Spring is a time for new beginnings. That can mean starting over from scratch with a new style, replacing some overworn items in your closet, or just incorporating a few new pieces into your wardrobe. From a crisp new pair of jeans to a lightweight cotton dress, emerge from hibernation in style. Spruce up your […]
Attention, fashionistas! Winnetka now has its first upscale consignment boutique, KMK Luxury Consignment. Stop by this shop, which celebrated its official grand opening in November, for gently used and authentic designer apparel for men, women and children, plus handbags, shoes, luggage and more. “We’re picky about what we accept in regard to it needing to […]
Take a trip to a major city like Paris, New York, Los Angeles or Miami and you’re bound to see the women in each location have adopted that city’s fashion “uniform.” We checked in with women working in the fashion industry in each of these cosmopolitan cities to see if we could borrow a few […]
Be comfortable for your winter workouts by layering essential pieces from CheckGear, a new Chicago based athletic apparel company. The running tights will be a perfect weight for spring weather runs but now serve as a great base layer winter activities such as paddle and cross country skiing. Or, wear them under a tunic with […]
Ladies, whether you’re a diehard NFL fan or pay more attention to the halftime show than the game, you’ll look sporty AND chic in these Super Bowl fashions. Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, here are some of our favorite sportswear looks. The Junk Food line has an enormous selection of fitted sweatpants, graphic tees, […]
There’s no denying it, winter is here, and it’s likely to stay for more weeks than we’d care to count. The solution? Cute and cozy sweaters that will keep you warm until spring. Here are some of our favorite looks for the season. St. John Plaid Knit Cape This pick would make Olivia Pope proud. […]
Usually, it’s best to drink your wine. But according to Pantone, in 2015 you should be wearing it. The rich red-wine colored hue is perfect for winter outfits. You can dive right in with a luxe belted silk dress or dip your toe into marsala waters with suede loafers or cool cat-eye sunglasses to add […]
In November, after 16 years in Deerfield Square, Ami Ami returned to its original home in Highland Park. This upscale women’s boutique owned by the mother-daughter team of Merrie Spade and Stacey Skolnick draws customers from all over the North Shore and Chicago for their evening attire, casual clothing and accessories. Fashionistas will also find […]
Working out in cold weather is never a chore when the clothes are this hot. Make It Better Best of 2014 Winners Eric Smoot of Redefined Fitness (Best Small Gym) and Holly McGregor of Bikram Yoga North Shore (Best Yoga Studio), along with our own Fitness Editor, Christy Coughlin, are showing some of the best athletic looks this season. Resolve to […]
Start the New Year off in seasonal style: Shop brand-new retailers and dine at delectable new restaurants at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie. With an inviting park-like atmosphere amid 130 specialty retailers, two theaters, and an array of dining choices, the Skokie shopping center is the North Shore’s premier destination to experience four seasons of […]
