The Top: 2012

Let's talk about the TOP of 2012. 

Not a normal countdown... not even close.

Here are things that amused us in 2012

Favorite Informercial:

The Perfect Tortilla...because who doesn't want a perfect tortilla!

Our Favorite Album Released in 2012:

We're sorry. It was a total tie between these two gems:

Favorite Single Released in 2012:

Our Most Listened To Oldie At The Store:

Our Favorite Trend:

Best Nail Polish:

Essie - A Cut Above, Luxe Collection!

Favorite Book:

Best Comedy Release:

TV Show:

Most Watched YouTube Clip At Pink Slip:

We thought that the Malort challenge was overrated until we actually tried it... we watched this video, and shared with our clients, exactly 78 times! You're welcome! 

... and the BEST and WORST moment of 2012 all rolled in to one goes to:

Here's to 2013! 

Happy Holidays!

We hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy this special time with family and friends. Pink Slip will be closed Sunday, December 23rd-Wednesday, December 26th. We will re-open after the holidays on Thursday, December 27th and resume normal hours through the 30th. We will be closed on New Years Eve and New Years Day but will be anxiously awaiting your arrival in the new year! We have so much going on in 2013 that we are ecstatic about. Our fashion forward zine, Postscript, Prom, Jessica Bohler's debut as our head designer, the Boutique Collection and so much more! We know that 2013 is going to be a great year and we can't wait for you to be a part of it.

If you have any last minute shopping needs, come in and see us today, we are open until 4:00 pm.

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 25-50% Off EVERYTHING at Pink Slip and PS: I Love You

Well, here we are, the final day of "The 25 Days of Sparkle. We know that Christmas is right around the corner but if you have time to get a little last minute shopping in today we will give you 50% off of your entire! Yes, that means HALF OFF! Even on prom dresses! The 2013 collection is unlike anything we've ever seen before and each dress is more beautiful than the next. This is our way of saying thank you to all of our incredible clients for all of the support you have given us this year-we wouldn't be here without you! Give yourself an early Christmas present and come pick out some clothes from our boutique collection, a new Years dress or something glamorous for your next special event. Maybe you can even unwrap all of your presents in your new Pink Slip duds on Christmas morning?!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 24-20% Off All PS: I Love You Merchandise

Christmas is only 4 days away! If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for the impossible person, PS: I Love You knows that they can help you out! They also have gift tags, handmade ornaments, holiday cards, hostess gifts and home decor. On Day 24 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle" come out and enjoy 20% off of EVERYTHING at PS: I Love You. Remember that we can personalize anything that you see in the store!

Even our custom invitations sparkle! We just finished these beautiful wedding invitations for one of our clients-we absolutely love how they turned out!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 23-10% Off All Accessories

A girl can never have too much bling! We are giving everyone 10% off of all Pink Slip accessories on Day 23 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle." You know that we've been extra sparkly for the past couple weeks so now it's you turn to add a little extra glitz!

We just got a TON of new jewelry and some great puurses and cross-body bags! If you're looking to spice up an outfit with a statement piece, we have so many great options for you!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 22-50% Off All Clutches

We cannot believe how many holiday parties are taking place this weekend! Do you have the perfect clutch to carry with you all night? On Day 22 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle" we are giving our fab customers 50% off all clutches. We have a ton of different colors and styles to hold all of your girly goodies!

Here is a sneak peek of our SPARKLE prom collection-so appropriate for Day 22 of "25 Days of Sparkle!" All of the dresses will start coming in next week and we can't wait for you to see them. We just received the 2013 Sparkle Prom Magazine that will show you all of the dresses Pink Slip will be carrying this season so stop in to pick one up!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 21-Free T-shirt with Any Purchase

Day 21 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle" is your last chance to get a free "Pretty in Pink Slip" t-shirt. We know that there is always some last minute shopping to be done, and Pink Slip has a ton of amazing gift ideas for you. If you're anything like and can't avoid the "one for you, one for me" shopping technique, this is the perfect day for you to stop in to Pink Slip. Pick up some holiday cards or festive home decor from PS: I Love You or something glitzy and glamorous from Pink Slip and receive a FREE t-shirt!

