

Taste this Hush: page 70 71 - Hush Chicago’s Food Editor Ethan Fern EXPOSES you to great places that will bring “brightness” to your taste buds!

Contact Us: hushchicagomagazine@gmailHush w/Us: www.hushchicagomag.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/hushchicagomagazine

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Fashion Phot

ographer Jam

es Spada bri

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ght shine to

Chicagos Hot

el Felix! Sho

wing us that

Chicago Fas

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Images: James

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Fashion Styl

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Models: Kryst

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) Hair/MUA: A

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- Assistant Fa

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from Diesel (www.di

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Shirt from P

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Black Shirt

from Akira

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cago.com), Pin

k Leopard

Print Pants

from H&M (www.hm

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Black Shoes

from Macys (www.ma

cy.com)

Words by Ogi MerzierThe Spring/Summer seasongives us more than theopportunity to wear greattrendsetting fashions, theseason brings great annualfestivals, patio/rooftopdining and a littlesomething called love tothe streets of Chicago!

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Frank Pol

ancic, Aut

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the ultima

te love gu

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Why Wait?

Create Yo

ur

SoulMate N

ow!

While the weather is figuring out howto give us summer full throttle, we canuse the month of May to discover howto get the love we have yearned forfull throttle!

Enter Chicago Author,Motivational Speaker andSuccess Coach,Frank Polancic!

His acclaimed book, Why Wait? CreateYour Soul Mate Now!, is the perfectapproach for improving your love life in avery unique, transformational andpractical way.

Lucky for us Mr. Polancic is based righthere in Chicago, he spends most of histime traveling the country sharing hismessage on how to have a happy soulmate relationship. His knowledge shouldbe taken to heart, pun intended. Franksays, "singles must improve themselvesfirst to attract and ideal mate ratherthan look for someone else to 'complete'them." According to Frank we must learnhow to disengage from "looking" forlove, long enough to attract real longlasting love! His exercises, examples andpassion for his work has lead to helpinghundreds of soul mate couples gettogether.

exposedhushIf you are love challenged in the one of the most vibrant seasons of the year, itmay be time to experience a breakthrough in your life after reading your copy ofWhy Wait? Create Your Soul Mate Now! www.createyoursoulmatenow.com

Need to Contact Frank or for booking info: email: [email protected]

Vibrant and in LOVE!Vibrant and in LOVE! Hush Chicago Magazine's Editor N

Chief, Ogi Merzier, reveals the

HUSH on the author of the

acclaimed book, Why Wait? Create

Your Soul Mate Now! Frank Polancic

is that SOUL MATE GUY and a

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Contributing Beauty Editor

Kim Schaffer EXPOSES the HUSH

on the NEON Color Hair Trend!

Words by:Kim SchafferTurn on any T.V or flip thru agossip magazine and you will nodoubt see just how much 80s hairhas returned, in a very vibrantway! From Lady Gagas canaryyellow look at last years GrammyAward Show, to Katy Perryselectric blue get up on the redcarpet, neon coifs are all therage. No longer only associatedwith the punk rock scene andinner city rebellion, neon hasgone Hollywood and your favoriteA-list Celeb just cant resist thistrend!

Celebrity hairstylistand salon ownerTennia Williams ofChicagos Ten ShadesGlam Lounge sharesher opinion on thecraze and tips for usregular fashionistason keeping thisthrowback lookmodern.

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Kim: What neon color trends have you seenthis season?

Tennia:  The most requested has been Pinksand neon Greens, also Purples, Reds  andTurquoise too...those colors are most likelyto be customized.

Kim: Besides two toning the hair, how wouldyou modernize this hair trend?

Tennia:  Definitely with highlightedstrands of color.

Kim: How can you keep a healthy mane withsuch a bold look?

Tennia:  Moisturizing with natural oils orshine sprays is key.

Kim: Is there an alternative to such apermanent step?

