Owen Kalt is the lyricist of a new musical in Chicago, "Belle Barth: If I embarrass You, Tell Your Friends."  He talks with The Chicago Girl about the show, the inspiration, Ms. Belle Barth, and a practical joke that made him question the...
Topics: chicago musicals, chicago plays, musical theatre, musicals

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Here's a shopping tip-off for today: Tag Sale, Nordstrom Rack Look for the red dots on select items throughout the store for extra savings— take 25-60% off the last marked price. Also, Keep an eye out for more regular blog entries in the near...
Topics: chicago shopping, sale

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I usually rush to Express for a few trendy pieces, but their Spring collection left me speeding out of the store. Thankfully, Express British bohemian designer Celia Birtwell brings Express up to speed. My favorite piece is her Volume Sleeve Dress...
Topics: celia birtwell, celia birtwell for express, express new line

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Jeanne Calmet holds the record for world's longest lifespan at 122 years (1875-1997) Americans seem to be fascinated with the prospect of living a longer life. Perhaps it's because science could bring biblical character's centennial-plus...
Topics: barbra walters special, live longer, live to be 150, quality of life

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I realized upon recent inspection of my closet that my Spring wardrobe screams less chic and more Salvation Army. I'm one of those keep-them-just-in-case kind of gals, but a series of stretched -out cotton tank tops from middle school just...
Topics: spring fashion, spring trend

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