Sales & Events

I normally don’t make a fuss about sales, but it’s payday and I couldn’t resist some seriously glam accessories like this Large Gold Turquoise Bubble Klimt Ring, $116.25, above. Pick it up along with a pair of Miss Havisham Clear Liquid Lucite Earrings, $145, (my fave) for 25 percent off at Alexis Bittar’s annual summer sale, which kicks off July 1st (tomorrow!) online at alexisbittar.com and in his NYC boutiques.

You’ll be able to get discounts on the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, full of sculptural, ethereal, fun and funky pieces made of semi-precious stones and metals. (Inspired by his antique-collecting parents and NYC club days in the ’80s, Bittar makes jewelry fit for the likes of Bergdorf’s, Saks, Burberry, Estee Lauder, Michael Kors — and Sex and the City’s stylist Patricia Field. So this is one designer you’ll want to add to your wardrobe.) Go, go, go!

We just got wind of a fun and free event Jouer Cosmetics is offering exclusively at Henri Bendel during this Mother’s Day weekend.  Love free makeup?  You’ll love this event!

In honor of Mother’s Day, Jouer invites all mother/daughter pairs local to the Manhattan area to enjoy complimentary makeup applications,  free Moisturizing Mini Lip Gloss Sets,  faux mimosas and other treats.  From Friday, May 7^th through Sunday, May 9^th customers can indulge in these beauty freebies with their moms.   All customers have to do is call to reserve an appointment and they will be able to enjoy all of these exciting goodies, no purchase necessary.  We got a sneak peek at the goodies they are giving away- beautiful  lip gloss sets as picture above!

Check out the full invite below and make sure to call to reserve a spot: 1-800-HBENDEL. (more…)

Wanna get all dressed up, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvre, and party amongst Bentleys and Lambourghinis–all for a great cause? Well, you can do all this and more next Saturday, April 24th, at Minds Matter of Chicago’s 4th Annual Spring for the Students fundraising gala! The event is taking place at Bentley Gold Coast at 834 N. Rush St., starting at 8pm, and I hope to see you there! SFTS will feature a silent auction with amazing items up for grabs:

• Objets d’Envy Lavaliere necklace and one-of-a-kind earrings with green Swarovski crystals
• A Tory Burch tote and private shopping party at their boutique on Walton St.
• A jewelry design party hosted by erin gallagher jewelry complete with your own custom-designed piece
• Vacations in Florida with airfare and stays at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and Ritz-Carlton Naples
• A weekend in New Orleans at the historic Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter
• Special stays at the Park Hyatt Chicago and the dana hotel and spa
• Private VIP parties at Bull & Bear and Stone Lotus
• Cubs tickets, Bulls tickets, and White Sox memorabilia

…and much, much more! I’ve been volunteering with Minds Matter of Chicago for over two years now, and my fellow editor Carolyn has been volunteering with the NYC chapter for years now as well. Being a mentor at Minds Matter has been an incredibly wonderful and rewarding experience. The proceeds from this event will go directly toward our mission of making higher education a reality for bright, motivated students from inner-city areas. To buy tickets and find out more about Spring for the Students, click here. Ticket are $75 until tomorrow, and then they go up to $90, so get yours asap! If you’d like more information about Minds Matter of Chicago, visit our website at mindsmatter.org/chicago.

The annual Macy’s Flower Show is underway for 2010, and it’s a fun, free way to celebrate the season! Called “Spring is in the Air,” it’s taking place from now until April 11th at five Macy’s locations: Chicago, Minneapolis, NYC, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. I was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on Chicago’s Flower Show, taking place at the historic store on State St., and I can’t wait to check it out for myself!

The State St. store features over 20 displays with over 100 varieties of exotic trees and flowering plants. There are also beautiful tablescapes by the Martha Stewart and Lenox collections that will definitely inspire how you’ll set your table. You can even take a guided tour hosted by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Pictured above is an amazing 16-foot birdcage display in the Walnut Room on the 7th floor, featuring white spriea, orchids, tulips, daffodils, birds of paradise, blue hydrangea, and different ivy and grasses. And don’t miss this year’s centerpiece–a hot air balloon, reaching over 2 stories high, with a gondola filled with beautiful greenery and flowers. Be sure to check out Macy’s Flower Show at 111 N. State St. while you can, and click to see even more pictures! (more…)

Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Crest’s new ambassador Michelle Trachtenberg for lunch at one of New York’s top restaurants, Le Bernardin. A 30 minute chat with the Gossip Girl & Mercy star proved that Michelle certainly was one of the coolest chicas around. After lunch we were gifted a set of Crest’s new 3D White collection including white strips, toothbrush, toothpaste and mouth wash.  We’re still working on testing out the products so check back for a review shortly.  In the meantime, we were informed that other Michelle fans will have the opportunity to meet her and celebrate the new launch of Crest 3D white.  Click on the invite below for more details!

