Back by popular demand, PLRG will be hosting the 2nd Annual Battle of the Boutiques next month to show Chicago fashionistas that they can still shop boutique without breaking the bank!

On Friday, February 26th, we are teaming up with Lumen to hold our second annual Battle - where six local boutiques; Wolfbait & B-Girls, 2Sisters, Hubba Hubba, Dress Up Boutique, Re.Stock Shop, and defending champion Le Dress, will each stomp their stilettos in an effort to be voted the most stylish.

B-96’s Showbiz Shelly will be on-hand as our ringleader while the boutiques contend, featuring five economical looks apiece. A panel of guest celebrity judges, including former Project Runway contestant Steven Rosengard, Jessica Sedgwick, Fashion Editor for the Chicago Sun-Times, and ABC 7 News Anchor, Karen Jordan will vote (along with the audience) to determine the winner(s).

Space is limited and the event is expected to sell out, so ladies buy your tickets now and make plans for a fabulous night out. General admission tickets are $25 and will include 2 hours of complimentary cocktails courtesy of Ultimat Vodka & PAMA Liqueur, passed appetizers provided by Hub51, swag bags, big-ticket giveaways and the fashion show. VIP tickets are $35 and add access to the VIP lounges (a guaranteed seat for the show), deluxe swag bags and champagne. Attendees will also have an exclusive shopping opp with Studio-808, featuring accessories made by local designers. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the event is expected to end at 10:30pm, although the party will for sure continue. Lumen is even offering table reservations (for 10:30pm or later) w/ bottle service of Ultimat Vodka for $200 if you book in advance and let them know you will be attending Battle of the Boutiques.

Special thanks go out to our other sponsors Honda on Grand in Elmhurst, The Salon at Ulta, Moxie and Red Ivy.

Tickets are being sold exclusively through the PLRG website - click here to reserve your spot now!

Back by popular demand, PoorLittleRichGirls.com will be hosting its 2010 Battle of the Boutiques this winter to show Chicago fashionistas that they can still shop boutiques without breaking the bank.

On Friday, February 26th, PLRG is teaming up with Lumen to hold the second annual battle- where five local boutiques, and defending champion LeDress, will each stomp their stilettos in an effort to be voted the most stylish.

Each store will display five looks each, including items of clothing for $100 or less (dresses and outerwear count as 2 items). B-96’s Showbiz Shelly will MC and the audience, along with our panel of celebrity judges will be casting their votes- and enjoying complimentary cocktails and appetizers provided by Ultimat Vodka and Hub51.

We are now taking applications from boutiques interested in participating! Act quickly if you are interested, as the deadline is December 18th. This ultimate gala for local fashion, food and cocktails will provide you with a great platform to expose your business to nearly 300 of Chicago’s fashionistas, in addition to the expected press in Chicago’s top media publications. Entry will include models, event production and a full PR & promotional campaign to include your boutique’s logo and business information. The 2009 BOTB sold out within 1 week and resulted in press in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Metromix, Time-Out Chicago and The Red Eye. Media clips from last year can be found here.

To apply or receive more information about participation or general BOTB sponsorship opportunities, email Noelle at Noelle@poorlittlerichgirls.com.

Ladies, we suggest you act quickly on this one. On Friday, December 11th, our friends at Le Dress are closing up shop to the public and opening their doors for just 20 PLRG readers for the best “Girls Night Out” event we’ve heard of in a while. Maybe ever.

Here’s the schedule: Arrive at Le Dress (we suggest taking a cab or CTA) at 8pm and start the night off with some complimentary cocktails and appetizers while browsing the amazing dresses around the store. Have a blast trying on dresses, listening to music, getting styling advice from the oh-so-fashionable Eva & Robyn (the beauties behind Le Dress) and scoring 20% off any purchase. Leave the clothes you came in at the store if you want, and get ready for a night on the town in your new duds. When you’re ready, walk outside and be greeted by your own private LIMO, waiting for you and your girls with a complimentary bottle of champagne inside. Ride in style like the divas you are to NV Penthouse Lounge, where the fun doesn’t stop. You will be escorted to your table where ANOTHER complimentary bottle of champagne will be yours to enjoy (and don’t worry, you aren’t sharing 1 bottle between 20 girls - you’ll get 1 bottle for every 5 girls that attend). Now dance the night away in your new dress and enjoy feeling like a rock star.

Best part? Tickets are just $25. We’re not kidding. Best holiday party ever. Next step? Call to RSVP before December 7th.

Wanna scope out some of what Le Dress has in store for you? Here are a few of our personal faves:

They came. They saw. They posed.

In a stunning victory le Dress swept the first annual “Battle of the Boutiques”, taking home both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice awards. This means they’ll be back next year to defend their title as Chicago’s “most stylish yet affordable” boutique. Congratualtions to le Dress!

In case you missed us for the show and dinner last Thursday at Chaise Lounge, we’ll fill you in.  Le Dress is a haute new dress-only boutique located on Division in Wicker Park created by two sisters-in-law Eva and Robyn Anderson. Their mutual love for fashion inspired them to open a boutique… but definitely not your store next door. Le Dress is a place where the perfect dress and everything that goes with it can be found. Whether it’s for the party on Friday night, the shower at the botanical garden or the wedding at the Drake, Eva & Robyn believe that dress shopping should be exciting no matter what the occasion.

Their winning fashions are shown below, but if you’re looking for more photos of the event check out the Gallery. There, you’ll find photos of all the boutiques’ looks, our guest judges, Showbiz Shelly, the PLRG team and maybe even you!

Finally, PLRG would like to thank everyone who helped to make this event a success! Thanks goes to the boutiques, Eliana Lily, vFish, Frankie’s on the Park, le Dress and Beta Boutique for putting on such a great show, Chaise Lounge for hosting, Chic Gems and Clutch for their beautiful accessories, Yelp for the goodie bags, Salon Blo for providing hair and make up and Sheffield Marketing for their continued support.

We’d also like to thank Showbiz Shelly for being such a fabulous emcee and Jes, from Rock of Love, Ben Mollin from Shear Genius and Jessica Sedgwick, from The Sun Times for judging the battle.

Last, but certainly not least, we must thank Liz Fowler of Eventology for being such a pleasure to work with and for pulling it all together!

(Lacey Brenly)

Le Dress
1741 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622
773.697.9899
info@ledresschicago.com

Mention PLRG and get 15% off your entire purchase.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.