Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone?

IntlSet · Mar 5th, 2008, 11:55 AM

^^^
Lol Yay, Kelly!

boxermom · Mar 5th, 2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by missjenny2679

The real question will be....what bag will I carry

Haha

--that IS the biggest issue! I'll confess--I was thinking about that too

. Loving all bags like I do, I will admire and ask questions about everyone's bags. I know me_love_purse, and her bags are so beautiful!

windycityaj · Mar 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM

I'm totally IN....most any weekend is good for me. The 3rd would be great!

MIB · Mar 5th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Finally, this tread got going. May 3rd sounds very good. But for location may i suggest the Starbucks closets to Oak street? It is also fairly new and they have seating outside for convenience.

Chi town Chanel · Mar 6th, 2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MIB

Finally, this tread got going. May 3rd sounds very good. But for location may i suggest the Starbucks closets to Oak street? It is also fairly new and they have seating outside for convenience.

That sounds like a good location too. What are the cross streets Oak and Rush? Also, do they have inside seeting as well (in the event that we get a bit of rain that day)?

Kelly100 · Mar 6th, 2008, 10:59 AM

^They do and it's a fairly large store, too, IIRC.

me_love_purse · Mar 6th, 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by boxermom

I know me_love_purse, and her bags are so beautiful!

Boxermom..... you are the one with all the pretty bags.....

So, is May 3rd final?

boxermom · Mar 6th, 2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by me_love_purse

Boxermom..... you are the one with all the pretty bags.....

So, is May 3rd final?

If May 3 is it, I will make my reservations!

Thank you, m., coming from you that's a huge compliment. You have some of the loveliest bags I've ever seen. I just enjoy looking at them

!

boxermom · Mar 7th, 2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chi town Chanel

That sounds like a good location too. What are the cross streets Oak and Rush? Also, do they have inside seeting as well (in the event that we get a bit of rain that day)?

So is this the tentative meeting place--Starbucks at Oak and Rush?

Chi town Chanel · Mar 7th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Yes, the official date is May 3rd. We are not going to change it. Out of towners, feel free to go ahead and make your plans!

The tentative meeting place is definitely a Starbs around/on Michigan Avenue. There are about 10 Starbs in the Mich. Ave. area. Here are the locations of the four closest ones:

Rush & Oak (near the top of Mich. Ave.)
Rush & Chestnut (just south of Rush & Oak)
Michigan & Ontario (I think this is in or near the Courtyard/Marriott?)
505 N. Michigan (brand new, next to Intercontinental hotel)

I have not been to all of them. We need a place with indoor seating for a larger group for the pre-shopping meet & greet. If anyone knows the seating situation at those Starbs locations, it would be helpful (please post here or PM me). If not, I can go check them out or call them.

IntlSet · Mar 7th, 2008, 10:37 AM

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The one near Nordies would definitely not accomodate a large group. Hope that helps narrow it...

missjenny2679 · Mar 7th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Chi town Chanel....I should have me new Bbag by then

Maybe I should carry that one

queenvictoria2 · Mar 7th, 2008, 02:45 PM

OOh Love Starbucks and I am going to that location when I go downtown shopping tomorrow! I have to to take my bag to Chanel to get fixed

Hopefully it will be a lot nicer by May 3 also!!

Chi town Chanel · Mar 7th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Hi Everyone! So after many phone calls I have obtained the seating capacity info.

Oak & Rush seats 35 people
505 N. Michigan Ave. seats 95 people
The other two stores I mentioned earlier are just too small.

IntlSet: I think that you may have had the 505 N. Michigan store confused with the one near Tribune tower at 444 N. Michigan. You are right, the 444 location is really small and would not have worked!

After speaking with managers at both stores, I have learned that both locations are busy on Saturday mornings. However, once we get a head count, there is a possibility that they may be able to make some space for us. Typically they don't take reservations.

If it's OK, I'm going to make an executive decision and select the 505 N. Michigan Ave. location. It is 2400 square feet and is the largest Chicagoland store. We will have plenty of room in the event that a lot of people are able to make it to Chicago. This location will allow us to shop our way north up Michigan Avenue, take a left on Oak and hit the stores there too (Hermes, Barneys, etc.).

