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le Dress Sweeps First Annual “Battle of the Boutiques”

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le Dress Sweeps First Annual “Battle of the Boutiques”


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)

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Hot This Week: March 8-14, 2010

It’s here! Spring Fashion Preview Week at Le Dress. Chicago’s dress-only destination treats shoppers to 15% off all spring frocks this week only.
This Friday, be sure to stop by Beta Boutiqes store closing sale in Bucktown for ultra-cheap deals.
Check out the avante-garde photography of Greg Allen at The Neo-Futurarium this Saturday. ‘I Am A Camera’ aims to make statements about identity and vulnerability through photography. It’s deep!
Say goodbye to grocery bread that lasts for monthes and hello to the real thing. The Chopping Block will host a bread-making class this Sunday. Be sure to RSVP to ensure you’ll be enjoying home-made focaccia Sunday night!

Hot This Month: March, 2010

To celebrate their 12th anniversary, 312 Chicago will be offering 12 days of select entrees, boxes of pasties and bottles of wine for $12 March 9th-20th.
Thursday, March 11 thru Sunday, March 14, enjoy “The Big Ten Burger” and a draft for just $10 at The Hunt Club. Enjoy while watching the Big Ten tournament men’s basketball games.
Faith & Whiskey will host its first annual Whiskey Week from Wednesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 21st. Specials include $6 40s, $1 domestic bottles, and free pizza.
Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a complimentary Italian pastry at Osteria Via Stato Friday, March 19.
Come to the best shopping party for all things antique, vintage, collectible, decorative, wearable & loveable at Spring Fling! Chicagoland’s premiere indoor shopping center March 20th-21st.
Celebrate Ladies Night March 22nd at Melting Pot on Dearborn. $37 includes a three-course fondue dinner, manicures, and massages.
Participate in the ultimate vino showdown’s this month at Frasca. On Tuesday, March 23rd Frasca will feature eight wines from France and Italy. Tastings are just $30.
Don’t miss wine tastings every last Wednesday (March 31st) of the month at Quartino.$20 includes four vintage wines, pizza, Italian cheese, roasted peppers, polenta fries, and appetizers.
Every Friday from 5pm-2am through the month of March, Nacional 27 will be serving a complimentary ceviche platter.
Every Wednesday through the month of March, Smoke Daddy invites you to their belt-busting, all you-you-can-eat ribs special. Join the extravaganza for just $22.95.
Savor the exciting new flavors of spring with Sabor Saveur’s new prix fixe menu for March. $40 buys you a soup, salad, appetizer, choice of entree and dessert.
Take advantage of ½ priced wine every Wednesday this month at RB Grille .
This March, enjoy late night ½ priced pizzas at Pizzeria Via Stato every Monday thru Friday from 9:30-11pm.
Sample Goose Island’s new Green Line Pale Ale which benefits the Green Line Project, which aims to raise awareness of crafted beers.
Save up to 50% off designer gem’s at Gold Coast staple Samantha through the month of March.
Don’t miss the final month to check out the Field Museum’s breathtaking exhibit, the Nature of Diamonds. After all, diamonds are a girls best friend!
Got a little tension that needs a punch? Check out Chicago Golden Gloves, amateur boxing matches for both men and women.
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