Showing posts with label Chic Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chic Chicago. Show all posts

Friday, March 28, 2014

A Look Inside Dolce & Gabbana’s New Oak Street Location


Chicago’s Oak Street has been gifted with yet another precious gem—Dolce & Gabbana. The luxurious new store radiates opulence and Italian elegance. We were thrilled to receive an exclusive glimpse of the new boutique!


The second we walked in we felt like we were in sunny Milan, not gloomy Chicago. Every little detail in the store radiates luxury and encompasses the Italian brand’s authenticity. The stones used to lay the boutique’s floor were brought all the way from the glamorous Italian island of Sicily and the opulent burgundy velvet, which is unique to their boutiques, is prevalent throughout the store.


The boutique features the newest runway pieces that are feminine with a unique Dolce & Gabbana twist, as well as “oh –so-gorgeous” jewelry and accessories. We wanted it all! As the saying goes: the best things in life are free, and the second best are very expensive.


Our preview ended with even more exciting news. Have you ever looked at the Dolce & Gabbana campaigns that feature beautiful Italian families and wondered how amazing it would be if you could be in it? Well dreams do come true!


This year Dolce & Gabbana is hosting the #DGFamily project to demonstrate their belief in the values of a strong family. All you have to do is go on their website, submit your family photo, and voila, you are part of the D&G family.

By Eva Zakarauskaite

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Beat the Cold This Weekend


With all of the amazing events this weekend, even the cold can’t keep you at home! Between charity events, comedy shows and music, the city is overflowing with fun and entertaining possibilities. Not sure which events to choose? Let us help with a list of noteworthy events that should be added to your weekend calendar!

Thursday:


L.K. Bennett Styling and Shopping Event (900 N Michigan) 6pm-8pm
LUNAFEST (360 N. State) 6pm-9pm
Corey Cox (Bub City) 10pm

Friday:
Tickled Pink for Bright Pink (108 N. State) 7pm-12am


Wayne Brady (Chicago Theatre) 8pm
Ballroom Dance Party (3868 N. Lincoln) 8pm
Carnival 2014 (325 W. Huron) 11pm-2am

Saturday:
Being a Chef: Fat Tuesday (810 N. Dearborn) 10am-1pm
NHL Stadium Series (Soldier Field) 7pm


CHICAGO (Bank of America Theatre) 8pm

Sunday:


Chicago Polar Plunge (1600 N. Lakeshore, North Ave. Beach) 10am
Chicago Jazz Composers Collective (Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway Ave.) 2pm-4pm
Cheeky + Untitled Red Carpet Oscar Bash (111 W. Kinzie) 6pm-12am

What are your favorite ways to spend your weekend? Share them with us by leaving a comment or by tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Marisa Coulter, MDPR Contributor

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Brighten Up Your Weekend


Don’t let this drab weather strand you inside this weekend when our beautiful city has plenty of events to offer! Start by brightening up your weekend with Get Planty at Doc B’s and then see where our list of fun-filled events will take you.

Thursday:


Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen Goes Planty (Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, 100 E. Walton) 5-10pm
Concert for a Cause (House of Blues Chicago) 7-11pm
Phantom of the Opera (Cadillac Palace Theatre) 7:30pm
32 Below (Bub City) 10pm

Friday:
Gypsy (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier) 7:30pm



Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line (US Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, IL) 7:30pm
Frank Catalano Sextet (Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway Ave.) 9pm-1am

Saturday:
Country Brunch (Bub City) 10am-3pm
Makeup for the Museum (Edith Hart Boutique, 1917 N. Damen Ave.) 1-5pm
Sushi Workshop at The Chopping Block (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza) 7pm

Sunday:
The Nosh Chicago (Logan Square Farmers Market Grassy Knoll) 10am-3pm
Christopher Wool Exhibition (Art Institute Chicago) 10:30am-5pm
CHICAGO The Musical Brunch (Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted St.) 11am-4pm



Ice Skating at Lincoln Park Zoo (Lincoln Park Zoo) 12pm-8pm

What fun events are on your agenda for the weekend? Share them with us by leaving a comment or by tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Marissa Coulter, MDPR Contributor

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Never A Dull Moment In The Windy City


The cold days of Chicago winters can make you reluctant to leave the house. Our lovely city lends plenty to do even on a cold weekend. We’ve found some fun events that are worth bundling up for. Music, theater, ice skating, you pick! Get out and have some fun before the hectic holiday week ahead.

