The economy may not be in the best shape right now, but you still can look like a million bucks by wearing shades of silver and gold and accessorizing your home in the same hues.
Shell in
This shell dish from Jayson Home and Garden has a hand-painted finish and is definitely a conversation starter. $44 at Jayson Home and Garden, 1885 N. Clybourn Ave.
Gold gourd
Add a touch of luxury to your home with this Jonathan Adler vase. $65 at Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave.
Rosy outlook
Material Possessions has your Mother’s Day dinner party or brunch covered with silver rose napkin rings. $32 each at Material Possessions, 704 N. Wabash Ave.
Golden threads
This J. Crew tank looks rich, and the clingy fabric is sexy without being over-the-top. $62 at J. Crew
Gift yourself
Give yourself a gift — this gold Forever 21 bow around your neck looks charming and girlie. $5.80 at Forever 21
Rold gold
These simple gold Nine West sandals will look great on tanned feet come summer. $59 at piperlime.com
Silver boxes
Clean up the clutter on your dresser and store your jewelry in these monogrammed boxes from Pottery Barn. $30 to $85 at Pottery Barn
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Sales check
Sales and events from Chicago Magazine
House of Sole
1237 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-834-0909; houseofsole.net
The store holds a trunk show from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and offers discounts through Sunday to celebrate its two-year anniversary.
Zola Jones
1944 W. Montrose Ave.; 773-275-1845;zolajonesdesigns.com
The store holds its three-year anniversary sale during which shoppers receive 30 percent off new bags or get a free clutch with each bag purchase through May 9.
Greenheart Shop
746 N. LaSalle St.; 312-264-1625;greenheartshop.org
The shop offers up to60 percent off selected items through Saturday.
Shuella
310 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-543-0561; shuella.com
Purchase a pair of hot pink shoe covers from Shuella ($49.95) through May 31 and $5 from the sale will go toward the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.
The Salon at ULTA
114 S. State St.; 312-279-5081; ulta.com
The salon offers a family special through May 10. Mothers and daughters who visit ULTA together receive 25 percent off any spa and salon service. To get the discount, bring in a photograph with mother and daughter together.
What’s in store
Michelle Rahn
211 N. Green St.; 312-243-1919; michellerahn.com
When Marshall Field’s on State Street converted to Macy’s in 2006, designer Michelle Gertzman needed a new location to sell her bridal gowns. Nearly three years later, the Chicago native has opened her first bridal salon, Michelle Rahn. “It’s not just about making a purchase,” says Gertzman, who works with her clients by appointment only. “I want to make it as easy as possible for the bride. Planning an event is stressful, and I want to take that out completely.”
