Summer Fashion Trends

We’re packing away our sweaters, coats and tights—summer is here at last!   With the days finally heating up, our Resident Stylephiles Jeannine Benoit of Second City Style and NBC’s “Nonstop Scene Chicago” and Dhana Cohen of The Next Big Zing share more of their favorite warm weather trends. If there’s one overarching theme to […]

Summer Frizzies Contest: Win a Free Keratin Treatment

Endlessly frustrated by your wild, unmanageable mane?   Here’s your chance to win a treatment to turn an unruly ’do into the hair of your dreams! Send Robert Gold Salon & Spa a photo of your wayward locks and you could receive a free Keratin treatment. They will select the one lucky participant who has […]

Better or Bust: Burberry Lip Mists

Welcome to Better or Bust, a new column where we determine whether a product will make your life better, or if it’s just a flat out bust. On today’s dock: Burberry’s new “Lip Mists.”   As a lipstick for summer, when we typically want to wear less makeup and look dewier and more relaxed, the lip […]

Fat Transfer: Face and Hand Rejuvenation

As we age we frequently lose volume in our hands and face creating sagging, drooping and a thin-skin look that adds years to our appearance.   While artificial fillers can help correct some of this volume loss, it can get expensive when a large volume is involved. The concept of removing fat from one part […]

Meet Rachel Roy and Bill Blass's Jeffrey Monteiro

Two renowned designers are in our midst this week!   Jeffrey Monteiro at The Lake Forest Shop The stylish and charming Jeffrey Monteiro, design director for Bill Blass, will be dropping by Lake Forest for a trunk show and cocktail reception. We’re especially excited about the sleek, modern silhouettes Monteiro brought to his dresses (pictured) and […]

Summer Sandals: Splurge vs. Steal

A feast for the eyes and a treat for the feet, we’re finding spring and summer’s array of shoes simply sandalicious.   This season’s fashions are more fun and cheerful than anything we’ve seen in a while, and footwear is no exception—check out some of our favorite looks. Color Blocks If there’s a trend we […]

Fresh: Sporty and Slimming

You can look your best on the court or green this summer.   Kelly Daugherty of Inverness, along with Jayne Drew and Alyssa Pazdan of Barrington, recently launched Smashing, an apparel company specializing in slimming, figure-flattering golf and tennis clothing. “Most apparel in pro shops are designed for women with a 20-something body,” Pazdan says. […]

Dress for Less

Looking for fun but affordable dresses for spring and summer?   We’re following up our May article, Mod About Color, with some similar styles that are both trend- and wallet-friendly. Here’s a selection of playful prints and bold colors, all ringing in at under $200. Painterly Prints Embrace the warm hues of summer with garments […]

Fashion Events

Our picks for what to see and where to go for the week of May 9.   Tongue Tied Trunk Show, The Lake Forest Shop Monday, May 9–Wednesday, May 11 Ladies in search of unique and eye-catching accessories should check out the Tongue Tied trunk show, going on now through May 11 at The Lake Forest […]