Our meet will be held on May 3rd (in the morning, time to be determined) at the large Starbucks located at: 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Now we just need to choose a time and spread the word!

IntlSet · Mar 7th, 2008, 04:40 PM

^^^
Wow, thanks for doing all that legwork, Chi town Chanel!

Mar 5th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#31
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? ^^^ Lol Yay, Kelly! __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/

Mar 5th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#33
windycityaj Member Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? I'm totally IN....most any weekend is good for me. The 3rd would be great! __________________ Purse ban is officially over!!! My wishlist..... Black Blondie flap......It's here!!!! 4/8/2008 Chanel Cambon Tote w/accessories YSL black Mombasa (snagged a Vincennes bag)...it's here!! 6/16/08 Black Coach "Mandy" So many bags...so little time (and money)!!!

Mar 5th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#34
MIB Birkin Addict Location: Windy City,USA	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? Finally, this tread got going. May 3rd sounds very good. But for location may i suggest the Starbucks closets to Oak street? It is also fairly new and they have seating outside for convenience. __________________ Dreaming in orange...

Mar 6th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#36
Kelly100 Member Location: USA	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? ^They do and it's a fairly large store, too, IIRC. __________________ "He who will not economize will have to agonize." Confucius

Mar 7th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#40
Chi town Chanel Member Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? Yes, the official date is May 3rd. We are not going to change it. Out of towners, feel free to go ahead and make your plans! The tentative meeting place is definitely a Starbs around/on Michigan Avenue. There are about 10 Starbs in the Mich. Ave. area. Here are the locations of the four closest ones: Rush & Oak (near the top of Mich. Ave.) Rush & Chestnut (just south of Rush & Oak) Michigan & Ontario (I think this is in or near the Courtyard/Marriott?) 505 N. Michigan (brand new, next to Intercontinental hotel) I have not been to all of them. We need a place with indoor seating for a larger group for the pre-shopping meet & greet. If anyone knows the seating situation at those Starbs locations, it would be helpful (please post here or PM me). If not, I can go check them out or call them. Last edited by Chi town Chanel; Mar 7th, 2008 at 10:26 AM.

Mar 7th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#41
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? ^^ The one near Nordies would definitely not accomodate a large group. Hope that helps narrow it... __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/

Mar 7th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#42
missjenny2679 Member Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? Chi town Chanel....I should have me new Bbag by thenMaybe I should carry that one

Mar 7th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#43
queenvictoria2 psalm 25:4 Location: In a Shoe ....	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? OOh Love Starbucks and I am going to that location when I go downtown shopping tomorrow! I have to to take my bag to Chanel to get fixed Hopefully it will be a lot nicer by May 3 also!! __________________ Wishlist: A Cure for Cancer

Mar 7th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#44
Chi town Chanel Member Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? Hi Everyone! So after many phone calls I have obtained the seating capacity info. Oak & Rush seats 35 people 505 N. Michigan Ave. seats 95 people The other two stores I mentioned earlier are just too small. IntlSet: I think that you may have had the 505 N. Michigan store confused with the one near Tribune tower at 444 N. Michigan. You are right, the 444 location is really small and would not have worked! After speaking with managers at both stores, I have learned that both locations are busy on Saturday mornings. However, once we get a head count, there is a possibility that they may be able to make some space for us. Typically they don't take reservations. If it's OK, I'm going to make an executive decision and select the 505 N. Michigan Ave. location. It is 2400 square feet and is the largest Chicagoland store. We will have plenty of room in the event that a lot of people are able to make it to Chicago. This location will allow us to shop our way north up Michigan Avenue, take a left on Oak and hit the stores there too (Hermes, Barneys, etc.). Our meet will be held on May 3rd (in the morning, time to be determined) at the large Starbucks located at: 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Now we just need to choose a time and spread the word!

Mar 7th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#45
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Re: Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone? ^^^ Wow, thanks for doing all that legwork, Chi town Chanel! __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/