Violet Revolution

-  Check out the Sidewalk Sale at Fuschia Boutique 538 Duane St. Glen Ellyn, Thursday & Friday 9am-8pm & Saturday 9am-5pm! The deals are insane- all tees only $15! Get there early and have some fun!

- Style savvy shoppers take an extra 40% off all merchandise! Save up to 70% off at Scoop NYC 1702 N. Milwaukee Ave. Sale going on now, hurry to get the best selection!

- Shop Londo Mondo online -your one stop swimwear & activewear boutique- and receive an extra 20% off Hardtail with this code! Deal ends July 31st. Rules apply.

-Shop Cusp by Neiman Marcus Summer’s Still In Season Sale. Save as much as 65% off regular prices online w/ FREE shipping & in store at Northbrook Court & Water Tower Place.

-End of Season Sale at Mark Shale going on now, receive up to 80% off women’s clothing and menswear! Best prices of the season! Visit any of their 3 locations 900 N. Michigan Ave, Northbrook Court, and Oakbrook Center or shop online at markshale.com

- The sidewalks of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood will be lined with specialty gifts, clothing and more from your favorite Andersonville stores during the annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale Friday July 30th- Sunday August 1st.  By combining its Swedish roots and small-village charm with some of the city’s newest and hippest stores and restaurants, a day in Andersonville is a fun and cultural experience. Check out

• Green Genes, the children’s eco-friendly boutique will be deeply discounting already marked-down sale items and adding fun new items to sale tables as well!
• His Stuff, a men’s clothing store.
• Moda Boutique, women’s & men’s fashions.
• On The Rocks, specializes in gems, jewelry & more.
• Presence, a boutique for women.
• Turley Road, a women’s boutique

- Showcasing this diverse neighborhood for a seventh consecutive year, Wicker Park Fest 2010 is presented by the Wicker Park & Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and Big Creek Productions. Wicker Park Fest will feature three stages, 40+ bands, great food from local restaurants and unique arts & crafts from local Chicago artisans and vendors. Saturday July 31st & Sunday August 1st N. Milwaukee Ave. Noon-10pm both days, $5 donation at gates. Easy access to fest  from the Blue Line Damen stop or complimentary bike parking at Wood St. Families check out the area dedicated to kids located on Evergreen Ave. between Milwaukee & Wicker Park Ave. Come enjoy a bounce house, face painters, games, crafts, mini golf, petting zoo (Sat), and train rides (Sun).

- Come out on Saturday July 31st 5pm-8pm to personalize your OWN pendant at the pendant workshop held at   Wolfbait and B-girls by MadamePlatypus. Create one of a kind pendants with images of your favorite place, food, pet, person or saying while learning how to use resin. $30 workshop fee covers supplies, instructions, and refreshments. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your jewelry your own. Register at Wolfbait in person 3131 W. Logan Blvd. or over the phone: 312-698-8685.

- Also be sure to check out the Excavated Memories Trunk Show at Wolfbait & B-girls on Sunday August 1st. Amazing leather accessories and unique asymetrical earrings you will not be able to resist. It’s all day long! 10:00am-4:00pm.