First, I have answers to your Clothes Call letters from our inaugural column. Thanks for reading and keep the questions coming! Question: I’m a middle-aged, plus-sized busy mom and I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about fashion. I’m busy with school and community volunteering, attending my boys’ sports activities, and running around town. I’d like […]
Vibrato Boutique is excited to carry premium handcrafted bamboo sunglasses by Panda. These stylish, polarized sunglasses are not only eco-friendly, but also provide the gift of vision with each purchase made. Panda’s Mission: “We are on a journey to change the environmental and social impact of sunglasses. We produce high-end sunglasses handcrafted from sustainable bamboo. What’s more, […]
Get your favorite mama fully dressed for the beach or pool this summer with this amazing ensemble! Vix’s “Bia” bikini is as beautiful on the body as it is on the hanger. The fit is both sexy and supportive; the top accommodates beautifully whether she’s an A-cup or a DD. Polish the look with the matching cover-up […]
Don’t let bad weather dampen your spirits, or your sense of fashion. Here’s our roundup of rain gear that’s functional, yet fashionable. Raincoats that have you covered and boots that keep you dry, while putting a spring in your step. Get ready to sizzle through the drizzle this spring! Spiritrap Water-Repellent Wrap Score big as […]
Spring is in full bloom at Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony. Come in and shop our new arrivals for girls and boys 0-12. From comfy play dresses, to cool t-shirts, to special occasion looks, we have the clothes kids and parents both love! We carry the largest selection of Tea Collection on the North Shore, […]
When you walk inside this new lifestyle boutique, don’t be afraid to fall in love with what you see because everything is for sale. Exhibit, which opened in November, is a fully curated apartment-style space filled with furniture, clothing, jewelry and accessories that local owners Mari-Rose McManus and Anne Kelly describe as “mid-century modern meets […]
We made it! Spring has finally arrived, and it’s brought some fresh new trends along with it. We’ve sifted through all the best offerings from the runways to bring you the prettiest and most wearable looks to try this spring. Oversized Florals Florals for spring is not exactly an unfamiliar concept. In fact, the two […]
My name is Lisa and I’d love to be your personal stylist. All you need to do is ask. Here’s what I bring to the dressing room: I’ve covered style and the business of fashion for several publications, including Women’s Wear Daily, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. I’m also a textile junkie who […]
In practicing Power Yoga, extended side angle quickly became a regular pose for me. But honestly, I often dreaded it. (I once faked a sneeze so that I could break posture without “giving up.”) Yet over time, I grew to love it. I knew yoga was great for flexibility—it had done wonders for my anxiety, […]
Bid farewell to the perhaps overwrought, overthought men’s styles of springs past: For 2015, the look is confident, casual—and sexy. Shoulders are softer; jackets are unlined for ease of movement. Colors are subdued—gentle khakis and beiges—with bold florals to keep the look bright and current. The spring vibe overall is “a little more approachable,” says […]
