Kate Stahl | March 25, 2011 8:01 amTonight, March 25, Alexis Bittar and style writer Rima Suqi are cohosting a party to celebrate the opening of the Alexis Bittar boutique (1710 N. Damen Ave., 773-486-5627, shown above right) and Suqui's new book, American Fashion Designers at Home, which provides a look inside look at the homes of more than 100 fashion luminaries, including Kate Spade, Max Azria, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenburg, and Chicago's own Cynthia Rowley. RSVP to the event, which goes from 6 to 9 p.m., by emailing rsvp@alexisbittar.com.Read More
Kate Stahl | March 18, 2011 8:01 amThis evening, fashionistas Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, the chic brains behind website Who What Wear, stop by The Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-293-2665) to promote their new style guide, What to Wear, Where: The How-to Handbook for Any Style Situation. Stop by the event to meet the authors and get your copy signed from 7 to 9 p.m.Read More
Kate Stahl | March 11, 2011 8:01 amSo what if your last St. Patrick's Day celebration involved an all-you-can drink at your neighborhood bar and some hideous green beads? This year, kick off the celebration with some class at Trump (401 N. Wabash Ave., 312-588-8000).Read More
Kate Stahl | February 25, 2011 8:02 amThis weekend, score your tickets for the hottest pig fest in town, work out for free, and let Hub 51 supply your Academy Awards fare.
Tickets for April 9's Baconfest go on sale today at noon. The $65 general admission tickets (VIP passes are already sold out) will be available through the Baconfest website.Read More
Kate Stahl | February 18, 2011 8:02 amTickets go on sale today for Chelsea Handler's next visit to The Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St., 312-902-1500) on May 11. The comedian, best-selling author, and star of E!’s Chelsea Lately will make a one-night only stop in the Windy City to deliver her irreverent comedic stylings.Read More
Kate Stahl | January 28, 2011 8:02 amThis weekend, get girly with a pop-up shop, support a local designer's big break, learn how to make your wedding indie, and check out one of our favorite Housewives in person.
Suburban SHE Boutique (483 Central Ave., Highland Park, 847-926-0150) is coming to Mercadito (108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555) for a one-day-only pop-up shop on Saturday from 11:30 a.m.Read More
Kate Stahl | January 14, 2011 8:01 amThis weekend, eat some aphrodisiac-laced chocolates, shop at one of the city's coolest boutiques, and go see a baby whale for free!
Stop by Vosges Haut-Chocolat (951 W. Armitage Ave., 773-296-9866; 520 N.Read More
Kate Stahl | March 25, 2011 8:01 am
Tonight, March 25, Alexis Bittar and style writer Rima Suqi are cohosting a party to celebrate the opening of the Alexis Bittar boutique (1710 N. Damen Ave., 773-486-5627, shown above right) and Suqui's new book, American Fashion Designers at Home, which provides a look inside look at the homes of more than 100 fashion luminaries, including Kate Spade, Max Azria, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenburg, and Chicago's own Cynthia Rowley. RSVP to the event, which goes from 6 to 9 p.m., by emailing rsvp@alexisbittar.com.
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