Archives
- 2009.11.05: From space-age shoulder pads to an angry 'Twilight' girl: A red carpet roundup
- 2009.11.05: Face painting and more at Macy's free Family Fun Day this Saturday
- 2009.11.05: le Dress boutique to open 'pop up shop' in West Loop this weekend
- 2009.10.22: Fashion Focus Chicago: A roundup of this weekend's events
- 2009.10.15: Donate old coats to the homeless and score boutique cash in return
- 2009.10.12: Go Bulls! Young fans can dress vintage chic this season with new T-shirt line for kids
- 2009.09.09: Don't miss the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend
- 2009.08.28: Performing arts school to offer 10 percent off tuition at open house
- 2009.08.28: Save on summer shoe styles at Sensual Steps in Chicago
- 2009.08.27: This just in: Sandra Bullock wears a movie theater curtain to her movie premiere
- 2009.08.27: Veruca Salt Clearance Sale this weekend
- 2009.08.27: Bears fashion for bellies: NFL helps create new maternity shirt
- 2009.08.05: Premium denim without the premium price; Taking Alias' $40 jeans for a test drive
- 2009.07.30: Bring in old denim and get a discount at Barneys; plus a 70 percent off sale (online too!)
- 2009.07.29: Bring your old designer duds to Robin Richman's Swap and Shop event tonight
- 2009.07.01: Fourth of July sale guide: From Gap Outlet to Zara to vintage Christian Dior jackets
- 2009.07.01: Let the sparks fly! Sexy's on sale this holiday weekend at Wildflowers Lingerie in Chicago
- 2009.06.30: Fourth of July sale: Use promo code to get 50 percent off at Slicksugar.com
- 2009.06.24: And the boutique summer sales begin! d.marie marks down summer bags to 50 percent off
- 2009.06.04: Red carpet looks at this week's film premieres -- let me know what you think!
- 2009.06.04: All jewelry and handbags on sale this weekend at d.marie boutique in Chicago
- 2009.06.04: Sample sale! Shop local jewelry and handbag designers this weekend
- 2009.05.28: Robert, Penelope, Brangelina and more: One last Cannes red carpet roundup
- 2009.05.28: Men's spa introduces Quickies (and I'm talking about skin care services)
- 2009.05.27: Shop retro fashion, snag giveaways at Macy's Summer of Love party
- 2009.05.27: Soko boutique customers -- not models -- to rock catwalk this weekend
- 2009.05.18: More Cannes red carpet fashion -- let me know what you think!
- 2009.05.18: Support Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and buy a cute designer T-shirt
- 2009.05.13: Cannes red carpet fashion -- let me know what you think!
- 2009.05.11: Time to start drooling over fall collections: Stop by Naeem Khan trunk show at Neiman Marcus
- 2009.05.07: 'Midnight Madness' sale at City Soles/Niche shoe boutique today
- 2009.05.04: Stop by Brides & Baubles event at Material Possessions in Chicago
- 2009.05.04: Parker Posey wears Cynthia Rowley -- what do we think?
- 2009.04.23: Closing sale at Saffron boutique in Bucktown
- 2009.04.23: Attention wine, cheese, chocolate, shopping lovers: Enjoy all four at Wicker Park event tonight
- 2009.04.23: Score goodie bags, gift certificates at tonight's Roscoe Village shopping event
- 2009.04.20: Spend and Save at Veruca Salt in Chicago
- 2009.04.20: Urban Outfitters summer flats are a girl's best friend
- 2009.04.16: Attention crafty folks: Join others of your kind at new weekly Zola Jones event
- 2009.04.14: Get 20 percent off Coclico and Faryl Robin shoes at City Soles/Niche in Chicago
- 2009.04.09: Meet and shop with Cubs catcher Geovany Soto
- 2009.04.06: Get 20 percent off all sale items at Slicksugar.com -- offer ends Friday
- 2009.04.06: Macy's on State in full bloom with flower show, shopping parties, chef demonstrations and more
- 2009.04.03: Save on dresses, skirts and sandals this month at the Dressing Room in Chicago
- 2009.04.03: Snag a BOGO card this week at Shoe Carnival
- 2009.04.03: Fashion for Muslim women hits the runway this weekend in Morton Grove
- 2009.04.03: Robin Richman launches online-only sale of her favorite French items
- 2009.04.03: Feeling off-centered? Try a FREE meditation class at Exhale in Chicago
- 2009.03.26: Tim Gunn announces Chicago stop on spring style tour
- 2009.03.19: Shopping for the 'Twilight' DVD: Your guide to the editions, prices and everything else making your head spin
- 2009.03.19: Save on new spring items at Dressing Room & Dressing Room Shoes
- 2009.03.16: Cute jewelry on sale an Anthropologie.com
- 2009.03.12: Get 40 percent off new spring merchandise at City Soles & Niche this weekend
- 2009.03.12: Five fun fashion events this weekend in Chicago
- 2009.03.12: Lighten up -- and save money -- with Brilli Salon's March highlights special
- 2009.03.11: Famous movie umbrellas and where to find them
- 2009.03.11: The boyfriend pant on 'American Idol': Do we like?
