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Highlights from Wine & Design

Nancy Harris — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:47:11 +0000

If you missed the event, don’t be upset, there are more to come! If you were there, you know what an amazing time we had savoring chocolate truffles from Katherine Anne Confections and shopping the Fall collection from Orlando Espinoza.

Savy shopper looks great in Orlando's design

The ladies had an opportunity to meet 1:1 with Orlando for style advice and try on his stylish collection of dresses. Everyone had a great time and it was hard to leave empty handed! I know I didn’t (smile)!

Stay tuned for more exciting excursions and events featuring Chicago designers and studios!

Where Sweet Meets Chic–Chocolate & Fashion Tour

Nancy Harris — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:57:21 +0000

You Just Shop & Chicago Chocolate Tours hosts the ultimate girls night out with our second annual fashion and chocolate tour on Friday, September 4th @ 5:30 beginning at 900 N Michigan Ave.

We’ll taste delectable desserts at Sarah’s Pastries and Candies, nibble on tasty truffles from Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland and indulge interesting flavors such as the BLT cupcake at More Cupcakes.

In between our chocolate comma, we’ll stop by Luca Luca for the latest in high Italian fashion then onward to Water Tower to shop at the hip new boutique Aritzia. We’ll end the tour with swag bags, champagne and style advice from one of our favorite Chicago-based boutiques, Akira.

So come join the fun and kick off the weekend the right way with sweets, treats and shopping!

Fashion & Chocolate…What Could be Sweeter?

Nancy Harris — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:05:34 +0000

You Just Shop & Chicago Chocolate Tours kicked off the season with a treat for the senses…the first ever fashion and chocolate tour!

Guests had the opportunity to taste delectable chocolates from Hershey’s, Sara’s Pastries & Candies and Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland. While at Hershey’s, we got a behind the scenes at how all those delectable chocolates are made.

To burn off some of those calories and exercise our wallets, we hit a few boutiques along the way. We were warmly greeted and given great fashion insights from the women at Max Studio (900 N. Michigan Ave.). We then headed north to Oak Street and stopped by Luca Luca, where we were in fashion heaven with the beautiful colors and fabrics of Spring.

We also uncovered some new Chicago designers along our route. Leslie Pozen of Ellu handbags (www.ellubags.com) showed off her fabulous collection of custom handbags while we nibbled on champagne truffles! New jewlery designer Tara Woodward displayed her beautiful rings, necklaces and bracelets.

I have to admit that I didn’t leave hungry OR empty handed!

You Just Shop & Chicago Chocolate Tours have more excursions planned so come hungry AND ready to shop!