Running from the office to a holiday party—and don’t have time to make a hair appointment? Never fear! We turned to celebrity stylist Ted Gibson (who counts Ashley Greene, Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway among his superstar clientele, just to name a few) for tips on how to create the perfect updos in a […]
I took a no-shopping vow from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1—so, I’m in the final stretch! The last big hurdle? The holidays! By now, I’m getting antsy and my wardrobe could use a good dose of holiday cheer. But I am sticking to my vow. With several special events, plus Christmas Eve looming in […]
Did you know that Gavin, one of the North Shore hippest high-fashion boutiques, has an online store now? The site shopgavin.com is the e-commerce companion to GAVIN Boutique, a women’s apparel and accessory store located in Evanston, so you don’t even have to leave your chair to find that perfect piece for the fashionista on […]
The onslaught of holiday parties has begun. In addition to your own home or office shindig, you probably have a roster of random fetes to attend. But what is a social butterfly to wear for all this wassailing? This year, it’s about metallics, sparkle and texture. Inject color with your accessories, but instead of […]
‘Tis the season for tackiness—we asked you to show us your kitchiest Christmas sweaters, in all their battery-powered glory. And you showed us—in a big way. Congratulations to Michael Lopez, the winner of Make It Better’s Ugly Sweater Contest! Michael, along with second place winner Ryan Peters, Michael will be taking a significant other […]
“Is this cute? Or do I just look silly?” How many of us have asked a variation of that when trying on hats? Who has a small pile of newsboys, berets and fedoras sitting unworn on a shelf somewhere? For some reason, hats have a tendency to leave even the most fashionably confident questioning their […]
Evanston moms Susan Abraham and Allison Gordon were sick of the same-old yoga wear. The solution? They started TULAA7, a line of colorful, organic cotton yoga shirts representing the seven chakras—the body’s energy centers. Each shirt comes with a tag explaining the chakra and why it might personally resonate. Abraham, a yoga and pilates teacher, […]
For those fighting to sleep through hot flashes, aches, pains and the like, there’s help. The negatively charged ions in the fabric of Goodnighties are scientifically proven to reduce aches and pains, and the fabric also wicks away moisture. That’s why Highland Park residents Sarah Baldwin and Jack Weissman, who handle marketing and sales for […]
Want to plan your assault on the big box retailers now? We’ve rounded up the online sites that pre-publish all the ads. These sites include the ads for Walmart, Kmart, Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, as well as department stores such as Macy’s and JC Penney. Here are our favorites: BFads.net Black-Friday.net Thanksgivingblackfridayads.com […]
We’ll be the first to admit that our coats fashion this month in our magazine featured some significant investment pieces. While it’s never a bad idea to invest in a quality coat that you love and will wear for years, we’re also digging several trendy options out there that won’t break the bank. After […]
