Once the go-to look for somewhat nerdy sweaters, argyle is actually having a stylish moment. The pattern has been updated with brighter colors and in unexpected ways. It’s a way to say you’re smart without being a nerd.
Pillow fight
Can’t decide which color combo you like better on these Pottery Barn pillows? Buy both! $49 at Pottery Barn
Fame frame
Give Dad his due in an argyle-enhanced frame from Bed Bath & Beyond.
$12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
Polo party
This Old Navy polo has just a stripe of purple argyle for those still easing into the trend.
$15 at Old Navy
Noted
Take some style notes with this handmade notebook from Etsy. $10 at etsy.com
Rain on me
You’ll be singing in the rain when you slide your feet into Target’s cheery pink rain boots.
$24.99 at Target
Grandpa gear
Pair this Fred Perry cardigan with trendy jeans or shoes to keep it from looking too old.
$172 at Nordstrom
City slippers
Keep winter nights a bit warmer in Juicy Couture’s cozy slippers. $67.95 at zappos.com
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Sales CHECK
The weekend’s best events and bargains
Krista K
3458 N. Southport Ave.; 773-248-1967, kristak.com
Krista K Maternity + Baby
3530 N. Southport Ave.; 773-248-4477
The stores hold their semiannual Shop Around the Clock sale, offering additional savings — up to 50 percent off — on sale merchandise Saturday. Early birds get the best deals on discounted clothing and accessories, but everyone enjoys 20 percent off full-price items. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Eva May
5643 N. Ashland Ave.; 773-907-0709, evamay.com
The store hosts an “Out with the Old, In with the New” sale with 10 percent to 50 percent off everything from hats and scarves to bags and art through Jan. 31. Customers who say “Go Obama” receive an additional 10 percent off their entire purchase.
Beta Boutique
773-276-0905, betaboutique.com
The store holds its semiannual Stacked Rack sale at its temporary Wicker Park space (1552 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd floor loft) with 40 percent to 90 percent off women and men’s designer clothing Saturday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
The Left Bank
1155 W. Webster Ave.; 773-929-7422, leftbankjewelry.com
The French-inspired boutique launches a new bridal shoe by dance instructor Angela Nuran at its wedding shoe trunk show Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the shop in advance to schedule a personal fitting appointment.
WHAT’S IN STORE
LuLu’s at the Belle Kay
3862 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-404-5858, lulusbellekay.com
Chicago women lucky enough to get tickets to Tuesday’s inaugural festivities may have found their evening wear at this North Center boutique focused on vintage clothing and accessories. Owner Laurie Demma Davis, a former personal shopper and stylist at Marshall Fields, wanted to offer evening gowns and dresses that stand out in a crowd for less than $1,000. “I can only wish that someday Mrs. Obama will be wearing a gorgeous piece of vintage jewelry or a gown from LuLu’s,” Davis says.
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