https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:34:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1037817 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:12:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1037817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Art Institute has has a "Fashion" exhibit going -- but I just checke, and it leaves September 29, which makes me doubly sad, since I didn't manage to make it there, either.</p> <p>It's totally touristy, but I always tell people to buy some Garrett's Popcorn.&nbsp; It deserves its fame -- particularly the carmel corn!&nbsp; Make sure you travel far enough south to hit the Macy's on State Street, if you haven't already.&nbsp; I don't shop there much, since I'm still upset over losing the superior Marshall Field's, but I love viewing the fountain, the Tiffany dome and windows in the architecture.</p> <p>If you like "boutique" type shopping, you'll find some great shops in Wicker Park and Bucktown.&nbsp; And, if you want to really "see" the skyline, take time out for one of the boat cruises -- Wendella or the Architecture tour.&nbsp; I like the ones that go up the river as well as out on the lake, and, when my friends come in to shop, its a nice place to sit for awhile, as long as the weather cooperates!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1037118 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:16:14 +0000 pil 1037118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, I'll probably make a run through the Michigan Ave. area on Monday - I'm open to other suggestions you may have We arrive Sunday for my husband's Monday conference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1037012 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:35:17 +0000 Beth Ann 1037012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sad, Pil!&nbsp; I'll be out of town that weekend (In Indiana, for "Feast of the Hunter's Moon).&nbsp; Do you plan on shopping while in the Windy City? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036967 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:28:13 +0000 Anonymous 1036967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You guys are going to have SO much fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036936 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:50:17 +0000 pil 1036936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If only this was two weeks sooner. I'm going to be in Chicago the weekend of the 6th. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036738 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:20:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1036738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to it!&nbsp; Last time, we were fortunate to Angie with us!&nbsp; Such an amazing St. Patrick's Day that was in the city.&nbsp; Of course, the train ride back in a hot Metra car with drunken revelers.........well, I was still basking in the YLF glow!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036684 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:01:31 +0000 Anonymous 1036684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping for Laura and others. One of these days I may be able to make it to Chicago but not this time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036244 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 18:09:48 +0000 Day Vies 1036244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interested! I'm gathering my nickels and pennies together for a great shopping day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1036122 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:07:00 +0000 marianna 1036122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm bumping this thread! I'm in the area too and may&nbsp;be able to join, but I don't know for sure yet. Anyone else interested? The last Chicago meet up was great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chicago-meetup#post-1035984 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 02:19:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1035984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>(I posted this a couple of days ago, and decided to repost in OT.&nbsp; We're hoping to get a few of us together for some YLF fun!</i>) <p>Hey Chicago area fabbers! DayVies and I are planning a meetup at Old<br /> Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie on Saturday, October 19. We'd like<br /> to gather for lunch, and then those who can stick around will hit the<br /> stores, beginning with Nordies.</p> <p>Want to join in on the fun? Reply to this thread or PM me for more details! </p>