George the Salon is one of the best salons in the city! With a recently re-vamped interior and owned by George Gonzalez, The Spa at Harpo Studios’ stylist, you can’t go wrong. You feel like a celebrity yourself when you walk in and see the professional staff along with the glam/sophisticated look of the salon. The service is a cut-above the rest (no pun intended) offering all the staple salon services including the much raved about “Brazillian Blowout” said to be the cure-all for those of us with the dreaded frizz issue.

Zoo-ologie is a one of a kind gala that is taking place on Saturday, May 21st this year at the Lincoln Park Zoo. All proceeds from this spectacular affair will benefit the zoo’s conservation and science initiatives and programs that help to support their effort to conserve wildlife throughout the world. Attendees will get to mix and mingle all through the zoo grounds while sipping cocktails, classy hors d’oeuvres, music, silent auction, and dance the lovely night away.

On Thursday, May 19, one of the most exciting fashion shows of the year will be taking place at the UIC Forum Stage at 8 p.m. Students of The International Academy of Design & Technology produce the show that showcase over 100 pieces by 40 designers and their great design talents! The evening will be emceed by ABC 7’s Val Warner and there will be an amazing performance by Kristinia DeBarge.

This Sunday, May 1 marks the 24th Annual Spring Brunch & Fashion Show! Mark Shale’s designs will be featured down the runway at the Harold Washington Library in the Winter Garden Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Join Chicago House’s co-chairs, Brett Locasio and Tim Weber along with Maria Pinto who is the creative director of Mark Shale for a spectacular Sunday. Guests will feast on a scrumptious 3-course brunch by Jewell Events Catering, sip on cocktails by Grey Goose, and nosh on desserts by Sara Lee all while viewing the latest Spring fashions!

Tomorrow, April 28th from 5 to 9 p.m. there will be an exclusive night of shopping on the intersection of two of Chicago’s main shopping streets.

Marlowe is an Italian luxury brand and they are right here in the Windy City on the street level of the Park Hyatt Hotel on Michigan Avenue! The refined style of the clothing has attracted the most sophistaced and loyal clients around the world. Marlowe specializes in fine suiting, signature cashmere knitwear, shirts, and leather […]

Come out to the Merchandise Mart on April 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. to support Art Chicago and Chicago’s much anticipated new restuarant NEXT. The Women’s Board of the Museum of Contemporary Art are putting this event together to benefit art education. The evening will be filled with mingling, book signings, cocktails, appetizers, and special book signings by Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas, and Laura Letinsky.

On April 30, Horacio Nieto will be showcasing his Fall/Winter 2011 collections of both menswear and womenswear at Loft on Lake. The show entitled “Mining the Ming Dynasty” is sure to please with stunning pieces, handbags by Diego Rocha and a beautiful location!

On April 23, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Fertility Centers of Illinois, Today’s Chicago Woman, and Garmental.com are putting on “Fashion for Fertility.” This event will be held at the Four Seasons Chicago from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. and filled with fashion, a luncheon, silent auction, and fabulous guests!