 

This black sequin striped dress just came in today! Dress it up with some Pink Slip jewels and you have the PERFECT NYE dress!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 20-15% Off Your Online Purchase

Attention all of you last minute shoppers, you have one week to get all of your shopping done. Who wants to face the mall the week before Christmas? Not us, that's for sure! That is why Pink Slip is coming to the rescue. We are closed today but our online store is always up and running for you. Get all of your shopping done with a few clicks of a button and have the goods delivered to your front door...and save 15% while you're at it! Enter code Sparkle17 at checkout on Day 20 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle" and instantly be filled with Christmas cheer when you see your savings!

We hosted an INCREDIBLE private shopping event for the Brain Injury Association of Illinois today. We are so thankful to have worked closely with Ginny Lazzara and Philicia Deckard this year and are looking forward to many more events together in 2013! And check out that gold bling Ginny is sporting- a HUGE supporter of 25 Days of Sparkle!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 19-20% Off All Alterations

We know that all you fashionable ladies out there can't wait for this holidays to arrive! Make sure you look your best by stopping in to see Pink Slip's alteration specialist and in-house designer, Jessica Bohler, for any alterations you might need to your holiday threads. If you stop in the store on Day 19 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle" we will gladly give you 20% off of your alterations. Don't know what to wear for your events? Come check out the goods, or talk to her about a custom dress! We call her Dressica for a reason! 

 Jessica made this super-sparkly dress for Beth to wear at our holiday fashion show, The Nutcracker (Not So) Suite. Isn't it AWESOME?! Just think, you could have your own dress just like hers when you come in to see Jess for some custom work!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 18-20% off All Casual Collection

Have you checked out all of our new separates? We can help you put together the perfect outfit for a holiday party, New Years, a school function or just a night out! And we will even offer you 20% off of all separates on Day 18 of "The 25 Days of Sparkle!" Add some accessories to your outfit and you will be walking out of Pink Slip with and complete look.

Warning: Pink Slip separates have been known to draw A LOT of attention!

This is a preview of our ready-to-wear collection. All of these pieces, including many others, are available at the store for 20% off today!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 17-All Accessories Buy One, Get One

We have a promotion on Day 17 of the 25 Days of Sparkle that everyone is going to love: buy one, get one on all accessories! Pink Slip accessories make the perfect gifts so come stock up for the holidays, and treat yourself while you're at it! This is a time where we would definitely argue against the statement that "less is more." More accessories for no additional cost has to be one of life's greatest gifts!

 

We have all of these new jewels so come in and snag 2 pieces for the price of 1!

PostScript: A Fashion Forward (Maga)ZINE

Pink Slip, along with Stephanie Pana Photography, is ecstatic to announce a new project that we will be collaborating on in the new year. Together we will be putting out a quarterly fashion forward zine, PostScript. The exclusive spring debut will be dropping at the end of January. What we love about our zine is that we want YOU to contribute! Here is a list of things we are looking for as contributors:  
- Interviewing someone important/you find interesting/readers would like
- Fashion Tips
- Poem, 
- Short Story, 
- Profile On A Designer, 
- Restaurant Review
- Fashion Show Review, Book Review, Museum Reviews
- Any Type Of List: Things To Do List, Place To Check Out, Album Reviews, Product Reviews 

If you are interested in being featured in PostScript, email all of your submissions to info@pinkslipboutique.com. We can't wait to get this project rolling and hope that you're as excited as we are!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 16-20% off Any Dress

Christmas, New Years Eve, Winter Ball, Turnabout, Twirp, Prom--so many events coming up where you are going to need some fabulous dresses! On Day 16 of the 25 Days of Sparkle we are giving our favorite customers 20% off of ANY dress in the store. Yes, this even includes prom! Our 25 Days of Sparkle promotions will be the last chance that you have to save big until May so everyone is going to want to take advantage of this deal.

