Shopping http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/ With the Sun-Times features staff en Copyright 2008 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:33:08 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.21 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Suited for Spring BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Lighten up for spring with cotton and linen blend suits on sale right now at Benetton.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/04/suited_for_spring.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/04/suited_for_spring.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:33:08 -0600 Axe Marks the Spot BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Axe - the drugstore brand for dudes - just entered the spa bath category with three new treatment products that cost just $3.99.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/02/axe_marks_the_spot.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/02/axe_marks_the_spot.html Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:57:48 -0600 Tried and True BY SUSANNA HOMAN

These days I'm just loving a new plumping gloss by LipFusion ($38 at Nordstrom, Sephora and fusionbeauty.com).

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/02/tried_and_true.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/02/tried_and_true.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:27:16 -0600 Calling for Closets BY SUSANNA HOMAN

In today's shopping pages and on online video, we featured the closet of Lulu's at the Belle Kay owner Laurie Davis. Do you have a killer closet we should feature?

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/calling_for_closets_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/calling_for_closets_1.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:35:41 -0600 Close Call BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Retail boutique Active Endeavors is shifting its entire business to the Internet, which means there's a massive sale at its flagship location.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/close_call.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/close_call.html Bargains Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:45:24 -0600 Soles for Cents BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Hip shoe boutique City Soles/Niche hosts a nickel sale on Friday, Jan. 4. Buy any pair of regular-priced shoes, like $185 One of Two ankle booties, and get the second pair (of equal or lesser value) for just 5 cents.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/soles_for_cents_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2008/01/soles_for_cents_1.html Bargains Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:00:08 -0600 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.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/let_it_snow_sale_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/let_it_snow_sale_1.html Bargains Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:52:21 -0600 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.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/endless_lastminute_gift_ideas_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/endless_lastminute_gift_ideas_1.html Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:02:24 -0600 Amazing Grace BY SUSANNA HOMAN

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

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/amazing_grace.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/amazing_grace.html Bargains Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:54:42 -0600 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.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/bridal_blowout_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/12/bridal_blowout_1.html Bargains Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:21:12 -0600 Give a Little Hint BY SUSANNA HOMAN

Jewelry designer Erin Gallagher hosts a wish list party at her West Loop store Thursday.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/give_him_a_hint.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/give_him_a_hint.html Fashion Events Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:58:46 -0600 A Sole-ful Sale BY SUSANNA HOMAN

South Loop shoe boutique House of Sole marks down the entire store for a Thanksgiving weekend sale.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/a_soleful_sale_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/a_soleful_sale_1.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:13:32 -0600 Smooth Savings BY SUSANNA HOMAN


This weekend at the Body Shop, buy one seasonal-scented body lotion and get another one free.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/smooth_sale.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/smooth_sale.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:06:51 -0600 Sample Sale This Weekend BY SUSANNA HOMAN

The adorable River North shop Clever Alice is offering designer samples for up to 75 percent off this weekend.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/sample_sale_this_weekend_1.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/sample_sale_this_weekend_1.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:22:48 -0600 Facials Under $50 BY SUSANNA HOMAN

SpaForever is offering any one-hour service for $49 every Monday through Friday until the end of the year; massages and facials are normally $60-$100.

]]> http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/facials_under_50.html http://blogs.suntimes.com/shopping/2007/11/facials_under_50.html Bargains Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:20:28 -0600