Purple, the color of royalty, is now the color of fashion. Whether it’s a deep, rich shade or a soft lilac, the color is versatile and beautiful.
Purple garden
Give yourself some cheer with this pretty duvet from Urban Outfitters.
$58-$68 at Urban Outfitters
Tie one on
A purple tie, like this lavender one from Fairfax, works great for a summer day at the office.
$130 at Barneys
Mad for style
This “Mad Men”-style phone from PB Teen can be emblazoned with your name or even a cheeky slogan — “call me,” perhaps?
$99 at PB Teen
Party on
If there is one thing Betsey Johnson knows, it’s how to make the ideal party dress!
$465 at Bloomingdale’s
Dress up
This “Purple Haze” dress from fredflare.com evokes Monet — the watercolor print is great for an outdoor party.
$62 at fredflare.com
Suds and fun
Soap up with a sweet little punk, like this dispenser from Pylones.
$32 at Art Effect
Purple people drinker
Pretty purple glasses from Bed Bath & Beyond that come in three different sizes are ideal for all ages and all beverages.
$6.99 each at Bed Bath & Beyond
Purple rain
Shield yourself from a downpour with this oversized golf umbrella.
$21.99 at Target
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Sales check
The weekend’s best sales and events
Florodora
330 S. Dearborn St.;
312-212-8860
florodora.com
The semiannual Scandal sale runs through Saturday. Take 20 percent to 40 percent off all clothing and 10 percent off accessories and other merchandise.
Exhale Spa
945 N. State St.; 312-753-6500
exhalespa.com
The spa offers new customers its “One Week of Transformation” package for $40. It includes unlimited yoga and core fusion classes for a week, 20 percent off selected spa therapies, and 10 percent off retail items. Call 312-753-6500 or visit exhalespa.com for more information.
Penelope’s
1913 W. Division St.; 773-395-2351
shoppenelopes.com
The store takes 20 percent to 60 percent off all spring and selected summer clothing and accessories through mid-August.
The Design Center at Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza; 800-677-6278
merchandisemartdesigncenter.com
The center holds a luxury sample sale, featuring up to 75 percent off fine art, antiques, lighting, accessories and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Chic Gems
312-602-2561;
chicgemsetc.com
Through Aug. 31, Chic Gems shop donates 20 percent of proceeds from its online trunk show to the Chicago Women’s AIDS Project (cwapchicago.org). To receive
10 percent off all purchases, enter code “cwapsisters” at online checkout.
His Stuff
5314 N. Clark St.; 773-989-9111
hisstuffchicago.com
The store takes up to 80 percent off jeans, dress shirts, pants and more at its Andersonville location from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
