Ally Holleb <div id="carousel"> <ul> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> </ul> </div> <p>I’ve always been a bag girl. Formative shopping experiences in New York and Paris turned an interest into a full-blown obsession. Bags are a great way to fine-tune a look and convey personal style. The bags in big box department stores never held a candle to my coveted boutique scores, and I let the way that I shop guide the development of my store. I want my customers to enjoy that gleeful sense of discovery that comes with a great find in a cute, thoughtfully decorated and well organized space.<br/><br/></p> <p>Bess &amp; Loie is packed with beautiful bags, and I’ve tried to make it an inviting place where customers feel welcome and relaxed. On any given day, you’re likely to find people hanging out on the comfy chairs, kicking back with a glass of wine, some chocolate and licorice, watching a Bears game or an old episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.<br/><br/></p> <p>The bags at Bess &amp; Loie bring a little art into everyday life. I only buy well constructed, creatively designed pieces that are as interesting and cool as my clientele. I have built relationships with top-notch lines that are committed to quality products and service, just like Bess &amp; Loie.<br/><br/></p> <p>Corny but true, this is a labor of love. Lots of amazing people have devoted time and effort to Bess &amp; Loie, and I hope that our affection and energy comes across when you visit the store and the site. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/></p> <p>Ally</p> <p><span class="caps">UPDATE</span>!</p> <p>We&#8217;re closing our Lake Street storefront at the end of November. Its been a great ride, we&#8217;ve had some fun adventures, and we&#8217;re moving on up and around&#8230;. We&#8217;re calling it a shop-in-shop. Basically, you&#8217;re going to start seeing some bess &amp; loie&#8217;s pop up in some of your favorite neighborhood boutiques! We&#8217;re coming to you!</p> <p>Please come visit us at our newest location- a shop-in-shop in Erin Gallagher&#8217;s new Lincoln Park location! Same great bess &amp; loie selection, inside one of our favorite local jewelry designer&#8217;s newest shop! Looking for a new bag? Stop in! Keep on the lookout for the rollout of more shop-in-shops in the months to come. See &#8220;locations&#8221; for more information on our newest spot.</p> 2007-10-07T21:40:48-04:00 about 127652 2007-10-07T21:40:48-04:00 67842 2009-11-23T11:38:38-05:00 <div id="carousel"> <ul> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> <li><img src='http://static0.jadedpixel.com/s/files/1/0006/7842/files/allystore.jpg' /></li> </ul> </div> I’ve always been a bag girl. Formative shopping experiences in New York and Paris turned an interest into a full-blown obsession. Bags are a great way to fine-tune a look and convey personal style. The bags in big box department stores never held a candle to my coveted boutique scores, and I let the way that I shop guide the development of my store. I want my customers to enjoy that gleeful sense of discovery that comes with a great find in a cute, thoughtfully decorated and well organized space.<br/><br/> Bess & Loie is packed with beautiful bags, and I’ve tried to make it an inviting place where customers feel welcome and relaxed. On any given day, you’re likely to find people hanging out on the comfy chairs, kicking back with a glass of wine, some chocolate and licorice, watching a Bears game or an old episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.<br/><br/> The bags at Bess & Loie bring a little art into everyday life. I only buy well constructed, creatively designed pieces that are as interesting and cool as my clientele. I have built relationships with top-notch lines that are committed to quality products and service, just like Bess & Loie.<br/><br/> Corny but true, this is a labor of love. Lots of amazing people have devoted time and effort to Bess & Loie, and I hope that our affection and energy comes across when you visit the store and the site. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/> Ally UPDATE! We're closing our Lake Street storefront at the end of November. Its been a great ride, we've had some fun adventures, and we're moving on up and around.... We're calling it a shop-in-shop. Basically, you're going to start seeing some bess & loie's pop up in some of your favorite neighborhood boutiques! We're coming to you! Please come visit us at our newest location- a shop-in-shop in Erin Gallagher's new Lincoln Park location! Same great bess & loie selection, inside one of our favorite local jewelry designer's newest shop! Looking for a new bag? Stop in! Keep on the lookout for the rollout of more shop-in-shops in the months to come. See "locations" for more information on our newest spot.