Shopping - Chicago 2005 - page 239

in desperate need of a touchup). Resident makeup artist Diane Ayala is known
for her magic touch with eyebrow shaping (as well as her custom cosmetics line).
65 E. Oak St. (between Rush St. and Michigan Ave.). & 312/943-4555. Subway/El: Red Line to
Clark/Division.
Ren This Lincoln Park massage haven, handsomely designed in an organic,
Zen-like style complete with ambient mood music, offers a range of massage
therapies, from the ever-popular Swedish massage to an advanced muscle-ther-
apy version that uses deep-tissue massage to remove muscular discomfort and
pain. Finish any session with a private “rain shower” to extend your state of bliss-
ful relaxation. 2204 N. Clark St. & 773/525-1515. Bus: 22 (Clark St.) or 36 (Broadway).
Salon Buzz This hip coiffure parlor, operated by wizardly stylist Andreas
Zafiriadis (who has wielded his scissors in Paris, Greece, New York, and Cali-
fornia), is the hip hair salon of choice for young women in less-than-conserva-
tive creative professions. 1 E. Delaware Place (at State St.). & 312/943-5454. Subway/El:
Red Line to Chicago.
Tiffani Kim Institute Occupying a modern three-story building in the heart
of River North's art-gallery district, the Tiffani Kim Institute has to be seen to
be believed. This sanctuary for women provides salon, spa, wellness, and cos-
metic surgery treatments—not to mention a fashion and bridal boutique. Treat-
ments include such faves as a detox seaweed body wrap, Asian ear candling,
acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and the “Serenity Stone Massage,” a
Tiffani Kim specialty in which smooth massage stones are warmed in a thermal
unit to 135°F and then used as tools in a Swedish-style massage. 310 W. Superior
St. & 312/943-8777. Subway/El: Red or Brown line to Chicago.
Truefitt & Hill Women have their pick of hair and beauty salons, but
men don't often come across a place like Truefitt & Hill, the local outpost of a
British barbershop listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest bar-
bershop in the world. You'll pay a steep price for a haircut here ($40 and up),
but the old-world atmosphere is dead-on, from the bow-tied barbers to the
antique chairs. Services include lather shaves, manicures, massages, and shoe
shines. Up front, the apothecary sells imported English shaving implements and
toiletries. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 6th floor. & 312/337-2525. Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago.
Urban Oasis After a long day of sightseeing, try a soothing massage in a
subdued, Zen-like atmosphere. The ritual begins with a steam or rain shower in
a private changing room, followed by the spa treatment you elect—various
forms of massage (including a couples' massage, in which you learn to do it
yourself ), an aromatherapy wrap, or an exfoliating treatment. Fruit, juices, or
herbal teas are offered on completion. 12 W. Maple St., 3rd floor (between Dearborn and
State sts.). & 312/587-3500. Subway/El: Red Line to Clark/Division.
SHOES
Alternatives This locally owned shoe-store chain offers far more than Doc
Marten wannabe designs; you'll find cutting-edge styles for men and women
that are more affordable than you'd find in the designer boutiques. In addition
to the tourist-friendly location off the Magnificent Mile, there's also a shop at
1969 N. Halsted St. ( & 312/943-1591 ), near the Armitage Avenue shopping
district. 942 Rush St. (at Delaware St.). & 312/266-1545. Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago.
Avventura Michael Jordan and Sammy Sosa are fans of this upscale men's-
only footwear boutique, but you don't have to have huge feet to find a perfect fit
here. With prices starting at about $175, Avventura offers boots, loafers, slip-ons,

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