Do-Division 2013 Street Festival | Do-Fashion Show

Chicago celebrated the beginning of summer with the Do-Division 2013 Street Fest.  Do-Division brings together the best mix of live music and DJ's, local retailers, eclectic cuisine, and independent fashion boutiques.  The annual fest is in its 7th year and ran from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd in West Town on Division Street between Damen to Leavitt.

THE SIDEWALK SALE

Local boutiques decorated the sidewalk just east of the street fest - from Damen to Ashland - with great deals on fashion-centric goods from local designer to high-end designer clothing and accessories.

DO-FASHION SHOW

One of the Do-Division Street Fest highlights is the Do-Fashion Show produced by MGO Fashion Salon.  The outdoor fashion shows ran from Friday through Sunday on Hoyne (just north of Division Street to Crystal).  Despite the rain and cold weather, Chicagoans came out to support and celebrate the latest looks from Division Street boutiques, salons, retailers and local fashion designers.

Le Thrift Consignment Boutique participated in the Do-Fashion Show and presented looks ranging from casual chic to glamorous.  Items shown here are available in our boutique and on-line.  Sold items are noted.  Click on the links to purchase the available items from Le Thrift's On-line Store!

Cynthia Rowley Black Lace Top - In Store

Neiman Marcus Emerald Green Pleated Formal Maxi Skirt

Calvin Tran White Top - Sold

Escada Purple Metallic Leather Pencil Skirt
 













Tadashi Shoji Black Tulle Ball Gown

Carmen Marc Valvo Gown - In Store

Cynthia Steffe Dress - Sold

Paula Ke Leather Jacket - In Store

Escada Jumpuit & Blazer - In Store

Free People Zig Zag Sweater

Roberto Cavalli Tan Suede Pleated Mini Skirt

Lanvin Purple Top - Sold

Joe Jeans Jeggings - In Store

Rebecca Taylor Blue Silk Dress - In Store

Just Cavalli Printed Denim Jacket

Scala Creme One Shoulder Sequined Dress 

 

 

 

 

Other Division Street boutiques, pop-up shops, booth vendors & local designers participating in Do-Division and Do-Fashion:

 

Eye Candy  |  Beadniks  |  Sorelle  |  Elevenzees  |  Elda de la Roza  |  M. Go Fashion

Urba Baby  |  Frill  |  Trillium  |  Le Dress  |  Phsyco Baby  |  Michelle Tan

E & J Jewelry  |  Massh Boutique  |  LEI by Leilani  |  Alcala’s Boutique

Tsitsiki  |  B Gel  |  Moroccanoil
 

Le Thrift only sells 100% authentic designer items and we list new arrivals every week. Live in Chicago? Visit our retail location at 1754 W Division Chicago, IL. To consign with Le Thrift email us at info@lethrift.com.

 

WEEKEND CLEARANCE SALE!

WEEKEND CLEARANCE SALE

Friday through Sunday

06/07/13 - 06/09/13

 

 

$10 Sale Rack
 

 50% Off Rack

 

30% Off Clothing & Shoes

 

Stock up for some amazing designer & name brand deals!

 

 

First Wednesdays Margaritas & Manicures!

Take a break from your work week and treat yourself to a special night of Margaritas & Manicures!

Le Thrift Consignment Boutique is offering 30% off all clothing and shoes. Stock up on great pieces for the summer!

Complimentary Margaritas & Small Bites By: SmokeDaddy Bar & BBQ featuring their "Signature Margarita"

M.GO Fashion Salon $40 for two beauty services. 15% Off Moroccanoil Products & Tsitsiki Collection.

Salon Services include: * NO CHIP Manicure (B GEL) - One Step Polish * Pedicure (Moroccanoil Skin) * Eyebrow Waxing * Make Up (Tsitsiki) * Blowout and Styling (Moroccanoil) * Chair Massage (Moroccanoil Skin)

Extra services maybe added for an additional cost inquire at time of booking.


Time: 5 p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Where: 1754 W. Division & Wood

RSVP REQUIRED, Space is limited

Email mgofashionsalon@aol.com or call 773.772.2772



Sponsored by SMOKEDADDY'S BAR & BBQ & B GEL ONE STEP POLISH

What A Waste: people who throw stuff and dogs away!

We live for recycled fashion, but we also love to hear stories about animals who have a second chance in life.

Max A Pooch  http://www.maxapooch.com is one of LeThrift’s favorite canines.  As you read this blog written by Max A Pooch you will understand why this dog who was discarded, recycled and repurposed wins the hearts of all of us at Le Thrift Consignment.

