Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash 6.21 – Win free tickets!

DATE: Thursday, June 21^st

TIME: 5 – 10PM

LOCATION: Venue One (1044 W. Randolph St)

DETAILS: Shop, sip cocktails, and get your “spa ahhhh” on at the 2^nd annual Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash! An evening of deep discounts on spring/summer apparel and accessories, complimentary goodies, and more.

PRE-PARTY @ CYNTHIA ROWLEY

AFTER PARTY @ BULL + BEAR

A select amount of Poor Girl readers will get FREE VIP tickets! VIP Tickets include swag bags full of goodies, cocktail sampling and complimentary spa treatments!

How to register:

1) Visit: http://www.sassycitychicks.com/events/chicago/2012-06-21

2) Click ‘Sassy Tote Ticket’ (our VIP option)

3) Enter the promo code: POORGIRL

(no spaces, not case sensitive)

Hurry & register! Free passes while supplies last.

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PRE-PARTY! 

Help For Small Spaces! DIY Tips from HauteLook And Designer Kyle Schuneman: Make-Over 1

Urban areas, are some of the most challenging places to personalize a space given that most apartments are rentals and space is tight. That’s why HauteLook teamed with Interior Designer Kyle Schuneman the expert in decorating small spaces, and made over the living spaces of three typical HauteLook shoppers.

Kyle’s first book is coming out this summer: “The First Apartment Book: Cool Design for Small Spaces,”  and used several tips from his book in the makeovers keeping blending the tastes from each apartment dweller, trends that we’re seeing in home décor right now and that California casual chic aesthetic.

KYLE’S TIPS: Arlae – Coastal Chic – Original Retail $5k Hautelook Price under $2k

Arlae has a small one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment.

(Before Photos)

   

Kyle’s design makeover and design tips:

Selecting a “Style”

• Arlae is a California girl and loves the beach and outdoors. So Kyle pulled a calming palette out of the natural coastal color scheme she gravitates towards.

Accents:

• Rentals often have boxy rooms without architectural details that give the space charm. To combat this Karl created an accent wall with stenciling
• Here we kept the pattern to one wall which has more of a casual effect, keeps the room from feeling overdone. It also takes you less time!

Mixing and Matching:

• Many apartments look “matchy-matchy” when it comes to patterns because people can get carried away buying everything from the same store. According to Kyle “This was one thing that really surprised me about working with HauteLook. You can essentially replicate what an Interior Designer does, and shop directly with the wholesale brands, at great prices. It allows shoppers this whole sense of discovery that you couldn’t get from say, an Ikea or West Elm.”
• Kyle layered patterns from different brands, which makes a room look chic. When layering, just be sure to keep the color scheme the same and only mix the scale of the patterns. For example, here we have the medium- size stencil pattern on the wall, a big bold stripe on the rug and a small pattern on the side chair.
• Another misconception is that wood tones need to match perfectly. Don’t be afraid to mix types of woods when furnishing a room. The trick is just to keep the color tones consistent, so it looks casually planned, and not hodge-podge. Here you can see that we have bamboo in the artwork, rustic wood in the coffee table and another wood in the cabinet.

Designing to entertain:

• Arlae likes to entertain a lot, but seating was always an issue. People didn’t know where to sit, so they ended up sitting on her bookcase or on the floor when they popped by. People need direction- so make seating obvious for them.
• Here we tucked extra poufs into a corner, which Arlae can pull out when unexpected guests stop by.

Storage:

• Arlae had a Sex in the City “shoes in oven” situation happening when I first got here.
• An easy solution is to turn your display cabinet into a storage cabinet is to line the inside with fabric, as we did here, with this great piece from Imax.
• A great way to have versatile seating when unexpected guests stop by, or to host that perfect game night, is to tuck extra poufs into a corner, like these from Moe’s home collection.

Do-Division! Street Fest,Sidewalk Sale, Live Music 6.1-.63

Photographs from past Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale events courtesy of REP3.

Do Division!

Friday, June 1st from 5-10pm

Saturday & Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd from 12-10pm

Street Fest: on Division between Damen and Leavitt

Sidewalk Sale: on Division between Ashland and Leavitt

Kicking off fest season with a bang again this year is the 6th annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale, now expanded to three days – Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd. This signature Chicago street fest mixes great shopping, live music and family entertainment together under the sun! Spanning a lengthy 10-city blocks on Division from Ashland to Leavitt, the bash features the always popular Family Fun Fest as well as the best food, music, crafts and local vendors from the surrounding ‘hood. The Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale will give the estimated 60,000-plus attendees a taste of what makes West Division one of the hottest destination streets in Chicago!

The Music
The music at Do-Division Street Fest features original, live bands and djs continuously on two stages throughout the weekend. Music critics and fans alike typically rate the lineup among the best of the music fest season – and at a fraction of the cost of other powerhouses ($5 suggested donation). Click here for the complete line up.

