* = Recommended

THU/27 *CO Bigelow Opening The legendary Greenwich Village apothecary comes to Chicago. Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan. (212)929-7979. 10am-5pm.

Henna Painted Pumpkin Workshop Create henna-inspired painted pumpkins while enjoying a Halloween cocktail. $55. RSVP required. The Shop at Jenny Sweeney Designs, 627 N. Second, Libertyville. (847)816-8387. 7pm-9pm.

Lush Grand Opening Party

An evening of facials, skin- and hair-care consultations and product demonstrations as the handmade cosmetics company celebrates the opening of their store. Marshall Fields, First Floor, 835 N Michigan. (312)335-7700. 5pm-8pm.

Peter Cohen Trunk Show Elegant Chiffon dresses with clean lines for day and eveningwear are the highlight of Peter Cohen's Spring/Summer 2006 collection at the Perlie Trunk Show. Perlie, 897 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. (847)445-8585. 10am-5pm. Also FRI/28, SAT/29, SUN/30 & MON/31 10am-5pm.

SOLEPassion Women's Apparel Fashion Show

Featuring the launch the Glace Glamour Winter Collection. Hosted bar from 9pm-10pm with the show at 10pm. Fulton Lounge, 955 W. Fulton, no cover.

RSVP at info@sole-passion.com. (312)202-9992.

FRI/28

Chanel #1 Spa Facial Event

Bloomingdales' Chanel counter introduces its newest luxury line of skin care. Try the skin-refining peel and wrinkle-filler home treatment with any Chanel purchase. Appointments are encouraged. Bloomingdales Cosmetics, Level 1, 900 North Michigan. (312)440.4491.

IKEA 20th Birthday in the U.S.

IKEA, the world's largest home furnishings store, kicks off a weekend-long birthday party in all its stores with an unveiling of "the world's largest-ever birthday cake" at 7am at IKEA Schaumburg. Through SUN/30.

Thread Bridesmaids Trunk Show

Thread Bridesmaid dresses are made for dancing, for flirting and for having a good time--and designed to be worn again. A representative from Thread will be on hand. Appointments are recommended.

Marshall Fields Bridal Salon, 4th Floor, 111 N State. (312)781-3545. 10am-8pm. Also SAT/29 9am-6pm, & SUN/30 11am-6pm.

SAT/29 Deana Rose Trunk Show and Shopping Party Enjoy treats while browsing the holiday preview of Chicago jewelry designer Deana Rose's fall collection. 15 percent of the day's sales will be donated to Rape Victim Advocate. Hazel, 1902 W. Montrose. (773)769-2227. 11am-5pm.

Men's Week Mini-Workshop

Promises to answer the question on every man's mind: `What Should My Routine Be?--from skin care to hair care and all the in-betweens."Salon Michael, 1939 N Lincoln. (773)549-4439. Noon-2pm.

*Soiree for the Senses

The sequel to the Mid Summer's Day Mixers, parties featuring "sounds, sips, and sales." Eurotrash, 2136 W. Division, (773)828-8198. 3-7pm.

WED/2

SOLEPassion Women's Apparel "Shop for Charity"

A large portion of proceeds from sales will benefit The Foundation for the Chicago Institute for Neurosurgery and Nueroresearch. Complimentary drinks and appetizers. 6pm-9pm.1745 N. Clybourn,

RSVP at info@sole-passion.com. (312)202-9992.

(2005-10-25)

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