It’s time to tie one on–a scarf, that is. The latest trend in women’s fashion is actually a throwback to the glorious days of Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and other lovely ladies who knew how to couture their coif with a cover-up. Designers are all over this with retro designs like Bill Blass’ logo print, Bulgari’s blue-white polka dots, Burberry’s green floral and our fave, Marc Jacobs’ lips and cherries (right).
`To sing
Nothing screams the holidays like a huge, hairy Wookie. That’s right, click on christ maschebacca.ytm nd.com for the most “Star Wars”-tastic version of “Silent Night.” That’s not enough? Scour used music shops for this gem: “Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album.” Track 5–“R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas”–features, no joke, Jon Bon Jovi.
To give
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday you can feel good about yourself by bringing a new unwrapped toy or toy gift card to the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital parking lot (5721 S. Maryland Ave.) for its 2005 Project Love-Project Giving Holiday Toy Drive. There will be radio stations there broadcasting the event, but we know you want to go just to feel the love.
To what?
They’ve been around for a while, but now it’s just gotten ridiculous. There’s even a sweets-centric Web site that’s got a whole section devoted to pooping candy.
Everything from Happy Hen and Tricky Kitty output edible goodies at groovycandies.com.
To shop
Bloomingdales (900 N. Michigan Ave.) wants you to get Lucky this weekend with a special event from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Meet designers and check out the latest Lucky denim and sportswear, all to the backbeat of DJs. 312-440-4388.
