Light Up Your Legs This Spring

The treatment of spider and varicose veins by the injection of sclerosants (sclerotherapy) is not a new development the treatment of vein disease.   The modern beginnings of sclerotherapy date back to the invention of the syringe (1831) and the hypodermic needle (1845) but some of the ancient sclerotherapists were reporting their results as early […]

Spring Fashion! Six Wearable Trends

Winter begone! Along with sunshine, blooms and warmer weather come the clothes to match.   Fashion this spring has a welcome optimism, from candy colors to playful prints to comfy fits. Embrace the cheer in the air with six of the most wearable trends for 2011. Rainbow Brights There are endless ways to wear this […]

Work Your Wardrobe: Dress Your Best for Your Career

Image consultants Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza are showing women how they can dress for success in their careers.   Their latest book, Work It!: Visual Therapy’s Guide to Your Ultimate Career Wardrobe, gives advice on how to create a work look for yourself that’s both chic and professional. Style Inspiration “Work It” profiles 20 […]

Life Celebrations

The most important occasions call for an element of drama, whether it be a tier of ruffles, a striking shade or a poignant story.   The Bride On your wedding day, don’t be afraid to make a statement. Surely, you can’t go wrong with a simple and elegant A-line gown, but when else will you […]

Spring Fashion to Wear Now!

Recent brutal temperatures haven’t stopped stores from filling with airy dresses, fluttery tops, colorful prints and other stylish spring treats.   It’s a cruel twist of fate that all these pieces seem just out of reach when there’s still snow on the ground. But don’t let that flowery frock mock you—brighten your mood and your […]

Macy's and Ebony Celebrate Eunice W. Johnson

Head downtown this weekend for a glamorous peek into history.   In honor of Black History Month, Macy’s on State Street is celebrating fashion icon Eunice W. Johnson and her legendary EBONY Fashion Fair, the world’s largest traveling fashion show. Spectacular couture and decades of designer looks from Johnson’s private archives will be on display […]

Valentine’s Day Lingerie to Please Him and You

’Tis the season for flowers, chocolates and other tempting treats.   The sight of you in something sexy and seductive will beguile your guy and set the sparks flying. But what works for him might not be your first choice in intimates, no matter how much you want to spoil him. Here, we round up […]

Fresh: Knitting Know-How at Stitch(es)

This winter, warm up your frozen fingers with a knitting class at recently opened Stitch(es) in Winnetka. Owner Sue Peterson, who also owns her own sweater design business, offers workshops for kids and adults of any level of needle-know-how, including popular beginning knitting sessions and more advanced lace-making classes. And if you’re in need of […]

Scent of a Woman: Natural Perfume

You’ve got your mineral makeup and organic face scrub, but your perfume is still laced with man-made oils and chemicals.   We’re not suggesting you pitch your Chanel No. 5 or Dior J’adore, but if you’re in the market for a new scent, check out fragrances made from natural oils and materials for a different […]

Fresh: Ski in Style with Slopesaint

Kids and teens can ski in style with Slopesaint gaiters, skull caps and our favorite, headbands. Created by Lake Forest mom Jennifer Durburg, Slopesaint’s colorfully patterned, itch-free, locally made winter accessories are gaining national exposure—they were recently worn in the 2010 Junior Olympics in Maine! Every purchase includes free shipping and arrives in a reusable […]