Mar 2010 31
By SBC
Shine Beauty Culture seeks beauty in people, things and culture.  We rarely feature fashion, but our chance meeting with the sugary personality of former model, Debbie Jegal, Founder and Seer of the eclectic boutique Ootra was so hypnotizing, we would have regret not sharing the goods. www.ootra.com
Located in The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, 5th Floor (next to Bloomingdales) Chicago, IL . (on The Magnificent Mile)
Ootra, a derivative of the word âśsutraâť (to bring together,) has an assortment of one-of-a kind treasures with interchangeable, chameleon straps and decorations to transform your style.  Accessories include handmade edgy totes, messenger bags, embellished tees, head and neck apparel.  Fellow clutch collectors, stand up, you wonât be disappointed.
Jagel was so kind she gave me a complimentary bottle of their signature fragrance sheâs been making for 15 years.  The bouquet of orange and vanilla was simply delicious.  Hubba, Hubba!  I was Ootraâaddicated and went back the next day to purchase a bottle.
Ootra is a treasure easy to explore.