I’m excited for Sunday, and here’s why!: The second annual Makeup Show kicks off in downtown L.A., rounding up some of the best makeup brands and artists in one place. The show runs from Sunday through Monday at the California Market Center –  definitely a must for network-hungry budding makeup artists and the makeup-obsessed. Expect to find big names in the makeup world like Ve Neill, Joanna Schlip, Eve Pearl, Jon Hennessey, Myles O’Reilly, Ronnie Specter, Orlando Santiago — collectively responsible for the faces of Audrey Hepburn, Eva Longoria, Alicia Keys and Sarah Jessica Parker, the list goes on! — there to share their skills. (Tips, tips, tips!)

I’m especially excited to check out the latest product demos, pro makeup tips, beauty how-tos, hands-on workshops and more from brands like Make Up For Ever, MAC, Temptu,  Stila, Smashbox Cosmetics, Korres, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and Face Atelier. Will keep you posted on what little delights I find.

If you’re in town, check out the lineup and get tickets at www.themakeupshow.com. (Or hit up The Makeup Show in NYC in May.) See you there!

Yes my friends, you are looking at a picture of pieces from the highly anticipated Rodarte for Target line for sale weeks before the official release.  And how do you get your hands on such coveted pieces before the masses?  Well, dear reader, that entirely depends on if you are lucky enough to be in New York, Washington DC, or San Francisco this weekend. Target is hosting Target To-Go, a 3 day only pop-up shopping experience starting today, where residents can shop for holiday gifts in an innovative and hassle free manner.

How does it work?  Well you simply walk up to the pop-up sidewalk shop, pick out what you want, fill out an order sheet, and then take it to checkout where each item will be presented to you, all wrapped and ready to go. In New York, if you buy over $100 of products, they will even deliver them right to your doorstep for free! Hours are 10am-8pm, NYC at the High-Line (13th and Washington), DC in Georgetown (M St. NW and Wisconsin Ave) and San Francisco at Mint Plaza.

We sent our friend Samantha to check out a media preview yesterday (and get us some Rodarte).  She reported back that the experience was super easy and fun- even on a freezing cold day in New York!  So what can you hope to score this weekend?  Check out the full list at Target.com/ToGo and below for some highlights and pictures. (more…)

Listen up, Chicagoans–here’s your chance to shop for the holidays in the most unique way. The One of a Kind Show and Sale is coming to town starting tomorrow till the 6th. This special shopping event features hand-crafted creations from artists and artisans across the continent, including some of our local faves that we’ve featured on TDO before. Among the artists that will be there are Abbey Brown Soap Artisan, erin gallagher jewelry, and Objets d’Envy, which are all local to Chicago. I’m excited to be able to browse their latest creations, as well as the rest of the unique photography, art, furniture, and jewelry from all of the featured artisans.

Tickets to the One of a Kind Show and Sale are $12 for adults and $9 for seniors and students (bring your ID). Head on over to Merchandise Mart starting noon tomorrow, because 100% of Thursday’s ticket sales benefit the Children’s Memorial Hospital. Click here to purchase your ticket and have fun shopping!

A few weeks ago, I gave our Chicago readers the heads up that Erin Gallagher Jewelry was moving their retail location from the West Loop up to the Lincoln Park neighborhood (closer to me, yay!). Well, EG is now settled in their new location, and they’re celebrating with a great party. In honor of their grand opening, they’re giving away the gorgeous ruby ring pictured above, valued at $1500!

All you have to do is RSVP to rsvp@egjewelry.com and be ready to party at 7pm on Thursday, October 22nd. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live beats by Sub Rocka at the new studio at 2034 N. Halsted, and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win the ring. Click to see the invite for more information, and good luck! (more…)

Adore Dior and want to donate to a great cause? Check out the second annual Dior Diva Auction–with proceeds going to Look Good…Feel Better, an organization dedicated to helping women with cancer deal with the appearance-related affects and changes from treatment. The organization is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and Dior wants your support in helping to make a contribution to this cause.

The auction begins today and ends on the 10th and features incredible prizes for you to bid on, including a trip to Paris as a day in the life of Miss Dior Cherie, a month-long marketing internship at Dior Beauty, and a trip to the Grammys with Dior makeover included. Sign up to be a Dior Diva at diordivavip.com and then check out the auction at diorauction.com!