Happy Sweet 16th Birthday to Us

Sweet Deals for our Sweet 16

The Left Bank just turned 16 and we want to celebrate with you!

Sweet 16 And Can't Be Missed

$16 Specials 

Stop by every week in May for a  special item on sale for only $16!   

Our first item has that special sparkle, perfect for a birthday celebration or Mother's Day, come in and see...we think you'll agree

16% Discount on the 16th  

Why celebrate for only a month? Stop by to pick up a 16th BirthdayCoupon Card for monthly savings to enjoy birthday discounts for the rest of the year!  Simply shop with us on the 16th of any month and receive a 16% discount on your entire purchase.  It's our little way of saying "Merci beaucoup" for 16 sweet years.  

Fancy NY Wedding Dress Trunk Show

Looking for that perfect vintage inspired wedding gown?  Stop by our shop this week and see the brand new to The Left Bank line, Fancy NY

Inspired by the tradition of "Sunday Best" on your wedding day, Fancy introduces beautiful dresses that are the alternative to the formal gown. A Fancy dress is perfect for the bride that exudes elegance and has that flair for creativity

   

See this fabulous collection of retro inspired dresses and meet the designer for a personal fitting.

Tuesday and Wednesday   

May 3rd & 4th, 2011   

Please call to make an appointment 

773.929.7422

We hope to see you there!

Happy Royal Wedding Day!

Good Morning, Royal Wedding Watchers.
Looking for something to do during the commercial breaks while waiting to see William and Catherine's Big Day?  Check out these royally inspired blog posts...all with a nod to the royal wedding and feeling like a princess of your wedding day.  So make yourself a something blue cocktail, check out our posts, and watch the nuptials.

Royal Wedding Accessories...Our Ideas for Kate

Princess Catherine Wedding Shoe

Princess Diana Blue Wedding Accessories

And make sure to check back later to see some Princess Catherine inspired bridal accessories based on her wedding gown and headpiece!  Happy Royal Wedding Watching!

Architectural Anarchy Launch Party Tonight!

 

Join Susan tonight at this chic, launch event featuring tons of goodies tonight at Architectural Anarchy!  See a sneak peak of our new dress line, Fancy NY, as well as beautiful headpieces, veils, wedding shoes, and jewelry from The Left Bank! 

We hope you can make it!

April 27, 2011

6pm - 9pm

2229 South Halsted

April in Paris Bridal Event Tonight!

Don't forget to join us this evening, Thursday, April 14th from 5:30 - 8pm for sips, sweets, and shopping at our "April in Paris" Soiree.  

We hope to see you there! 

1155 West Webster Avenue, Chicago 

773.929.7422

Evening Parking Passes are available at no cost.

No rsvp needed, bring a friend, sip, sweets, and shop! 

And of course these other goodies...

Snaps by Ocken Photography

Simplify by An Urban Affair

Sweets by Pomegranate Sweets & Savories

Strums by Neil Dixon Smith

Smirks by Smiling Toad Productions

Stylings by Nancy Jackson

Snips by Marlene Hosetian

"April in Paris" Unique Jewelry Event

Bubbly, Bling, and Bridal Buzz!

Please join us for a special boutique bridal event hosted by Out of the Box Bridal at our very own shop!  

April in Paris

Come sip bubbly and shop beautiful baubles...vintage and french inspired jewelry and brand new pieces in just for spring!  Including that gorgeous bracelet above, by Haute Bride.

And of course these other goodies...

Snaps by Ocken Photography
Simplify by An Urban Affair
Sweets by Pomegranate Sweets & Savories
Strums by Neil Dixon Smith
Smirks by Smiling Toad Productions
Stylings by Nancy Jackson
Snips by Marlene Hosetian

1155 West Webster Avenue

Thursday, April 14 – 5:30-8pm

We hope to see you there!  No rsvp needed, bring a friend, sip, sweets, and shop!

TLC Wedding Casting!

Exciting News!!! 
TLC IS NOW CASTING IN CHICAGO! 
Calling all Chicago Brides: TLC is headed to Chicago!  Want an opportunity to feature your big day on TLC’s highest rated wedding show and a chance to win a 5 star honeymoon? Well, if you’re getting married between April – November 2011 in Chicago, you’re in luck!

Traditional or over the top, unusual venues or event spaces . . .TLC is looking to feature ALL types of weddings:

They are beginning to cast NOW so please email ASAP: 4WeddingsChicago@semisweetproductions.com
Please include your name, wedding date, location, contact info and a picture of yourself with your soon-to-be hubby.

If any of you are chosen as one of the four participants, we’ll give you a sweet deal (how about half off?) on your wedding shoes and bridal jewelry.  Make your television debut in style and save on some stunning accessories from The Left Bank Jewelry.

Bon Chance….Good Luck!

11.11.11 Wedding Giveaway

Want to win a free wedding?  Who wouldn't love that?  Our friends behind the eleven eleven wedding are giving away another free wedding this year!  As a proud sponsor of their previous giveaway, we're happy to announce that submissions for the Friday 11.11.11 wedding giveaway are being accepted now.  Just hop over to their website, elevenelevenwedding.com to find out all the details and enter to win that fabulous, free wedding for yourself!  Enteries are being accepted through April 15, 2011.

To get a taste for all the fabulous wedding goodies the lucky winner will receive, take a look at this fun video that was shot for the last eleven eleven couple while they shopped in our boutique. 

And of course...learn about the goodies we donated to the bride here.

Best of luck!

