Bring some fun and whimsy to your personal style by adding a touch of texture with faux fur, nubby sweaters or unexpected lines. Whether through clothing or your home decor, these interesting pieces make fall a bit more exciting.
— JOANNA GUSTAFSON IS A REDEYE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
Shaggy chic
Shaggy pillow, $49.95 at CB2
CB2’s cotton pillow looks fresh and different while still feeling cozy and welcome on your couch.
Pillow party
Textured felt pillow covers, $29-39 at PB Teen
PB Teen’s pillows resemble French macaroons. Fun and colorful!
Sparkle and shine
Madeleine sequin cardigan, $425 at Kate Spade
Your perfect party sweater — found! This beauty from Kate Spade looks shiny from far away — and it is — but look closer. The sequins rise off the cardigan for a 3-D effect.
Sweat it out
Cashmere sleeveless ruffle sweater, $125 at Ann Taylor
A soft and silky cashmere sweater from Ann Taylor is updated with bold ruffles.
Pebble power
Pebble mat, $48 at Chiasso
A sleek bathroom mat from Chiasso brings the outdoors in with smooth beach stones.
Vested interest
Faux fur Rachel vest, $60 at fredflare.com
The new alternative to the jean jacket — it goes with everything and adds a dose of glam. Fredflare.com’s version is affordable to boot!
Tee time
Textured jersey ribboned collier tee, $49.50 at J. Crew
No jewelry needed for this J. Crew tee, which has its own sequined necklace built in!
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Sales check
THE WEEKEND’S BEST SALES AND EVENTS
Urban Style Emporium
200 E. Delaware Pl.; 312-335-1353urbanstyleemporium.com
Take 20 percent off all clothing as the women’s retailer opens with two weekend trunk shows — SKIF and Ivan Grundahl.
Lill Headquarters
1511 W. 38th St., 1154lill.com
Take up to 80 percent off sample bags, discontinued styles, accessories and more from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. RSVP to samplesale@1154lill.com.
Hubba-Hubba
3309 N. Clark St.773-477-1414hubbahubbachicago.com
Take 15 percent off the first scarf, 25 percent off the second scarf and 35 percent off the third scarf through Sunday.
Genevieve Lethu
900 N. Michigan Ave., fourth floor; 312-423-9948 www.genevievelethu.com
Save 20 percent on all flatware, including special orders, through the end of the month.
Blo Dri
408 N. Clark St. 312-595-3000blodri.com
Buy four “blo outs,” receive one free through Saturday as the salon celebrates its one-year anniversary.
Barneys New York
15 E. Oak St.312-587-1700barneys.com
Get complimentary haircuts, manicures and shoe shines from John Allan and company from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 312-587-1700 ext. 1105 to schedule an appointment.
