The holiday shopping season is here, and we have the ultimate list of sales and events at local stores in Chicago. Here is your exclusive preview — get out and support local business both in person and online this weekend! Athletic The Runner’s Edge 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette Black Friday: Spend $100 and receive a […]
There’s never a shortage of things to do and places to eat around Chicago, and now there’s even more to add to your hit list. From baseball-themed craft cocktails and top-notch coffee and pastries to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and a new pilates studio, these are just a few of the new restaurants and businesses […]
If you’re like most of us, you’ve often found bra shopping to be confusing, and even downright anxiety-inducing. Fortunately, the right boutique can make all the difference. Chantilly Lace knows that “the right lingerie and sleepwear change not only your look, but your outlook.” Nestled in Plaza Del Lago, one of the country’s oldest shopping […]
Tradition, skills, and excellence in handcrafting, creativity, and the highest quality materials. These values have always been central to Buccellati, a long-established family firm that has created Italian-designed jewelry, silverware, and watches by preserving its stylistic identity for a century. Founder Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) did his apprenticeship at a very young age at the famous […]
The weather is finally cooling off, which means if you haven’t already stocked up on fall clothes for your kiddos, you’re probably scrambling to now! Support these local stores and sites to kick off the school year with a very important lesson: Shopping small is always in fashion. For the Littles Earth Cadets (online) Not […]
The season for strappy, open-toed shoes is officially over. Cool fall weather is creeping in, and the only thing keeping me from plunging into a serious post-summer depression is the thought of a gorgeous new pair of boots. If I can no longer wear my mules and espadrilles, at least I can go to town […]
Pony up to one of the season’s wildest fashion trends by roping western-inspired accessories into your warm-weather wardrobe — and riding them straight through fall. 1. Mignonne Gavigan Kinsey Scarf Necklace in Pink For the ultimate in chic, effortless style, pair a classic white tee with this beaded scarf necklace. $425, Elements Chicago, 706 N. […]
We’re really in the thick of summer now, and if you’re not regularly wearing a hat when you’re out in the sun, now’s the time to start. Spoiler alert: It’s very easy to develop skin cancer on your face and neck, and you need more than just preventative SPF (although that never hurts). We talked […]
There’s nothing better than a new summer sundress. But by now we all know the dangers of fast fashion (massive textile waste, pollution, and human rights abuses, to name a few). Yes, we all know and love how Everlane has led the socially responsible charge with their radical transparency, but there are so many other great […]
Tiny sunglasses may be “The Thing” everyone is loving to hate right now, but if you don’t already know, giant sunglasses are for more than just hiding your face when you aren’t feeling your prettiest. They’re also crucially important in protecting the thin, delicate skin around your eyes that’s especially prone to aging. On top […]
