House of Sole Closing Sunday; Glass Slipper at Old Orchard; Windy Knitty Will Have Cake

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SOUTH LOOP - Shoes are on sale right now at up to 90% off at House of Sole on South Michigan. The shop announced this week they will be closing on Sunday and has marked all merchandise including clothes and accessories at deep discounts. [Racked Inbox]

SKOKIE - Westfield Old Orchard hosts the Glass Slipper Project, a nonprofit that gives teenage girls the opportunity to look outstanding at their prom by giving them dresses. The dress drive ends tomorrow, Saturday, March 24 when Old Orchard hosts a pre-prom party starting at Noon running until 4PM. Girls and their moms can stop by and get a mini makeovers from Sephora and Lush, and fancy their sweet tooth at the candy station. [Racked Wire]

ANDERSONVILLE - Yarn mecca, Windy Knitty opened on March 15th of last year, and they haven't looked back. In honor of this milestone they're celebrating on Saturday with an exclusive preview of Fleur de Fiber's new Chicago Series colors and celebratory CAKE. All weekend long there is a product raffle and hefty knitting totes free with purchase. [Racked Wire]