Shopping: Drinks, Dancing, and 20% Off at American Apparel’s Spring Fling This Saturday
April showers bring May flowers and – if American Apparel has anything to do with it – tap shorts, chiffon blouses, and disco pants. Oh, yes, y’all, Spring has sprung! Celebrate this weekend…
5 Must Haves Under $100 from Madewell’s New Gold Coast Store
I could’t have been sadder when my favorite Starbucks on Rush Street in the Gold Coast closed down. My frown was quickly turned upside down when I found out it was replaced by…
If I had an LL Bean Boyfriend, This Is What I’d Get Him For Christmas…
As a lover of all things East Coast prep, most specifically the males of that variety, I was naturally drawn to “Your LL Bean Boyfriend“. The new Tumblr with the tagline, “He will build…
Shopping: Baubles & Bourbon at BHLDN
Love whiskey? Planning a wedding? You’re in luck. BHLDN, a special occasion retailer in the Gold Coast is hosting “Baubles & Bourbon” tonight. A chance to sip craft cocktails from local distiler, FEW,…
Shopping: Topshop Chicago Holiday Pop Up
Right in time for the holidays, our favorite British retailer, Topshop Chicago, sets up another off-Michigan Ave. pop up shop chock full of goodies in Lincoln Park this weekend. Expect gifting, nail art,…
For The Boys: Wrap Up Movember with 40% OFF at Penguin!
It’s that time of year again when men around the country grow out their mustaches for a great cause. Sadly, the month is coming to a close. I’m one of the rare few…
10 Brand New Chicago Shops Perfect For Holiday Shopping
Nothin’ beats the opening of some new Chicago shops just in time for holiday shopping! With a range of genres—clothing, household items and food—and multiple price levels, there’s no possible way you won’t…
Need a Rad Summer Dress for the 4th? Stop By This Big Vintage Sale…
Vintage retailers and etsy dealers will be setting up shop at Wicker Park’s Heaven Gallery this weekend for their monthly Vintage Heaven Big Sale. If your cruzin for a bruzin, or just some really sweet summer…
Say HI to Jennifer Chun’s Safari-Inspired Spring Collection at p. 45 This Saturday!
After making her NYFW debut last September at Gen Art’s emerging designer showcase, midwest-bred designer, Jennifer Chun is making her way around the country with the collection. Next stop is Chicago, where she will…
Get Your Dose of Elegantly Wasted Vintage This Sunday…
Our little online vintage shop, Elegantly Wasted will be nesting at the best monthly marketplace in Chicago this Sunday, Feb 12… Dose Market, DUH! Diana and I will be at the River East…
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