Spring Fashion to Wear Now!

Recent brutal temperatures haven’t stopped stores from filling with airy dresses, fluttery tops, colorful prints and other stylish spring treats.   It’s a cruel twist of fate that all these pieces seem just out of reach when there’s still snow on the ground. But don’t let that flowery frock mock you—brighten your mood and your […]

Valentine’s Day Lingerie to Please Him and You

’Tis the season for flowers, chocolates and other tempting treats.   The sight of you in something sexy and seductive will beguile your guy and set the sparks flying. But what works for him might not be your first choice in intimates, no matter how much you want to spoil him. Here, we round up […]

Scent of a Woman: Natural Perfume

You’ve got your mineral makeup and organic face scrub, but your perfume is still laced with man-made oils and chemicals.   We’re not suggesting you pitch your Chanel No. 5 or Dior J’adore, but if you’re in the market for a new scent, check out fragrances made from natural oils and materials for a different […]

Totally Toteable: Big Bags that Haul it All

Things seem to get bigger in January.   We trade in our sleek fall trenches for giant puffy coats, our high-heeled shooties for lug-soled boots, and our pretty party purses for schlep-it-all shoppers. A big bag is a must when you need to tote extra layers, Kleenex, cough drops and other wintry necessities along with […]

Ice Capades: Finding the Perfect Diamond

When it comes to jewelry, nothing does it like diamonds.   With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, some of us may be dropping hints to our honeys. But it’s also satisfying to splurge on a diamond for yourself, whether it’s for a special occasion, a personal reward, or just because. If you’re in the market for […]

Leggings and Tights for Killer Legs

January is all about staying warm, but long underwear under pants gets old, fast. Wear your skirts well into winter by pairing them with tights both practical and fun. Patterns Patterned tights are fun and flirty, but many of us find them impractical for winter wear since they offer less coverage. However, you needn’t wait […]

Play Days

This year, give your workout wardrobe a kick of color. Sports are fun—your sportswear should be, too. Beach Warrior Jenny Guzon-Bae, a yoga instructor at Lake Forest’s Forever Om Yoga, discovered her love of the discipline a few years ago while filming Survivor: Cook Islands. Yoga kept her sane during the competition and, afterward, helped […]

Take Back Your Closet with Visual Therapy

“Get organized” seems to be a perennial item on many of our New Year’s resolution lists. This year, we brought in the experts. Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza are the dream team behind Visual Therapy, a service touted by Vogue, Oprah and others, that helps clients organize their closets to define and enhance their own […]

Season’s Grab Bags: Splurges and Steals

Complete your holiday looks with some chic party purses.   As always, evening bags are an easy way to incorporate current trends without going overboard. Add these to your wish lists or steal them up yourself. Crystals When tinsel and twinkle lights are seasonal hallmarks, you know it’s time to sparkle. The Sex and the […]

Festive Frocks: What to Wear This Year

The onslaught of holiday parties has begun. In addition to your own home or office shindig, you probably have a roster of random fetes to attend.   But what is a social butterfly to wear for all this wassailing? This year, it’s about metallics, sparkle and texture. Inject color with your accessories, but instead of […]