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Thursday
August | 06 Good Glam Gala
Good Glam Gala is a fashion show and shop to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago

Monday
August | 10 JLee Silver Launch
Celebrate JLee Silver's jewelry launch at Sushi Samba Rio

Wednesday
August | 12 Shop Save and Support
Shop save and support a Great Cause with Macys Glam Pass

Sunday
August | 16 Fashion and Compassion Come Together
Come Together is a Macys campaign to support the hungry while be fashionable

Sunday
August | 16 Rachel Roy Personal Appearance
Meet the fabulous designer in person at Macys on State

Monday
August | 17 Come Together Fashionista Party
Fashionistas rejoice and come together to spot the hottest trends

Thursday
August | 20 The Wit Hotel on Film at SCREEN
come to the screen of Pulp Fiction stars John Travolta Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman

Friday
August | 21 Glamorama
One of the year's biggest fashion and music events comes to Chicago

Saturday
August | 22 Dior Beauty Coach Event
Get personal beauty advice from a Dior specialist

Monday
August | 24 Equinox's"Come Sale Away" Labor Day Sale
The Shop @ Equinox is holding a "Come Sale Away" Labor Day Sale from now until Labor Day.

Wednesday
August | 26 Eivissa Tomato Festival
For one month, Executive Chef Dudley Nieto will offer classic, rustic tapas specials that feature and celebrate the tomato, a staple of traditional Spanish Cooking.

Wednesday
August | 26 Macy's Teen Vogue Challenge
Take the Teen Vogue Magazine and Macy's Challenge!

Friday
August | 28 Bucktown Arts Fest Kick Off
Kick off Bucktown's Arts Fest with a pre party at the Bristol

Monday
September | 07 CARNIVALE CELEBRATES BRAZIL INDEPENDENCE DAY Five dollars Caipirinhas
In celebration of Brazil Independence Day Carnivale is offering their Signature Caipirinha

Wednesday
September | 09 LA MADIA CELEBRATES NATIONAL MUSHROOM MONTH
Mushroom Specials Themed Chefs Table and Cooking Class

Wednesday
September | 09 Intermix Paint-Off With Sienna and Savannah Miller
Fashion's Night Out event

Thursday
September | 10 Steppenwolf Theatre Presents Fake
A New Play Written and Directed by Ensemble Member Eric Simonson

Thursday
September | 10 WINERIES AND WINEMAKERS FOR THE PEACOCK AFFAIR A LIVELY EVENING OF WINE AND FOOD
Chicagos newest North Shore restaurant inovasi is hosting several wineries and winemakers for The Peacock Affair

Thursday
September | 10 Vena Cava + Bird's Girls-Only Block Party
Fashion's Night Out event

Saturday
September | 12 Dr. Rey Personal Appearance
Meet E's Dr. Rey to hear some proffesional tips

Saturday
September | 12 Nordstrom Fits America
Find your newest and perfectly fitting lingerie

Saturday
September | 12 End of Summer West Loop Block Party
Community Block Party Celebrates the Season with Free Food, Fun and Performance by U2 Tribute Band, Vertigo USA

Tuesday
September | 15 World's Largest Dinner Party
Macys present the worlds largest dinner party at six pm local time nationwide

Thursday
September | 17 Lafayette 148 New York Trunk Show
Lafayette 148 New York Trunk Show at Nordstrom

Thursday
September | 17 Common Threads World Cookout on Thursday
Benefiting Common Threads, which seeks to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, and to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking, the World Cookout brings together Chicago-area chefs, wineries and brewers in raising money for the disadvantaged children in Common Threads’ after-school cooking programs.

Saturday
September | 19 Nordstrom Cosmetics Trend Show
Enjoy this beauty art show highlighting the newest makeup, skincare and fragrance must-haves.

Friday
September | 25 Couture & Cocktails with Pamella Roland and the Joffrey Ballet
The Women's Board of the Joffrey Ballet invites you to Couture & Cocktails

Friday
September | 25 Meet Designer Adam Lippes in Newport Beach
The designer behind ADAM will be making a very special personal appearance

Saturday
September | 26 Westfield Style Tour, presented with Modelinia
Classic Sophisticate, Modern Bohemian, Contemporary Chic or Rule Breaker? More of a Heidi, Tyra, Cindy or Gisele?

Thursday
October | 01 Designer Cynthia Rowley hosts the co-creators of hit online celebrity style magazine WhoWhatWear.com
Hillary and Katherine, former Elle magazine editors,will sign copies of their new fashion and beauty guide,a collection of their best tips that show women how to dress for their body type, mix up classic wardrobe items with trendy pieces, what to wear to different occasions and more.

