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January 30, 2010
Thanks to Janice Robertson, journalist for the Chicago portion, The Daisy Shop was listed and favorably reviewed in SAS Airlines' crew booklet, an accolade for which we are grateful.
003 Chicago
Shopping, Best Bargains
Bargain hunters, locals and visitors alike sniff out great buys at ...The award-winning Daisy Shop features vintage women's garments and recent couture finds, all in pristine condition.
December 29, 2009
Lindsey Reiser, Second City Secondwear, published on chicagonow.com publicized a selection of The Daisy Shop's "Fancies" in her December 29 blog, publicity for which we are grateful.
...let's talk about the next holiday celebration: New Year's. Whether you're staying in with a bottle and a burned copy of When Harry Met Sally, attending some high society daaaaahhhling-you-must-try-a-glass-of-the-'62 affair or just going out and getting sloshed, there's nothing like looking fabulous when the clock strikes midnight. Lately it's become a code of conduct rather than a pleasure. Forget the men in the room; most girls dress up for each other, strutting around like competitive peacocks in minidresses and stilettos. Don't get me wrong, I like getting vamped up as much as the next gal, but here's a thought to all my vintage-lovers, experimenters and hangers-on: Why not just dress for yourself? Why not ignore the trends and find a unique, personally idiosyncratic gem that will make you want to party like it's 1959? I enlisted some help to come up with a solution for every situation. Barbara Nell, owner of the Daisy Shop on Oak Street and seasoned couture stylist, let me pilfer through her racks of dreamy garments in search of the perfect vintage frock for every taste and age. The results were glorious and oh-so-painful to leave behind. Although the price tag does escalate for hand-made couture, buying resale scales the spending back toward reasonable. After all, this is the time to invest in quality: start 2010 off with a dress that will last into the next decade that also makes you look and feel amazing. But back to the issue at hand: Standing out no matter what the holiday occasion. Forget the ubiquitous sausage casings with sequins -- if you're going to get anywhere with your New Year's resolutions you've got to start doing things for you; including how you dress. Take a look at the gems awaiting on Barbara's racks.
December, 2009
The Daisy Shop
Address: 67 E. Oak St., 6th fl., Near North, Chicago, IL, 60611
Phone: 312/943-8880
Category: Clothing
Location: Near North
Fodor's Review:
Gently worn new and vintage couture clothing is the draw at this high-end consignment shop. Knowledgeable staffers guide you through the collection, which features fashion's heaviest hitters as well as a well-edited selection of bags, pearls, and other accessories-all offered at a relative bargain.
August 3, 2009
Hannah Fraser-Chanpong, fashionista extraordinaire, wrote a marvelous piece on The Daisy Shop, an accolade for which we are grateful.