Hire a wedding planner to handle every last detail: making sure vendors are paid, keeping on schedule, spotting problems before they come up, and troubleshooting when they do. She’ll also choose and oversee a dresser, a photographer, and other pros. Find a good one by asking trusted friends, and expect to spend at least $10,000.
No one’s going to expect a poofy dress or staid ceremony. And by this point, you’ve got the chic party thing nailed—so kick back and have fun.
Chicago’s fashion week, Fashion Focus Chicago, won’t take place this year, a victim of the City of Chicago's latest belt tightening. Mayor Richard M. Daley launched Fashion Focus Chicago in 2005 to support the local fashion industry with meetings and runway shows. The length of the event varied over the years, shrinking to just four days in 2009, but by … Read more
David Yurman comes to Oak Brook, deep discounts at Rag & Bone, and a Figue trunk show
Jimmy Choo relocates, Haberdash to close, BHLDN discounts bridal gowns
This Week’s Top Story Bucktown boutique Robin Richman (2108 N. Damen Ave., robinrichman.com) rarely holds sales, but it’s in the midst of an end-of-year blowout that takes up to 75 percent off all autumn/winter 2015 collections. Items include a volcano-silk print dress by A Detacher (reduced to $379), Rick Owens tops (reduced to $250–$300), and … Read more
Rider opens in the West Loop, Michael Kors takes 70 percent off, Neiman Marcus hosts its “Last Call” sale
The latest headphones double as chic fashion accessories.
The Owen + Alchemy co-founder likes Panier Des Sens hand cream, her Alexander McQueen suede booties, and more.
A sample sale at the 900 Shops, discounts at Salvatore Ferragamo, C.D. Peacock closes
