The Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago

Planning to do some serious shopping in Chicago?  Then you better hold onto your bills for The Warehouse Sale’s big event, occupying 10,000 square feet at the Congress Plaza Hotel on March 5 and 6.  “The unprecedented sale will offer dramatic savings on some 15,000 items of pure value and style including women’s and men’s jeans in all sizes (this is not a traditional “sample” sale) as well as a full range of tops, jackets, dresses, sweaters, skirts and shorts.”

Expect to find drool-worthy brands like 7 For All Mankind, AG Jeans, Antik Denim, BCBG Max Azria, Chip & Pepper, Christian Audigier, Ed Hardy, English Laundry, Frankie B., Junk Food, Laguna Beach, Lucky Brand, MEK, Monarchy, Morphine Generation, Rock & Republic, Rock Revival, Taverniti So, True Religion, William Rast and more.

Shoppers are encouraged to register in advance at TheWarehouseSale to receive an invitation to the event for expedited entry, or pay $5 at the door.

DEETS

The Congress Plaza Hotel
Great Hall (On Michigan Avenue by Grant Park)
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Community dressing rooms available.

MC/V/AMEX/DISC

Date & Time/More Info.:

RSVP For Friday 3/5/10 (2 PM - 8 PM)
RSVP For Saturday 3/6/10 (10 AM - 4PM)

– Kathy Ng Hassan

Like a vehicle purchase, we look for the same things: sleek design, functionality, handling, and plenty of leg room. Not sure there’s one pair of jeans that has it all yet, but here are some good ones to check out:

Handling. And I mean how soft it feels.

Handling. Feels great around the waist and comfy, too.

Plenty of leg room at 36" inseam.

More room in the thigh and a straight leg to stay slim and elongated.

Beyond the Rack is serving up some delish denim deals for after Christmas shopping, which usually means belated Christmas presents or more “shopping for me” time.  In either case, Beyond The Rack has been showcasing some great brands at terrific prices, much better than many other member’s only shopping sites.  For example, they’ve sold 7 for All Mankind jeans for $41 to $81, and Sevens never goes that low anywhere!  Don’t miss the denim blowout sale, beginning Saturday, December 26.

DEETS
Beyond The Rack Denim Blowout
12/26-12/29
AG Jeans, Christian Audigier, J Brand, Paige Premium Denim, Pure Color, and more.

SHOP BEYOND THE RACK

– Kathy Ng Hassan

FIDELITY Women's Hyacinth Five-Pocket jeans, $36.99.

DENIM OF VIRTUE Patience Women's jeans, $31.99.

 






 






Good lord!  AG “The Merlot” lowrise bootcut jeans for $67.99; Diesel Women’s ”Crossim” jeans for $92.99; Dylan George Men’s “Alan Agent” Dark Wash Bootcut for $84.99; Hudson Women’s Flare Leg for $53.99; Kasil Women’s “Broadway” Dark Wash for $32.99; and Paige Premium Denim ”Hollywood Hills Slight Flare Leg for $86.99?  And shipping is only $2.95 for the entire order?  Are my eyes drooling?  I have overlooked Overstock for way too long.  Not that there are tons of sizes left, but there’s lots of jeans styles to check out, with prices way under $100.  Now that I’m spreading the word, consider yourself warned.  Online madhouse to commence in 3… 2… 1…

BUFFALO Men's 5-pocket Bootcut jeans, $49.99.

PAIGE PREMIUM DENIM Men's Doherty Straight Leg jeans, $71.99.

GENETIC DENIM Men's Recessive Gene jeans, $49.99.

 









SHOP OVERSTOCK - Womens Denim
SHOP OVERSTOCK - Mens Denim

– Kathy Ng Hassan

There are so many denim brands available for men these days. How does a guy really find one brand that stands out? Adriano Goldschmied thinks they may have found the solution. The company’s AG-ed Vintage technique uses a new and innovative laundering technique that creates denim with a genuine vintage look. What’s really special about AG jeans is that they combine their AG-ed technique with modern silhouettes, resulting in denim that is fresh and masculine at the same time.

It’s this revolutionary aesthetic that has celebrity fans and press buzzing, leading to exposure in top publications like Esquire, People, and Details. The brand has some great options for the ladies too, with one of their more popular fits being their menswear inspired boyfriend jeans which have been seen on Heidi Klum, Cameron Diaz and Olivia Palermo.

VISIT AG JEANS ONLINE

– Pamela Simmons

Oh, I didn’t want to tell anybody about this sale; but, alas, duty calls.  My conscience told me that it would be a shame to not share the denim love with the rest of you out there who could score some AG jeans, Earnest Sewn, Hudson, Paige Premium Denim, Rich & Skinny, Taverniti, and a bunch of other designer jeans for under $100.  Better hurry though.  Many sizes are selling out.  By the way, if you sign up for their news alerts, you get free shipping.

SHOP SMARTBARGAINS

– Kathy Ng Hassan

–Nikki Cho Russo

AG Jeans in Beige Shimmer, available at REVOLVE.

REPORT Tocai Nude heels, available at 80'S PURPLE.

If you’ve seen some of the Spring/Summer runway shows, then you know that beige, gray, tan, taupe and all those softer, neutral colors are grabbing the attention of style editors who are always out to find something a bit more unpredictable this summer. Besides metallic accessories and white-washed ensembles that usually surface in the summer, what couldn’t be more refreshing?

KILL CITY The Mod Vintage Ink Wash Straight Leg in Grey, available at TOBI.

WILLIAM RAST Check Shirt in Beige, available at REVOLVE.

Cool Grey Jean, available at ARMANI EXCHANGE.

SIWY Camilla Cut Off Shorts in Grey, available at INTERMIX.

CURRENT/ELLIOTT Boyfriend Short in Natural Destroy, available at RON HERMAN.

RAG & BONE Boyfriend Jeans in gray-blue, available at SAKS.

With economic recovery hopefully on its way, beige, tan or even natural hues — textiles that haven’t been chemically treated — offer a classic, economical and even eco-friendly solution to freshening up our wardrobes.  These neutral colors are pretty adaptable for most skin tones, and easily coordinates with all shades of denim, which is great for mixing and matching. With summer brights and neon trends making waves in apparel, the muted and calmer tones provide an exciting contrast and balance to an otherwise ordinary ensemble.

– Kathy Ng Hassan

Enjoy a nice mimosa while you try on AG’s new AG’ed Vintage line. Get 20% if you purchase AG jeans at the event plus a special gift.  Now that’s something to drink to! Cheers, ching-ching!  See you all there!

–Nikki Cho Russo

Loomstate Men's Indigo Rigid Wash 'Genus' Tapered Jeans, $46.99

Shopping for recession-friendly deals can be daunting these days, but not at Blue Fly. Thanks to its Semi-Annual Blue Sale, men and women alike can get designer jeans, starting at $49, with most denim in stock for just under $99!

Seven for All Mankind IDP (Black) Shiny 'Ginger' Wide Leg Jeans, $79.99

Expect to find lots of Paper Denim & Cloth, Acne Jeans, Earnest Sewn, J. Lindeberg (men’s), Joe’s Jeans, Hudson Jeans, Loomstate, Miss Sixty, AG Jeans, J Brand, Siwy, Habitual, 7 for All Mankind, Diesel, Sass & Bide and many more top brands.  Standard shipping is only $7.95; so, really, how can you resist?

*Sale ends 5:30AM on 02/11/09.

SHOP NOW

– Kathy Ng Hassan