- 2009.03.04: All boots and winter accessories 60 percent off at SoKo Fashion in Chicago
- 2009.03.02: Need some pampering? Here's a coupon for facial/massage at Exhale in Chicago
- 2009.03.02: Save on spring clothes during four weeks of sales in March at Asinamali & Coucou in Evanston
- 2009.02.27: Spice up your next baby shower with a rockin' gift from Slicksugar.com (and use this online promo code!)
- 2009.02.26: Cast your vote! Who had the best dress?
- 2009.02.23: Show your patriotism with these cute bracelets
- 2009.02.23: I'm a Poor Little Rich Girl at heart
- 2009.02.19: Judging Battle of the Boutiques event at Chaise Lounge in Chicago
- 2009.02.13: Kid stuff on the cheap! Grow boutique in Bucktown makes room for spring with big sale
- 2009.02.12: Get up to 75 percent off at Pottery Barn's Presidents' Day Sale
- 2009.02.11: More sales this weekend in Chicago!
- 2009.02.11: Ukranian Village boutique offers big going-out-of business sale
- 2009.02.11: Shop tax-free this weekend at The 900 Shops in Chicago
- 2009.01.29: Say it's true! Get 50 to 70 percent off at Asinamali and Coucou in Evanston
- 2009.01.26: Web site offering lower-cost version of Michelle Obama's ball gown
- 2009.01.23: Designers clothes $2 to $150 at Beta Boutique's Stacked Rack sample sale for men and women
- 2009.01.20: Online code for free Urban Outfitters shipping
- 2009.01.20: Annual Sleepwear Sale at Knickers in Glen Ellyn
- 2009.01.08: Five sales & events you should know about this weekend in Chicago
- 2009.01.08: Get 50 percent off your first cut, color at Asha
- 2009.01.06: Dress your child like a rocker with online coupon for 60 percent off regular-priced items
- 2009.01.06: New aromatherapy line for green girls who love their bodies too
- 2009.01.05: Save big on holiday stuff for next year
- 2009.01.05: Save up to 75 percent off at Pottery Barn winter sale
- 2009.01.05: Winter denim sale through January 10 at Veruca Salt in Chicago
- 2009.01.05: Soothe your feet with new Milk Pedicure at Exhale
- 2009.01.05: Sale on sale at Urban Outfitters today and tomorrow online
- 2009.01.02: Precious metals: New this month at Urban Outfitters
- 2009.01.02: Save on designer shoes at warehouse sale through January 11
- 2008.12.30: Save big this January on new shoes and boots!
- 2008.12.04: Join White Attic for grand opening party
- 2008.12.01: December shoe discount and a Secret Santa sale!
- 2008.12.01: Who needs a drink?: Wine event canceled, but how about a beer next week instead?
- 2008.11.24: Holiday party dresses for less than $40 at Target, available until January 7
- 2008.11.24: Get a big discount on works from Chicago artists this week
- 2008.11.13: Cute boots for $25, plus six other Chicago shopping events you should know about
- 2008.11.13: Shopping & caroling: An Oak Street holiday event
- 2008.11.13: Spa with child care opens in Lombard
- 2008.11.12: BONDed by fashion: A free event in Chicago
- 2008.11.08: Head over to the Jake Warehouse Sale in Andersonville -- it's worth it!
- 2008.11.06: Coat sale at Robin Richman in Chicago
- 2008.11.05: Five fun events you should know about this week in Chicago
- 2008.11.04: Donate pet food and get 20 percent off at Red Dog House, Green Dog Inc. in Chicago
- 2008.11.04: Shop for charity at Merchandise Mart Red Tag Sale in Chicago
- 2008.11.03: Vote and save! Election week sales in Chicago
- 2008.11.03: Handbag sale this week at Fixture in Chicago
- 2008.11.03: Free lunchtime mediation class at Exhale spa every Monday in November
- 2008.10.31: What shawl we decide? Vote on a trend!
- 2008.10.31: Stop by Winter Wonderland -- a champagne and truffle shopping event at Virtu in Chicago
- 2008.10.30: Test outdoor equipment and get fly fishing lessons in Lincoln Park at free L.L. Bean event
- 2008.10.30: Online promo code for rocker babies, toddlers
- 2008.10.30: Five sales and events in Chicago you should know about this week
- 2008.10.29: Mystery sale at Cinnamon in Roscoe Village
- 2008.10.27: Politics and lingerie: After you vote, shop for new 'Knickers' in Glen Ellyn
- 2008.10.23: Macy's celebrates 150 years this weekend with discounts, cupcakes and free online shipping
- 2008.10.23: Don't worry -- Poppi rings aren't going anywhere at Virtu in Chicago
- 2008.10.23: Six Chicago shopping events you should know about this weekend
- 2008.10.21: A present to herself is a present to the world: Faith Hill sports a bikini on Shape magazine cover
- 2008.10.20: Urban Outfitters launches fall sale today in stores and online
- 2008.10.20: Fall fashion show this Thursday hosted by Chicago's Steven Rosengard
- 2008.10.17: Two events in the Chicago suburbs: Shop at a 'green' spa or get beauty tips at Nordstrom
- 2008.10.17: Lilo's new leggings: What do you think?
