How to Fade Age Spots

Women’s magazines are packed with ads for products to even out skin tone and fade those dreaded spots so many of us seem to acquire as we get older. The culprits? Acne, pregnancy, hormones and of course, sun exposure, all contribute to facial discoloration. Here, the skin experts weigh in on how to help prevent […]

Fresh: Alta Skincare

Ever wish a cosmetologist could blend a perfect skincare kit customized to your skin’s needs? Allow me to introduce you to Alta Skincare, an all-natural, customized skincare line. Creator and professional cosmetologist Tanya Solovyova works directly with her customers to find out their skin type and its needs. Answering all questions the client may have, […]

Back-to-School Beauty

As a summer full of sultry North Shore beach days comes to a close, it’s back to school for the kids—yay! —and time to jump on the latest beauty and skin care products for fall. Work the Runway Look You may not be able to afford the clothes that graced the runway during NYC’s Fall […]

Back-to-School Fashion Pre-Requisites: Little Sprout Edition

Teachers send a list of school supplies for your little munchkins’ new year of school, so we decided to do the same for fashion. After consulting moms and a couple pre-k and elementary school teachers, we’ve pinpointed a few of the trends that should be in your kids’ closet this fall. Pre-K Girls From voluminous […]

Makeover 2012: Fashion

Amy Hairston of Wilmette knew she needed help when it came to the contents of her closet, and nominated herself for our fashion makeover. Between taking care of her kids and getting back to work, she didn’t have a lot of time for shopping. She honestly would rather be doing something outdoors with her family […]

Makeover 2012: Beauty

Rhonda Heller of Newport Township wanted a fresh start. “I have hung onto the same hairstyle for years, and I’ve started reducing anything that I did do to get ready in the morning, so I nominated myself to make a change,” she explained at the Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa in Old Orchard […]

5 Beauty Tips for Moms on the Go

Carmindy, a professional make-up artist on TLC’s hit show “What Not To Wear,” talked with us about how a busy mom can get out the door quickly, but looking gorgeous. She walked us through her famous “5 minute face.” Easy enough for amateurs, but pro results! And her signature advice? Don’t forget to “Carmindize!” (See […]

Find Deep Discounts in Schaumburg

Schaumburg is a bargain hunter’s paradise. Let’s start with the Eileen Fisher Company Store, then look at the other bargain-hunting stops—all within a 5 minute drive. Eileen Fisher Company Store Schaumburg Promenade Store 1995 East Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 P: 847-619-5543   F: 847-619-5833 Website Girlfriend Tips: The Price: 25-80% less than you would pay […]

Deerfield’s Possessionista: Suburban Mom and Style Star

Many women flip through the pages of fashion magazine for style inspiration. Instead, Deerfield mom, Dana Weiss, has always relied on a different resource—her television—and used it as the inspiration for her blog, Possessionista. Documenting outfits from popular shows like the “The Bachelor” and “Glee,” Weiss provides her readers with helpful information on how to […]