Tennia: Yes, Wigs! Wigs are once again hot!Neon accessories like pony tail holders andhair bands are extremely trendy & manytimes overlooked. All can be found at yourlocal beauty supply store.

Visit Tennia andget this HUSH!Ten Shades Glam Lounge @9944 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL(773) 779-1310

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Singer, Kelis

Cyndi Lauper

Nikki Minaj

Kelly Osbourne

Olson Twins

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

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hush Words by Ogi Merzier

Its the Spring/Summer Fashion Season! Fortrendsetting consumers, this is one of the besttimes of the year! The weather is great and itpermits us the option to explore and showcaseour individual style! Fashion Forecasting issomething that we do on the pages ofHUSH Chicago Magazine on a continuous basis.In our effort to EXPOSE fashion goodness, we are presenting a 10 page trendsection that is sure to give you a heads up on fashionable firsts. We also arepresenting you with the reasons why these trends will take their time in winningover consumers in a midwestern market and we tell you where to find them! Dontyou just LOVE a good HUSH?

Spring -SummerTrend Section10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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Orange & PinkOrange and Pink meshtogether like peanut butterand jelly. The great thingabout the color Orange isthat it looks good oneveryone and adding a popof hot pink seems to bringthe color alive in a veryvibrant way.

1. Orange Cutaway Dress$76 www.topshop.com

2. Luichiny Shoes$90 www.heels.com

3. Nina Ricci Dress$1690 www.barneys.com

4. Marc Jacobs$1095 www.net-a-porter.com5. Jackie Orange Jeans$200 www.stylebop.com

6. Herve Leger Dress$1950 www.net-a-porter.com7. Party Pants Boots$125 www.irregularchoice.com

8. Moyna Petals Clutch$198 www.joanshepp.com

Why is this trend a HUSH?Colors like red and blueare easier to get behind,however they are notcolors that add ease tothe eye. Orange and Pinkdoes just that! Consumerswill wrap around thistrend once it starts to hitthe street wear scene!

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Spring -SummerTrend Section

10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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Spell it OutScript is on everything andthis trend is a great way tosay something very subtle inan artsy type of way. Youcan communicate a brand(check out the Guess ScriptTank) or a feeling such asLaughing Out Loud (check outthe LOL name plate chain).This is an ageless trend thatwill work for everyone!

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim$190 www.brownsfashion.com

2. Kate Ring$75 www.amritasingh.com

3. Juicy Couture$44 www.neimanmarcus.com

4. Script Ball Earrings$35 www.debenhams.com

5. G by Guess Tank$23 www.gbyguess.com

6. I Hate You Ring$50 www.tarinatarantino.com

7. LOL Yellow Gold$750 www.ylang23.com

8. Acne Oversized Tee$130 www.flannelsfashion.com

Why is this a HUSH?

Consumers may look at the

script trend as fashion graffiti,

however, graffiti is an art

form! Statements NEVER go

out of style!

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Footwear BluesDenim will be arounduntil the end of time andit has made its way tofootwear. This trend meansthat casual has come tofootwear and it creates agreat way to get more outof your after 5 ensemblesby pairing them with adenim shoe.

1. Sam Edelman$100 www.heels.com

2. Gianmarco Lorenzi$785 www.farfetch.com

3. Paris Hilton$95 www.heels.com

4. Suede Denim Wedge$395 www.intermixonline.com

5. Denim Wedge Heel$90 www.zara.com

6. Christian Louboutin$875 www.bergdoffgoodman.com

7. Christian Louboutin$595 www.net-a-porter.com

Why is this trend a HUSH?

Consumers may think that

wearing denim footwear will

look silly with wearing a

denim bottom. Which may be

true. Wearing a denim shoe

will bring the casual to any

ensemble and screams that I

am fashionably relaxed!

