A woman can never have enough pairs of shoes. And I certainly am not one to deny myself the pleasure of acquiring more, especially if I can get them at a great deal. So when I got an email from Aldo for an exclusive A-List event, I immediately RSVP'd and counted down the days until I would be in shoe heaven!
Aldo A-List = One Happy Stella
The Aldo A-List event was held at a branch on Halsted street in Chicago on a Sunday evening. The store, which normally closes at 6:00 pm on Sundays, but kept the doors open for the lucky few with an invite. In addition to having the store open only to A-Listers, we also enjoyed 20% discount on all shoes (including any shoes on sale). There to help us were three personal stylists ready to fetch any appealing pairs or offer style advice. As if all that weren't enough, a table of tasty treats offered guests small bites to nibble on while making our decisions. I admit I did have a pumpkin macaroon (or two!).
I came to the event with the goal of finding a pair of black boots, and spied my perfect pair almost as soon as I walked in the door. It wouldn't be a shoe shopping experience without having a pile of shoe boxes slowly build up around you while you parade in front of a mirror – so of course I did just that.
In addition to a 20% discount, guests of the Aldo A-List event got to go home with a goodie bag. Inside mine I found earrings, a necklace, a coupon for a free truffle from Vosges (which I previously visited on a Chocolate Tour of Chicago), a free scent creation session at Aroma Workshop (I can't wait to make another custom perfume), a 15% coupon for my next visit, and a great new pair of shoes!
The Deal:
I Spent: Nothing! Free!
I Got: A new pair of boots for winter, free jewelry, coupon for free Truffle from Vosges,
free scent creation session at Aroma Workshop, a great time!
Company Info:
Aldo
2044 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 404-0749