Fresh: Look Good, Feel Good at Wear in Good Health

Wish you could wear yoga pants to work or dinner in the city? Glenview’s Grace Steer has designed bodysuits and shapewear, dresses, pants, tops and jackets that look chic but feel comfortable. You’ll also find vintage clothing and jewelry at this boutique, where employees are committed to providing a shopping experience as high in quality […]

Fresh: Best of Both Worlds at Coucou & Olive

After 21 years, Evanston’s Asinamali closed in April. Fortunately for fans of the shop, owner Kellie Poulos has combined the store with her other boutique, Coucou, to create Coucou & Olive. While Asinamali appealed to a younger crowd, Coucou was a store for a more sophisticated woman in her 40s, 50s or 60s. At Coucou […]

Movie-Inspired Makeup Lines to Try

Love a movie so much you truly want to look the part? Wait no longer because makeup collections inspired by movies are now a thing. Jupiter Ascending The upcoming flick “Jupiter Ascending,” starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum, is the latest entrant into the field. Ulta is carrying a limited edition Pur Minerals collection of […]

Take Your Look From Work to Play

Summer temps bring a seasonal dressing dilemma: How do you abide by a corporate dress code when you have a chic post-work cocktail hour? If you have no time to spare in between, senior marketing director of Westfield Old Orchard Shannon Ridgeway has a few tricks to swap a cubicle look for an ensemble worthy […]

Trendsetting Style: Shake Up Your Closet This Spring

  Spring is finally here. Pastels, feminine shapes, and geometric patterns—these are the things that should fill your closet this season. Follow our lead and become the trendsetter you’ve always aspired to be.     Cheers to Black and White Pictured: ALC lace inlay blouse: $345, Barneys New York; Trina Turk black and white print pant: $278, […]

8 Must-Have Spring Wardrobe Essentials

There are certain pieces that all women should have at-the-ready in their wardrobe arsenal. These are the items that are guaranteed to go with everything and make the final result seem ever so effortless—even when it was anything but. Commonly referred to as “basics” or “staples,” they are a fashion dilemma’s best friend and our […]

How to Take Your Maxi Dress from Day to Night

No piece in your closet is easier to wear than a breezy maxi dress. Stylist and personal shopper Mollie Milano, owner and co-founder of Style Spies, shows you how to take a maxi dress from fun with the kids to drinks with the girls. It’s all about the right accessories. Simple changes can take your look from […]

Shop the Runway: Autohaus LAUNCH 2014

The 2014 Autohaus LAUNCH: Driving Fashion Forward Fashion Show was filled with fun looks for spring. Whether you scored a seat along the runway or are simply in a shopping mood, you’ll enjoy our exclusive buyer’s guide to shop for the looks you loved. This year’s event raised $15,000 to benefit the Auxiliary of Highland Park […]

Spring Into a New Hair Style

A new season means it is the perfect time of year to update your look. Follow these six tips from Carla Makowski, Andreas Hogue Salon’s top stylist and design team leader, to guarantee a fresh cut you’ll love this spring. 1. Schedule a consultation with your stylist.  This is the most important part of your new […]