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10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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Citrus InfluenceFrom Lemon Prints to a softpastel lemon hue, citrusinfluence is a trend that issure to catch on! The boldpop of color has been pairedwith 1950s inspiredsilhouettes. Novelties havebeen added to the mix (seeJohn Lemon Tee and LemonSlice Tote) as well as opentoed rocker boots that makea vibrant statement!

1. Blu Marine Lemon Dress$2230 www.jades24.com2. Grovestand Tote$6.99 www.modcloth.com3. Moschino Lemon Print Dress$490 www.my-wardrobe.com4. John Lemon Tee -$20 www.delias.com5. Moschino C&C Lemon Dress$1050 www.stylebop.com6. Wrap Around Sandal$398 www.theoutnet.com7. Kate Spade Lemon Slice Tote$295 www.endless.com

Why is this a HUSH?

Consumers will besour on the firstglance of this trendnot understandingthat the color makesa statement to theseason at hand.Summer is aboutbrightness andsunshine!

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Sheers

Sheers come in and outof trend from time totime, but sheers canbecome a staple in yourwardrobe. Sheers are agreat way to layer andexude the illusion ofsexiness. When choosing asheer garment as astaple piece, pick anitem that has cleanlines so that it will bea must have for seasonsto come!

1. Preen Line Tee Dress$312 www.my-wardrobe.com2. Wrangler Hamilton Skirt$110 www.generalpants.com.au3. Valentino Tie Backs$1250 www.bergdorfgoodman.com4. Alice in the Eve Top$35 www.generalpants.com.au5. Christopher Lane Biker

Why is this trend a

HUSH? Consumers will

think that they have to

have the perfect body

to go sheer, not the

case! The fabric itself

creates sex appeal!

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Spring -SummerTrend Section

10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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Extreme ColorBlockingWhat is Extreme ColorBlocking? It's colorblocking that creates ageometric pattern to theeye by patchworking colorwhich has beenincorporated in theoverall construction/designof the garment. What doesextreme color blocking dofor the body tons! The eyeonly sees the print andnot the flaw in the body...this is the trend forEVERY Woman! Jump on itHUSHERS!

1. Aldo Krone Wedges$110 www.aldoshoes.com2. Versus Dress$1650 www.net-a-porter.com3. Missoni Crocheted Skirt$1250 www.net-a-porter.com4. Milly Imara Dress$395 www.net-a-porter.com5. Yves Saint Laurent Shopper$1350 www.net-a-porter.com

Why is this trend a

HUSH? Consumers will

look at this trend and

think it’s too many

colors, which would be a

miss! The color blocking

creates visual pieces of

walking art!

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Kiss MeGet ready to pout! We sawthis trend take form with aseries of accessories in theshape of the perfect kissand now its silk screened oneverything from tshirts tofootwear. Its a great way toadd a girlie touch to yourwardrobe!

1. American Flag Kiss Vest$33 www.missselfridge.com2. Diamante Lips$17 www.janenorman.co.uk3. Markus Lupfer Tshirt$155 www.net-a-porter.com4. Marc by Marc Jacobs$236 www.couture.zappos.com5. Eppalle Heather Top$41 www.coggles.com6. Lips Appliqu Cross Bag$40 www.yesstyle.com7. Betsey Johnson Ring$30 www.macys.com8. Juicy Couture LapTop Case$60 www.zappos.com

Why is this trend a HUSH?

Consumers may take this

trend as a young junior

market trend which would

be a miss. There is nothing

wrong with adding a little

fun to your wardrobe, this is

a great way to showcase

your personality with

fashion!

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Spring -SummerTrend Section

10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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The Peacock PrintJust as NBC has known foryears the Peacock is hereto stay! Lucky for ustrendsetters, its on trendin a new exciting way...viaprint. The Peacock Print isa great alternative torock rich gemstone colorsand add regalness to yourlook.

