Northbrook native Kelly LaBanco has brushed makeup on musician Kelly Clarkson, comedian Jon Stewart, actresses Elaine Hendrix and Megan Mullally, as well as celebrities at the Grammys for eight years. She knows a thing or two about getting gorgeous – and she spilled her secrets for us. “My goal with cosmetics is to enhance the natural […]
Toast the Trends, an elegant evening celebrating trends in wedding gowns, decor and desserts, took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on September 27. Each of the wedding gowns on display was part of the Elaya Vaughn collection by Kate Pankoke. The event also marked the launch of the Four Seasons hotel’s in-house wedding cakes, […]
Autumn is upon us. As you’re swapping your swimsuits and sandals for sweaters and boots, don’t forget to freshen up your beauty routine, too. Here are seven of our favorite stylish (but attainable) trends inspired by the change in season. Multi-Colored Nails Amber Edwards, nail director at Mario Tricoci, says this season’s biggest manicure trend […]
I was recently asked to write something about the “Best Beauty Treatments in Chicago.” This is a huge topic that can include everything from hair to nails, and all the muscles in between, so I decided to focus on what I think is the best “bang for your buck” in the medical spa industry and […]
When it comes to beautiful, healthy skin, hair and nails, the old adage “you are what you eat” definitely rings true. Breakouts, inflammation, brittle nails and dull hair can be improved just by making better food choices. Dermatologist Jordan Carqueville of The Skin Care Center in Glenview and Chicago explains, “Foods containing natural antioxidants help reduce […]
What would it take for you to post a picture of yourself au natural? No makeup. No photo filters. Highland Park teacher, wife and mother Lisa Goodman-Helfand had never stepped out of the house without makeup, so it would seem that she’d be the last person who would post a bare-faced photo of herself on […]
You can tell a lot about a woman by her makeup choices. Thanks to cosmetic companies like MAC and Essie, many lipstick and nail polish colors now come with witty, whimsical and sometimes outrageous names. And for a makeup bag as cheeky as its contents, look no further than Pamela Barsky, designer, New York native, […]
Black eyeliner is likely one of the first types of makeup you played around with when you were a teenager. It can make eyes stand out and add drama. As you get older, black liner can continue to be a go-to product in your beauty kit, but you may have to tweak how you’re using […]
This is not just any blow dry salon. Specialists at Blowdry Boutique must complete a series of master classes before they can take on clients, a requirement unique to this salon. Once trained, all specialists use only organic products in order to give customers the healthiest treatment possible. They don’t just offer blow dry services, […]
With fall fast approaching, there’s no better time to re-evaluate your beauty routine. Eager to try a new shade of lipstick? Ready to test a new eye cream? Go for it! To help inspire your new purchase, we’ve polled our staff to get a glimpse into the Make It Better beauty bag. Enjoy! Susan Noyes, […]
