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Chicago Spring Fling

We seldom think “beauty walk” when considering a writing conference, but just before the Chicago Spring Fling Conference – sponsored by Chicago-North’s chapter of the Romance Writers of America – novelist Elizabeth Kingston will escort interested attendees on a morning walking tour of beauty boutiques such as Sephora, while discussing skin care regimes and products. “I’m there to steer everyone away from bad decisions and make sure everyone goes home with an SPF plan,” Kingston quips.

Spring Fling takes place at the Sheraton Grand

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