Saying goodbye to summer is never fun, but at least the excuse to start layering eases the pain a bit. This fall you can take your pick: Go girly with tailored, romantic pieces in soft wools and velvet, or find inspiration in your man’s closet. Menswear is big, and we mean that literally: Oversized […]
Yes, college is the time you want to start investing in a few quality pieces of clothing (can we say job interview?) However, there are also lots of less expensive options out there that fit the bill and the student pocketbook. If you liked our College Smarts feature, check out these similar items, each […]
Ah “Godspell,” you crazy minx, you, with your rag tag group of free spirits rocking out with Jesus. Hailing from the early 1970s, which saw an uptick in rock musicals based on Bible stories, “Godspell” features a cast of twenty-somethings reenacting parables primarily taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In terms of controversy, it’s definitely […]
We’re all about multi-tasking these days. Why shouldn’t we expect that same effort from our clothes? These pieces give you multiple looks with one garment, making them great buys and perfect for travel. So grab your suitcase and take these convertible dresses for a spin. Patagonia Kamala Skirt With its shirred drawstring waistband, this […]
Take heed, Mom and Dad—for college juniors and seniors, now’s the time to start investing in quality pieces that will take them into life beyond the quad. Blazers, knits and fine accessories will impress that future boss, but also earn their closet real estate for more casual affairs. “It makes sense as you get […]
The town of Barrington is seeing a renaissance, with new shops and restaurants opening their doors in the charming downtown area. This is only heightening the sense of community. “There’s a homey feel, and it’s nice being able to walk through town and know the store vendors,” says chef Mary Rose Hoover. “There’s a […]
Ruth Abelson began working with the Children’s Theatre of Winnetka 13 years ago as a set designer, but when her talent and passion for sewing was discovered, she quickly became the company’s head costume designer.
When Robert Buchanan was a boy, his father would ask him the same question every night at dinner: “What have you done to justify your oxygen intake today?”
For the past nineteen years, Peter R. Sawers has given more than 9,000 hours of service to the Executive Service Corps of Chicago (ESC), which provides capacity-building services to non-profits and public agencies through a corps of volunteer consultants who are retired business and civic leaders.
Sharon J. King is the head of membership for the Glencoe Women’s Library Club, which raises money to distribute to different area philanthropies, including hospitals and Glencoe Youth Services. But her service hardly ends there. “If something’s happening, Sharon is in the middle of it,” says Club President Peg Malloy. King is so in the […]
