Let's face it: Armitage Avenue's shops have a certain intimidation to them. Let's call it "price." Yeah, the neighborhood is cute, the people are cute, the babies in double-wide strollers are cute; it's a veritable cute overload. Unfortch, that cuteness has transformed the strip into an über-posh enclave in Lincoln Park.

Luckily, a few shops are getting together this weekend for a Snow Storm Recovery Sale. Millionaire Rejects, Tabula Tua, barker & meowsky, Mint Julep and Out of the West are teaming up beginning today and slashing anywhere between 25% to 75% off their goods. Sure, it's just another sale, you say, but think: discount prices on denim, activewear, puppy sweaters, homegoods. Of course, the only way to know for sure is to check them out.

barker & meowky: a paw firm | Mint Julep | (Shop) Millionaire Rejects | Out of the West | Tabula Tua