It’s early March and although this winter hasn’t been completely unbearable, it’s still 30 degrees outside and the non-option of “Spring Break” in your life has led you to actually contemplate whether or not your office copy machine could double as a tanning bed if you photocopy your face enough times.

You need a fix. Fast. Where do you turn? Caffeine? Chocolate? Wine? Perhaps. Shopping? Definitely. Easy access is yours with PLRG fave and Battle of the Boutiques 2010 competitor, Dress Up Boutique.

We love knowing that there are always new, cute and affordable pieces, and if you spend $100 or more, shipping is free. Here are a few of our current faves…

(Shown at Battle of the Boutiques) BB Dakota Lola Dress in Black, $78; BB Dakota Shearer Coat in Manila Yellow, $92

Fada Elastic Flower Belt, $24

17" Gold Zipper Leggings in Black, $76 From Lindsay Lohan's new leggings line inspired by and named after Marilyn Monroe.

Dress Up was this year’s only online boutique in the show, and they proved to be fierce competition. The site was launched in 2008 by two sisters with an ambition to create a place where women could find trendy, unique and high quality clothing and accessories without the designer price tag. In addition to the usual online shopping experience, Dress Up offers exclusive shopping services including shopping parties, personal shopping and house calls.

This month’s spotlight falls on an exclusive offer that was included in the programs at Battle of the Boutiques, and now is available to all PLRG readers:

Enter BOTB2010 on Dressup-boutique.com and get 20% off your entire purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offers/promotions, expires June 1, 2010

Now, slowly walk away from the copy machine and nobody will get hurt.


(Noelle Provencial)

According to Dictionary.com, the word moxie can be defined as “the attribute to bravely face difficulty with spirit and courage”. We’ll use it in a sentence.

It was another rowdy Cubs gameday in Wrigleyville, and the girls knew that it was going to take a lot of moxie for them to face the drunken crowds that day.

Truth be told, like its definition, Moxie is exactly what many girls - ourselves included - need every time a trip to Wrigleyville is made. Amidst a street lined with very fun (and loud) bars, Moxie is like a breath of fresh air, featuring an amazing menu, killer martinis and an atmosphere that could easily rival any lounge in River North. We feel at home here whether we are wearing Cubs gear or a little black dress.

This week’s spotlight falls on Moxie even though it’s not a new addition to our Deals & Discounts list. Instead, Moxie has upped the ante and changed their offer to be what might be the best on the list.

Ready for it?

Groups of 4 of more girls get a complimentary bottle of champagne when you mention PLRG, any night of the week!

Now gather your girls and your moxie and enjoy.  Cheers!

Moxie is located at 3517 N. Clark St.

The newest addition to the West Loop’s famed “Restaurant Row” is this week’s newest addition to the Deals & Discount section - and now, under the spotlight. La Mediterranee Restaurant & Bar brings a welcome sense of relaxation and a sophisticated atmosphere to Randolph Street, amidst so many restaurants that - in our opinion - focus more on the décor than the food. That’s not the case here. The classic French and Italian cuisine at La Mediteranee does not disappoint, and neither does the price point (especially with the amazing offer for PLRG readers). To give you a “taste”, the $10 Coquilles Saint-Jacques appetizer (sautéed jumbo scallops in egg batter and lemon caper butter sauce over Julianne vegetables) melts in your mouth while if you enjoy some spice in your food we recommend the Linguini Fra Diabola (linguini pasta in a spicy diabolo marinara sauce with shrimp) for just $13. Want to try more items? Sunday - Thursday, La Med offers an $18 prix fixe menu that includes a small ceasar salad, your choice of a half pasta order and select entrees.

Bon Appetit!

D&D Offer for PLRG Readers:

Spend $50 at dinner and get $20 off your bill when you mention PLRG (40% discount)! Cannot be combined with any other offers.

La Mediterranee is located at 941 W. Randolph Street, 3 blocks west of Halsted St.

This week’s D&D spotlight falls on the newest addition to the list, from Infuse Yoga Spa in Lincoln Park. We just couldn’t wait to share with you the amazing deal(s) for PoorLittleRichGirls only. In addition to the obvious yoga offerings at Infuse, this urban oasis offers everything from facial treatments that ease headaches, soothe swollen tissues and open air passageways to Thai bodywork which combines the benefits of massage and yoga through stretching and compression of muscles by palms, thumbs, elbows, knees, and feet to the sen energy lines of the body.

Located on Halsted just north of Fullerton, Infuse is like an urban oasis waiting to help you rid your mind & soul of toxins and help you focus on the life you want to lead. Now, at half price

D&D Offer for PLRG Readers:

PLRG readers get 50% off a 1st Month Special Membership (regularly $120), includes one month of unlimited yoga classes & discounts on Private Yoga, Thai Bodywork, events & more! To sign up, visit www.infuseyogaspa.com & click “Reserve Online”. Choose Class: Membership-First Month Special and enter Promotion Code PLRG at checkout, or call Infuse at 773.880.8055.

AND

Get 2-for-1 workshops & events. You & a friend can each register for any workshop & enter promotion code PLRG at checkout for half price (regularly $25-$30) or call Infuse to book. Each person must register separately for this promotion.

Namaste.

