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FASHION NEWS geometry lesson CARTIER EVINCES THE URBAN ESPRIT OF CHICAGO. women's intuition THIS SUMMER, EVANSTON'S CHALK BOUTIQUE WELCOMES EVEN MORE LUXURY LABELS TO ITS LIST OF RUNWAY-READY APPAREL OFFERINGS. A rmed with a mutual love for "beautifully made, intelligently designed women's apparel and accessories," Chalk boutique co-owners Carrie Kane and Sharon Watrous stock their four-year-old North Shore shop with "investment pieces that seamlessly blend fine tailoring with an edge." From top fashion houses including Chloé, Balenciaga, and Nina Ricci to more contemporary lines such as Veronica Beard and Isabel Marant, the impressively well-edited selection of designer pieces is curated by the stylish duo. Joining the lineup this summer are high-top sneakers, jacquard trousers, and flawlessly tailored shift dresses from TOP: Chalk boutique's collection is such international brands as Barbara Bui, curated by owners Sharon Watrous and Cédric Charlier, and Belstaff. "It's a Carrie Kane (ABOVE). remarkable opportunity to participate in the modern reinterpretation of a classic brand steeped in British heritage," Kane says of the latter's relaunch. "Belstaff beautifully fuses masculine and feminine, old world and new, the glamour of the city and the ruggedness of the country. A synthesis of seeming opposites, the collection suits the Chicago woman perfectly." Though Chalk will offer an extensive selection of the utilitarian, luxury apparel, including standout seam and zip pants, waxed cotton jackets, quilted gilets, and tie-neck blouses, both ladies agree that one must-have piece is the Ashley keyhole pleat dress ($2,995; SHOWN). Striking the perfect balance between femininity and contemporary edge, the silk georgette shift with gunmetal studs and leather paneling is ideal for a relaxing summer evening at Ravinia. 2611 Prairie Ave., Evanston, 847-424-0011; chalkboutique.com MA 90 FROM THE 24K GOLD LEAF SUMMIT and black granite floor of the Carbide & Carbon Building to Chicago Motor Club's geometric windows, our city is celebrated for its innovative architecture. Taking a cue from Chicago's iconic design aesthetic, this summer Cartier reveals the Paris Nouvelle Vague collection of fine jewelry. The jeweler's Michigan Avenue shop will be one of a select few to carry these rose, white, and yellow gold accessories. Featuring smoky quartz, pink opal, diamonds, and amethyst, the Affranchie ("independent" in French) Collection's geometric cocktail ring and bangle pay the ultimate tribute to our Windy City surroundings. 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us Affranchie pendant ($52,500) and ring ($17,100), Cartier. SOLE-FULL Expanded shoe offerings add pep to your step at Bloomingdale's. Doubling in size to 14,000 square feet, the multibrand retailer's newly renovated shoe department in the 900 Shops has been unveiled just in time for summer. "The Chicago woman is stylish and wants high fashion, but also wants shoes that will take her through every part of her busy life," says Bloomingdale's fashion accessories director Brooke Jaffe. To ensure the sartorial set of Chicago put their best foot forward this summer, Jaffe suggests Salvatore Ferragamo's bright red jelly flip-flops ($165; SHOWN) or Ash's sporty wedge sneaker. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-440-4460; bloomingdales.com MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 090-092_MA_SS_FashionNews_SUMMER13.indd 90 6/18/13 12:27 PM