Chicago - December 05, 2005

In the House

Julie Haus Designs

Poor Betsy.

Every day she showers, blow-dries her bob, puts on black pants and a blouse, bundles up, and takes the bus to work.

She’s suffering from a serious case of boring.

Betsy, meet Julie Haus, a Texas-born designer who has the remedy for what ails you. Her line is inspired by a simple notion: that you can work a whole new look every day. So on Monday you could be seductive, on Tuesday coy, on Wednesday bold.

Her winter collection is full of fanciful tops and frocks, like a black silk georgette halter dress with crochet trim and a polka-dot dress with a dramatic metallic lining. And give those black pants a fighting chance by pairing them with a sleeveless silk and French lace top with chiffon pin tucking.

It would be a welcome change for anyone.

And heaven to Betsy.

Available at Red Head Boutique, 3450 North Southport Avenue, between Cornelia and Newport Avenues (773-325-9898). To see styles, go to  juliehaus.com.