The Chicago Traveler

• Check out two local designers and their earth-friendly clothing for women at EcoFashion: Beyond the Basics. Sip on pomegranate martinis with organic vodka at Pivot, while seeing how scarves are made with natural pomegranate dye. (Apr 4)
• The 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival features more than 100 short, animated, documentary, and feature films from the United States, Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, and Spain. Screenings take place in several venues across the city and explore politics, race, sex, and social issues. (Apr 4-16)
• Doug Benson, as seen on VH1’s Best Week Ever, will be appearing at Lakeshore Theater. (Apr 4-5)
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When it comes to fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day… you’re out.
Are you a fan of the Bravo network’s Project Runway? The most recent season of the reality competition show required fashion designers to create a garment using materials from a Hershey’s store in Times Square, New York City. Now the results of this challenge can be seen right here in Chicago. Five dresses are on display at the Hershey’s store on Michigan Avenue, including Christian Siriano’s “Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Wrapper Dress” and Elisa Jimenez’s “Hershey’s Velour Dress with Silver Cuffs.” The display will be set …read more

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We all know at least one woman who seems to have everything. And just when you think she couldn’t possibly have more, there she is with a new dress, handbag, or boyfriend.
What’s her secret? Perhaps she knows about SHE Boutique, where She Has Everything. SHE Boutique offers clothing that is sophisticated and modern, serving as a mecca for the fashion-forward-minded. From little black dresses to casualwear, this place offers an incredible selection of designers, including Chan Luu, Sweetface, Bishop, Ditto Jeans, and Kara Janx from the second season of Project Runway (pictured left). There are also plenty of swimsuits, shoes, …read more

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