2011 Haute Bride Trunk Show

Searching for the perfect wedding jewelry to compliment your gorgeous dress?  Stop by our Haute Bride Trunk Show.  Haute Bride has become the hottest jewelry line in the bridal world with their signature chunky stones and big bling. One of our favorite designers!  Their signature chunky stones and bold designs are perfect for any bride wanting to make a statement.  

Haute Bride Wedding Jewelry Trunk Show

Friday, March 11th ~ 12pm- 9pm
Saturday, March 12th ~ 11am - 5pm
Sunday, March 13th ~ 12pm - 5pm

Come try on baubles galore, open house style, no appointments necessary.

What is a Trunk Show?

Vow in the City Photos

 Just wanted to share some fabulous photos that photographer Leigh Loftus of Ocken Photography snapped during our most recent event.  We were at the lovely White House Black Market for Vow in the City and Out of the Box Bridal Event to share in gems, goodies, and gourmet treats with brides to be this past February 17th.  Here were some of the fabulous pieces we shared...above the Petals Hairpin Set by Haute Bride.  $125 for a set of two.  Available in organza (shown) or taffeta.

 French Blue Astoria by Angela Nuran, $279

 French Fascinator, $199
 

Left Bank Owner Susan with Chris Ocken of Ocken Photography who sent us these pretty images.  Susan is wearing the Nineveh Necklace, $315 and Glam Filigree Earrings, $149, both by Haute Bride.

Missed the event but love the look?  Don't worry, learn where to buy here or contact us directly.

Monsieur Pamplemousse Jewelry Sale

 The weather has been so dreary...we wanted to have a special to brighten things up!  This weekend, we're offering a fantastic sale on local designer Alex Agudo's hand crafted jewelry line Monsieur Pamplemousse.  This young, daring designer travels the world to collect gorgeous gems, beads, and stones to create into unique jewelry perfect for weddings, parties, and even everyday.


Here's the details...
Friday, February 25th ~ Sunday, February 28th
All Monsieur Pamplemousse pieces are 30% off


Stop by our shop to see these pretty pieces yourself.  Here are some photos of our favorites to tide you over..  

 My favorite...pink cluster drops, originally $46, now $32.20

See something you love but can't make it to the shop?  Contact us and we'll wrap it up and send it out to you!  773.929.7422.

Related Posts
Designer Spotlight - Monsieur Pamplemousse
Monsieur Pamplemousse Jewelry Launch
Chunky Necklaces for Bridesmaids

Vow in the City Bridal Event

Come join us for a swanky bridal event!  We'll be showing off a limited collection of our shoes and special gifts at this Out of the Box Bridal Event.  Plus, we're giving away a special gift to everyone lucky enough to grab a swag bag.  The event is complimentary, but you'll want to RSVP to skip the line. 

Thursday, February 17, 2011
5:30pm - 8:00pm
White House Black Market
116 East Oak Street
Chicago, Illinois

We hope to see you there! Click here to rsvp.

Sara Gariel Trunk Show Photos

Check out photos from our fabulous Sara Gabriel Trunk Show.  Sara Gabriel designer Donielle (above right) is in our shop this weekend to help brides create the headpiece and veil of their dreams...along with hundreds of beautiful pieces.  Stop by on the last day of the show Sunday, February 13th from Noon until 5pm.

As a special Trunk Show offer...for every $100 you spend in the shop, we'll give you a $10 gift card to spend on your next purchase between 2/18/11 and 4/18/11.

Sara Gabriel Bridal Headpieces & Veils Trunk Show

Sara Gabriel Trunk Show

February 11th ~ 12th, 2011

Meet one of the designers behind the gorgeous headpieces, veils, and hair jewelry at Sara Gabriel.  All individually cut by a professional milliner and finished by hand, the collection of headpieces and hair jewelry is meticulously crafted from freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, hand-sculpted flowers, feathers, and glittering rhinestones.

Work directly with the designer to create a custom piece!  All Sara Gabriel Trunk Show purchases qualify for our Trunk Show Promotion!  For every $100 you spend, we'll give you a $10 gift card to spend on your next visit to the store (valid 2/18/11 - 4/18/11).

We still have appointments available, please RSVP to 773.929.7422 or theleftbank@sbcglobal.net
Want to see the pieces ahead of time?  Just stop by the store!  While the designer will only be available Friday and Saturday, we have all their gorgeous headpieces, veils, and fascinators in the shop now!

Our 2011 Trunk Shows
Shop Sara Gabriel Pieces Online Now

Indie Wed Fashion Show

We donated our goodies to the lovely models at the Indie wed fashion show and they were a smash success!  Here are some of the fabulous photos of Indiewed's hip models wearing our jewelry, headpieces, and fascinators.  Special thanks to Evil Kitty for sending over the images of their lovely gowns (LOVE that second from the left white one!)  And another thank you toTutto Bene Photography for snapping the photos.

Love these pieces you see?  Contact us to order them for yourself.

 Parisian Feather Fascinator, $68

 Parisian Black Cocktail Hat with French Netting, $98

 Pearl Fleur Necklace, $64.  Available in White or Black

Parisian French Feather Fascinator, $68
Gold Fleur Cuff, $39

Boutique de Voile Trunk Show This Weekend

"Why purchase a headpiece when you can wear a piece of art?"

Come see these stunning pieces from the Boutique de Voile line, new to our shop for 2011. Gorgeous headpieces, veils, and jewelry all handcrafted in the US.

These gorgeous pieces will be in the shop and 20% off for one day only!

Sunday, January 30, 2011
Noon ~ 5pm


Check out some photos of what's in store for this special event.  Can't wait to attend?  Rsvp and stay up to date on the facebook event page.