KatieJNYC girls’ Roxanne sequined dress, $160
Tai CZ heart studs, $58
Callista Sparkle purse, $78
Beauty Creations peach and cherry lip oils, $12 each
Fashion plates can get their prom on at the new location of the beloved Lincoln Park boutique.
After 15 years on Clark Street, Frankie’s on the Park is tugging the hearts of high schoolers to new digs on Webster. The more intimate space has more to offer, including a lounge and a VIP fitting room for special occasions. That’ll come in handy this prom season, when girls can make a date with a dress specialist who will curate an assortment of frocks, plus make tailoring suggestions. “Prom these days is more than the dance,” says owner Lisa Burik. “It’s about the whole weekend, from the night-before hangout to the after-party.” Even as the sequined curtain closes on prom, Frankie’s aims to satisfy the fashion obsessed. “Our clothes are on trend and mom approved,” says Burik, pointing to not overly revealing staples like sweats, jeans, and sweaters. Of course, no teen store is complete without a trove of drink tumblers. And Frankie’s has them in spades. 1210 W. Webster Ave.
Read more: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2024/how-to-spend-350-at-frankies-on-the-park/
Birkenstock’s waterproof version of their classic Arizona shoe came up the most among our experts. Frankie’s on the Park founder Lisa Burik packs pairs for her daughters, who go to sleepaway camp, because they’re “great for the rustic walk from cabin to shower house and hold their own in the showers.” Burik, who’s had a pair herself for at least three years now, adds that they “dry in no time, especially if left in the sun for a moment.” This makes them especially “easy to toss in my bag,” says Summer Hull, travel blogger and director of travel content at the Points Guy. “When I used them in London during a shower in the arrivals lounge, I just wiped them dry with the towel once I was done and they were good to go back in my backpack.” When I tested them at my gym’s shower, they dried by the time I was dressed and ready to pack them up. Another selling point for the Arizonas is that they double as casual footwear — justifying the slightly higher price point. I frequently wear mine out to picnics, on beach days, and on warm-weather walks around the city.
Read more: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-shower-sandals.html
5 Vendors to Try for a Unique Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
So many teens dream of their perfect Bar/Bat Mitzvah outfit, and a child as special as yours deserves an experience to match! Frankie’s on the Park offers specialized and personalized dress shopping experiences in an empowering, welcoming environment. Though their storefront is based in Chicago, with virtual consultations and appointments, your dream dress can be yours from anywhere in the country! Give them a visit for expert dress and fashion advice.
Comer Children's Kids' Fashion Show
Thank you for supporting the 2017 Comer Children’s Kids’ Fashion Show. Because of your generosity, we raised more than $121,000 to fund critical care programs at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. Over 400 adults and children participated in the annual event, to advance our mission and improve the lives of the many children and families we serve.
Comer Children's is a state-of-the-art children's hospital. Our teams of pediatric experts use advanced diagnostic and medical techniques to care for children of all ages. Comer Children's is built upon a rich history of groundbreaking research and excellence in patient care, deeply impacting the children and families we serve in the Chicago area and around the world. Contributions from the annual Kids' Spring Fashion Show will allow us to support critical programs that touch and improve thousands of young lives each year.
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Frankie's on the Park hosted a benefit with Lily Kleinman to raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation, we have donated over $650 to this amazing cause this year.
We have also sponsored Sammy Kleinman's Team of Awesome Racers in the 2016 Gibbons 5K run!