Aeh was the former Shopping Editor for Time Out Chicago. He now contributes to publications and websites such as Sun-Times Splash, Glossed & Found, Refinery29 and Forbes Travel Guide.
- Tinsel & Timber jewelry
($58 at up at tinselandtimber.com) - Drift eyewear
($450 and up at I.D., 3337 N. Halsted St.; 773-755-4343 or idchicago.com - Clutches from Atelier Azza
($TK at 520 N Michigan Ave, 312-327-2300, < a href=http://atelierazza.com target="_blank">atelierazza.com - Swirlgear (women's running clothes)
($36 and up at swirlgear.com) - H20 Plus skincare
($12.50 and up at H20 Plus, 600 N Michigan Ave, 312-397-1243, h2oplus.com)
*Many items are on sale right now - Kim Crawford Wine Cooling Sleeve
($149 at experiencekimcrawford.com) Designed by Martin Kastner, who also designed and made the Porthole at the Aviary - Halsted Vodka
($26 at Binny's, locations around the city) *Local company gives 15% of its profits back to the LBGT community - Pet accessories from Sophisticated Pup
($28 and up at 520 N Michigan Ave, 312-498-4005, sophisticatedpup.com) - Kids accessories
(onsies and T-shirts) from Kooky ($TK at 3738 N Southport, 312-867-7240, kookyshop.com) - Field Notes
($10 for a 3-pack at fieldnotesbrand.com)
Chicagoans can order online and pick up at their headquarters at 400 N May St) - Husar picture frames
(starting at $20/foot at husarpictureframe.com)