Uniqlo is a Japanese clothing store that is a relatively new clothing option to the American market. I've been getting clothes from Uniqlo for several years when I was living in New York and now I am thrilled to have a location open in Chicago this past October. Uniqlo is known for offering everyday casual pieces of clothing that are affordable and well-made. They offer lots of basic styles for casual wardrobes with lots of colors and patterns.
To celebrate the store opening, the second largest location in the US, the store offered several promotional CTA 'train takeovers' inside the Loop downtown. For free admission, people could schedule a half hour time slot to get promotional goodies and treats to celebrate the store opening. I was lucky to go with my colleague Caroline and we snagged ourselves some sushi candy, saw professional covert dancers break into dance with a live DJ, and we were able to literally bounce around the Loop for a very fun experience.
Since the opening of the store I've been several times to pick up some jeans, a sweater, and check out the great view from their third floor Starbucks. Uniqlo is a great addition to Chicago and I'm very happy it came to town.
I'm not much a car enthusiast, but after visiting the Wisconsin Automotive Museum it's hard for me not to appreciate the design and fun ways people use to get around. In the early part of this past summer I was lucky enough to visit the automotive museum that had a large variety of cars and other modes of transportation. From cars to carriages, buggies, a small plane, and even a train--the museum was two stories and was full of interesting modes of transportation that were nicely displayed for people to enjoy. I loved the black top green car with a special side holder for a bag of golf clubs as well as the small teardrop camper that would be fun to use today. The fact that the museum had a steam engine was also very impressive. Next time you encounter a car or transportation museum, make sure not to pass it by.