10pin Bowling Lounge (330 N. State)
$4 miller lite drafts

404 Wine Bar (2856 N. Southport Ave)
$8 bud light pitchers

A Mano (335 N. Dearborn)
$5 cocktails

Ai Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (358 W. Ontario St)
Free valet

AliveOne (2683 N. Halsted)
$4 jameson shots

The Ashland (2824 N. Ashland)
$12 domestic buckets, $3 well drinks, $5 o bombs, $3 mystery beer

Avenue Tavern (2916 N. Broadway)
$12 buckets, $5 nachos, $.50 wings

Bar Celona & Grill (3474 N Clark St)
$4 jameson, $5 margaritas

Bat 17 (1709 Benson Ave, Evanston)
$4.95 specialty martinis

Beachwood Inn (1415 N. Wood St)
$3.50 Bass and Amstel Light, $2.50 bottles of PBR

Big City Tap (3474 N Clark St)
$1 apple pucker shots, $1 jello shots, $1 hot dogs

The Black Duck Tavern & Grill (1800 N. Halsted)
$4 imports

Brando’s Speakeasy (343 S. Dearborn St)
$4 Modelo, $4 Corona, $4 house Margs, $8 Long Islands, $5 Patron silver shots, $5 Jell-O Shots

Broadway Cellars (5900 N Broadway St)
Bottomless mimosas and/or bloody marys from 10:30am-3pm.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (2024 N. Halsted St)
$3 tapas, $1 pintxos in bar area from 4-6pm

Citizen Bar (364 W. Erie)
$5 bud light pitchers, $3 bud light stadium cups, $15 bud family buckets, $6 pizzas, $.50 wings

Cleo’s (2048 W Armitage Ave)
Free all-you-can-eat buffet from 11pm-1am

The Copa Cocktail Lounge (1637 N. Clybourn Ave.)
$2 bud/bud light bottles, $2 bud light drafts

Corcorans (1615 N. Wells)
$6 bloody marys, $5 mimosas, $5 bombs and shots, $4.5 heineken pints, $5 jumbo wings

The Cubby Bear (1059 W Addison St)
$3 miller high life pints, 1/2 price glasses of house wine

D’Agostino’s (752 N Ogden Ave)
$19.95 extra large pizzas, $3.25 import pints, $12 import buckets

Dine (733 W. Madison St)
$4.50 absolut cocktails, $5 house wines

Duffy’s Tavern & Grille (420 1/2 W. Diversey)
$5.50 bloody mary bar

The Flat Iron (1565 N Milwaukee Ave)
$5 cocktails and enjoy local artists’ work

The Grand Central (950 W. Wrightwood)
“Sat-UR-day”: Brunch Menu 11am-3pm, $5 Bloody Mary Bar, $3 Mimosas

Hamburger Mary’s (5400 N Clark St)
First mimosa is free with brunch and just $2 each after that.

Hub51 (51 W. Hubbard)
1/2 off all sushi from 3pm-6pm

Kitsch’n River North (600 West Chicago Avenue) *Sat & Sun*
$2 Brunch Bar with unlimited $2 Chipotle Bloody Marys and $2 Deluxe Mimosas w/ the purchase of any entree.

Lottie’s Pub (1925 W Cortland St)
25 cent wings and $3 beer of the month

State (935 W. Webster)
Massive Bloody Mary Bar, $4 Mimosas

Sunda (110 W. Illinois St)
1/2 priced Apps, $20 sake/sushi flights and daily specialty cocktails from 5-7pm

Tank Sushi (4514 N Lincoln Ave)
1/2 off before 5pm.

The Melting Pot (609 N Dearborn St)
Complimentary wine tastings from 6-10pm and live acoustic music at 8:30pm.

Third Rail Tavern (1133 W Madison St # 1)
1/2 price martinis

Vivo Restaurant (838 W. Randolph St)
$5 mimosas from 11am - 2:30pm

Aniko Salon & Spa
1109 S. Wabash Ave. (Aniko Spa)
1117 S. Wabash Ave. (Aniko Salon)
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-1573
www.anikosalonspa.com

20% off your first service at Aniko Salon & Spa valued over $60 AND receive a FREE Redken “Chem Shot” Conditioning Treatment ($20 value) with any Haircut or Color Service. D&D may not be combined with any other promotion, discount or gift certificate. Valid Sunday - Thursday and is valid only with select stylists.  Gratuity is not included and must be paid in cash.  First time guests only. Mention PLRG to redeem! Valid through 12/31/10.

BeautyTicket.com
Your VIP Pass to Beautiful Deals
Up to 85% off premium brands, updated weekly.
www.beautyticket.com

Take an extra 10% off your entire order with code: POORLITTLE10. Expires 10/15/09.

Beta Boutique
Chicago’s first & only permanent sample sale!
2016 W. Concord Place
Chicago, IL 60647
773-276-0905
www.betaboutique.com

Spend $50 and get $10 off! (Must present coupon to redeem)

Borrow a Dress Couture (BADC)
3221 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657
773.904.8735
www.shopbadc.com

BADC is offering PoorLittleRichGirls $25 off a dress lease on any dress priced $100 or more! Mention PLRG to redeem.

Brynn Capella Limited Edition Handbags
http://www.brynncapella.com/ (and in stores across the country)
773.772.2778

20% off entire purchase.  (Call and mention PLRG for immediate discount, or enter PLRG in “Comments” during check-out and receive 20% refund.)