Tuesday
October | 06 6 Decades and 6 Archival Shirts
Gant Shirts is turning 60 and teaming up with Barneys New York to celebrate.

Wednesday
October | 07 Lucky Magazine Style Spotter Event at Marc by Marc Jacobs
Stop by the Chicago flagship store to try on the latest styles from the fall 2009 Marc By Marc Jacobs line while sipping cocktails and enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres.

Friday
October | 16 MODERN VINTAGE CHICAGO’S FALL FASHION EVENT
For the first time under one roof, fans of forward design and style can experience the unique hybid of “Metro meets Retro”

Monday
October | 19 Independent Retail Week's Hot Spot
Start your week in style at the kick-off celebration, Monday, October 19 at Chicago’s Cultural Center.

Wednesday
October | 21 The James Hotel Honors Fashion Focus Chicago with Hotel Package and Kick-Off Lobby Bar Party
The James Chicago hotel invites trendsetters, fashionistas and style-enthusiasts of every level to experience Fashion Focus Chicago through a liberated, luxury weekend with the Fashion Focus Day to Night Package.

Thursday
October | 22 Chicago Fabric & Trim Show
Chicago Fabric and Trim show features over 100 vendors and attracts people from around the country.

Thursday
October | 22 Fashion Fix: Squasht by Les Fall-Winter Trunk Show
Local designer Squasht will be having a trunk show spotlighting fashions for our coldest seasons.

Thursday
October | 22 Elda De Le Rosa Trunk Show
Bridal gowns and ready to wear collections will headline this Elda De Le Rosa trunk show.

Thursday
October | 22 Macy's Presents The Designers of Chicago
Macy's presents a show filled with Chicago talent that will knock your socks off.

Thursday
October | 22 Invention and the Obsolete
Abigail Glaum-Lathbury’s spring 2010 line will be debuted at Chicago Fashion Focus and will be sure to amaze audiences.

Friday
October | 23 Dress Code
Dress Code debuts fashions from Chicago's local college and university students.

Friday
October | 23 Independent Retail Week's Hot Spot
Start fashion week off on the right foot by shopping with all of your favorite local shops and designers.

Friday
October | 23 Fall Shopping Extravaganza
Shop till you drop with some of chicago's best designers and boutiques.

Friday
October | 23 Fashion Focus Local Designers Emerge For A CUre
Shop for a good cause this season during Chicago Fashion Focus Week.

Friday
October | 23 The Imp Got Out
One of Chicago's most innovative designers, Katrin Schnabl, will shock audiences wtih her latest collection.

Friday
October | 23 Dress Code
Chicago's universities and colleges will present their most talented students in this must see runway show. Be sure to check this show out for local up and coming designers.

Friday
October | 23 Horacio Nieto Spring 2010 Fashion Show
Horacio Nieto presents Spring/Summer 2010 womenswear and menswear collections at the incredibly spacious EnVent Gallery .

Saturday
October | 24 Technicolor Lover
Chicago's own chain boutique Akira will host an evening filled with bright colors and people.

Saturday
October | 24 Borris Powell, Self-Taught Chicago Dress Designer, Hosts Fourth Annual Fashion Show
A celebration of springtime along with the beauty and newness of love, Le Jardin de L’Amour (“The Garden of Love”) will feature 33 unique pieces, ranging from evening gowns to cocktail dresses, bathing suits and jumpers.

Saturday
October | 24 Elise Bergman Studio at Roslyn Grand Opening and Fashion Show
Join us for cocktails, tea, and treats as we celebrate the grand opening of our new shop-within-a-shop.

Saturday
October | 24 Tzen Couture Jewelry Trunk Show
TZEN pieces are Italian styled jewelry with an Asian flare, statement pieces with a hint of classics, perfected crafted in sterling silver with gold overlay.

Saturday
October | 24 Veronica Riley Martens Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show
Come shop Miss. Marten's collection with her at Clever Alice during upcoming Fashion Focus Week

Saturday
October | 24 Silver Elements Collection
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago to view artist Marty Casey's collection and plant tree's as well.

Saturday
October | 24 Julia Failey Jewelry at Grasshopper 510
Inspired by the wildlife and great outdoor Julia Failey will be hosting a show at bucktown's own Grasshopper 510

Saturday
October | 24 BOUDOIR, BOURGEOIS AND BOHEME: ELISE BERGMAN FASHION INSTALLATION
Join Roslyn and sustainable designer Elise Bergman for high tea and an informal presentation of Spring 2010 collection.

