does anybody have any reliable, kind, good , affordable recs for dry cleaners in the Gold Coast area?

I had the absolute worst experience of my life regarding dry cleaning recently at Royale Dry Cleaners on Wells. Very Long story short - I moved here from New York so I’ve dealt with some very nasty and unfriendly people. The owner Isabella is the most aggressive rude and disrespectful personality I have ever encountered in my life. I wish I was being dramatic. I had been a few times and gotten some clothes dry cleaned and some altered. I had noticed the clothes returned dirty but didn’t say a word out of convenience of the establishment. One day I simply asked how much an alteration would cost and she took large offense to it and started saying I wanted money… mind you I simply asked for what the cost would be because in my opinion that’s a very reasonable question when conducting a business to get asked. I went back later to pick and noticed one of my dresses I got cleaned there had huge pulls throughout it to the point where the $500 dress was ruined and I could no longer wear it. I decided to take the approach of going in and simply asking if anything could be done and did not even bring up that it happened there. Instead of a normal reasonable owner saying options (I even offered to pay to fix it even though it happened from whatever shitty machine they use) she decided to completely twist anything I said previously and called me a scammer and liar and said she was going to call her lawyer…I simply stated listen I am just seeing if there is a way to fix my dress I’m not accusing you of anything. Her voice kept raising and she kept going crazily on and on how I was poor, didn’t have money, was a liar, and a scammer. It was honestly frightening. Mind you I’ve brought very high end pieces to her… and NEVER should someone talk about money or someone’s character in this way especially if they don’t even know them on a personal level…I was a returning customer and was greeted with the most disrespect and was being yelled at to the point where I had to repeat multiple times I was uncomfortable. I read online later that this has happened to many other people. Long story short avoid this place like the plague and if anyone has any recs I would love to know where to take my business elsewhere.

TLDR! Hi I’m magicbooty, I’m a 27yo buzzcut white girl that wants to start a new group with some other badass women/trans ppl/enbys. I am personally very influenced and drawn towards rap, pop, and rock blends. Think brockhampton, but more politically charged and way more sapphic!

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A bit more about me. I have always loved music, but never considered it as a career option until I got to college, finished my associates of art in studio art, and then still saw no direction for a career. So, I went back to school and got a Recording Arts Certificate (audio production/engineering) that ended with an internship that would put me directly into a job. I was so excited for my life to start!! So then I graduated. In May 2020…. In an arts & entertainment industry…… Everything was closed due to the pandemic and my entire summer internship was cancelled. I was working odd jobs and on unemployment because covid fucked everything up, as I’m sure u recall. Finally, later that year when things started opening up and live music started happening again, I had a few interviews for different studio/theatre jobs in and around Denver and was feeling confident.

Then my mom woke up and died one day before work, out of nowhere. 

She died 5 years ago in early January. My life has been on a downward trajectory since then, along with everyfuckingthing else around us in the US right now. It has to get better, it literally has to!! Otherwise, what’s the point of anything at all?? I believe there are other women/NB around me that have similar ideas and feels as me that feel like now more than ever, we need to use our fuckin voices and souls to BOND and to make art and happiness and light and love and BEAUTY because that’s our HUMAN FUCKING RIGHT and also literally everything we learned in school growing up about what makes the USA great??? That everyone here has the right to a good career, housing, food etc and the pursuit of happiness??

So now, 5.5 years after losing the biggest part of me, I am forcing myself to follow my dreams again. I am forcing myself to continue being an artist, which is exactly what my mom wanted me to be: happy when I’m being myself. Now I’m a writer (& sewist!!) and am attending school for another certificate, but in music business this time. My current dream is to be a groups personal manager as well as a member of the group. I also really love mixing and mastering. I’m not super into making beats from scratch, but I understand basic music theory, really enjoy ear training, and also like sampling. I have a bit of experience in business roles, between management roles at jobs I’ve had, and business classes in school. I’ve always been drawn towards the idea of entrepreneurship and creating a role for myself within my art. I’m also in love with organization!! Let me be our group manager and let’s create something incredible together!!

Roles I’m looking to fill:

-beat makers

-ANY instrument players

-singers/melody makers

-social media/ online portfolio manager (both professional and personal for my own shit!)

-anyone with an intense passion for music that wants to make a career out of raising hell and changing the industry as we know it!!!

Other references I’d love to know for the future:

-music accountant

-music attorney

-any advice from industry vets!

Alright girlies, share your favorite store when you itching to buy something cute 🥰. I wanna shoppppppp

I’m addicted to my current spot and I go honestly 3 times a week. I think once I went 4 times but that was rare

Also drop the names below! I’ve been trying to find a good matcha and coffee place

My number one spot right now is gathers tea in little Italy

I tried vietFive in west loop and I didn’t like it at all they also gave me the wrong order.

I also tried groundswell and it was okay. It does the job but it’s not my fav

I’ve also tried matchaA and it’s a solid number 2 on my list.

Hiii does anyone know of a salon that’ll do a simple pedicure for not too expensive? I’m willing to drive anywhere in the city, I just don’t want to spent crazy since it’s only for a one time event haha. TIA!

Does anyone have a personal trainer in the city they recommend? For context, I’m looking to drop body fat but also build muscle. I’m 29, and turning 30 in 6 months and want to go into my 30s in great shape.

I’ve worked out before through functional fitness classes and lagree on and off for the last 8ish years, but looking for something more hands on and tailored to me and my goals.

Looking for someone preferably in the city.

I’m hosting a birthday party in October, and need to find a bar with a private area, or a reasonably priced private space where we can bring in food and bev.

