For a while, gold fell out of favor with fashionistas. Now it’s back in a big way. The difference between old gold and the 2007 pieces? The new gold comes in whimsical designs, with animal charms or as jumbled chains. There also are plenty of dainty and delicate gold pieces that are perfect for going out. The best part? Nothing else but gold will show off your end-of-summer tan quite so well. Here, some great gold (or good imitation) pieces for $100 or less.
Juicy Couture padlock and key necklace; $88 at Nordstrom.
Kenneth Jay Lane gold swirl ring; $75 at Intermix.
K. Amato lizard necklace; $55 at Active Endeavors.
Safari post earrings; $12 at Urban Outfitters.
Library charm bracelet; $85 at J Crew.
Thick chain with single pearl bracelet; $45 at Betsey Johnson, 2120 N. Halsted.
Textured chain bracelet; $8.80 at Forever 21.
Giles and Brother safety pin studs; $80 at Barneys Co-op.
Leaf pendant necklace; $8.50 at Claire’s Accessories.
Multi-strand necklace; $38 at Arden B.
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SALES AND EVENTS AROUND CHICAGO
Kristen Amato sample sale
OMNI HOTEL, 676 N.
MICHIGAN AVE.; 312-882-1366
Local jewelry designers Kristen Amato hosts her fourth annual sample sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Amato specializes in hammered-gold necklaces, bracelets and earrings; at the sale, you’ll find pieces from her K. Amato line and the Couture by K. Amato line, marked from $3 to $35 (usual prices are $30 to $500). New fall merchandise will also be discounted by 20 percent off. Visit k-amato.com to preview the collection.
Macy’s
111 N. STATE ST.; 312-781-3545
Attend a trunk show of Lazaro’s glamorous bridal and bridesmaid collection Friday through Sunday and receive 10 percent off orders place during the event. Appointments are suggested.
Jake
565 LINCOLN AVE., WINNETKA,
847-501-5253
Local jewelry designer Jill Alberts introduces her collection in person from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Ethnic Arts Bazaar
THOMPSON CENTER,
100 W. RANDOLPH ST.
Illinois Artisans Program hosts the event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday with 12 artisans offering items such as American and Mexican folk art, Asian-inspired collages, and Ukrainian eggs.
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Gwyenth Paltrow’s become quite the fashionista. The actress will appear at noon Friday at Macy’s (111 N. State St.) to introduce Pleasures Delight, the new Estee Lauder fragrance. She will meet customers who buy the 3.4-ounce eau de parfum spray ($65) or the deluxe gift set ($135) and sign customers’ fragrance purchase as time and supplies permit.
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