An easy way to make a difference for our environment.
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
This simple act has captured the hearts and minds of people all over the world. As a result, at 8pm March 29, 2008 millions of people in some of the world’s major capital cities, including Copenhagen, Toronto, Chicago, Melbourne, Brisbane and Tel Aviv will unite and switch off for Earth Hour.
learn more at http://www.earthhour.org/
This act will also serve as a reminder of the simple things you can do everyday to make a big impact on our earth. Buy reusable shopping bags, turn the water off when you are brushing your teeth, turn the light off when you leave a room. Every day you have the power to make healthy choices for the Earth.
Our favorite reusable shopping bags are from Envirosax, including fun new styles for kids! These sturdy totes fold up into a tiny portable roll. See them here: 
Saturday, March 8th is INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY.
Art Effect will donate a portion of Saturdays sales to support CARE's poverty-fighting work with women in the world's poorest communities. With programs in education, health, economic development and much more CARE helps millions of people change their lives for the better.
WE ARE POWERFUL.
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization with a special focus on working alongside poor women. Globally, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. CARE is working to provide women with the resources needed to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity. Learn more here care.org
www.internationalwomensday.com
"The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that 'all the battles have been won for women' while many feminists from the 1970's know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men."
Art Effect Love's Necklaces.
I Love Lincoln Park!
Come out Saturday, Feb 9th and join us, along with your favorite boutiques for our "I Love Lincoln Park" Event! Starting at 10am on Saturday participating stores will feature a product or service they "LOVE" and many are offering discounts and promotions.
Click here for event participants! www.lincolnparkshopping.com
It's your last chance to save big.
Stop by the store and find 40% off all our already reduced merchandise!
We're making room for the exciting new spring lines that are just starting to arrive. Get a sneak peek at new dresses, trench coats, and sweaters from Free People, Kensie, Sweet Pea and BB Dakota! We also have great new pant styles from Billy Blues.
It's cold in Chicago, but this weekend Art Effect is having a really hot sale!
It's an indoor sidewalk sale, January 17th-20th. Browse sale bins with real steals, marked $10.00, $5.00, even $1.00! this is good stuff!
Come in and find an extra 20% off already reduced merchandise! We have just marked down a selection of fine jewelry and watches 40% off. We're also clearing out our basement, and selling some great display items, including amazing deals on vintage furniture!
There are some gems on sale online, but if you're in town, you really need to make it to the shop to find the best deals! See you there!
Art Effect Boutique is having a day of good deeds; stop in on Saturday Nov. 10th to Aid Africa. We'll make it easy for you to help, with representatives from Save Darfur, Keep a Child Alive, and the One Campaign available to inform and involve you.
Shop the store and we will donate a percentage of the proceeds to the charities. We will have special fundraising items for sale, including antique button bracelets handmade by young Clemantine Wamariya , a survivor of the genocide in Rwanda, as seen on Oprah.
You will also be able to register to receive more information from the causes.
The event will be held from 11am-4pm on Saturday, November 10th.
www.savedarfur.org
www.one.org
www.keepachildalive.org
