Violet Revolution

-Allison Schiller Trunk Show Friday August 6th, 10:30 am-6:30 pm, Saturday August 7th, 10am-6pm at Handle With Care 1706 N. Wells St. Plus receive 20% off this amazing jewelry!

- Re.Stock Shop visits River North 116 W. Hubbard St. August 3rd-6th 12-6pm, August 7th & 8th 12-5pm. Shop men’s and women’s designer samples and overstock at up to 80% off retail, customers will also receive a complimentary cocktail from NV Penthouse Lounge.

- All summer merchandise 30%-75% off at Hubba Hubba 3309 N. Clark August 5th-8th. Featuring LA Made, Pink Rock, XCVI, Michael Stars, Topin, Raj, Weston Wear, Kersh, Idylle, Sweet Pea, Level 99 & more!

- Festa Italiana August 5th-8th Taylor St. & Ashland. The fourth annual fest in Little Italy features live music, Italian food and beer vendors and a market, plus Sunday mass. Also includes cooking demonstrations from Lisa Caponigri and “Iron Chef” judge Mario Rizzotti, DJs, comedy, dance routines, and a fashion show Saturday!

- Boutique Super Sale featuring heavily discounted spring, summer, and fall merchandise 60%-80% off from Belly Dance Maternity, Cerato Boutique, Perchance Boutique, and Tangerine. Friday August 6th 1-5pm & Saturday August 7th 10am-3pm 2215 N. Halsted St.(Halsted & Webster, the old Abercrombie space.)

-Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, one of the longest-running juried art fairs on the North Shore, will return to Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St., from 11am-6pm  on August 7th & 8th. The event features artwork by more than 125 artists. Come browse and buy original pieces that were created by the artists themselves! Plus enjoy food, refreshments, and music. Check out the chainmaille  jewelry by Chicago’s own Kali Butterfly.

-Chicago’s ultimate street festival- Retro on Roscoe features Chicago’s top talent and entertainment on 3 main stages. Artisans, antique vendors, and cool merchants will provide a shopping experience that is second to none. Local restaurants fill the venue with summertime samplings and tasty treats. All this and more liven up this tree-lined street for an enjoyable two-day festival August 7th & 8th that brings back great memories while providing an excellent entertainment for the entire family.

- Summer Sale at Fixture 2108 W. Roscoe August 6th-8th, receive 20%-50% off home decor, wallets, handbags, & housewarming. Plus NEW Fall Handbags, Wallets, and Clutches Arriving this Weekend! Buy any HOBO International Handbag from the NEW Fall collection and receive a free HOBO International Foldable Tote!!! (While supplies last!) $48 Retail Value.

- Shop online and receive 30% off all bags at Brooklyn Industries, offer ends Monday August 9th. Choose from handbags, messenger bags,totes, & laptop bags!

- Embellish Chicago turns 2! Join them for a celebration, snacks and bubbly beverages Saturday, August 7th 4161 N. Lincoln Ave. You’ll receive a raffle ticket for each item purchased which will put you in the running for some great prizes from K. Amato, Zola Jones, Gabriel John Candles, Rebecca Zemans and Tokyo Bay. 10% of the day’s sales will be donated to the Filbert Playlot Park renovation. If you can’t make it Saturday, join them Tuesday evening, August 10th from 5 to 8 to see a great collection from Austin, TX based designer Leighelena.

- Trade in your old jeans for a pair of new ones and get $40 off your new jeans at the Denim Lounge 43 E. Oak St. or 2004 W. Roscoe now through August 13th. They are collecting old, previously worn jeans for the Association House in Chicago. (Please make sure your “old” jeans are washed & in decent shape!)