We have been anxiously awaiting this day since the first Sex and the City movie came out and now, ladies, it is finally here! The next chapter in the story of our favorite group of girlfriends lands in theaters May 27. Ok, we know, that still seems ages away. So, we pulled out some super sly moves a la Samantha (in the film, she manages to get the gals an all expenses paid trip to Abu Dhabi) and scored one lucky reader, plus three of her best friends, of course, tickets to the hottest SATC 2 pre-screening event in town- Toast on the Terrace!

Your favorite girlfriends are back and better than ever!

The event, co-hosted by the retailers of the Shops at Northbridge and the Conrad Hotel, will be the ultimate night of glamourous fun. You’ll relax on the outdoor terrace of the Conrad Hotel (psst- before it’s official opening) and enjoy complimentary appetizers and cocktails. Oh, and what SATC party would be complete without a fashion show? Retailers from the Shops at Northbridge have created a show full of Sex and the City inspired looks. But, before you try to sneak downstairs to purchase a few items for yourself, remember the piece de resistance- the private, sneak-peak screening of Sex and the City 2!

“Toast on the Terrace” at the Conrad Hotel :: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
5-6pm - Cocktail Reception
6pm - Fashion Show
7:30pm - Private screening of “Sex and the City 2″

This is a private, invite only event and one of the few pre-screenings in Chicago. To get your hands on this set of tickets, email us at Giveaway@PoorLittleRichGirls.com and tell us which of the SATC you and your three friends* resemble most and why. There will only be one winner!

*We mean the three friends you are planning on bringing. We know you have way more friends than that. Or not. Either way.

Originally published May 19, 2010.

312 is hosting their first fashion series, and we are offering 2 lucky PLRG’s the chance to win a pair of tickets!

The series will showcase three nights of the best of Chicago design located at the very posh Loft on the Lake. Not only will you get to indulge in fashions from local designers you will also get to enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour, music by DJ Young, and free admission to the after party at The Underground.

PLRG is offering you a chance to win a pair of tickets to Chicago Designer Vignettes on April 8th or Lara Miller’s show on April 9th, see below for details.

April 8th 7-10pm: Chicago Designer Vignettes
Designer Vignettes will kick off The 312 Fashion Runway Series with a cocktail reception hosted by StyleChicago.com from 7-8:30pm. Then at 8:30 the show will begin featuring looks from Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell, and Anna Hovet. After the show is over hit the after-party at The Underground!

April 9th 7-10pm: Lara Miller
Enjoy the first independent design show of the 312 Fashion Runway series, featuring Lara Miller. You will get to sip on a cocktail while you shop exclusive merchandise by Lara Miller from 7-8:30pm. Then at 8:30 Lara’s collection hits the runaway! Here pieces have been called, “sultry, sophisticated, and endlessly variable as the woman who wears them.” After you enjoy the show don’t forget to continue the party at The Underground.

Get inspired for Spring and sign up to win now! Email giveaway@poorlittlerichgirls.com with subject “312 Fashion Series” to enter now!

Also if you aren’t one of the lucky winners, feel free to visit 312’s website to buy tickets to any of the three shows: Designer Vignettes, Lara Miller, or Horacio Nieto. Tickets range from $35-$40 for one show or $55 for a two-day pass, which we think is well worth the price considering you get a full cocktail hour, a runway show, and complimentary admission to the after-party!

Just as your green beer-induced hangovers from Saturday have subsided and you’ve located any lost items - jackets, cell phones, purses, etc. from Chicago’s favorite “holiday” weekend, today is officially St. Patrick’s Day.  To be or not to be?  Do you throw on another green top, yell “Erin Go Braugh” and tie one on?  Or do you avoid another weekday/work morning turned miserable from the multiple Irish Car Bombs & shots of Jamo you just couldn’t get enough of last night?

Not sure of our own plans yet, we do have a great option to share for Friday night - a more fabulous and shall we say, more civilized, night out.  A night that at last you can wear cute shoes without the high risk of them being thrown up on, stepped on or the sometimes higher risk that you will somehow manage to lose one.  Or both.  We had a feeling you & your girls might be feeling the same way right around this time.  So, we planned ahead & hooked you up. This Friday, join PLRG at Manor for some complimentary cocktails & champagne…and a night on the town.

Get there between 10-11pm for complimentary admission and a hosted cocktail reception, just mention PoorLittleRichGirls. Plus, email in advance for reservations and get a comp bottle of champagne (for groups of six or more girls). You’ll also have the option of $30 package for call drinks from 10pm-1am, you know…for when the champagne runs out. And, if you wanna keep the party going, you’ll receive free VIP admission late night at RiNo.

For reservations, email michele@chicagotwentysomething.com and say we sent you.

(Noelle Provencial)

Originally published March 17, 2010.

Don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart….well, it’s that time of year again ladies- Valentine’s Day! We’re either in a state of nauseating bliss or in full-on man hating mode. But, we’ve learned by now that you don’t need a significant other to feel loved. It’s the perfect time to gather up your gal pals, get glammed up and toast to great friendships on this holiday of looooooove!

Enjoy these cleverly branded cocktails from Three Olives made just for “All the Single Ladies“!

Valentine’s Day on the Rocks
1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka
4 oz. ginger ale
Splash of grenadine
Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry.

