This May is Lucky’s first Reader’s Choice issue. Just about half of of Lucky readers voted Chicago for Lucky’s City Guide (woo hoo!)
Editor Elise Leohnen traveled to our lovely city to find the best shopping spots. And here they are…
April 14, 2011
In honor of the Royal Wedding, The Four Seasons and The 900 Shops are presenting Crumpets & Couture. The event will consist of an afternoon tea and fashion show featuring the collections of Karen Millen and L.K.Bennett, retailers located in 900 North Michigan Shops. For those who do not wake up for the 4:30 am live broadcast of the Royal Wedding, the fashion tea will feature coverage of the Royal Wedding festivities and nuptials on large flat screens in Seasons restaurant on the 7th level.
In addition, guests will receive a British-inspired swag bag as well as an opportunity to win a Royal Fashion Retreat featuring an overnight stay at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, a $500 shopping spree to 900 North Michigan Shops, a 50-minute signature massage from Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Day Spa (valued at $95), and a complimentary style consultation from juliewatsonstyle.
This event is on Friday, April 29. Tea time begins promptly at 3:00 p.m. and cost is $55 per person (including one glass of Laurent-Perrier Rosé champagne), exclusive of tax and gratuity.
For reservations, please call Four Seasons Hotel Chicago at 312-649-2349 and visit www.shop900.com/royalweddingtea for more information
April 11, 2011
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 🙂
April 8, 2011
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
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All entries must be received by April 25, 2011.
April 5, 2011
Chicago Event: Fashion’s Fight Against Breast Cancer
Supporting Chicago fashion events is very important to me, and it’s even more important to support those that give back. I hope you can attend the Fashion Against Breast Cancer fashion show. It sounds like a really great time and it’s for an important cause.
Here are the details…
