Contessa Bottega

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The Scene – Salespeople at this intimate, European-style boutique expect that women who visit the store are looking for something a bit different--and have the means to acquire it. Displays are set along the perimeter, leaving the center open to survey the entire collection. Rich red and black dominate the decor--and often the clothing as well. – – The Goods – Racks are crowded with European labels seen in few other shops in Chicago. Half the store is devoted to trendy denim (starting around $100)--jeans and jackets with rhinestones, animal prints and multicolored…