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Tomorrow, April 28th from 5 to 9 p.m. there will be an exclusive night of shopping on the intersection of two of Chicago's main shopping streets.

Mother-daughter days are quintessential to growing up and sharing those special moments that only the girls can understand. On mom’s special day, make her feel like a queen with a day of goodies- pampering, feasting and festivities. Here are some ways to look your best out on the town.

Marlowe is an Italian luxury brand and they are right here in the Windy City on the street level of the Park Hyatt Hotel on Michigan Avenue! The refined style of the clothing has attracted the most sophistaced and loyal clients around the world. Marlowe specializes in fine suiting, signature cashmere knitwear, shirts, and leather […]

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Unless you’ve been living in a hole, you knew that once the Next craze calmed down with a few weeks under it’s belt, the obvious next logical Grant Achatz obsession would be the much anticipated opening of Aviary. With no tickets and no reservations, the line started forming at noon for the 6 pm cocktail lounge’s first night and was more reasonable today with the Easter holiday.

For in-depth information on insiders’ favorite haute spots in the world’s top cities, look no further than Haute Living’s Haute Secrets. Exclusive interviews with your favorite celebrities, restaurateurs, socialites, and more grant you VIP access to the favorite things about their locale, such as restaurants, clubs, shopping, events, museums, and much more.

Urbanfitclubs.com is a new gym membership concept that gives urbanites access to a comprehensive network of workout options located across Chicago. The club network allows members to cross-train effectively, stay motivated and take advantage of quality boutique fitness experiences. Designed for the “urban fitness warrior” or for anyone looking to get out of a workout rut, Urbanfitclubs offers hardcore workouts, attentive instructors, and flexible schedules all around the city. Memberships are flexible and monthly with access beginning at $149 per month. Learn more about founder Charity Gonzalez in Haute Secrets.

Thanks to our friends at Elite Travel International, we’ve got the scoop on some exclusive offers from several of our favorite Ritz-Carlton properties that can only be found when booking through Elite Travel.

To mark its fifth anniversary as one of Chicago’s most celebrated boutique hotels, in April 2011 The James Chicago will reveal a refreshed look, including updated furnishings, the creation of a more open floor plan, new environmentally-thoughtful services and a selection of updated in-room amenities to provide guests with a “luxury liberated” experience. Inspired by the recent opening of its sister property in New York City, The James Chicago will elevate its modern, residentially-styled aesthetic and further its commitment to state-of-the-art technology and guest-centric services.

East Coast chic defines spring fashion with a plethora of girly floral, cork, plaids and patchwork. If you’re looking to make a scene on the beach and then hit the clubs, here are our picks for day to night accessories to make a killer impression.

With the ballet-themed movie “The Black Swan” taking top honors at this year’s award shows, ballet has become a much-buzzed about topic in recent months. Playing on its recent popularity, Equinox fitness clubs are partnering with the famed Joffrey Ballet to offer its members the opportunity to train under the guidance of professional ballet dancer/instructor Jocelyn Garner.

As a Danish-American I was excited to hear that Noma, a Danish restaurant located in Copenhagen, has been named the World's Best Restaurant for the second year in a row by Restaurant magazine. The restaurant, whose name is an acronym for the two Danish words "Nordisk" (Nordic) and "mad" (food), is known for its innovative techniques and reinvention of Nordic cuisine under head chef Rene Redzepi.