Here is a preview of the prom collection that will be arriving next week. As always, expect to see a ton of sparkles this year!!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 15-Free T-shirt with Any Purchase

Here is another chance to snag a "Pretty in Pink Slip" t-shirt! On Day 15 of the 25 Days of Sparkle we are giving you a FREE shirt with any purchase from Pink Slip or PS: I Love You. Come in and pick out an accessory or Christmas card and you still get a shirt! Whether you're leaving the store with a prom dress or a PS: I Love You gift tag, you're walking out with a "Pretty in Pink Slip" t-shirt in hand!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 14-30% Off Everything at PS: I Love You

Are you looking for some holiday home decor or last minute gifts? We promise that PS: I Love You has everything that you are looking for! Wreaths, ornaments, grab bag gifts, holiday greeting cards, stationary, personalized gifts...we have it all! On Day 14 of The 25 Days of Sparkle we are offering all of our customers a 30% discount on everything from PS: I Love You. We have the perfect gifts for those that are impossible to shop for!

These are two of our favorite outfits from our ready-to-wear collection! Absolutely love the gold sequin skirt for all of the upcoming holiday events!!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 13-10% Off Your Online Purchase

Can you believe that Christmas is only two weeks away?! Pink Slip is closed, but don't worry, we still have a great deal for you! Enjoy 10% off of your entire online order on Day 13 of The 25 Days of Sparkle. Our online store is exponentially growing and has some goods that you will not see in our store! Shopping from home is the only way to do it in our opinion! Enter the code Sparkle10 at the checkout and save 10% on your entire purchase.

One of our favorite customers, Christina Fleenor, had her sorority's semi-formal yesterday and she decided to sparkle from head to toe in Pink Slip goods! She wore one of our best-selling black dresses with a high-low hem and sequin top and paired it with a pink rhinestone earrings to complete her look. BEAUTIFUL! 

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 12-Taylor Swift Concert Raffle and Giveaway

We are wishing you a very merry SWIFT-mas on Day 12 of The 25 Days of Sparkle. For every $10 you spend at Pink Slip or PS: I Love You today, you will register to win a pair of amazing FIELD tickets to go see Taylor Swift at Soldier Field on August 10th! No nosebleed seats for you! See Taylor from the stage level! There is NO Limit to the amount of entries!

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE STORE? NO PROBLEM! Online purchases that day will count! We'll have our store updated and ready to go for Dec. 9th- Tshirts will also be available.

The Big Winner gets 2 tickets to see Swifty herself at Soldier Field on August 10th as part of her RED tour!

2nd place winner gets a $50 Pink Slip Gift card AND T-Swizzle's fragrance Wonderstruck

3rd runner up gets a $20 Pink Slip Gift card and a copy of Taylor's new cd RED!

Think about it?! A $10 Pink Slip T-shirt?! Get 2 entries when you pick out a new top? Almost 3 entries for a new skirt!? Have you been checking out a certain dress? Need a new winter wardrobe? Shopping for turnabout? Perfect time to get those items! Think of how many entries you'll have to see the girl, the myth, the legend herself! Also, don't forget to have the holiday spirit! This would be a great day to do some holiday shopping AND maybe win something for yourself!

The winner will be pulled at 5pm so stop back and see if you're the big winner!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 11-20% Off ANY Dress

You read it right, Pink Slip is giving you 20% off ANY dress in the store, including prom! We know that there are so many events coming up that you will need special occasion dresses for: Turnabout, Twirp, Winter Ball, New Years Eve, Prom. It doesn't matter where you're going, we are giving you a discount on Day 11 of 25 Days of Sparkle!

25 Days of Sparkle: Day 10-50% Off All Shoes

As all women know, no outfit is complete without a fabulous pair of shoes! On Day 10 of The 25 Days of Sparkle customers will enjoy 50% off of our shoe collection. Our shoes can be perfectly paired with any outfit that you plan on wearing to your special events. We have a wide variety of colors and style so hurry in before your size is gone!

If you have been keeping up with our blog you know that we are totally in to studs, spikes and sequins these days. That's why we thought that it would be perfect to combine all of our favorite things into some flashy statement pieces. Like we've said, metallics are the new neutral in clothing and jewelry trends this season that can be worn with your boldest blues and palest pinks.