Thursday:

Your Go-to Holiday Cocktails at Epic (Epic, 112 W. Hubbard St.) 6pm-9pm


Adler After Dark (Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.) 6pm-10pm

Miracle on Wells St. (Second City) 8pm

Alan Gresik (Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway) 9pm-1am

Friday:

Elizabeth and James Trunkshow (Krista K Boutique, 3458 N. Southport Ave.) 11am-7pm

Andrew Belle (Space, 1245 Chicago Ave.) 8pm


A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.) 8pm

Blue Man Group (Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halstead) 8pm

Saturday:

Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier (Navy Pier) 10am-10pm


LivingSocial Chicago Beerfest (Union Station Great Hall, 500 W. Jackson Blvd.) 7pm-10pm

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl (420 W. Diversey Pkwy.) 8pm

Sunday:


Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light (Museum of Science and Industry) 9:30am-5:30pm

The Bad Plus (Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct.) 4pm

Dinner at Vie (Vie, 4471 Lawn Ave.) 6pm-8pm

Hey Cowboy (Bub City) 9:30pm

Which hot spots will you hit this weekend? Share them with us by leaving a comment or by tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Marisa Coulter, MDPR Contributor

Friday, December 6, 2013

Choos and Handbags Oh La La!


Mark your calendars! Whether your shopping needs entail a gift for your next holiday party or simply some much needed retail therapy, we are filling you in on two events that are right around the corner that you will not want to miss!

Jimmy Choo Cruise Collection 

What woman couldn’t use a new pair of shoes? On Wednesday, December 11 join hosts Janet Mandell of Fashion-A-Holic and Alexis Cozzini of Citizen Stone to shop the Jimmy Choo 2014 Cruise Collection.

Better yet, you can shop guilt free knowing the evening's proceeds will benefit our favorite charity, the Chicago Children’s Choir. There will be raffles and all sorts of fun to spice up your Wednesday. RSVP to Lynn.Henry@JimmyChoo.com.


JGEREN and Samantha Sleeper Trunk Show

The Purely Fashion pop up shop is welcoming JGEREN designers Jen Gerenraich and Lori Wallis and Samantha Sleeper for a fashionable holiday trunk show on December 14 and 15 from 1 - 6 pm.

Not only are JGEREN’s luxury leather handbags on sale in stores for the first time, guest will have the opportunity to meet Jen and Lori from 4pm-6pm on Saturday only. Shoppers will also be able to mingle with the one and only New York-based fashion designer, Samantha Sleeper.

Samantha Sleeper will be presenting her limited edition holiday line that includes holiday dresses, separates and luxurious cashmeres fit for any fashionista’s closet. Guests will be able to shop leisurely while enjoying champagne and sweets from A Sweet Delivery. Be sure to RVSP and make it out to meet the designers on Saturday from 4pm-6pm!



Coming to the events? Let leave us a comment and let us know!

By Marisa Coulter MDPR Contributor



Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Get in the Holiday Spirit


Having a hard time thinking of things to do during these frigid winter weekends? We’ve found some fun and interesting options to pass the time whether you want to spend it inside or out. Between Second City and Christkindlmarket, these events cover the whole spectrum of entertainment!

Thursday

Holidays 2013: Open Something Greater (Art Institute Chicago) 10:30 am - 8 pm

Let Them Eat Chaos (Second City) 8 pm

Colt and Wylde (Bub City) 10 pm


Sofia Boutique Fashion Show (56 W. Illinois) 10 pm

Friday

Christkindlmarket (Daley Plaza) 11 am - 9 pm

Good Times Historic Bar Tour (Starting at Argo Tea, 435 N Michigan) 5 pm - 7 pm


Zoo Lights (Lincoln Park Zoo) 5 pm - 9 pm

Miracle on State Street (The Chicago Theatre) 7:30 pm

Thirsty (Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave.) 10:30 pm

Saturday

A Holiday Fantasea (Shedd Aquarium) 9 am - 6 pm

Frank Lloyd Wright Interior Tour (Oak Park) 10 am - 4 pm

The Biggest Artist Sale EVER (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza) 10 am - 7 pm

