Ladybug Vintage on Vaunte; Prada, Gallery Aesthete Begin Sales

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ONLINE - For the next several weeks Ladybug Vintage items will be available for sale on Vaunte. [Racked Inbox]

GOLD COAST - Today, the Oak Street outpost of Italian luxury retailer Prada begins their sale on select items from its Spring/Summer 2013 collections. Save up to 50%. [Racked Inbox]

NORTH SHORE - Over 1000 people attended the first North Shore Flea. The indoor/outdoor market happens again in Highwood on June 9, from 9AM to 5PM. Oh, and it's free! [Racked Inbox]

GOLD COAST - Blow dry bar Blow By Blow on Oak Street is hosting a "Back to Basics" event with Rebecca Taras from Refinery 29 on Wednesday, June 12 at 6PM. The salon's expert stylists and make-up artists break-down a blowout, updo, and make-up into basic steps that you can repeat at home. The best part: champagne, cocktails, and appetizers from The Goddess and Grocer. RSVP here. [Racked Inbox]

GOLD COAST - Starting today Gallery Aesthete begins their Spring/ Summer 2013 markdowns. Save up to 40%. [Racked Inbox]

LOOP - Tomorrow, Friday, May 31, Florodora in the Monadnock Building is having local designer with contemporary streetwear influence Anna Hovet and jewelry designer Maia Leppo in the store for trunk shows. [Racked Inbox]