Saturday
October | 24 MODAHNIK DEBUT
Kahindo Mateene, the Designer behind Modahnik believes its sexy aesthetic that makes a women feel comfortable in her body and clothes. His collections are often 1960's inspired with a new edge.

Saturday
October | 24 Pick Your Poison presented by B Boutique
Alice Berry, Lauren Lein and Tenille White will be showcased side-by-side with fabulous wine and art.

Saturday
October | 24 Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion
One of the most anticipated show of Fashion Focus is the Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion. This runway show will debut some of fashion's next hot designers, previous designers have included Shoshanna and Zac Posen.

Saturday
October | 24 LE JARDIN DE L'AMOUR, BORRIS POWELL DESIGN SPRING 2010 COLLECTION
Borris Powell presents spring 2010 collection in the Parisian setting of “Le Jardin de L’Amour” (The Garden of Love).

Sunday
October | 25 Sporty Chic - Fashion, Comfort and Style in Peachy Tan Resort and Active Wear
Priscilla Lopez of Peachy Tan will debut her line of cross over clothing. Clothes that can be worn anywhere at anytime.

Sunday
October | 25 Meet The Designers
Our local designers will sit down for a panel discussion and Q&A session, so stop by to pick these artist's brains.

Sunday
October | 25 Alyse Ziede
Berries and Chocolate are the two themes which inspired this delicious jewelry collection. Stars such as Halle Berry and Keri Russell have been known to love this line so check it out for yourself this fashion foucs week.

Sunday
October | 25 Vert Couture: Springtime in Chicago
Being "green" is very in these days. Come check out what our local designers to help further this movement in fashion.

Wednesday
October | 28 Apparel Industry Board Presents All Accessory Exhibit
More than 70 Chicago accessory lines went before a professional jury and 20 of the most forward accessory designers were elected to participate in this event.

Tuesday
November | 03 Latino Fashion Week:Chicago Designer Student Competition
Students showcase their designs

Tuesday
November | 03 Latino Fashion Week -- Chicago:NaturalesGreen Day
A natural green trade and fashion show

Wednesday
November | 04 Latino Fashion Week -- Chicago: Retail Day
Featuring Designs by J Lee Silver and SARAR, they are proud to support Latino Fashion Week 2009

Wednesday
November | 04 FUSION Presents Be Well
The second event of this series targets the local healthcare/wellness communities with industry insiders on hand (including Shital Chauhan, CEO-Global Health Brigades, Monica Novak, Chicago-based Ayurvedic Therapist/Consultant, and Michael Van Vreede, Joyce Medical) to share their keys to success.

Thursday
November | 05 FAME THURSDAYS
Chicago Adult Entertainment in Fashion, Weekly

Thursday
November | 05 SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Opening Night Preview Event
Celebrating its 16th year, SOFA CHICAGO 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, returns to Navy Pier's Festival Hall to present masterworks from top international galleries and dealers.

Thursday
November | 05 SOFA CHICAGO 2009 Opening Night Preview Event
SOFA CHICAGO 2009 is celebrating its 16th year,

Saturday
November | 07 Save on Beauty Treatments During Cosmetic & Laser Week
Experience Beauty Enhancement during Advanced Dermatology's Cosmetic and Laser Week!

Saturday
November | 07 Latino Fashion Week -- Chicago:International Day (Colombia,Argentina, Mexico)
Featuring Designers from Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Puerto Rico: Laurencio Adot, Cardon, Veronica de Canal, Benito Fernandez, Scarnany, Luis Torres, Fabiola, Flor Perez

Sunday
November | 08 Bucktown Winebar Pairs Up with Two Local Artists to Bring a Night of Art and Cuisine
The Bluebird, a bucktown wine bar pairs up with two local artists, Mary Livoni and John Coyle Steinbrunner, to bring you a night of food, beverage and art under a four-night series entitled: “The Bluebird Salon Series: “Picture This Like This” Paintings by Mary Livoni and John Coyle Steinbrunner”

Sunday
November | 08 Bridal Expo Chicago & Milwaukee
Bridal Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake, hear music, meet wedding photographers, hold flowers, sit in a limousine, and see the bridal fashion show that everyone is talking about!

Tuesday
November | 10 Sassy Styling Class at the Chicago's Premier Salon
Come Join the Education Team for aBlowdry Class.