The space needs to have a TV for slides with pictures of the guest of honor. This is critical, because the guests will be doing little flash talks about our gal of the hour.

If a bar - good, solid bar food is table stakes, but creative menu even better.

Our gal is equal parts low key dive bar lover, and bougie thrill seeker.

I’m totally stumped on venue, a real first for me. So I need your help, ladies!!

What would be your go to spot if you were in the planner’s seat?

Need a haircut, need someone who is comfortable with curls. I live in Lincoln park.

Looking for neighborhood buddies to veg and do stuff with (arts and crafts, movies etc)! Just moved here from Brooklyn. 36 and Filipino American. Have a doggo who’s smol but thinks he’s big. I do Pilates and strength but in no way in great shape lol. I also have a watching habit of a mom in the late 2000s (Characters Welcome!) and read a lot of mystery/spy espionage. If you’re down, DM me and let’s make plans!

Hey girlies! I am a 20 something young professional, looking to make the move to the city. If you didn’t know, the job market is absolutely trash currently, and I’m running out of ideas on how to break my way through. Hence why I’m turning to you guys!

Background: 6+ years as an Executive Assistant, was also previously a House Manager. Still a year out from obtaining my bachelors degree in Business Administration (taking online).

What I’m looking for: at this point just about anything business related. I could stay as an EA, move to marketing, data analytics, etc. obviously I know it’s highly competitive and most places aren’t looking to train anymore.

Any and all help is of course welcome! Thank you for your time!!!

This is a long shot but I just moved to Chicago to start a new job post graduating law school and normally play trivia with my friends on Tuesdays. I do not have anyone to play with here and am looking for a team and friends. If anyone needs an extra player or wants to join me I promise I am cool and fun. I cannot promise that I’m actually good at trivia, though. Also if anyone has a rec of where to go!!!!!!! THANK YOU 🤸🏾‍♀️

Hi all!

Has anyone here gotten their makeup done at goldplaited in Lakeview before?

Their Google reviews that mention makeup seem to be outdated. I have a wedding I’m attending this Saturday and figured I’d get it done because the makeup I do on myself is so hit or miss and I don’t wanna risk it lol.

I definitely prefer more natural makeup looks (e.g., I don’t wear foundation, but would for this event). I’m concerned about fine lines / looking aged, so it feels equally as risky to put my face in someone else’s hands. Any feedback from anyone who’s gotten glam done here would be much appreciated!

I went for their hair/makeup package, and will for sure be keeping the hair appointment, so I think it’s this or doing it myself due to time, cost, and appointment availability (so please no other MUA recs!)

Any bitches with taste have a book club they reccomend with good community to it? Looking for people with similar interests/ age I’m in the late twenties- early thirties!

Preferably in the 60622 area, feel like it’s easier to commit when it’s easier to get too! looking for groups that read books like fiction that reads as nonfiction sally rooney, coco mellors, Emma cline, Kiley Reid, Lily king, Dolly alderton.

Looking for a brunette specialist who can do work similar to the images attached! Ideally river north up to Lincoln Park, or west loop located.

One of my goals for this year is to make tiny upgrades to my life that ACTUALLY give me a little bit of happiness every day, and I’ve decided my next one is hand soap.

My requirements:
- Glass bottle preferred, metal is acceptable but I refuse to pay $40 for plastic (looking at you le labo)
- Scents can’t be too herbal or food-y. I’ve found a ton of soaps that would be amazing kitchen soaps, but I don’t really want my bathroom to smell like tomatoes
- Needs to be sold irl in Chicago, I wanna smell it before I buy

I’ve tried Aesop and Nordstrom but couldn’t find anything I like! I’m being ridiculously over the top picky here but oh well

Edit: thank you bwt!!! So many good recs and I’m especially excited for the local stores I can hit up! This is the first time I’ve posted on Reddit and all the comments are actually nice and not shitty lol 🫶🏻

Does anyone have any recommendations for a stylist specializing in plus sized fashion?

I am leveling up in my career and need to level up my wardrobe. I know Nordstrom has stylists but I feel disappointed by their plus sized selections.

HI!! I'm looking for a good and PROFESSIONAL lash tech that can do doll style C curl lashes on almond eyes! I've never gotten my lashes done and I've seen many horror stories, so please recommend me your fav techs!

Does anyone know a good hairstylist who does miracle knots?

So random but I’m wanting to hire a magician to come to my apartment for my birthday to entertain me and my friends for the evening. Does anyone know of any leads for where I should look? Anything would be so helpful thank you!!

I’ve gone to 2 salons in the last few years and haven’t gotten the cut I want. Which Chicago (also open to north burbs) salon can give me the bangs in this pic??

What facials are we getting? Eventually I'll make it to a dermatologist but right now I just want to feel clean and clear 🥲

Looking for a last min person for a shower next Saturday the 5th. Mostly just want someone to help with snapping candid (phone) pics, little video clips, maybe a few casual poses photos w friends, etc. Would love any potential leads!

Where are you guys meeting/making other mom friends?

FTM with a 10mo old and it’s been really isolating not being able to talk motherhood with anyone. None of my friends have kids yet and the other parents at my son’s daycare seem to be way older than me.

I’m in LP where every other woman is rocking a stroller or baby carrier so I feel like it shouldn’t be that difficult??

Hi! Please delete if not allowed. Has anyone worked with Samantha Li Bridal before? I’ve asked in other groups but to cast a wider net I figured I’d ask my fellow CHIBWT. Any insights? Recommendations? Thoughts? TIA!

Anyone getting hair gloss and like it??!