Red is the color of love, of passion and of fiery heat. Add some spice to your life with red accents. These pieces will brighten you up!
Vase case
This bud vase from Material Possessions can double as a chunky but stylish sculpture. Place it on a windowsill to capture some light. $78-$99 at Material Possessions
Get fit!
These may look like ordinary flip-flops, but look closer. They actually are FitFlops, designed to work the calves and booty while you strut. $50 at piperlime.com
Summer skirt
A light and breezy skirt is ideal for summer days. This one, from Elle, is barbecue ready! $26.99 at Kohl’s
Time me
A retro timer from Crate & Barrel will make waiting for that bread to rise a bit easier to bear.
$10.95 at Crate & Barrel
Box me out
Give your guy something to smile about when he’s getting dressed with these lobster boxers from J. Crew. $18.50 at J. Crew
Bowled over
A sleek and chic bowl, like this one from Williams-Sonoma, is perfect for displaying fruit or freshly baked bread. $49 at Williams-Sonoma
Travel buddy
Spending the summer abroad? Make the lengthy security process at the airport a bit more cheerful with Abas’ bright-red passport cover. $30 at Nordstrom
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SALES CHECK
ikram
873 N. Rush St.; 312-587-1000
ikram.com
The store takes 40 percent off designer accessories, clothing and shoes throughout July.
One Mind, Body & Being
2014 W. Wabansia Ave.; 773-360-1397
onemindbodybeing.com
The Pilates and yoga studio offers one complimentary private training session with Stacy Weinstein to first-time clients. Call to book a private appointment.
le Dress
1741 W. Division St.; 773-697-9855
ledresschicago.com
Receive 15 percent off all regular-priced red, white and/or blue dresses through Sunday.
Gamma Player
2035 W. Division St.; 773-235-0755
gammaplayer.com
The store holds its summer sale with 50 percent off spring/summer collections through July 19.
What’s in store
Event Studio
2027 W. Division St.; 773-227-1122
eventstudiochicago.com
Three years after working together as event planners at the Merchandise Mart, Stephanie Hlinak and Myca Smith wanted to take consulting services to the next level. So the pair opened Event Studio in Wicker Park in May, housing their services within a retail boutique. “I wanted to have a place where our clients could come and see what we can do,” said Smith, who had been working as a private event consultant out of her home since she left the Mart in 2006. Hlinak and Smith use their 20 years of combined experience to help people find caterers, venues, entertainment and floral companies for events ranging from intimate get-togethers to big corporate events. On the retail end, Event Studio carries customized invitations, stationery, entertaining and etiquette books, gifts and accessories. New shoppers get 10 percent off their first retail purchase through Tuesday.
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