The entryway to your house is where you hang your coat, drop your keys and take off your shoes, but it’s also the first place that guests see when they enter your home. Make a stellar first impression with these nine easy updates! The Essentials 1. Chicago’s Elizabeth Stamos, principal and owner of Elizabeth Stamos […]
Ladies, whether you’re a diehard NFL fan or pay more attention to the halftime show than the game, you’ll look sporty AND chic in these Super Bowl fashions. Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, here are some of our favorite sportswear looks. The Junk Food line has an enormous selection of fitted sweatpants, graphic tees, […]
This fall, update your wardrobe with key pieces from some of Chicago’s latest and greatest boutiques. Each of these stores has either recently opened or been in business for less than a year. It’s worth a day trip (or two) to the city to check them out! Ad Hoc Ukranian Village’s newest boutique is also […]
Our bathroom is where we primp and unwind, but once cluttered with cosmetics and toiletries, it becomes more of a mess than a refuge. It’s time to make your space work better for you. “My belief is that bathrooms, along with bedrooms, should be treated and used as sacred spaces that serve as an escape […]
It’s no secret: Moms love a gift that has thought behind it. With Mother’s Day around the corner, what better time to share our ideas for special gifts? Whether you’re shopping for the mom who’s sentimental, the mom who’s tech savvy, or the mom who craves a new experience, we’ve got you covered. Whatever […]
While many women have no problem cutting coupons or finding a great deal, they may lack interest in long-term financial planning. According to a 2012 Time Magazine report, “More than a third of American women are the family breadwinner, yet still tend to pass the buck on important money matters, such as investing and retirement.” […]
At just 29 years old, Glencoe native Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma, a rare cancer that affects fewer than 300 people in the United States. Treatments weakened Benn Shersher’s immune system, leaving her feeling isolated, alone and longing to do the simplest things, such as dance uninhibitedly around her room. During […]
Frosted eye shadow. Raccoon lined eyes. Sound like your teenage daughter? She may have started wearing makeup but needs some pointers. We’re here to help! Get your teen in the habit of taking care of her skin at an early age. Start with an SPF moisturizer and daily cleanser. There are many on the market, […]
When Italians immigrated to the United States, one of the areas that they settled in was Chicago’s Near West Side, now known as “Little Italy.”
Feeling stumped coming up with a gift for your favorite gal? We’ve done the research for you and found presents that are sure to make any woman feel celebrated (just in time for Mother’s Day, too). For your foodie friend… A hot new cookbook: Consider a cookbook from an admired food blogger, like “The […]