- 2008.10.17: Online deal of the week
- 2008.10.17: Sale on Doma jackets at Veruca Salt in Chicago
- 2008.10.16: More T-shirts with a voice: Help raise diabetes awareness for a mere $29.50
- 2008.10.16: Six free Chicago shopping events you should know about this week
- 2008.10.14: A T-shirt for a cause: Shop at Anthropologie and help fight HIV/AIDS
- 2008.10.13: Get 20 percent off Halloween decor at Fixture in Roscoe Village
- 2008.10.13: The agony of accessorizing: Bucktown boutique p.45 wants to help with special event
- 2008.10.08: Bring your girls to Spa Night at Matilda in Chicago
- 2008.10.06: South Side Chicago boutique marks down winter shoes and boots
- 2008.10.06: Cheap and chic: Jonathan Saunders for Target offers runway fashions for as low as $14.99
- 2008.10.03: Don't miss these two boutique sale events in Chicago this weekend
- 2008.10.03: Chicago fashion week events: Go to a free fashion show or screen-print your own T-shirt
- 2008.09.30: Meet designer Edward Wilkerson of LAFAYETTE 148 (and yes, you probably know that label from the Today Show makeovers)
- 2008.09.30: Save $10: Promo code for Chicago International Film Festival pass
- 2008.09.22: Check out Pretty Afrika booth at World Music Festival this week in Chicago
- 2008.09.18: Five Chicago shopping events you should know about this week
- 2008.09.17: Give the boot a rest: 5 other huge trends in footwear
- 2008.09.12: Get your soles signed by Donald J Pliner at Bloomingdale's shoe event
- 2008.09.11: A T-shirt for a cause: Join Anthropologie and help fight HIV/AIDS
- 2008.09.10: Five Chicago shopping events you should know about this week
- 2008.09.08: Score a free Kate Moss T-shirt at new TOPSHOP Web site
- 2008.09.05: Fall denim sale this Saturday at Veruca Salt
- 2008.09.05: Going-out-of-business sale: Inexpensive Sarah Jessica Parker line just got cheaper
- 2008.09.03: Fall fashion trends for men (and don't be afraid of the bow tie)
- 2008.08.25: Dress your child like a skateboarder with new Target clothing line
- 2008.08.21: This week's shopping events in Chicago
- 2008.08.06: This week's summer sales in Chicago
- 2008.07.31: This week's shop events in Chicago
- 2008.04.17: Suited for Spring
- 2008.02.27: Axe Marks the Spot
- 2008.02.21: Tried and True
- 2008.01.17: Calling for Closets
- 2008.01.10: Close Call
- 2008.01.02: Soles for Cents
- 2007.12.26: Let it Snow Sale
- 2007.12.19: Endless Last-Minute Gift Ideas
- 2007.12.12: Amazing Grace
- 2007.12.05: Bridal Blowout
- 2007.11.28: Give a Little Hint
- 2007.11.21: A Sole-ful Sale
- 2007.11.21: Smooth Savings
- 2007.11.15: Sample Sale This Weekend
- 2007.11.14: Facials Under $50
- 2007.11.08: Your Brows Will Benefit
- 2007.11.07: Neiman's is Calling
- 2007.11.01: Fall Dress Sale
- 2007.10.22: Beauty Sample Sale
- 2007.09.06: Get the Scoop
- 2007.08.30: Gunn Blazes Through Town
- 2007.08.02: Get In Step
- 2007.07.13: Relax: Floor Models on Sale
- 2007.06.28: Macy's Flea Market
- 2007.06.21: LWDs on Sale
- 2007.06.14: Sale on Boys' Clothes
- 2007.05.30: Summer Shorts Sale
- 2007.05.25: Furla Handbag Sale Today
- 2007.05.23: HGTV Stars to Host Chasalla Re-Opening Bash
- 2007.05.17: Spring Clearance at Macy's
- 2007.05.16: Mani Monday
- 2007.05.09: Bargain Beauty: Botox for $99
- 2007.05.07: Lululemon Opening at 900 N. Michigan
- 2007.05.03: Weekend Warehouse Sale
- 2007.04.25: Meet Shoe Designer Taryn Rose
- 2007.04.16: Akira Fashion Show
- 2007.04.12: Gold Star
- 2007.03.23: Beach-worthy bodies
- 2007.03.23: Deals on denim
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Jessica Sedgwick works in the Chicago Sun-Times features department. When she's not working, she's sniffing out deals all over Chicago for fellow shoppers. Zap her an e-mail if you've got your own tips to share.
