One dress, three looks

Winter hibernation gives way to weekends filled with weddings, graduations and other festive events. But don’t break the bank on multiple frocks. One killer dress is all you need when you swap in the right accessories. fashion editor kathryn achenbach stylist evangeline politis photos by julie crawford Look 1: 1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Satchel, […]

Best Spring Fashion Trends

This spring, designers looked to have fun in the sun, whether they were playing with beachy colors, garden prints or sporty cuts. The vibe is clean, energetic and oh so easy to wear. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite trends walking off the runways and hitting the shelves.   Styles: Preppy, Sporty + Ladylike […]

Designer Fashions and Delicious Food

Always on the lookout for high-end designer clothing at bargain prices? Check this event out.   The brainchild of longtime friends Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal, Luxury Garage Sale is an upscale consignment service based in Chicago. They take care of everything, from helping you sort through your clothing to marketing and selling it in […]

Best Spring Trench Coats

Rejoice! Temperatures are rising and we’re packing away our puffers. But it’s never too early to prepare for April showers, so ring in spring with a sharp and stylish trench. Here are some of our favorite modern interpretations of this classic style, plus fun items to wear with them.       The Coat: Brightly […]

Fresh: For Hot Mamas

There are definitely lots of hot mamas in the norhern suburbs—and now there’s a new store to satisfy their upscale fashion needs. Hot Mama, opening its 7th Chicago-area store at the Arboretum of South Barrington this spring, offers contemporary clothing and premium denim for hip, fashion-forward women. With moms in mind, the clothing and accessories […]

Fresh: Sara Campbell

From Wellesley to Winnetka … If you’re a fan of the East Coast-chic looks in Nantucket and Newport, you’ll love the fashions at Sara Campbell, a Boston-based company that offers classic, timeless styles with contemporary flair. The new Winnetka location is the company’s eighth store and the first in the Chicago area. Sara Campbell also […]

Resort Fashion that’s Sweet (and Tart)

This spring, resort’s bright berries and tangerines chase the gray away. We’ve gone though the collections and gathered cheery pieces that will work in every price range. Dresses Choose a dressy number for a wow dinner at Barton G in Miami (if you go, order one of the over-the-top cocktails) or something a little simpler […]

Dress 10 Pounds Thinner

Some of us are still carrying around those few extra pounds earned at the holidays, but never fear. Fake it ‘til you make it with these tips that magically slim you, no dieting required. Create long, lean lines Wear dark heels with similarly dark pencil skirts and tights or midrise, bootleg jeans that hit right […]

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC Feb 9-16

If you’re a fashionista, you’re probably all over the web, following the designer shows that are happening right now in New York.   Like Erin McDonald, the lucky winner of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week package that was auctioned off on Make It Better to benefit Juvenile Protection Agency. For the rest of us, here are […]