Thursday
November | 12 La Prairie's New Fragrance Collection with Lucy Kaplansky Performance
Experience Life Threads through scent AND sound.Called “a truly gifted performer” by The New Yorker, Lucy is an internationally acclaimed folk / pop singer-songwriter who has released seven well-received albums.

Thursday
November | 12 1st Anniversary & New Product Launch Event
You would love to see the 1st Anniversary & New Product Launch Event on Thursday, November 12th.

Sunday
November | 15 Bridal Expo Chicago & Milwaukee
Bridal Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake, hear music, meet wedding photographers, hold flowers, sit in a limousine, and see the bridal fashion show that everyone is talking about!

Sunday
November | 15 Sex in the City-Season Premier
Love, Jones presents its Fall Season of fine vintage apparel.

Tuesday
November | 17 BOTOX and Teeth Whitening Party!
Dr. Peter Harnois, America's LUMINEERS expert, is enhancing patients' faces as well as smiles by smoothing away wrinkles with BOTOX Cosmetic and JUVEDERM Filler.

Thursday
November | 19 Holiday Glam Event
It's time to get your glam on. Fret not my pets...the Salon Duo Team of Rosie, Robyn and Leah have the perfect solution to your holiday party needs.

Saturday
November | 21 Modern Vintage Holiday Market
The third annual Modern Vintage Holiday Market returns indoors at the beautiful Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall.

Sunday
November | 22 Modern Vintage Holiday Market
The third annual Modern Vintage Holiday Market returns indoors at the beautiful Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall.

Thursday
November | 26 Kiehl's Facial Event
Let a Kiehl’s beauty specialist analyze and diagnose your skin’s health and clarity.

Friday
November | 27 Kiehl's Facial Event
Let a Kiehl’s beauty specialist analyze and diagnose your skin’s health and clarity.

Saturday
November | 28 Kiehl's Facial Event
Let a Kiehl’s beauty specialist analyze and diagnose your skin’s health and clarity.

Thursday
January | 21 Gal Pal Extravaganza 'BFF' Night
Have your own personal Sex and the City Moment.

Friday
January | 22 Haitian Benefit
Donate to the American Red Cross to help Haiti while having a good time!

Wednesday
January | 27 StyleChicago.com's Resolutions 2010
If you want to keep your New Year's resolutions going, this even is for you!

Saturday
January | 30 Destination Capri
Dine with fellow fashion lovers in a creative atmosphere.

Sunday
January | 31 Mimosa Champagne Scrub Facial 50% Off
Want to treat your face to the ultimate facial? Look no further than the Mitchell Dental Spa in Water Tower Place!

Monday
February | 01 Sweetest Tweets
Twitter to your sweetheart for a chance to win!

Tuesday
February | 02 Milly Spring 2010 Trunk Show
Check out Milly's Spring Collection before everyone else

Tuesday
February | 02 Romantic February Escape
Looking to get away in February? Come to Chicago for a Romantic Weekend.

Tuesday
February | 02 Valentine's Day Celebration at Italiasia
Three Course romantic dinner for two for Valentine's Day!

Wednesday
February | 03 National Wear Red Day at Macy's
Support American Heart Month and get a discount at Macy's!

Thursday
February | 04 Girls Night Out: Wine, Sex, and Denim
Leave the guys at home!

Friday
February | 05 American Heart Association Go Red Casting Call- "Speak Up!"
"Speak Up!" about your heart disease.

Saturday
February | 06 Celebrating Chocolate: Chocolate Expo
Take a break from your resolutions and indulge!

Saturday
February | 06 The Valentine Market
Surprise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind Valentine's gifts.

Thursday
February | 11 Valentine's Day "Be Mine" Wine Tasting Class
Figure out which wine will add to your romantic night this Valentine's Day

Friday
February | 12 Valentine's Day Carnivale Style
Indulge with your loved one with these delicious Valentine's Day specials as Carnivale

Friday
February | 12 Cityscape's Weekend of Romance
Celebrate the most romantic weekend of the year at Cityscape Bar.

Friday
February | 12 Valentine's Day Specials at Tapas Valencia and Meson Sabika
Win a romantic complimentary dinner for two.

Friday
February | 12 Special Valentine's Menu Option at Tavern on Rush
A four-course meal to celebrate with the one you love.

Friday
February | 12 Special Valentine's Day menu at Trader Vics
Share your dessert and your romantic evening.

Friday
February | 12 Pinstripes Celebrates Valentine's Day
What's better than a heart-shaped pizza?

Friday
February | 12 Romona Keveza Briday Trunk Show
Come check out new dresses by Romona Keveza!

