Summer may be heating up, but believe it or not, it’s winding down. Stores already are embracing the fall with back-to-school looks. The prep-school look can be pulled off for adults with subtle references — vests, menswear-looking blazers, a “class ring” and preppy pieces galore. Don’t forget chunky heels and a crisp button-down shirt. Now hit the books!
Vince Camuto “Bellai” heels, $120 at piperlime.com
Coach Bleeker domed ring, $68 at Coach (above)
American Apparel “Ripper Skirt,” $30 at American Apparel
Heritage suit blazer, $49.90 at Forever 21
Lux Menswear vest, $48 at Urban Outfitters (left)
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Grosgrain belt, $55 at Ralph Lauren
Faconnable “Jennifer” dotted shirt, $165 at Nordstrom
J. Crew optical print mini, $78 at J. Crew
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SALES AND EVENTS AROUND CHICAGO
Wicker Park’s Public I
1923 W. DIVISION ST.; 773-772-9088
The store is offering 50 percent off all merchandise because it is closing soon. Find discounts on men’s and designers’ apparel and luggage. Look for deeper discounts in August.
Club Monaco
1731 N. DAMEN AVE.; CLUBMONACO.COM
The new store is set to open Friday and will offer customers who spend $500 or more a black limited-edition Club Monaco iPod Nano, preloaded with the store’s playlist.
Lululemon
1627 N. DAMEN AVE.; 773-227-1869
The yoga-inspired apparel shop opens on Friday with an in-store yoga class at 9 a.m. The grand opening is from 7 to 10 p.m. July 24.
Le Dress
1741 W. DIVISION ST.; 773-697-9899
The dress-only boutique in Wicker Park has its grand opening event from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday with drinks, desserts and shopping. Enter to win a card that entitles the holder to 30 percent off purchases for a year; attendees who buy items receive gift bags.
Nordstrom
55 E. GRAND AVE., 312-464-1515
The department store is having a storewide anniversary sale Friday through Aug. 3, with preseason discounts on fall merchandise.
Akira
1814 TO 1920 W. NORTH AVE.
The Akira stores along North Avenue host a sixth year anniversary, called Carnivale, from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday with live entertainment and complementary cocktails and food. $10 suggested donation.
Bloomingdale’s
900 N. MICHIGAN AVE., 312-440-4460; 600 N. WABASH AVE., 312-324-7500
Through July 28, enter to win three-day passes to Lollapalooza or a pair of tickets to Galapalooza, a dinner, concert and sneak peek of the music fest.
[CHICAGO MAGAZINE]
