Just Wonderful Stuff, 445 N. Wells St., 222-2225. Through Feb. 15, this handcrafted gift shop has ruanas by Pat Davis that were $325, now $150; hand- painted silk and woven scarves that were $40 to $225, now $30 to $130;
handcrafted jewelry that was $12 to $500, now $10 to $350; handblown glass items that were $50 to $1,400, now $40 to $1,000, and much more.
Children`s wear
Kidding Around, 3574 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, 708-425-1661. While quantities last, all winter merchandise is 50 percent off including gently used selections; original prices were $16.50 to $72, now $8.25 to $36. Spring clothing is 10 to 33 1/3 percent off; original prices for dresses and sportswear includes samples, Communion dresses, pre-teen and young junior dresses that were $31 to $86, now $20.77 to $57.50.
Women`s wear
Blake, 2448 N. Lincoln Ave., 477-3364. This women`s European and American clothing shop is holding its ”Winter`s Last Blast” sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Find fall and winter clothing, accessories and jewelry by Anvers, Ghost, Dolce & Gabbana, Go-Silk, Katharine Hamnett, Dries Van Noten, Gordon Henderson, Workers for Freedom, Sara Sturgeon and Todd Oldham that was $32 to $1,200, now $16 to $480.
Antiques
Town & Country Antiques, 310 Happ Rd., Northfield, 708-501-4902. This antique shop is having its midwinter storewide sale through Feb. 16. Antique merchandise such as Majolica plates that were $68, are now $57.80; a turn-of- the-century harvest table that was $595, now $476; an antique ”trip around the world” quilt was $450, now $395.
Bridal gowns
Bridal Outlet, 6959 W. 111th St., Worth, 708-361-5644. Over 3,000 sample designer gowns are at 40 to 60 percent off retail prices at this outlet. Find dresses for brides, bridesmaids, mothers, flower girls and special occasions that were $200 to $3,000, now $50 to $1,200. Sizes range from 3 to 30. Sample and custom-made headpieces were $100 to $350, now $50 to $145.
Workout wear
Body Electric, 857 W. Armitage Ave., 883-1700. While quantities last, this shop is having a 40 percent-off sale on exercise and weekend wear and bathing suits. Brands include: Gilda Marx, Marika, Baryshnikov, Dance France, Danskin, Gottex, Body Glove, Why Things Burn and Viewpoint. Prices were $20 to $80, now $12 to $48. Also check the ”Five-Dollar Bargain Box.”
Women`s wear
931 West, 931 W. Belmont Ave., 549-1500. While quantities last, these new spring arrivals are 25 to 40 percent off regular retail price: ABS sand-washed silk separates that were $280, now $169; Lavanx sand-washed silk blazers were $125, now $69; Tramp printed rayon jumpers were $65, now $49; ABS printed rayon baby-doll dresses were $160, now $109; cotton American flag sweaters were $65, now $49; Pucci-print rayon dresses were $65, now $45; Et Vous suede front-chaps jeans were $120, now $79. All 1990 merchandise is 50 to 70 percent off.
Women`s wear
On Impulse, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, 708-798-7476. Through Friday, this boutique is conducting a ”Winter Clearance Sale” on women`s clothing, from casual to evening wear that was $38 to $500, now $18 to $300. Find 20 percent savings on accessories regularly priced from $18 to $200.
Mall sale
The Merchants Association of the Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 W. Madison St. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, this shopping mall is having a ”Sidewalk Sale.” Some of the shops are: Connie Shoes, 930-9800, dress, sport and casual shoes that were $40 to $54 are $24.99 a pair or two pair for $45; Movie Time Video, 930-5700, has movies that were $9.95 to $89.95, now $4.95 to $19.95; Casual Corner, 930-5766, has 40 percent off already reduced items that were $32 to $59, now $19.20 to $35.40; Hardcastle Coffee & Tea, 648-0070, has Ghiradelli chocolates that were 80 cents to $2, now 25 percent off, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans were $15 per half-pound, now $12 per half-pound, and hazelnut-flavored coffee was $8.50 per pound, now $6 per pound.
Flealess market
Salon of Modalisque, 1569 N. Milwaukee Ave., 235-2334. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a ”Flealess Market” will be conducted at this shop featuring merchandise from Chicago-area designers at wholesale prices. Find quality handmade one-of-a-kind and limited edition clothing or accessories at wholesale prices from from $10 to $35.
Women`s wear
Koala Blue, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 280-8811; Northbrook Court, 708-205-1166; Randhurst, 708-259-1166. While quantities last, find the entire stock of merchandise that was $16 to $112, now $11.20 to $60. The Randhurst store has past-season merchandise that was $12 to $95, now $1 to $25.
Vintage wear
Strange Cargo, 3448 N. Clark St., 327-8090. Through Feb. 17, a ”Vintage Madness Sale” features: 20 to 40 percent off all overcoats that were $60 to $100; 25 percent off all shoes that were $15 to $65; 25 percent off men`s sweaters that were $20 to $45, 20 percent off all women`s sweaters, hats, coats and dresses that were $10 to $65; never-worn vintage merchandise that was $20 to $35 is 20 percent off; shirts and knits and men`s hats were $15 to $45, now 25 percent off, and tuxedo shirts and pants were $15 to $45 are 20 percent off.
Resale
Walk-In Closet, 107 S. Third St., Bloomingdale, 708-924-8044. This resale shop features designer labels and better clothing and accessories. Casual and cocktail dresses were $60 to $250, now $12 to $40; suits and coats were $75 to $350, now $20 to $50; blouses, sweaters, skirts and slacks were $25 to $70, now $5 to $15. Sizes range from 4 to 20.
Warehouse sale
Jessica Grey Inc., 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., 2nd floor, 929-6326. On Saturday, this women`s manufacturer is opening to the public and offering women`s sportswear that would retail for $30 to $300, now $10 to $150. There will be an early-bird special between 9 and 10 a.m.: buy two items, get the third one free.
Yarns
Midwest Discount Yarns, 3157 Irving Park Rd., 588-3120. Through Feb. 20, find Glen Cannon 3-ounce skeins that were $2.19, now 89 cents; 3-ounce bulky boucle that was $1.69, now 98 cents; domestic and imported novelty cone yarn was $2 per ounce, now $1; cotton was $1.98 for 2 ounces, now $1.20; baby yarns were $1.69 for 2 ounces, now 90 cents.
Kids` shoes
Krissy`s Shoes for Kids, 621 S. Plymouth Ct., 431-0987. Through Feb. 25, find LA Gear hiker boots in two size ranges: sizes 8 to 12 that were $42, now $32.99, and in sizes 12 1/2 to size 6 that were $54, now $39.99; weather boots in sizes 3 to 6 were $28, now $18 to $22.99, and assorted hats and gloves that were $4 to $5.99, now $2.50 to $3.99.-
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