Some coats are just too cute to save for a rainy day—and this season’s short trench coats are no exception. Never before has it been more about the details than it is this spring. Here are some of Mib’s favorites. (Clockwise) Darling, tan stripe cotton belted trench that doesn’t break the bank. Merona for […]
My Best Friend’s Closet, a new consignment shop in Highland Park, has thrown open the doors to closets around the North Shore and plucked out the most current, trendy pieces, including Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Manolo Blahniks and Frye boots. Prices for the almost-new fashion—almost nothing older than two years—are usually about a third to half […]
Oh to be a girl again. Well, this spring you can be. Delightfully soft makeup trends are coming straight off the season’s hottest runways. According to makeup artists Lynda Coleman and Emma Bruzzesi—who work at Lake Forest’s Bluemercury—here are the five musts for makeup this spring: Fresh face Restore your skin’s natural glow by changing […]
Nothing warms me softer and better than cashmere during these cold February days. So that got me thinking about the variety of cashmeres available. Is there a difference between the cashmere I buy at Nordstrom versus the cashmere I see at Costco? After a little research, this is what I learned: High quality cashmere […]
Tips for men who buy you lingerie. “Lingerie is one of those things you either love—or you don’t,” says Susan Carlson, owner of Posh, a new lingerie and gift shop in Highland Park and Barrington. But if you have a man who loves to buy lingerie for you, Carlson offers these tips: Tell him what […]
Lynette Lovelace had to get off of the plane. After a late flight from New York on a Friday afternoon, she was anxious to call her lawyer. She needed a trademark on that idea she’d been hoping would come. “‘Lifetherapy’ just came to me on the plane that day—so clearly,” explains Lovelace, who spent […]
Evanston designer finds third time’s a charm. After several stops and starts, Evanston designer Lisa Kingsley has found her niche. Kingsley never set out to be a trend-setting designer, but after a Bali vacation in 1999, a whole new path presented itself. What started as a tourist keepsake—a camisole made by a local girl […]
Sometimes, no matter how hard we work out, the abs of steel we long for still jiggle when we walk. That’s why Heather Thomson’s Yummie Tummie is somewhat of a miracle. Styling celebrities such as Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Lopez, Thomson knows that the key to the perfect outfit depends on what you’re wearing […]
When the very handsome (and single) John O’Donnell was growing up with his 6 brothers and sisters in Winnetka, he never in his wildest dreams thought that someday he’d be called a fashion designer. Professional golfer maybe. But a fashion designer—no way. Yet nearly 5 years ago with launch of his golf-inspired clothing line […]
If a little jewelry is good, then a lot of jewelry is better. At least it is this winter for jewelry-loving girls like me. Old and new. Smooth and shiney. Gold and silver. Mix it up and layer it on until you think you’ve added enough—then put on one more piece! It’s hard to flip […]