1. Lwren Scott Sweater$2390 www.net-a-porter.com-2. Matthew Williamson Skirt$6295 www.net-a-porter.com3. Carlos by Carlos Santana$70 www.heels.com4. Peacock Maxi Dress$90 www.kensie.com5. Proudly Posh Heel$55 www.modcloth.com6. Hale Bob Dress$640 www.jades24.com7. ALine Peacock Skirt$33 www.shopruche.com

Why is this trend a HUSH?

Consumers will look at this

print and think that it is a

lot going on with it. Not the

case, the peacock print

showcases color more than

the pattern on the print.

This gives the print more

depth.

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DiscoIt would not be summerwithout some great summernights. Sparkle is a greatway to enhance thenighttime. Disco is back,one piece at a time! Rockthe glitter and shine inmoderation with jeans orbasic black. Or go bold androck a sequined dress (seeone should stripped dress)and get the shine on!

1. Zoe Old Jacket$225 www.my-wardrobe.com2. Valetta City Boots$525 www.chiemarhara.com

3. ABS Allen Schwartz$71 www.zappos.com

4. Strip Sequined Dress$3654 www.theoutnet.com

5. Disco Sequined Short$250 www.reissonline.com

6. Naughty Monkey Heels$90 www.heels.com

Why is this trend a HUSH?

Consumers will look at

these items as flashy and

costumish not realizing

that it takes wearing more

than one of these item s

at a time to look

unfashionable.

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10 PAGES OF FASHION FORWARD TRENDS!

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Aline Skirts

If you want to look softand feminine this season,you can achieve that lookwith an Aline Skirt.Everyone should own oneof these skirts because itemphasis the smallestpart of the body which isthe waist, that will makeyou look slimmer! Go outand get an Aline Skirtand be daring! Select onewith a hem above theknee.

1. Valentino Skirt$1955 www.montaigenemarket.com

2. Aline Lame Mini$410 www.thecorner.com

3. Preen Line Skirt$410 www.net-a-porter.com

4. Carvan Skirt$470 www.brownsfashion.com

5. 70s Aline Skirt$50 www.topshop.com

6. Something Else$100 www.lespommettes.com

Why is this trend a HUSH? Consumers

are under the impressions that a wide

skirt will make them look bigger, not

understanding that the eye will

naturally go to the waist and help

emphasis the smallest part of the body.

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Vibrant LuxuryFur in

the Spring/

Summer Fashi

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Woods

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Words by Redgi Woods

Fur is well known as aluxury item worn by kingsand queens. In modern times

fur trickled down to couture,then ready to wear, and nowinto the closets of the moststylish luxury lovingfashionistas across the globe.Fast forward to 2011 and furstill has its edge. This springspruce it up with fur trimand accessories like neverbefore!

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Sarah see’s Fashion!

Hush Chicago Magazines Executive Editor, Sarah Zakareckis,EXPOSES Chicago Fashion Goodness by attending fashionevents, boutique openings and all things CHIC in Chicago!To Contact Sarah for possible coverage of your event,email her at [email protected]

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Cyber space (andChicago for thatmatter) is agreat place forfashion lovers,especially when youknow exactly whereto find the very bestin fashion forwardtrendy wears, welcometo my new 4 pagesection, Sarah SeesFashion!

Left on Trend-Left of Trend is a unique fashion-centric social network site that givesmembers the opportunity to interactwith friends while buying the hotteststyles from emerging designers atamazing discounted prices. Left onTrend aims to provide its memberswith the world's hippest up-and-coming designers at sweet discounts!Designers include Zamrie, NonnieThreads, Worn Free, and Apart.www.leftontrend.com now.

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Sarah see’s Fashion!Vibrant Collections/A Hush Exposed!