Family Fun Fest
Do Division Family Fun Fest is a dedicated children’s fest within the fest! Activities include: arts & crafts tent, punk rock hair styling, face painting, cookie decorating, a toddler zone, bounce houses, and pony rides. Plus boogie on down at the main stage with kiddie favorites. Proceeds from Do Division Family Fun Fest benefit local public elementary schools in Wicker Park. Click here for more information.

The Sidewalk Sale
Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt is packed with trendy salons, spas, cafes, bakeries and boutiques in addition to droves of popular restaurants that can satisfy any craving. Throughout the weekend, many of these merchants participate in the elaborate sidewalk sale that spans the full length of the fest – offering great deals on everything from local designer garments to fine hand-made jewelry. This year there will be an even bigger emphasis on the sidewalk sale, with participation from many more merchants.

A sidewalk sale scavenger hunt is being planned in conjunction with the Shedd Aquarium sponsored Family Fun Fest theme of oceans and great lakes. Each Division Street business participating will have a marine life creature stenciled in chalk on the sidewalk in front of their business to identify participation. Families can stop in each business to obtain answers to educational questions relating to sea life. Once all of the answers are obtained, the card can be entered into a drawing to win a variety of prizes. The scavenger hunt will be both Saturday & Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd from noon to 6pm.

An all-new Do Division Fashion Show will take place on Saturday, June 2nd east of Damen on Division Street at Moonshine. There will be both a boutique fashion show, and a kid’s fashion show showcasing the diverse apparel and styles that can be found at the shops along Division Street.

The Fine Print
There will be a $5 donation requested for admittance to Do-Division that will benefit local non-profits – the West Town Chamber of Commerce, the Division Street Committee, and three local elementary schools Jose De Diego Elementary School, Friends of Pritzker School, and LaSalle II PTO. Hours of operation are Friday, 5 pm to 10 pm and Sat / Sun, noon to 10 pm (and the Family Fun Fest is open from noon to 6 pm on Sat & and 12 – 5 pm Sun only).

The End of Prohibition Party Hosted by Style Chicago 6.21

 

Red Canary

 

Event: “The End of Prohibition” Hosted by stylechicago.com

Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Vintage Fashion, Glamour and Goodie Bags at The Red Canary 

Style Chicago / facebook.com

 

When:

June 21, 2012
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Red Canary

695 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642

312-846-1475
TheRedCanaryChicago.com

Tickets $35 and $45

 

StyleChicago.com will hold the second annual “The End of Prohibition” party at The Red Canary on Thursday, June 21. From 6-9 p.m., dressed up guests will enjoy an evening of Prohibition era indulgences, from creative cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to vintage fashions and on-site beauty services. Party attendees will have the chance to try their luck at roulette and craps tables, as well as compete in “The Great Gatsby” costume contest (don your best flapper dress as period dress is encouraged, but not required). This roaring 1920s themed event will be held on both levels of the glitzy gastrolounge and lush, 2,000 square foot patio.

VIP admission ($45) includes the highly sought-after StyleChicago goodie bag (over 30 items valued at $250) and early check-in at 5:30 p.m. General Admission tickets are $35. Tickets may be purchased at brownpapertickets.com - event 247802. The StyleChicago.com website also provides a link to ticket information. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age or older. Valet parking will be available for $8.

 

Tickets Include:
* Creative cocktails by American Harvest Organic Vodka, Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur & Kentucky Bourbon
* Beer by Peroni and Batch 19
* American comfort food hors d’oeuvres by The Red Canary
* Roulette and craps games on the balcony
* Mini spa and beauty services by Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Massage Envy

* “The Great Gatsby” costume contest (period dress encouraged, but not required)

Randolph Street Market Season Opener 5.26-5.27

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012  10am-6pm
Sunday, May 27, 2012 10am-5pm
1340 W. Washington, Chicago, IL
Inside Historic Plumbers Hall - click for directions

TICKETS:
General Admission: $10 at the gate
*Purchase $8 advance General Admission tickets

Student Discount Admission: $5 at the gate
*Purchase $3 advance Student Admission tickets

Early Buying Saturday – Outdoors at 8am and Indoors at 9am: $25 at the gate
*Purchase $20 advance Early Buying Saturday tickets

• Complimentary Furniture Delivery* within downtown Chicago! Click for info
• Kids under 12 always FREE
• FREE PARKING in huge Plumbers Hall lot
• Shopping Refund Vouchers for Admission by Vendors: Each voucher is for $5 off and the vendors should reduce the purchase price by $5 on items valued $25 or more. Note that not all vendors are able to honor the voucher due to their profit margins and customer should ask vendor if they accept the voucher before they shop in their booth.