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Clinton Kelly has fashioned time to fit him. Between cooking up commentary on the ABC daytime show "The Chew" and advising people "What Not To Wear" on the TLC mainstay, the style guru is partnering with Canadian tailoring company Stitch It to launch Perfect Fit By Clinton Kelly.   The newly branded shop opens its doors in the Orland Square Mall in Orland Park on Friday and promises to help guys in need find just the right look and feel to form an unforgettable outfit.   Kelly, a former Northwestern graduate student, is more than happy to school scruffy Chicago guys on the...

Clinton Kelly has fashioned time to fit him. Between cooking up commentary on the ABC daytime show "The Chew" and advising people "What Not To Wear" on the TLC mainstay, the style guru is partnering with Canadian tailoring company Stitch It to launch Perfect Fit By Clinton Kelly.   The newly branded shop opens its doors in the Orland Square Mall in Orland Park on Friday and promises to help guys in need find just the right look and feel to form an unforgettable outfit.   Kelly, a former Northwestern graduate student, is more than happy to school scruffy Chicago guys on the...

Come Wednesday, fans of women's store Madewell will finally be able to get their fix without leaving city limits. The retailer has suburban locations at Old Orchard in Skokie and Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, but a new 4,000-square-foot location in the Gold Coast (932 N. Rush St. 312-337-3815) marks its first Chicago location. Madewell, which is operated by J. Crew Group, Inc., is most well-known for its denim - from cut-off shorts to chambray shirts to jackets--and also stocks accessories such as jewelry, shoes, handbags, sunglasses and scarves.

The Chicago culinary scene is bigger in Texas. At least five Chicago cheftestants have been awarded the coveted “Top Chef: Texas” jacket in the latest season of the show, which premiered Wednesday night. The final slate of 16 cheftestants, which may include a sixth Chicago chef, likely will be revealed next week. In Wednesday's episode, some of the chefs worked with pig and rabbit to create their dishes. Yawn. It seems “Top Chef” has fallen into the “Project Runway” trap of repeating lame ideas for challenges.

In the last few years, John Mayer has been living a PR nightmare. A string of high profile breakups (Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston) made the supposedly sensitive soft rock bro seem insensitive, and a disastrous set of interviews in 2010 prompted accusations of misogyny and racism. Now, those two years since the height of the criticism have given Mayer time to undergo a period of atonement, rebrand himself and get in touch with his feelings, man. Enter sensitive throwback cowboy bro John Mayer, who, in the press accompanying his latest album "Born and Raised," now...

East Lakeview's main hub, Broadway, may seem dominated by sushi spots and carry-out joints, but a handful of boutiques are hiding in plain sight. This spree starts near Broadway and Wellington and heads northward from there. 1 . First up, Johnny Sprockets ( 3001 N. Broadway 773-244-1079 ) has everything you need for a ride along the lakefront, from bikes to helmets and messenger bags. 2 . Graphic tee junkies will drool over the packed shelves at Threadless ( 3011 N. Broadway 773-525-8640 )

EAT BAYOU BLAST McGee's Tavern & Grille, 950 W. Webster Ave. 773-549-8200 Dive into your weekend - and more than 2,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish - at the 23rd annual Headsucker's Ball, which features bayou crawdads boiled with andouille sausage, onions, corn and red potatoes, plus jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and rice. Zydeco band Hurricane Gumbo (2 p.m.) keeps the party going with live music. 12 p.m. Saturday. $20-$25.   DRINK RUN FOR THE ROSES Nightwood, 2119 S. Halsted St. 312-526-3385 Everything's coming up roses - rosé wines, that is - at the...

 *** = Recommended shows On sale 10 a.m. Friday Five Iron Frenzy, The Insyderz, Saturday, Nov. 17 ($20, all ages) at Riviera Theatre. Lady Gaga, Madeon, Lady Starlight, Thursday, Feb. 14 ($49.50-$175, all ages) at United Center. Trailer Park Boys' Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, Saturday, Dec. 15 ($34.50-$49.50, all ages) at Chicago Theatre. On sale noon Friday Braid, Sunday, Dec. 16 ($17, all ages) at Metro. James Iha, Tuesday, Nov. 20 ($15, 21+) at Schubas.

EAT DESCHUTES BEER DINNER Cru Kitchen & Bar 25 E. Delaware Place 312-337-4001 Chef Alex Shalev starts you off with a small bites and beer reception. Then, take a seat for a three-course dinner paired with selections from the craft brewery including a seared scallop and braised pork cheek appetizer, hanger steak entree and a hot fudge ice cream sandwich for dessert. 6:30 p.m. $45. RSVP recommended. DRINK BOURBON & BEATS Drumbar 201 E. Delaware Place 312-943-5000 Get down with DJ sets by Rob Ackroyd of Florence...

Tired of sweating through your shirt and sticking to your chair - when it's not even August yet? Whether you're commuting to work, dining outdoors or braving an outdoor festival, we've rounded up some tips for dressing to beat the heat from three Chicago experts: Suzanne Kopulos, founder and style editor of local fashion site garmental.com; Kate Coxworth, founder and fashion designer of the label Kate Boggiano; and Shanaya Capo, founder and stylist of...