What’s the fastest way to cool off in the middle of summer? A “Christmas in July sale.” Buy party goods and ornaments at Luv It! and then book a party at Le Meridien and save 50 percent on food and services for holiday parties held in December.
Cards and ornaments
Luv It!, 777 N. York Rd., Hinsdale, 708-325-0044. Friday and Saturday, this card, gift and party goods store is participating in the Hinsdale sidewalk sale and having a “Christmas in July” sale offering 50 percent off boxed cards that were $7 to $20, now $3.50 to $10; ornaments that were $2 to $12, now $1 to $6; decorative accessories that were $10 to $35, now $5 to $17.50; C.R. Gibson photo albums that were $21, now $15.25; and recipe boxes, accordion files and coupon holders that were $9.75 to $20, now $7.30 to $15.
Holiday parties
Le Meridien, 21 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100 ext. 5074. Through Oct. 31, save up to 50 percent on food and beverages for holiday parties. Parties booked by July 31 save 50 percent; parties booked by Aug. 30 save 40 percent; parties booked by Sept. 30, save 30 percent; and parties booked by Oct. 31, save 20 percent.
Menswear
Julian-Redman’s, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, 708-362-4046. Thursday through Sunday, this menswear store, which carries regular, big and tall sizes, is having a sidewalk sale. Terzo Uomo and Cricketeer suits that were $450 to $600, now $79 to $299; Cliftex, Cricketeer and Palm Beach sport coats that were $195 to $350, now $49 to $99; Dockers and Gullivers walking shorts that were $30 to $50, now $14.99, 2 for $29, or 3 for $42; Gant, Arrow, Enro and Munsingwear short-sleeve sportshirts that were $30 to $60, now $14.99, 2 for $29, or 3 for $42; and Speedo and Sun Force swim trunks that were $30 to $35, now $15 to $17.50.
Men’s and women’s shoes
Easy Spirit Shoe Store, call 800-201-1839 for locations. Through July 31 find women’s Infatuation and Stargaze style pumps that were $69.95, now $54.99; casual Motion shoes that were $71.95, now $56.99; men’s Mach 2000 that were $84.95, now $56.99; Mach 1 that were $73.95, now $56.99; and Enterprise that were $89.95, now $69.99.
Women’s wear
Cache, 1154 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, 708-480-9790. Thursday through Saturday, this women’s fashion boutique has Criscione jackets that were $360 to $380, now $99 to $279; matching pants that were $135 to $165, now $79; and matching skirts that were $135, now $49 to $99.
Dimonelli Boutique, 176 W. Adams St., Suite 1419, 312-346-6822. Through July 29, Avanti leather coats that were $239, now $169; Harve Benard cashmere blend blazers that were $179, now $99; and all dresses and blouses are 30 percent off.
Rugs and pillows
Fortunate Discoveries, 1730 W. Wrightwood, 312-404-0212. Saturday through July 30, selected kilim rugs are 30 percent off, regular prices were $95 to $7,500, now $66 to $5,250; pillows that were $65 to $185, now $58.50 to $166.50; and African artifacts that were $50 to $900, now $45 to $810. Sale is on in-stock merchandise, cash and checks only.
Meals
CHIC Cafe, 361 W. Chestnut St., 312-944-2725. Saturdays through Aug. 27, the Cooking and Hospitality Institute will discount its bring-your-own-wine, candlelight dinner from $22 to $15. Reservations are recommended for the 7:30 p.m. dinner.
Frames
Artfully Yours, 7345 Lemont Rd., 708-963-5565. Through July 31, save 25 percent on picture framing, including frames, mats, glass and other framing materials and services. Prices vary based on size, frame and framing options: a $50 framing job is now $37.50; a $150 framing job is $112.50; and a $300 framing job is now $225.
Fashions and furnishings
Toshiro, 3309 N. Clark St., 312-248-1487. Through July 31, Phillipe Adee women’s suits that were $330, now $210; Newfield dresses that were $205, now $165; French Connection pants that were $73, now $53; antique wood chairs that were $125, now $90; and 18th Century antique iron beds that were $600, now $400.
Resale
The Second Child, 954 W. Armitage Ave., 312-883-0880. Through July 29, this resale shop is celebrating its seventh anniversary offering 20 to 50 percent savings on infant wear that is regularly $1 to $20, toddler and children’s clothing that is regularly $3 to $50, and maternity wear that is regularly $5 to $100. July 29, all remaining clothing will be 50 percent off, and on July 30 75 percent off.
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Send information about your store’s sales and bargains to Material World, the Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., 4th floor, Chicago 60611, at least two weeks before sale date. Information must include regular and sale price ranges. No telephone calls, please.
