
Shopping Spy
This week: theWit’s ROOF Runway Fashion Series, Keep It Chic, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and more.
Take fashion to another level with theWit’s ROOF Runway Fashion Series, held in the hotel’s 27th floor restaurant. On select Thursdays throughout the summer, local designers and boutiques will showcase their latest looks on the runway. Stop by July 18 to watch local lines Miriam Cecelia and J. Toor and Old Town boutique take over the catwalk. Shows start at dusk. 201 N. State; Roofonthewit.com
Sale away
The always-anticipated Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — a two-week shopping extravaganza stocked with brand-new looks for less — returns July 19. Prime your closet for fall with stylish steals from designers like Rebecca Minkoff, Stuart Weitzman and Diane von Furstenberg. Through August 4. 55 E. Grand; Shop.nordstrom.com
Swingin’ sixties
Pilsen’s got a new destination for vintage devotees, as Revival a Go-Go opened its doors last month. Owner Cammie Christopher handpicks all of the shop’s mod merchandise, including bright 1960s dresses, vintage men’s shirts and shelves of mid-century modern home décor and furniture. 1653 W. 18th, (312) 203-9171.
Starry nights
Shop sought-after designer styles under the stars at Keep It Chic, a weekly shopping experience at RM Champagne Salon (116 N. Green) presented by Garmental and Keep.com. Enjoy cocktails, canapés and contests while browsing Keep’s newest collections — curated by Garmental founder Suzanne Kopulos — from the likes of Lauren Conrad, Wild Fox Couture and Lori’s Shoes. 7 p.m. Wednesdays from July 17-August 7; Rmchampagnesalon.com
Free love
Pump up your Pitchfork look with a little help from Free People. On July 18, visit any of the shop’s Chicago locations and craft your own floral crown or tame your mane at the Hair Braiding Bar. 4-7 p.m.; Freepeople.com
Tags: July 14 2013