One of my favorite things to do is mine thrift stores and vintage shops for jewelry, handbags, and the occasional sweater. Most people (including myself) usually only think of Goodwill or The Salvation Army as charity thrift stores, but I found a few others in the Chicagoland area! Brown Elephant Resale Shops benefit the Howard Brown Health Centers in Chicago. The Howard Brown Health Center is the Midwest’s largest lesbian, gay, and bisexual health organization. There are currently [...]
Tag Archives: chicago
It’s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is almost here! I mean, where in the world did summer go? It’s always sad to change seasons, but I am excited about some of the upcoming fall fashions. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe or beauty roster, head on over to Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan Ave) next Wednesday (08/27) for their Shopping Benefit. From 10a-10p, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy savings at Bloomie’s while [...]
Need to glamorize during the dog days of August? Head on over to Aniko Salon and Spa (1109 S. Wabash) for their Aniko GLAM Chicago event and watch stylists create couture hairstyles for models and complete the lookup with makeup and body paint. It will be held on Thursday, August 21st from 6-9p. This event will benefit The Chicago Fashion Foundation, and attendees will be treated to cocktails, appetizers, gift bags, a live DJ, vendor displays, [...]
We’ve been having some crazy storms around in Chicag. My power AND water went out last night and haven’t yet been restored…So, I’m sitting inside Starbucks listening to Madonna and drinking coffee. Ah, city life! Anyways, as some of you know, the annual Glamorama shows are rapidly approaching! Glamorama is an crazy fashion show slash amazing fundraiser hosted in Chicago and Minneapolis. In addition to a choreographed runway show, energizing music, and videos, this year’s [...]
Last Thursday, I was at Blue Line in Wicker Park and met a singer from New Orleans named Gina. I asked her what she was doing in Chicago, and she mentioned that she is on tour and a member of a giant performance group called the “Katrina Kiss My Ass Orchestra.” After laughing, I asked her to explain more about the show… Turns out that the “Katrina” orchestra is in Comic Relief’s “The Return of [...]
Always dreamed about driving a pink car? Okay, how about just driving a BMW? Well, if either (or both sounds appealing, make sure you check out the annual BMW Ultimate Drive Event. The Richmond Group will be bringing the event to Chicago’s 63rd Street Beach on Sunday, July 27th from 12-6p. Everyone has the opportunity to test drive a custom fleet of BMWs and for every test-driven mile, BMW donates $1 to Susan G. Komen [...]
It’s time to slug it out in the fight against multiple sclerosis! On Saturday August 9th, Multiple Solutions, the junior board of the National MS Society – Greater Illinois Chapter, will be hosting the 8th annual MS Slugfest 2008 at Mt. Greenwood Park on the South Side (115th and Pulaski). MS Slugfest is a one-day, 16-inch, co-ed softball tournament with up to 64 teams of 15 players. The event is held annually, rain or shine, and includes a fully [...]
On Monday July 28th, Massage Envy clinics in the Chicagoland area will be offering free one-hour therapeutic massages to collect donations to support the fight against breast cancer. 100% of donations received will benefit the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The suggested donation is $78 (the value of the massage), but the clinics will accept any amount. If you’re in within the Chicago city limits, you can stop by the [...]
This month, Beta Boutique, Chicago’s first and only permanent sample sale, will be showcasing its charitable yet fashionable side with two events focused on fabulous giving! On Thursday July 17th, StyleChicago.com, Beta Boutique and Go Red for Women are teaming up to bring Chicago fashionistas a designer sample sale and cocktail party at the Bucktown store location (2016 W. Concord Place). Now, when I say sample sale, I’m talking up to 90% off in some [...]
