Boutique Week Chicago

Founded by Olga Vidisheva and Polina Raygorodskaya just last year, Boutique Week is has captured the attention of shoppers nationwide. From April 17-24 you can shop your favorite local boutiques and receive a MINIMUM of 25% off select merchandise. All you have to do is sign up at www.boutiqueweek.com, get your free access code and start shopping!

The whole purpose of Boutique Week is to boost the local economy and generate sales for these stores. Shopping, getting discounts and supporting the local economy…everyone wins!

Click on the following cities to see all participating stores in this year’s Boutique Week: Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Chicago.

Happy shopping 🙂

ChiCityFashion Makes Refinery29’s Best Blogs In Chicago

I was thrilled this morning to see I  was included in the best blogs in Chicago list on Refinery29! Along with The Style Rookie, Dont Be Chi and ChiTown Fashionista, ChiCityFashion is one of the top style blogs in Chicago, according to Refinery29 of course.

Click here to see who else made the cut for The Best Blogs in Chicago.

Thanks Refinery29! 🙂

French Connection’s British Invasion Contest

French Connection is hosting a British Invasion contest, giving French Connection USA fans the chance to win the ultimate experience in music and style with a trip to see British sensation, Plan B perform live with special guests Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae. Fans will also have the chance to win a shopping spree at the essential destination for British High Street fashion to get the full London style experience.

Full contest prizes include:

·      Roundtrip airfare for two to NYC from May 4th to May 5th, 2011
·      One night at the Renaissance Times Square
·      $1,000 shopping spree at French Connection SoHo
·      Two tickets to the May 4th concert of Plan B/Bruno Mars/Janelle Monae
·      Backstage VIP access and “Meet and Greet” with Plan B at concert

ENTER HERE
All entries must be received by April 25, 2011.

Swarovski Elements Launches “Create Your Style” App

A few weeks ago, Swarovski Elements launched the official free Create Your Style iPhone and iPad app that gives Swarovski fans a way to make their own creations using the sparkling elements.

The Create Your Style app is your direct connection to inspiring ideas, sparkling designs and the latest crystal innovations. With this app users can browse latest design projects like special holiday creations, get instant information about every Swarovski Element within that design project and learn step-by-step directions on how to bead and create.

Perfect for any DIY enthusiast, this app takes the creator from step one to a dazzling final product they’ll love to share.

Click here to download the app. More information on the Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements Facebook page.

Rent The Runway & “All On the Line” Fan Favorite Sweepstakes

I hope you’ve been watching Joe Zee’s new show on the Sundance Channel, All On The Line. If you haven’t had the chance to watch yet it’s at 10/9c on Sundance. How can you not love Joe Zee? I promise you’ll love it! 🙂

Anyway, Rent The Runway is hosting a sweepstakes with the show where YOU get to vote on whose designs (featured on All On the Line) should be carried on their website.

Vote for your favorite designer for your chance to win a $2,500 gift certificate from Rent the Runway.

Visit the All On The Line sweepstakes page and get voting…you have until July 19!