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Sales scoop
The latest retail intel on deals and shopping events around town
By Lisa Arnett
September 5, 2008
Martinis and the City
SEPT. 10: A girls' night out-themed party features a different retail brand, salon, spa or other vendor each week, including C.O. Bigelow Sept. 3 and Halo for Men Sept. 10. Includes appetizers and $7 specialty cocktails.
1154 Lill Studio Sample Sale & Warehouse Tour
SEPT. 13: Shop sample handbags, fabrics, ballet flats and purse parts (buckles, handles and buttons) at 50 to 75 percent off. The first 50 attendees score a free makeup pouch. Entrance fee proceeds benefit local charity Prescription Well-Being.
Morning Coffee and Paper
SEPT. 13: Browse greeting cards, journals and art prints by five featured artists over coffee and pastries at Ukie Village shop Willow. Chat with local designer Amy Rowan, the force behind Art School Girl; other brands include Studio On Fire, 9 Spot Monk, Old School Stationers and 12 Fifteen.
Possessed
SEPT. 14: Watch a fashion show featuring fall clothing from men and women's retailer Akira and shoe company Chinese Laundry. Music accompaniments include hip hop duo He Say, She Say; Brilliant Pebbles and Black Bear Combo, plus acrobatic feats by Aloft Aerial Dance. VIP seats include catering and bar service. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Includes entry to an afterparty at Crimson Lounge (10 p.m.).
Beauty Beyond the Brides
SEPT. 20: Soak up wedding planning, fashion and beauty advice from North Bridge retailers, including Sephora, Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Ethel's Chocolates, Jolie Fleu Flower Boutique, Papyrus and numerous jewelry stores. Includes cocktails and appetizers.
The Mix 'Nights of Style'
SEPT. 24: Eric Ferguson of "The Eric and Kathy Morning Show" on 101.9 The Mix hosts this shopping event with Original Penguin giveaways every 15 minutes. Check out the store's new fall "Frisque Business" collection, plus 25 percent discounts on clothing and accessories for men and women.
Aberle Grand Opening Party
SEPT. 26: Celebrate the July opening of this Lincoln Park accessory boutique with wine, hors d'oeuvres and 20 percent off handbags and shoes. Discounts continue through Sept. 28.
Fear No Fashion
SEPT. 28: Watch a fashion show featuring local lines Evolve Intimates, Borris Powell and Christopher Anthony, with guest appearances by Nadia Underwood from "Beauty & the Geek" season 3 and the 97.9 Loop Rock Girls. Includes complimentary drinks (4-5 p.m.), a burlesque performance and silent auction...
Shecky's Girls Night Out
212-242-2566
OCT. 1-3: Sip cocktails, soak up beauty tips and browse clothing and accessories from local and national vendors. Splurge on deluxe admission ($30) and take home a swag bag.
Kyle Harter launch party at Dovetail
OCT. 3: Celebrate the arrival of artwork by local artist Kyle Harter, on display (and for sale) through October at this West Town shop.
Jeffrey D. Millbern launch party at Dovetail
OCT. 17: Check out local designer Jeffrey D. Millbern's vintage-inspired fall collection.
Lisa Arnett is a the metromix suburbs and shopping producer. To share sale and event news, e-mail lmarnett@tribune.com.
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