Things seem to get bigger in January. We trade in our sleek fall trenches for giant puffy coats, our high-heeled shooties for lug-soled boots, and our pretty party purses for schlep-it-all shoppers. A big bag is a must when you need to tote extra layers, Kleenex, cough drops and other wintry necessities along with […]
Having run her boutique, “Oui, Madame!” out of various locations on the North Shore since 2000, Vicki Hofstetter of Evanston has finally found a permanent home for her business in downtown Winnetka. The shop carries the best Parisian costume jewelry, for special occasions and every day, as well as Parisian gifts and home accents. C’est […]
When it comes to jewelry, nothing does it like diamonds. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, some of us may be dropping hints to our honeys. But it’s also satisfying to splurge on a diamond for yourself, whether it’s for a special occasion, a personal reward, or just because. If you’re in the market for […]
It’s been three LONG months, but I made it! Jan. 1 saw the end of my shopping ban and I couldn’t be happier. So many lessons learned! Here are my take-aways: Declutter and live with fewer items. In the past 3 months, I looked around and cringed at the clutter in our home and […]
BellyMan Clothing gives dads and dads-to-be a way to proudly show off their new roles. Erin Rutman, a Highland Park native, is the founder and designer of BellyMan—a new line of vintage T-shirts that proudly proclaim a new baby’s due date, for dads and dads-to-be. $38 Bellyman Clothing 312-772-3559 bellymanclothing.com
January is all about staying warm, but long underwear under pants gets old, fast. Wear your skirts well into winter by pairing them with tights both practical and fun. Patterns Patterned tights are fun and flirty, but many of us find them impractical for winter wear since they offer less coverage. However, you needn’t wait […]
Forget the diamonds—lasers are the new “it.” Why? How about a facelift-like effect without surgery, architectural changes, or downtime? Lasers now treat whatever screams at you from the mirror in the morning: Age spots like Grandma? Acne? Wrinkles? Sagging jowels? Hair in funky places? (Where did all this come from anyway?) Find the Right Laser […]
This year, give your workout wardrobe a kick of color. Sports are fun—your sportswear should be, too. Beach Warrior Jenny Guzon-Bae, a yoga instructor at Lake Forest’s Forever Om Yoga, discovered her love of the discipline a few years ago while filming Survivor: Cook Islands. Yoga kept her sane during the competition and, afterward, helped […]
Shellac. Calgel. OPI. Minx. In other words: the no-chip manicure. Nail enthusiasts and experts alike have been up in arms or, in this case, hands, about the newest manicure trend to hit the nail salon. We got the skinny on the process, the pros and cons and even how to make it work for […]
Complete your holiday looks with some chic party purses. As always, evening bags are an easy way to incorporate current trends without going overboard. Add these to your wish lists or steal them up yourself. Crystals When tinsel and twinkle lights are seasonal hallmarks, you know it’s time to sparkle. The Sex and the […]
