Fresh: Fashion Passion

Gigi Bottega, a new women’s clothing boutique in Evanston, specializes in affordable, contemporary women’s clothing that’s trendy but not over-the-top. Owner Gina Vericella of Chicago says everyone from college-age women to younger moms to women in their 50s have found clothing in her shop. Brands include BB Dakota, Topin and Lucca Couture. Most price tags […]

by Liz Logan

Fresh: Passport to Downtown Evanston Smartphone App

A team of Northwestern students, calling themselves “SweetPerk,” created the new Smartphone application “Passport to Downtown Evanston.” The free app entices people to shop at participating stores in downtown Evanston by letting them browse through promotional deals and discounts, a la Groupon. The SweetPerk team hopes the app will boost business in local shops and […]

by Emily Eckhous