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Weekend Fashion Events + Sales
Friday, July 9th, 2010
EVENTS
Damen + Division Trunk Show at SARCA (710 N Wabash Street)
On Saturday from 10am to 6pm, Sarca will host a Damen + Division Trunk Show featuring the latest collection. Meet designer Sonia Barrett and get a personal style consultation. RSVP to rsvp@shopsarca.com.
Lipstick Dinosaur Pop-Up Accessories Shop at GAVIN Boutique (1939 Central Street – Evanston)
GAVIN partners with Lipstick Dinosaur for a Pop-up Accessories Shop from this Saturday through the 31st. Lipstick Dinosaur will make a personal appearance on Saturday from 12 to 3pm.
Beyond the Garden Gate (Damen Avenue, between North and Armitage Avenues)
On Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm, stroll through 11 participating stores on Damen Avenue for the Beyond the Garden Gate. Enjoy discounts on floral patterned items, plants, jewelry and more.
SALES
Queen of Hearts Sale at Lara Miller (931 W Cornelia Avenue)
Check out the famous Queen of Hearts Sale this Sunday from 12 to 6pm. Either pull a card, roll the dice, or pick your poison for a chance to win an additional discount. All merchandise will be between 30-80% off.
Sunday Brunch, Sunday Best at Fix Boutique and the Publican (1101 and 837 W Fulton Market, respectively)
Starting this Sunday through August 8th, celebrate summer and Sundays with this special discount opportunity. Make a Sunday purchase at Fix Boutique and receive 15% off Sunday brunch at the Publican; grab Sunday brunch at the Publican and get 15% off your Sunday purchase at Fix.
Elda de la Rosa Summer Sample Sale and Party (5555 N Sheridan Road)
On Friday and Saturday, save 25-75% off merchandise during the Elda de la Rosa Summer Sample Sale and Party. Meet Elda while enjoying complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to eldadelarosa@rcn.com or call 773.769.3128.
City Soles’ Nickel Sale (2001 W North Avenue)
City Soles’ famous Nickel Sale returns on Friday. Buy one pair at regular price, get one pair for only 5 cents.
Hubba-Hubba Michael Stars Sale (3309 N Clark Street)
From Thursday through Sunday, Hubba-Hubba is offering a buy 2 get 1 free sale on all Michael Stars items.
Image courtesy of Fix Boutique
Tags: Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Sales, Chicago Shopping, City Soles, Damen + Division, Elda de la Rosa, Fix Boutique, GAVIN boutique, Hubba Hubba, Lara Miller, Lipstick Dinosaur, Sarca, the Publican
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Weekend Events and Sales
Friday, June 11th, 2010
EVENTS
Pretty in Pilsen (2150 S Canalport Avenue)
On Friday from 5:30-8pm at Pretty in Pilsen, enjoy a private shopping event with five Chicago designers and boutiques: Kate Boggiano, Cole Haddon, Audey, Objets D’Envy, and Anna Hovet. RSVP required.
Fashion Show at The Griffin Lounge (326 W Chicago Avenue)
On Friday beginning at 9pm, view more than 50 dresses and a new lingerie line at this fashion show fundraiser. Tickets are still available for purchase.
Anastasia Chatzka Fashion Show (1524 N Lake Shore Drive)
On Friday starting at 7pm, witness an intimate Parisian-inspired fashion show that presents Anastasia Chatzka’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Space is limited. RSVP required.
Krista K Multi-Designer Trunk Show (3350 N Southport Avenue)
Through Sunday, stop by Krista K for its Multi-Designer Trunk Show. This dress showcase will feature more than 500 dresses, and you’ll enjoy 20% off all these summery flocks.
Old Town Art Fair (Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street)
On Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm, the country’s oldest outdoor art fair, the Old Town Art Fair, will feature more than 260 different artists, jewelry designers, and more.
SALES
Jules’ Father’s Day Promotion
Now through June 18, Style Admirer readers can enjoy 20% on Jules jewelry via the designers’ online boutique. Use promo code: StyleAdmirer20.
Hubba-Hubba Promotion (3309 N Clark Street)
Through June 21, Hubba-Hubba is having a dress sale. Customers can take 20% off all dresses, and if you purchase two dresses, you’ll receive a free pair of sunglasses.
