Peek-a-Boutique
We go inside two local shops to see how women are dressing up this summer. Click on the feature below to view summer styles from Avenue Fashions and Mia Sorella: Open publication – Free publishing – More Kate Spade
It's a Shore Thing
Mindy Fauntleroy believes in christening her new boat in traditional celebratory fashion and … with a little bubbly.
Get the Facts on the Fashion Industry
Want to know why the little black dress IS the little black dress? Working professionals now have the opportunity to learn more about the psychology of fashion, as well as its sociological and economic impact—Steven Fisher will lead a 6-week course this summer, offered through Northwestern University. The class will meet weekly beginning June […]
TOMS Sunglasses Bring Sight to Those in Need
TOMS shoe brand is opening a new chapter in its One for One campaign: Eyewear. The company that originally donated shoes to children in developing countries has now launched a sunglasses line to address another basic necessity. For every pair of sunglasses bought, TOMS gives sight to one person by working with local eye […]
Summer Trend: Straw Bags
We love straw bags for their easy, summery vibe. And this season they’re not just for lugging towels and swimsuits to the beach. Designers used straw for everything from oversized bucket bags to structured clutches, so you can carry them morning, noon and night. Here are some of our favorites. Pretty petals in […]
Fresh: Kiddie Chic
When Catharina Maerklin moved to Evanston from Germany, other moms often complimented her on German-made kids’ gear. That gave her the idea to start a children’s shop featuring high-quality German products, Leoleno in Winnetka. Kids can play and also learn at the store, which hosts a weekly story time led by a local librarian, music […]
Fashionable Father’s Day Gifts
Dads do so much for us, and now it’s time to show them a little love. We rounded up fun but functional gifts that demonstrate what a stylish guy he is. For the deck We love the leather detail on this TOMS slip-on, which gives it more of a deck shoe feel. Like all […]
4 New Summer Beauty Treatments
Summer beauty problems just got easier to solve thanks to these 4 new spa treatments. Strut your stuff on the beach, at the pool or on the tennis court. Blast Unwanted Belly (and Bum) Fat Diet and exercise is a sure-fire way to win the battle of the bulge, but sometimes you need something […]
Fresh: Prep School
If you need a break from J. Crew this summer, consider checking out another J: The new J. McLaughlin store. Located in one of the North Shore’s most charming shopping districts, Lake Forest’s Market Square, this American brand has been churning out designs featuring bold colors and prints. The new location sells men’s and women’s […]
Better or Bust: Renting a Dress
Could a rental dress work for you? We recently wrote an article about renting dresses and accessories for formal occasions. Hmmm. I had two dressy benefits, two weeks apart and with guest overlap. Time to try a dress rental for Better or Bust. I used Rent the Runway and chose a black Christian Siriano […]
