So many holiday parties, so little time to shop for them. Fortunately, with a handful of key pieces, you can mix and match to create several looks, taking you from family gatherings to office mixers. Office Cocktail Party Consider a sequined, metallic skirt your holiday fashion workhorse. For fancier affairs, pair it with a top […]
Here are some don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-them opportunities to find locally made and sourced finds this holiday season. December 2-4 North Shore Flea Holiday Pop-Up Show Join us for 3 days of amazing vintage finds packed into a beautiful storefront in downtown Highwood in Chicago’s North Shore. The show is right on restaurant row with Tap House, Washington Gardens […]
Saks Fifth Avenue has just opened a new OFF 5th location in Northbrook Since opening in 1992, OFF 5th has been offering merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue as well as exclusive designer collections. With over 800 brands and newly expanded fine jewelry, shoes and men’s clothing sections, they have something for every need and budget. […]
Gigi Bottega, a new women’s clothing boutique in Evanston, specializes in affordable, contemporary women’s clothing that’s trendy but not over-the-top. Owner Gina Vericella of Chicago says everyone from college-age women to younger moms to women in their 50s have found clothing in her shop. Brands include BB Dakota, Topin and Lucca Couture. Most price tags […]
Etsy is an international online mecca for all things handmade, art, or vintage, and with the holidays upon us, it’s a great resource to find that one-of-a-kind gift. However, with hundreds of thousands of merchants, Etsy can be intimidating to navigate. To simplify your search, try these tips: Be as specific as possible in your […]
In the past month, I have bought the following: a stained glass window which is a reproduction of one at The Cloisters in New York, a Norwegian sweater, and a gold and maroon 10 x 12 Oriental rug. That’s just to start. I also bought a to-die-for pair of Cole Haan shoes with little tassels, […]
Lisa Cipriani of Park Ridge always dreamed of opening a vintage clothing store. So, after college, the 23-year-old decided to take her family background in the antique business and combine it with her background in fashion merchandising. Suburban Secrets, which Cipriani recently opened at 1117 W. Belmont, in the east Lakeview area of Chicago, aims […]
As the crisp temperatures of November engulf the North Shore, the pressure is on to find a perfect pair of jeans, a wardrobe prerequisite for every busy mom. Erin Hoellerich, buyer at E Street Denim and mother of an 8-year-old herself, offers advice on how to steer clear of unsightly ”mom jeans,” and what alternatives […]
Finally, you won’t have to listen wistfully to your far-flung friends as they brag about all the great, affordable denim, downtown-chic clothes and accessories they found at Madewell. The store recently opened at Westfield Old Orchard! So if you’re living in your jeans, cardigans and leather boots this winter (and who isn’t?), check out this […]
There’s still time left to support Breast Cancer Awareness and feel pretty in pink. For the rest of the month, find special promotions for “pink items” at the 900 North Michigan Shops, with portions of the proceeds going toward breast cancer research and charities. Bloomingdale’s Proceeds from the purchase of The Pink Card, The Big […]