More upcoming events and sales
Image courtesy of Kate Boggiano
Tags: Anastasia Chatzka, Anna Hovet, Audey, Cole Haddon, Hubba Hubba, Jules, Kate Boggiano, Krista K, Objets D'Envy, Old Town Art Fair, Pretty in Pilsen
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Ding! Ding! Boutiques Battle on the Runway
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Last Friday night, six local boutiques took to the runway for the second annual Battle of the Boutiques hosted by Chicago’s own PoorLittleRichGirls.com. The lifestyle website attracted some 300 guests for an evening of fashion, fun and friendly competition. Amidst the flow of hors d’oeuvres, sushi rolls and lots of cocktails (all for a minute $25 cover), the stylish spectators filled the seats at Lumen and watched on as 2 Sisters Boutique, Wolfbait & B-Girls, Dress Up, Hubba Hubba, RE.STOCK Shop, and le Dress presented five looks that were both fashion-forward and affordable. At the end of the show, a panel of judges, including Chicago Sun-Times Fashion Editor Jessica Sedgwick, ABC 7 News anchor Karen Jordan, and “Project Runway” contestant Steven Rosengard declared the fashion champion.
As a whole, the evening reflected Chicago’s practical, accessible style mentality, as each outfit remained under the $200 mark and was totally wearable—not overly styled or overly serious. This made for a light-hearted show that was just plain fun for the attendees and the participating boutiques. “We had a great time,” says Julie LaBarge, owner of RE.STOCK. “Everybody did a great job on their outfits, and I really loved the outfits by 2 Sisters Boutique.”
From left to right: Looks by 2 Sisters Boutique, Hubba Hubba, and Wolfbait & B-Girls. Top Image from left to right: Looks by le Dress, Dress Up, and RE.STOCK Shop.
In fact, 2 Sisters Boutique won the runway competition after showing such looks as a ethereal teal frock and layered organza dress. RE.STOCK, which is Chicago’s only traveling designer boutique, pulled from its ever-changing inventory and showed pieces like a hooded sweater by local designer JLee Silver. Wolfbait & B-Girls displayed a range of hippy-chic-meets-urban-cool threads, and Hubba Hubba wavered between rocker glam and classic shapes that work for a variety of personal styles. Last year’s winner, le Dress, showed us five flirty dresses that had attendees longing for the warmer days to come. “It was fun to [compete] again,” says Eva Anderson, co-owner of le Dress. “Last year, we didn’t know what to expect, so this year we went in it to have a good time and show great clothes.”
Indeed, we did see some great clothes, but there was a more important message to be had: Chicago’s boutiques offer relevant and interesting garments that don’t have to cost a month’s rent. In fact, shopping at local boutiques is more critical now than ever, as our fashion community has drastically downsized in the past year. “This was a great event to have,” says Eva. “Especially nowadays when so many local boutiques have closed. People could come see what boutiques have to offer.” And Battle of the Boutiques showed us exactly that.
By Meghan Turner
Photography by Ace Ujimori
Special thanks to Kaitlyn Groth
Tags: 2 Sisters Boutique, Battle of the Boutiques, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway Show, Dress Up, Hubba Hubba, Jessica Sedgwick, JLee Silver, Karen Jordan, Le Dress, Lumen, PoorLittleRichGirls.com, RE.STOCK Shop, Steve Rosengard, Wolfbait & B-girls
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Battle of the Boutiques
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Looking for something new to do next Friday night? Chicago lifestyle website PoorLittleRichGirls.com is hosting its second annual Battle of the Boutiques at Lumen, where local stores will compete for the title of “most stylish” boutique. This year’s contenders include Wolfbait & B-Girls, 2Sisters, Hubba Hubba, Dress Up Boutique, and RE.STOCK, who will compete against the 2009 defending champ, le Dress. Each boutique will present five looks that will be judged by former “Project Runway” contestant Steven Rosengard, Chicago Sun-Times Fashion Editor Jessica Sedgwick, ABC 7 News anchor Karen Jordan, and the audience. B-96’s Showbiz Shelly will be the evening’s emcee.
Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show ends around 10:30pm. General admission tickets are $25 and include two hours of complimentary cocktails courtesy of Ultimat Vodka & PAMA Liqueur, appetizers by Hub51, swag bags, and giveaways. VIP tickets are $35 and provide access to the VIP lounges (a guaranteed seat for the show), deluxe swag bags, and champagne. Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop Studio-808, which will feature accessories by local designers.
For tickets, click HERE.
Tags: 2Sisters, ABD 7 News, B-96, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway, Chicago Sun-Times, Dress Up Boutique, Hub 51, Hubba Hubba, Jessica Sedgwick, Karen Jordan, Le Dress, PoorLittleRichGirls.com, Project Runway, RE.STOCK, Showbix Shelly, Steven Rosengard, Studio 808, Wolfbait & B-girls
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