Saturday
February | 13 Madly In Love With ME: The Chicago Celebration
An event to help girls and women appreciate themselves for you they are.

Saturday
February | 13 Valentine's Day Prix-Fix Menu For Two at Dawali
Dine-in or Carry-out for a romantic Valentine's dinner from Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen

Saturday
February | 13 Heartbreaker's Ball
Benefit the Children's Heart Foundation this Valentine's Day

Saturday
February | 13 Anti-Valentine's Party at Stretch Run
Who needs a date when you have drink specials like these?

Saturday
February | 13 Duke's Valentine's Tasting Menu
What better complements a meal, beer or wine?

Saturday
February | 13 Il Poggiolo's Italian Valentine's Day
A three-course meal for you this Valentine's Day

Sunday
February | 14 Post Dinner Bowling
Do something fun with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day!

Sunday
February | 14 Jour de la Saint-Valentin at Brasserie JO
A romantic dinner for 2.

Sunday
February | 14 Couples Prix-Fixe at Koi and Chen's
Celebrate with your Valentine at Koi and Chen's.

Sunday
February | 14 Special Valentine's Dessert at Hugo's
Top off your romantic evening with something sweet!

Sunday
February | 14 Valentine's Day Treat at The Lucky Monk
Get a special treat with your sweetie

Friday
February | 19 Adele Wechsler Bridal Trunk Show
Find your perfect, eco-friendly wedding dress!

Friday
February | 19 Macy's Sip & Scan Registry Event
Pick out gifts for you registry while drinking and chatting with other couples!

Friday
February | 19 Macy's "Celebrates You" Black History Month Panel Discussion
Join Sheila P. Coates in a discussion about African Americans you have made an impact on the people around them.

Saturday
February | 20 Yashi PA and African American Designer Trunk Show
Celebrate Black History Month with music and fashion

Sunday
February | 21 Spa Bleu at the The Arboretum of South Barrington is raising money for the Haiti Relief Fund
Choose from stylish and affordable beauty treatments benefiting a great cause.

Thursday
February | 25 Dior Spring 2010 Trunk Show
Shop your favorite designer first!

Friday
February | 26 Lazaro Bridal Trunk Show and Personal Appearance
Look for a wedding dress and meet the designer!

Saturday
February | 27 100 Black Men and Macy's Presents Know Your History Challenge
Win a trip to the Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore!

Saturday
February | 27 National Great Blacks and Wax Satellite Exhibit
A little piece of the Great Blacks in Wax is coming to Chicago!

Thursday
March | 04 Art of Fashion Kickoff Party
Start off the Spring fashion season with an all store party!

Thursday
March | 04 The Beauty Event
Get a new denim back with a purchse of $100 or more!

Thursday
March | 11 Macy's Sip & Scan Registry Event
Pick out gifts for you registry while drinking and chatting with other couples!

Thursday
March | 11 Single Grape Wines Versus Wine Blends Tasting Class
Discover the difference between single grap wines and blended wines!

Thursday
March | 11 Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin Spring Trunk Show
Come find your statement shoe for sping!

Friday
March | 12 August Jones Bridal Trunk Show
Book your appointment to view August Jones' newest 2010 arrivals

Saturday
March | 13 Willow House Spring Benefit
Help local families and schools in need

Sunday
March | 14 Dot 429 Brunch & Bellinis
Network with everybody who's anybody in Chicago

Friday
March | 19 Konstantino Trunk Show
Find unique jewelry by Greek designer Konstantino

Friday
March | 19 Brioni Trunk Show
Find your ideal suit at the Brioni Trunk Show

Friday
March | 19 The Current Event
Recieve a gift with purchase at this contemporary designer event.

Thursday
March | 25 Coomi Trunk Show & Personal appearance
Shop Coomi jewelry and meet the designer!

Friday
March | 26 Fleurotica
Nature meets fashion in this amazing runway show experience.

Friday
March | 26 Cella Trunk Show and Personal Appearance
Shop these one-of-a-kind jewlery pieces by Cella

Saturday
March | 27 Bunny Brunch at Macy's on State Street
Eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Saturday
March | 27 Shoe To Do
Come see the fashion show with all the latest shoe trends

Sunday
March | 28 Macy's Flower Show- "Spring is in the Air"
Experience Spring as soon as it arrives with these amazing floral displays at Macy's

Wednesday
March | 31 Kaufman Franco Trunk Show and Personal Appearance
Shop the Kaufman Franco Spring 2010 collection and meet the designers!