At Fuschia—where crystal accents and King Louis chairs meet black-and-white checkerboard floors and bright pink walls—the decor reflects the styles you'll find within: equal parts modern and sophisticated and girly and glamourous. Voted one of the Best Boutiques in March 2007 by Chicago magazine, Fuschia offers a well-edited selection of women's clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories from exclusive brands such as Halston Heritage and Vera Wang Lavender. Make sure to ask about upcoming special events. Fuschia frequently hosts fun events including Eyebrow Day, Makeup Day with complimentary makeovers, Ladies Night Out and trunk shows featuring the hottest new designers.
This storefront is the local branch of Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit retailer with over 150 locations nationwide. It offers fair trade goods made by artisans Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and carries an eclectic array of items including furniture, jewelry, sculptures and textiles. It also offers a large selection of fairly traded coffee; customers who join the Coffee Club receive a free bag of coffee for every ten purchased.