Still stinging from a lost Olympic bid? If anyone could remind a Chicagoan about the beauty of Rio de Janeiro, it’s Diane von Furstenberg. Fashion icon and designer von Furstenberg braved a chilly Chicago night on Nov. 5 to introduce her Cruise/Pre-Spring 2009/2010 Collection, “Her name is Rio,” to 300 admiring guests at Neiman […]
Keep your skin healthy this winter with these tips from Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. 1. Change with the season The beauty products that you use during the spring and summer may not meet your needs during the winter. Schedule a facial appointment to see which products you should be using in your home routine to achieve maximum […]
Ankle-deep in plastic bags, Glenview artist Mary Anne Enriquez slaved over a hot iron for most of August and September, fusing bags into a piece of fabric as big as a buffalo skin. Once she completed the skin, she sewed the fabric into a Native American-inspired coat, and created boot spats, a hair clip and […]
Denim is at an all time high in price and prestige. The price of jeans reflect this. Sure you can still buy a decent pair of Levi’s at some discount department store for under $25, but the jeans that are turning heads can cost hundreds of dollars. High fashion jeans cost $300-10,000. These jeans […]
Unfortunately for the average woman (5-feet, 4-inches tall), standard-length inseams measure 34 inches or longer, this means that many buyers of premium denim must go directly from the store to the tailor to cut off the fancy distressed hem that they just paid so much money for. As every fashionista knows, one cannot scrimp […]
Since fall decided to skip the North Shore this year, I’ve been all about finding warm winter coats for my family. And not only did I discover coats my family will love, but I also found some really good deals at our local retailers. One quick note: Don’t forget about the great ski shops […]
Let the record show that North Shore women know how to rock a trend. At a recent Lake Forest wedding, the little black dress was “the” dress of choice. And according to Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director for Neiman Marcus, if you’re going to spend money on one item to spice […]
In this 2-minute video, stylist Kate Shifrin shows us the coolest trends for fall – at both “splurge” and “steal” prices. See how to make this season’s rock glam look work for you as real women try on leather, leopard, studs, leggings and more. All the styles shown in the video are at the mall […]
As my family was walking into church on Sunday, I had one of those moments where I looked at all of them and thought: “They’re so darn cute!” And then it dawned that not only did the kids look adorable, but I’d also dressed all 4 of them—almost head to toe—in Target’s fall lines […]
Move over light colors and sheer makeup of summer; here comes some drama! This fall, makeup is dramatic, whether on the eyes or lips. North Shore makeup artist Lisa Perry says that a smokey eye, with metallic accents is one way to head into fall. “This fall is all about dramatic color with balance,” […]