Chicago Beer Experience (Lincoln Park/Lakeview) 11 am

Dysfunctional Holiday Show (Second City) 4 pm


Wicked (Ford Oriental Theatre) 8 pm

Sunday

Game Day Sundays at ZED451 (ZED451, 739 N. Clark) 10 am

Celebrate Christmas the Swedish Way (Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark) 11 am - 4 pm


Joffrey Ballet The Nutcracker (Auditorium Theatre) 2 pm

Other Earth Ensemble (Hungry Brain, 2119 W. Belmont) 10 pm

Soul Jazz Night (Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway) 11 pm

What fun plans do you have this weekend? Share them with us and tweet us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Marisa Coulter, MDPR Contributor

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

It’s Holiday Time in Chicago


With many of the Chicago’s favorite markets opening this weekend, including the Millennium Park Ice Rink and the Randolph Street Holiday Market, all we can think about are the holidays!  Be sure to hit up some of these great markets and shopping events to check some people off your shopping list.

Thursday

Tru Bloom and Twig Designs Launch Party (910 N Damen Ave) 6 – 8 pm

“TALL” Fashion Event (Ann Taylor, 600 N Michigan Ave) 6 – 9 pm

Chicago Food Film Festival (900 Branch St) Visit website for various times

John Pinette (Park West, 322 W Armitage) 8 pm

Corey Cox (Bub City) 10 pm

Friday

‘Tis the Season to be Artistic (4401 N Ravenswood) 10 am – 6 pm


McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink (Millennium Park) 12 pm – 10 pm

Selena Gomez (Allstate Arena) 7:30 pm

Let Them Eat Chaos (Second City) 8 pm and 11 pm

Saturday

Purely Fashion Pop-Up Shop (900 N Michigan Shops) 10 am – 6 pm

Randolph Street’s Holiday Market (Beaux Arts Plumber’s Hall) 10 am

An Evening with Y.O.U. (Loft 644) 8 – 11 pm

Keeping It Real with Loni Love (230 W North Ave) 8 – 10 pm

Sunday

Holiday Hub (108 State St) 10 am

Medieval Craft Beer Festival (2001 Roselle Rd.) 1 pm

A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre) 2 pm


Paramore (UIC Pavillion) 7 – 9 pm

Do you have any extra special plans this weekend? Share them with us by leaving a comment or by tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Ashley Siech, MDPR Contributor


Friday, November 15, 2013

Shopping Trip to Citizen Stone


On Wednesday, we decided to take a little shopping trip to Citizen Stone, the new store by former SARCA owner Alexis Cozzini at 1440 N. Dayton St. Unit 302. What better way to escape the stress of the work day than surrounding yourself with fabulous clothes and accessories?


The concept behind the store is a fictional woman known as "Stone." She is a mysterious, well-read, well-traveled and cultured fashionista with a passion for all things beautiful and creative. Whether it is fashion, travel, fine dining, beauty, interior design, the latest book, or the coolest tech accessory, Stone is your go-to aficionado on all things exceptional.


Citizen Stone carries women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, as well as home furnishings and accents, coffee table books, beauty products and tech accessories.


A few of our favorite things were the brightly colored blazers by Two Penny Blue, statement heels by Ivy Kirzhner, floral dresses perfect for a warm-weather getaway and desk accessories made out of recycled paper by Essent'ial. Allison even picked up some dog treats for her food-obsessed Lab.


Showroom hours are Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and by appointment only on weekends. Citizen Stone also offers personal shopping, in-home shopping, wardrobe and closet consultations, private events and trunk shows. We will definitely be coming back to finish up our holiday shopping!


By Allison Sickert MDPR Publicist

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Purely Fashion Trunk Shows


We’ve been reading about the new Purely Fashion iPhone app all over the place lately—in SPLASH, Chicago Magazine and Today's Chicago Woman to name a few. In a nutshell, Purely allows users to discover and follow up-and-coming and established designers from around the world.