Cupid’s Broken Arrow
3 oz. Three-O Mango Vodka
½ oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. cranberry juice
Splash fresh lime juice
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a cherry.

Shot of Love Stinks
1 oz. Three-O Grape Vodka
½ oz. black raspberry liqueur
½ oz. cranberry juice
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass.

(Kristen Hamzik)

Consider yourself warned. You’ll be sorry if you miss this one.  Our friends at Re.Stock tell us that this is their Pop Up Event of the year, in the biggest and coolest space yet to host one of the amazing sample sales that are now synonymous with Re.Stock.

This weekend you’ll find the space filled with men and women’s designer clothing up to 80% off retail, with style ranging from the season’s hottest trends to classic wardrobe must-haves.   The sale will also feature outerwear, accessories and even goody bags for customers.   While we’d love to divulge the designers that will be featured at the sale, we were sworn to secrecy.  We can tell you that in the past, Re.Stock has featured designs from names including Ted Baker, Be-Ology, and every jean label name brand you can think of.

It’s all happening December 10th -13th in the heart of River North - just blocks off of Michigan Avenue - at 116 W. Hubbard Street.   Bring your friends and join us for the Preview Party on the 10th hosted by their upstairs neighbors, the ultra cool NV Penthouse Lounge. NV is partnering with Re.Stock by offering $5 special “Re.Stock Cocktails” all weekend long - the perfect way to start and/or end a day of shopping.  Want to add food to the mix? Hub51 across the street offers 1/2 price sushi from 4pm-6pm every day.
RE.STOCK SHOP DEC. 10th -13th HOURS:
Thursday Preview Party 5pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Now that’s what we call holiday bliss.

Not to offend our girls here, but Whiskey, Scotch and Bourbon are generally not spirits women are comfortable around. The good stuff is supposed to be amazing, but we’re not even sure of the difference between a single or double malt (the more malt, the better?) And, lesser quality brands of whiskey can taste a bit like lighter fluid and bad scotch, according to my dad, tastes like “stump water.”*

So, we weren’t sure what to think when a bar called “Faith & Whiskey” started to generate buzz. First of all, we aren’t big fans of believing in things we can’t see, and as mentioned above, aren’t huge fans of whiskey either. So, why were we suddenly hearing such good things about this bar from a host of reliable girlfriends? For one, a killer cocktail menu, created by Brad Bolt of Bar DeVille (and formerly Violet Hour), so good you might give up vodka all together!

We recently stopped by Faith & Whiskey to taste these potent cocktails and were pleasantly surprised with what we were sipping on. All of the drinks are super tasty, but still so unique, they reminded us of some peeps you might recognize…

Drink: The Rower
What’s In It?: Johnnie Walker Red Label, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine. “The Rower” is an original and introductory Scotch cocktail
Reminded Us Of: A sophisticated hipster/”it” girl (think Zoe Deschanel). Find her in the front row of a Gen Art fashion show, clubbing with the hottest DJ’s or eating at restaurants that use the words “organic,” “infused” and “raw” on their menus.

Drink: Right Place, Right Time
What’s In It?: Miller High Life bottle and a Jim Beam shot. The “Right Place, Right Time” is an All-American Boilermaker
Reminded Us Of: What else? The All-American Guy. He probably went to college in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois or Indiana and attended every football game (in fact, he still goes back once a year to catch a game and have a drink at his old college watering hole). He is probably wearing an old t-shirt that he got for free by signing up for something or whatever his girlfriend/wife/mom bought for him.

Drink: Death’s Hot Rod
What’s In It?: Death’s Door white whiskey, Cointreau, fresh lime juice. The “Death’s Hot Rod” is an introductory whiskey cocktail that’s a whiskey-based Margarita spin-off
Reminded Us Of: A Lincoln Park girly-girl (we won’t use the T-word, but you can). There is usually squeaking/screaming and hugging involved every time she runs into someone she knows, which is usually shopping on Armitage or running by the lake. You’ll most likely find her amongst a gaggle of girls, in short dresses and high heels who “just wanna get drunk and dance.” Aww, there is a special place in PLRG’s heart for these ladies…drink up!

Drink: Tombstone
What’s In It: Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof, simple syrup, Angostura bitters. The “Tombstone” is a shaken Old Fashioned riff
Reminded Us Of: A Jon Hamm-ish looking stock broker/trader/financial type. This guy drinks whiskey because he works hard, but plays hard too and appreciates the finer things in life. He drinks this as sort of an ode to what his mentors in the stock broker/trader world who paved the way for him to make money for nothing and get chicks for free.

Not only does Faith & Whiskey’s new cocktail menu rock, but so does the live music. From DJ White Shadow spinning on “Old School Wednesdays” (that’s old-school hip-hop, yes!) to Live Band Karaoke Thursdays, the guys at F&W will make sure you’ll always entertained. And, of course, they have drink specials most nights (like $1 beer on Thursdays and $3 well drinks on Wednesdays) so if you can’t afford to spring for the specialty cocktails, you can still afford to join the party. Bottom’s up!

*”Stump Water,” is apparently rain water that has collected in a tree stump, and, according to my father has a “woody, kind of stale taste to it.” Gross! Why does he know that!?

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