All things fashion, lifestyle and fun for the urban couple come alive at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower’s Grand Ballroom Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 6–8 p.m. Fall fashion’s best in special occasion, bridal and resort from Chicago’s top retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Nicole Miller, Mira Couture and Belle Vie Bridal Couture make their way down the […]
Whether you’re off to trek through the mountains of Colorado or the streets of Paris, we’ve taken the stress out of packing. Read on for our ideas on what to bring that’s both stylish and practical—after all, suitcase real estate is precious indeed. Beachy Keen Ocean getaways require more than a swimsuit and tanning […]
Summer style is supposed to look easy and effortless, but what if you have to go from daytime’s activities to evening’s festivities without a quick-change? From the workweek to the weekend, we show you two looks that transition beautifully from AM to PM with minimal fuss but major impact. Even better, most stores are […]
The 2012 resort collections were filled with dazzling colors and playful patterns, so ditch the lackluster summer uniform of shorts and t-shirts and give these trends a try. The effortless styles will become your new warm weather staples. Yellow This golden shade appeared on everything from clutches at Burberry Prorsum to delicate eyelet dresses […]
Parents, pitch last year’s Sillybandz. BRACED-LETS are the new must-have wrist wear. These brightly colored bracelets are made of elastic rubber bands and accented with metal brackets, just like the kind you used to have on your teeth. BRACED-LETS were created by Lulu Frost jewelry designer Lisa Salzer and two top New York City […]
Hair, perfume and beauty products are essential (no arguments there!), but many contain controversial ingredients called parabens. We investigated the p-word to see what all the hoopla is about, and if you really need to toss that paraben-laced lipstick. What are Parabens? Parabens are chemicals that act as preservatives to extend the shelf life of […]
For our September issue we’re looking for 3 North Shore moms in need of an organizational, beauty or fashion makeover. Organize Me! If your desk is buried under a mound of papers or you can no longer find your favorite jeans in your closet, we’re here to help! For the organization consultation and makeover, […]
We love showing more skin in the summer, but the necessary increase in shaving and waxing sessions is a drag. Instead, you may want to try laser hair removal. We looked at the specifics of the treatment to find out who makes an ideal candidate. How It Works During laser hair removal, an intense pulsating […]
Upgrade your look this Independence Day with standout red, white and blue pieces. This holiday is a nautical lover’s dream, but there’s no need to pull out the anchors and captain’s hat, or get overly literal with stars and stripes. Instead, show your patriotic colors by choosing one or two seasonally hued items that […]
We go inside two local shops to see how women are dressing up this summer. Click on the feature below to view summer styles from Avenue Fashions and Mia Sorella: Open publication – Free publishing – More Kate Spade