He needs your vote! He is up for two awards. Please vote for him here.
Top U Dog
Hero Dog Awards

By Max A Pooch Crusader for 
Animals and the Environment 

http://www.petliferadio.com/awesomeadvocates.html

Humans confuse me. They are always looking for complex solutions and disregard the easy ones. Here is an example. Humans pour billions of dollars into researching solutions to solve all sorts  of environmental problems.  Meanwhile, many perhaps most of them won’t do something as simple as bending over to pick up a piece of litter they see.

So what’s the big deal? Litter particularly plastic litter is more than an eyesore. Plastic litter gets into our waterways and eventually into the ocean. There are hundreds of square miles of ocean that are literally plastic soup caused by plastic bottles and other litter breaking into smaller and smaller pieces. http://act.oceana.org/sign/p-plastics/?utm_source=paidads_ggrant&utm_medium=paid_ad&utm_campaign=plastic&gclid=CLT2tfvW47YCFRN0MgodGhUAtQ

 

As the pieces become smaller more and more fish, birds and other animals eat the plastic mistaking them for food. The plastic fills their bellies but does nothing to nourish them and the animals die of starvation. The particles eventually become as small, or smaller than grains of sand and will end up in the food chain and as plastic sand blowing on the beaches, breath that if you will humans, personally I don’t want to.

Now human scientists have found plastic soup is 3 times as dense in parts of the Great Lakes than anything found in the Oceans. Drink that if you want humans! I don’t want to. http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/349620/description/Puny_plastic_particles_mar_Lake_Eries_waters

As A Pooch I can see that some of the easiest ways we can all protect the environment each day is to recycle, pick up litter if we see it, and reuse/repurpose. So humans let’s get with the program. Check with your local recycling organization and learn what is recyclable in your area and make sure you put the material in a recycling bin. When you see a piece of litter, particularly if it is plastic, pick it up and put it in a trash or recycling container.

Instead of throwing something out that is in good condition donate it it to a charity such as the Salvation Army, or Purple Heart. Or, consign it to a consignment store where your trash will be someone’s treasure and not end up in the garbage store. If you are looking for a dog to add to your family, check out your local shelter or rescue organization. There are lots of great dogs there waiting to be adopted. I know, I am a rescue dog from an animal shelter. That’s why I believe in recycling and repurposing everything from bottles to dogs.  Petfinders dot com is a great way to find local organizations and the dogs they have available. http://www.petfinders.com

You can do one more thing! Help me Max A Pooch raise awareness of the more than 5500 dogs that are euthanized each day, and of the terrible environmental havoc  plastic litter is creating. You can vote for Max A Pooch at the American Humane Association annual Hero Dog Awards. (link to come)

Video:  Max A Pooch says America reduce your WASTE line, see positive proof that reducing litter is so easy even a pooch can do it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al5F_F2lSYs

Green With Elegance

Le Thrift consignment is loving emerald green. This is what our stylist Thomas Williams pulled together for inspiration for your next outfit. 

Enjoy!
 

Green With Elegance by thomasvaughanstyling featuring high heel shoes

J Crew tailored shirt
jcrew.com

Jack will
jackwills.com

Banana republic
bananarepublic.gap.com

Coach high heel shoes
coach.com

Steven by Steve Madden high heel shoes
nordstrom.com

Franchi
zappos.com

J Crew j crew
jcrew.com

Uniqlo brimmed hat
uniqlo.com

Cole Haan leather glove
colehaan.com

Diane von furstenberg
bluefly.com

Looking for savvy fashion writers

Do you have a fashion related business? Are you a fashion industry professional?

We want to hear your story.

Now accepting articles and stories from industry professionals and aspiring fashionistas who want exposure for their businesses. They will be shared on LeThrift.com and our social media outlets. A great way to network and get your voice heard. Email me at Christines@lethrift.com.

What are you doing October 20th?

Fashion Focus is full of shows and parties, but none of them will be as unique of an experience as the Via del Corso Masquerade Affair. Dress in your finest attire, bring a mask and be part of a night of enchantment and mystery. 

  
Narcisse Designs, Margot Designs, Romantika Boutique & Smart Chic Designs will be showing their sultry collections of fashion while you indulge on Italian fare, gourmet sweets, specialty drinks and a wine bar. Be entertained by live music and local DJ's.

Tickets Include:

2 Hour Open Bar hosted by 

Ketel One Vodka & Don Julio
Food station hosted by Via Carducci
Pastry Bar hosted by Alliance Bakery
Candy Bar hosted by Das Foods

Gift Bag sponsored by Moroccanoil.

This is not an event to miss. Located at  Fiat of Chicago at 645 W. Randolph. To buy tickets go to

 https://viadelcorso.eventbrite.com/# 

Ciao bellas for now!

xoxo,

Christine