Purely is hosting a holiday pop-up shop on level 4 of the 900 North Michigan Shops from November 15-December 24 and we have our credit cards ready. Almost every weekend of the pop-up, there will be a trunk show featuring a different designer and shoppers will be able to meet the designers as well!

For those of you wanting to check some people off your holiday shopping list, add these trunk show dates to your calendar.


Nov. 15, 16 and 17: Sterling and Burke 

Nov. 21: Grand Opening Event

Nov. 23 and 24: Bella Colletta

Nov. 26 and 27: EM Reservoir

Dec. 6, 7 and 8: Nashona

Dec. 11:  Henry & Belle

Dec. 13: Roslyn x Suite

Dec. 14 and 15: Samantha Sleeper and J. Geren

All week days of the pop-up:  Henry & Bell denim bar

For more information on Purely, visit their website. Happy shopping and we'll see you at the pop-up!

By Allison Sickert, MDPR Publicist 

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Fall is in Full Swing


Fall is in full swing and with it comes a lot of events. From galas to festivals and everything in between, this weekend will be anything but boring! One event that piqued our interest is Dining By Design, where guests will be wined and dined in a Renaissance themed atmosphere which includes a cocktail party, dinner party, gala and multiple silent auctions. This is one themed party you don’t want to miss out on!

Thursday

DIFFA’S Cocktails By Design 2013 (Merchandise Mart) 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Cooking up Change (Bridgeport Art Center) 6 pm

Tru Blooms 2014 Fragrance Launch Party (The Green Goddess Boutique) 6 – 8 pm


FASHION Forward 2013 (Neiman Marcus, Northbrook) 6:30 – 9 pm

Trivia Night (Rockit Burger Bar) 8 pm

Friday

Science Storms (Museum of Science and Industry) 9:30 am

DIFFA’S Public Viewing and Silent Auction (Merchandise Mart) 10 am – 2 pm

7th Annual Lift a Glass (Kendall College) 6 pm


Art and Appetite (Art Institute of Chicago) 6 – 9:30 pm

All Girl Frankenstein (Zoo Studio) 8 pm

Saturday

Lori Mesa Fine Jewelry Trunk Show (The Perfect Thing – Wheaton, IL) 10 am

DIFFA’S Table Hop & Taste (Merchandise Mart) 11 am – 3 pm


Alyce Paris Spring Fashion Show (Untitled) 2 – 5 pm

The Wheel (Steppenwolf Theatre) 3 pm and 7:30 pm

Barbie in Chicago (108 N. State St.) 6 pm

Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball (Zhou Bart Center) 6:30 pm

DIFFA’s Dining By Design Gala (Merchandise Mart) 7 – 11:30 pm

Sunday

Second Sunday (Hyde Park Art Center) 1 – 4pm

Chicago Humanities Festival: Rainpan 43 (Museum of Contemporary Art) 3 pm

Sleeping With Sirens Concert (House of Blues) 5:45 pm

Uptown Poetry Slam (The Green Mill) 7 pm


Umbrella Music Festival (Constellation: 3111 Western Ave) 8 pm

Do you have any extra special plans this weekend? Share them with us by leaving a comment or by tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

By Ashley Siech, MDPR Contributor

Friday, November 1, 2013

Is It Monday Yet?


Mondays usually aren't our favorite day of the week, but we are actually looking forward to this Monday! 

If you haven’t visited our blog or social media pages in a while, let us fill you in. Public Hotel will be the place to be Monday night for the private viewing of the finale episode of The Real Housewives of Miami. What’s even more exciting is that the star of the show, Joanna Krupa, will be accompanying us! 


In the final episode, Joanna ties the knot with longtime fiancĂ©, Romain Zago, and in celebration of their nuptials, MDPR, Public Hotel and CS Brides want to create a special night while watching her say “I do.”


The evening will begin at 7:30 with an intimate cocktail party with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. The atmosphere will be romantic, glamorous and dream-like. The room filled with beautiful white flowers emulating Joanna’s summer wedding.


