Last week Chicago kicked off the first shopping festival in the nation with celebrity stylist Carson Kressley(I’ll share more about Carson in a separate post)…

When I tell you guys I got up at 4am to attend the kick-off would you believe me?? I WAS!!

The 14-day celebration of style features exclusive shopping offers, fabulous hotel packages, celebrity appearances, special offers for MasterCard® cardholders, a magnificent sweepstakes, culinary events and more.  For information about upcoming events go here!

Check out pictures from the event!!

These events are super fun and retailers are offering a ton of discounts and freebies, make sure you stop by before the festival is over!

This is the car Carson came in, isn't she GORGEOUS!!

The festival ends /8/2011 so hurry up!!