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December 26, 2007

Let it Snow Sale

BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Sure, every store is having a post-holiday sale right now. But savvy shoppers know the really deep discounts will happen after Jan. 1, when stores try to clear out their fall/winter inventory. Wait a week to splurge on a designer bag or luxury bedding on Oak Street; many of the shops will be participating in the Let it Snow sale, with clothing, accessories and other merchandise marked down up to 75 percent off.

Participating retailers will include: A Pea in the Pod, Barneys New York, Hermes, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Pratesi, Sugar Magnolia, Ultimo, Wolford and more.

The sale begins on Jan. 2. Details at oakstreetchicago.com.

December 19, 2007

Endless Last-Minute Gift Ideas

BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Attention last-minute shoppers: Order shoes, handbags and other accessories at Endless.com (an Amazon.com-operated site) by 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 and get free overnight shipping.

Other holiday promotions include: a $5 discount on all orders; $20 off on all winter boots for men and women on orders over $100, $10 off on all slippers for orders over $50; 20 percent off all Heelys products for kids; $10 off Robeez orders exceeding $50; and $20 off select handbag brands with purchases exceeding $100.

December 12, 2007

Amazing Grace

BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Get 30 percent off fall and winter designer shoes at Grace this weekend.

Sale begins on Sat., Dec. 15. Featured brands include Luciano Padovan, Elizabeth Brady, London Sole, Anya Hindmarch, Georgina Goodman, Jean-Michel Cazabat and Missoni.

Grace is located at 1917 N. Damen. For more information, call (773)384-7223.


December 05, 2007

Bridal Blowout

BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Macy’s hosts its semi-annual bridal gown sample sale this weekend, with designs by Vera Wang and other well-known labels marked down up to 75 percent.

Appointments are still available on Friday and Sunday; call (312)781-3545. 111 N. State.