10.27.2016

Jill Stuart Red Pink Maxi Dress

Jill Jill Stuart Colorblock Gown {also in this post} // Blush Textured Box Clutch

Quay Cherry Bomb Sunglasses // Moon and Lola Brisbane Tassel Earrings

New Balance 696 Aqua Sneakers // Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel

Jill Jill Stuart Colorblock GownMoon and Lola Tassel EarringsNordstrom Pink Box ClutchJill Stuart Colorblock DressJill Jill Stuart Two Tone Popover GownJennifer Lake Fashion Blog Style CharadeNordstrom Rack Last Chance Chicago

Jill Jill Stuart Colorblock Gown {also in this post} // Blush Textured Box Clutch

Quay Cherry Bomb Sunglasses // Moon and Lola Brisbane Tassel Earrings

New Balance 696 Aqua Sneakers // Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel


Some shopping experiences are great, others are superb. My visit to the new Last Chance Chicago store at Yorktown Shopping Center? Absolutely amazing!

Okay, so if you’re not familiar with Last Chance – it’s Nordstrom’s final-clearance store for returned and overstocked merchandise from their Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom.com. All merchandise is sold as-is, and all sales are final. It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack, and Last Chance does not disappoint.

I stopped by the new store on opening day (October 20, 2016) with Katie from One Little Black Blog, and we were both in awe of the designer shoes and apparel finds at incredible deals. Everything was organized in the store by category (i.e. outerwear, dresses, shoes by size, home, accessories, etc.), and it was easy to comb through the racks. The hardest part was trying to conceal my “shrieks” every ten seconds after spotting something that I loved.

I first started perusing without a shopping cart or basket. Big mistake. Huge. I immediately switched over to a basket (which filled up quite quickly). I highly recommend grabbing one at the start – you’ll need it! Once you step foot into the store, you will feel a the shift of energy in the air. After walking up and down the aisles, I’d make eye contact with other shoppers, and it felt like we were communicating without words – “Is this place for real? Is this actually happening?! Are you seeing what I’m seeing?!”

My first find? This Jill Jill Stuart two tone gown that I also own in another colorway {see that post here}. Other fun deals were these colorful New Balance sneakers, a gorgeous neutral Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag (for $67), Steve Madden cage sandals {under $20 – more in this post}, and the cutest pink box clutch for, no joke, $10.

The five items – the two tone maxi dress, purse, clutch, sneakers, and sandals – came out to less than $200. The Jill Jill Stuart maxi dress alone at full retail price is $298, and I bought it for less than $70. Crazy, right?!

Green Pink New Balance SneakersRebecca Minkoff Tan Regan Satchel

Last Chance Chicago is located at Yorktown Shopping Center (100 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148). I’ve also listed the store hours below. Click here to find the nearest Last Chance store in your area.

LAST CHANCE CHICAGO STORE HOURS
Monday 9:30AM–9PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–9PM
Wednesday 9:30AM–9PM
Thursday 9:30AM–9PM
Friday 9:30AM–9PM
Saturday 9:30AM–9PM
Sunday 11AM–7PM

 

Special thanks to Nordstrom Rack Last Chance for partnering on this post; all opinions expressed are my own. Sponsorships like these help make Style Charade possible.

 

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  1. D
    Dana Mannarino wrote:

    I want to go here so badly! I saw someone scored a pair of Gucci loafers, UNREAL. I can’t believe all of the amazing purchases you made either!

    Pink Champagne Problems

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    • J
      Jenn Lake wrote:

      Wow! That’s amazing! There were definitely some good show and bag deals to be had for sure!

      Published 10.27.16 · Leave a Reply
  2. M
    Maria Jose Abad wrote:

    Loving this super fun and colorful gown. Get funky with it!
    XO,
    Maria
    MariaOnPoint http://mariaonpoint.com/ | Find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/mariajabad/

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  3. B

    Well hello gorgeous!!! This dress is seriously stunning! Great find! xo Bryn http://www.waketonroad.com

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  4. B

    That place is insane and this dress is such a great find!! So much fun, let’s all go again!! haha!

    Published 10.27.16 · Leave a Reply
    • J
      Jenn Lake wrote:

      Done and done! I will cross my fingers for those Chloe flats in my size!!! Have a great day, lady!

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  5. C
    Carrie Colbert wrote:

    Off subject, but… that wall has flowers on it?? I never knew! So pretty!

    Carrie

    http://www.wearwherewell.com

    Published 10.27.16 · Leave a Reply
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      Jenn Lake wrote:

      Thanks lady! I tried to capture some of the flowers in my first post of this wall back in early September (I’m pretty sure the paint was still drying at that point, lol). It really is a fun one, and it’s on the side of a delicious Mexican restaurant, so it’s a win-win!!!

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  6. B

    Oh my gosh jenn!!! another gorgeous post as always!!! I jus love that dress so cute.

    Published 10.28.16 · Leave a Reply
  7. K
    Katie wrote:

    I’m still seriously impressed with your eye for finds! I’m glad we had a chance to do some shopping, too! I’ll have to head back once the crowd dies down a bit 🙂

    Published 10.28.16 · Leave a Reply

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