Moods of Norway – If you lovecolor and are not afraid to wearit Mood of Norway is for you.Bold colors and patterns aremixed and matched to give thiscollection a Vibe of its own. De-signers Stefan, Peder, and Sim-en believe in “making happyclothes for happy peoplearound the world.”Moods ofNorway is represented in themost polished boutiques and bythe finest agents in Norway,Sweden, Benelux, Switzerland,Spain, Japan and the U.S. andcan now be found in the hotChicago Boutique Akira for Men.www.moodsofnorway.com

Alexis Bittar/Vibrant Jewels

Alexis Bittar - has burst onto theChicago Fashion scene in a bigway. He launched his GrandOpening in Chicago’s Bucktown.His beautiful and unique designshave placed him among some ofthe most sought after jewelrydesigners in the world! Such asMichael Kors & Jason Wu. Bittarproduced Burberry’s first ready-to-wear jewelry collection in1998. His jewelry line has alsobeen featured on the HBO seriesSex and the City. Chicago’s ownFirst Lady Michelle Obama is alsoa fan. swww.alexisbittar.comLocated at:1710 North DamenChicago, IL 60647773-486-5627

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Lookout Chicago Here Comes Miriam Cecilia!

I attended many fashions shows this past month and one knockedmy socks off! Miriam Cecilia’s Fall Collection, Harvest Moon. I wasblown away by the understated elegance and workability of eachlook. Her color pallet of grays, blacks, navy blues, and creamswere understated vibrancy. The collection consisted of two tonecapes, jackets trimmed with furs, structured little blacks dressesand full draping gowns.

Miriam Cecilia Carlson is the designer and visionarybehind the design house Miriam Cecilia. In 2011 she wasselected as one of the nine designers to compete in theOscar Design Challenge hosted by the Academy Awards.Miriam has also completed a year residency at the ChicagoFashion Incubator. Her beautiful and feminine designs makeher the designer to watch and HUSH that needs to beEXPOSED!

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Hush Chicago Magazines Executive Editor, Sarah Zakareckis,EXPOSES Chicago Fashion Goodness by attending fashionevents, boutique openings and all things CHIC in Chicago!To Contact Sarah for possible coverage of your event,email her at [email protected]

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Words by:Daniel Gutierrez-Estrada

Dont you dare be caught off-guard by Mr. Sun! Evenin the midst of April showers – literally, the timeis right to accessorize, update or simply pop youroutfit down the trendy streets of the Windy City.It is in Wicker Park where you can shop hotsunglasses galore at Zaraz Collection boutique. (seeimage on right) This boutique offers dashing looksthat are-Oh so very generous to your wallet! Onepair for $15 or two for $20, with UV protection! Ifyou are looking for the hottest trends choose prints!Yes ladies floral emblems on sunglasses are steamingup the season. The animal kingdom groupies wont missout thanks to the feline family of prints. You canchoose oversized styles to those resembling the1950s/60s or funk it up with bold colors that makeyou a trendsetter no matter your style. During myvisit to the boutique I caught an array of unisexstyles that are must-haves! Get the infamousaviators that never go out of style and dontforget a second pair for your significant other. Theowner of the store, Heidi is chic and fantastic! Evenfor the wee ones following your footsteps theboutique offers fashion fun styles similar to thegrown up versions. Last but never least-the NERDlook is the new SEXY! Why not try on the trend inan array of various colors. All the shades availableat Zaraz feature great embellishments and hardware,from sturdy plastic to metal frames. ZarazCollection Boutique is the trendiest destination andone stop shop for the traveling trendsetter!Squinting is definitely a fashion fail. The frames atZaraz are fresh off the runway!

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Orange738 N. ClarkOrange has a very unique menuwith great portions. The coffeealone is my favorite reason togo there, with its amazingorange peel taste you will beon your fourth and fifth cupbefore you know it.

Austria Bakery2523 N. ClarkIt is a very quaint Bakery withwholesomestraightforwardfood,sausage and bacon with eggs.Nevertheless the pastries is whereits at, somewhere between thecream cheese filled danishes andthe decadent cakes, your tastebuds will be in heaven.

Bongo Room1470 N.MilwaukeeSaturday and Sunday morning,this is where you want to be.The Chocolate French toast isthe best I have ever had, therewill be a line, but it will beworth every bite.

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