We are beyond excited for this event and with all of our great sponsors, Monday will surely be a night to remember! Don’t have your ticket yet?  No worries, head on over to privateviewing.eventbrite.com. All of the proceeds will benefit Joanna’s charity, Angels for Animal Rescue!

While you wait, here’s a preview of our wonderful sponsors sending their well wishes to the new Mrs!




We hope to see you Monday; it will be a spectacular event you won’t want to miss out on!
In the meantime, have a fun and fabulous weekend!


By Ashley Siech, MDPR Contributor

Thursday, October 31, 2013

A Week of Glamour with Joanna Krupa & Morgan Marie Beauty


Our weekend event posts usually consist of what’s happening all around Chicago, but today we want to share some upcoming events the MDPR team is looking forward to next week!

Monday is the season finale of The Real Housewives of Miami and what better way to watch the last episode than with the star of the show herself, Joanna Krupa! We can't wait to watch her tie the knot with longtime fiancĂ©, Romain Zago.  

What makes this event even more amazing is all of the great sponsors!  The evening wouldn’t have been possible without: Acchaa Spa, A Mind and Body Total Fitness, Citizen Stone, Christian Karin, Fly First, Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique, ParadigmNext, Sugar Hills Bakery, Public Hotel and CS Brides. 

To purchase tickets, visit privateviewing.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will benefit Joanna’s charity, Angels for Animal Rescue.  

Let's send well wishes to the new Mrs!




Our second event of the week is just as exciting—the ladies of Morgan Marie Beauty are throwing a preview party of their first ever holiday collection!  The beauty line will be introducing a limited edition palette of 5 shadows, 2 blushes and a bronzer, an invisible blotting powder, 10 new lipsticks and 6 new lip glosses. All MMB products will be available for purchase, so you can event knock out some holiday shopping. 

Guess will enjoy makeup touchups and tips, raffle prizes and signature cocktails and sweets! The ladies will also be revealing the first face of Morgan Marie Beauty! Can you guess who it is?

We hope to see you next week! 

By Ashley Siech, MDPR Contributor 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

What's Happening This Weekend


It’s the weekend before Halloween and Chicago is gearing up for the holiday in all sorts of spooky ways. From haunted houses to pumpkin farms, you never know what creepy things the city might have in store for you! 

Thursday

Fright Fest (Six Flags Great America) 6 pm - 10 pm



2013 Barley’s Angels (Public House) 6 – 8 pm

Horror Movie Night (Delish Diner & Bakery) 7 pm

We Will Rock You (Cadillac Palace) 7:30 pm

Rod Stewart Concert (United Center) 7:30 pm

Friday

Youth Pumpkin Patch (Park Ridge Community Church) 3:30 pm


The Macaroon Bible (Embeya) 6 – 8 pm

The Fear Haunted House (Navy Pier) 7 pm - 11 pm

Haunted Barn at Sonny Acres (Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm) 7 pm

Bill Cosby (Chicago Theatre) 8 pm

Saturday

Pumpkins in the Park 5K (Lincoln Park South Field House) 2 pm & 4 pm

Gurhan Trunk Show and Personal Appearance (Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue) 10 am – 5 pm

Cheese Extravaganza (Standard Market) 1 pm – 4 pm


Chicago Haunt Tour (The Hop Haus) 5:30 pm – 12:30 am

The Massacre Haunted House (Naperville) 7 pm – 12 am

Halloween Mind Shivers Starring Mentalist Sydney Friedman (Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret) 8 pm

Sunday

Thriller 5K (Schiller Woods North) 10 am

Trick or Treat on Southport (Southport in Lakeview) 1 pm - 4 pm

Open House Chicago (Multiple Locations) 9 am – 5 pm

Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat (Lifeline Theatre) 11 am

Celestial Bodies at Chicago Artists Month (Multiple Locations) 12 pm – 4 pm

Screams in the Park (MB Financial Park at Rosemont) 7 pm



Do you have any extra special, or should I say spooky, plans this weekend? Let us know by leaving a comment or tweeting us at @MonikaDixonPR!

 By Ashley Siech, MDPR Contributor