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Last night my friends and I decided to check out Lumen to catch DJ Steve Aoki and Jeffrey Sebelia (winner of Project Runway 3) for a fashion show sponsored by Bonnie&Clyde's boutique. The e-flier I received about this event mentioned free entry with RSVP and open bar hosted by SnowQueen vodka until 10:30pm. We got to Lumen around 9:30 and waited in line for a quick ten minutes. When we got to the doorman, he said we weren't on the list, but that's okay, no cover until 10:30pm right? Wrong. Some guy came out and announced that they were filled to capacity so they would start charging $10 to everyone coming in, but it was only 9:40! We figured, the bar is open until 10:30 so we were okay with paying the cover. Much to our chagrin, the place was hardly packed at all! I felt like we were walking into an awkward homecoming dance with groups of people hovered in corners and near the punch bowl but definitely NOT filled to capacity. Annoyed.
We got our drinks, walked around to check out the scene, and went back up to the bar around 10:10 for our secound round. I asked the bartender for another vodka tonic and he shook his finger at me and said, "sorry honey, no more free shit tonight." First of all don't call me honey, and second of all, we still have another 20 minutes until the open bar is closed! He already made the drink and I didn't have any cash so I ordered a round for the friends and opened up a tab. I figured the night can't get any worse. Well, it did. Come 10:30 when the fashion show was to begin, someone announced that DJ Aoki was NOT in Chicago. In fact, he was stuck on a plane in Florida unable to fly out of the everglades....I'm sorry, but I've done my share of truth-stretching in life and that story couldn't be closer to lame. But not to fear, we have a great team of djs that I've never heard of before to play the background music to the fashion show. Shoot me now.
The fashion show was okay. Here's a peak:
The highlight of the evening:
How awesome is he? Red long johns and a Ronald McDonald scarf stylishly draped around the neck. PRICELESS. After the fashion show, the crowds dispersed and my annoyance turned into amusement. We went back for more drinks and decided to let loose and danced on the tables. At the end of the night when I went to close out my tab, the bartender that called me honey redeemed himself, he comped my first round. Rightly so! Lumen, get your act together! You can't change what you advertised on a whim. I don't plan on going back to Lumen any time soon.
Two of my favorite department stores are offering HUGE deals today, Wednesday the 26 - Friday the 28th:
Neiman Marcus
buy 2 designer/couture items take $400 off
buy 2 handbags take $400 off
buy 2 pairs of shoes take $150 off
buy 2 Contemp. Casual/Sportswear/Dresses take $100 off
same deals go for men. I'm especially excited for the ties (buy two take $50 off, time stock up on gifts for dad!)
Bloomingdales
Take an additional 15-30% off of already discounted items.
Plus get $15 back for every $100 you spend.
Those with Bloomies cards should have received the private sale booklet in the mail with 4 coupons allowing you to take $25 off of any single purchase of $100 or more.
NICE!
Two things I love about Easter Sunday:
Guys dressed in suits
- and -
Easter brunch
yum and yum
Went to the guiseIchic opening at their new larger location at 2128 N Halsted. It was a great event to promote their full-service concept. Everything from clothing consultations to hair styling. If you had the time and the means, you could probably spend a whole day in here creating a new look for yourself.
The event itself was of course well crafted by Skirt PR. It was a bit crowded and I was nervous for all the clothes as guests carelessly handled their wine and martini glasses, but it didn't seem like there were any major slip ups. There was a charcuterie platter at the front of the very long space. At the very back where the salon is, they set up a bar featuring Amstel Light, Pom Martinis, and your standard red wine (can't remember the brand, sorry!)
The selection of women's clothing is decent, but lacking in variety. They offer many of the same styles in different colors. The men's is much more extensive since they started out as a men's boutique. I'm sure the women's section will improve with time. Brands include: Theory, Band of Outsiders, Moschino, Acne, Rag and Bone, and Nicole Farhi.
Unfortunately, It's probably not a place that I'd go for fashion inspiration. I generally don't shop in Lincoln Park. But it seems like a good place for the no hassle type of guy who needs a one stop shop to cover all his style bases.
How awesome is he? Red long johns and a Ronald McDonald scarf stylishly draped around the neck. PRICELESS. After the fashion show, the crowds dispersed and my annoyance turned into amusement. We went back for more drinks and decided to let loose and danced on the tables. At the end of the night when I went to close out my tab, the bartender that called me honey redeemed himself, he comped my first round. Rightly so! Lumen, get your act together! You can't change what you advertised on a whim. I don't plan on going back to Lumen any time soon.