https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:23:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1375464 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:51:02 +0000 Jeanie 1375464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like so much fun! &nbsp;I adore Chicago. &nbsp;I love Bloomingdales and the Macy's on State Street. &nbsp;I 2nd Beth Ann's suggestion of the Chicago Cultural Center and the Art Institute. &nbsp;I love the architecture in the library too.&nbsp; Sometimes we stay at the Omni but even when we don't stay there, I go to the restaurant there to have breakfast or lunch. &nbsp;They have large windows overlooking Michigan Ave. &nbsp;It's a great break from all the walking and the food is delicious and you can just sit back and watch all the street traffic. &nbsp;Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1374029 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:53:13 +0000 citygirldc 1374029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your time there. Sounds like a blast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1373210 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:19:15 +0000 modgrl 1373210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the great advice! We are staying near the fancy Nordstrom's so I'm sure we will end up there at some point.&nbsp;<br />It's not too late to join us in Chicago Nov 7.&nbsp;<br />Here's the event info if anyone wants to meet up:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www2.mcachicago.org/event/volume-1-stardust/">http://www2.mcachicago.org/eve.....-stardust/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372997 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 03:04:46 +0000 catgirl 1372997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! So much fun... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372934 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 01:28:31 +0000 Sveta 1372934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have fun Rita! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372908 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:54:30 +0000 bj1111 1372908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>see you there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372742 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 20:08:52 +0000 AviaMariah 1372742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so jealous!! &nbsp;We lived in Chicago for a year about 10 years ago and haven't managed to make it back yet. &nbsp;The first thing I think of is the food and I second Angie to take yourself to the Greek district for dinner. &nbsp;Yum!!! &nbsp;Also, I always tell people visiting to go the Aurelio's if they want pizza. &nbsp;That's where the locals went that we knew and is SO much better than the touristy pizza places. &nbsp;It's a thin crust not deep dish. &nbsp;Delish!!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372724 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:30:44 +0000 abc 1372724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you an amazing trip. </p> <p>I love and miss Chicago. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372669 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:44:42 +0000 Beth Ann 1372669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chicago (burbs) resident here!&nbsp; </p> <p>Yep. The weather can be anything.&nbsp; Don't pack too early and keep your eye on the forecast!&nbsp; </p> <p>For food:&nbsp; When you want a quick bite in the midst of shopping, I suggest hitting Naf Naf Grill (two locations:&nbsp; one near the Bean, and one near the train station in the loop).&nbsp; They are the "Chipotle of the Near East" with fabulous and fresh Shwarma. Then, of course, there are Rick Bayless' Topolobampo and Frontera Grill.&nbsp; These are terrific for a bit of Mexico on Lake Michigan!&nbsp; Angie is spot on about Greek town, too!&nbsp; it's just west of the Loop.</p> <p>For shopping:&nbsp; There are two Racks:&nbsp; one near Macy's on State Street and one&nbsp; up near Water Tower, near the tiny park on the west side of Michigan Ave.&nbsp; Another love for the Chicago Nordies, too.&nbsp; I always hit Crate and Barrel, too.&nbsp; Great for a little early Christmas shopping!</p> <p>Nothing better than Millennium Park on a nice day!&nbsp; Just across Michigan Ave. is the Chicago Cultural Center -- housed in an old Rockefeller Library building.&nbsp; There&nbsp; are lovely free small art exhibits housed there, as well as a visitor center and terrific free concerts.&nbsp; This is a great place if it's a bit cold on the day you visit the Park.</p> <p>The museums in Chicago are all world class --- the Art Institute is near Millenium Park, and you can at least walk past those iconic lions on your way up the boulevard to shop!</p> <p>Sounds like an awesome trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372643 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:04:33 +0000 rabbit 1372643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eep, your outfit is very cute. &nbsp; Definitely a chance to bust out gender-bending daytime glam. &nbsp;Tell us about the exhibit and show pics if you get a chance. &nbsp;Wish I could see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372628 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:42:12 +0000 Angie 1372628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HOW FUN. Lovely to see you again,&nbsp;Rita. You look smashing.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you like Greek food - head over to the Greek quarter. The food is sensational. Lunch time is fab, and evenings are festive.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Rack in Chicago is really good too, as is the <b>very</b> fancy Nordstrom. I love the Bloomies there best though. More manageable and swanky.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the weather, pack the day before and watch the weather like a hawk. Have a great time. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372626 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:38:34 +0000 Angie 1372626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pack me in your suitcase.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/80s-weekend-in-chicago#post-1372591 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:44:29 +0000 modgrl 1372591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello friends!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />We're going to Chicago for a weekend in November. We'll be seeing <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://mcachicago.tumblr.com/post/97321294920/mca-exclusive-event-volume-1-stardust-featuring">BOY GEORGE at the DAVID BOWIE exhibit at the MCA</a>. So excited! Looking for a few quick suggestions. Are the any MUST SEE stores or spots on or near the Miracle Mile? I haven't been to Chicago in close to 10 years so I am really not sure what's going on there. I am hoping to spend some time at Millennium Park if the weather is good. I would also appreciate any suggestions for how to dress for the weather... I tried to look at historical records for Chicago in November and it looks like temperatures range from the 70's down to the teens?!?!? How do you even plan for that?!&nbsp;Thanks in advance for any thoughts, sightseeing, food or travel capsule suggestions!</p> <p>I'm thinking about wearing some variation of this <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-if-you-cant-wear-leather-and-leopard-to-blondie">outfit</a> for the Boy George thing.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>