Started in Montreal as a subsidiary of Groupe Dynamite, Garage moved to Westfield Old Orchard in May 2015. Groupe Dynamite prides itself on its open work environment and deep understanding of their customers, which led to the success of both Garage and Dynamite, a separate subsidiary. Garage’s women’s clothing is trendy and affordable, catering to […]
You can tell a lot about a woman by her makeup choices. Thanks to cosmetic companies like MAC and Essie, many lipstick and nail polish colors now come with witty, whimsical and sometimes outrageous names. And for a makeup bag as cheeky as its contents, look no further than Pamela Barsky, designer, New York native, […]
The Apple Watch isn’t the only wearable technology making headlines. Designers like Rebecca Minkoff are getting into the wearables game by creating high-tech accessories that blend right into your wardrobe. The wearables below have not only dominated the tech industry in their recent launches, they have added an entirely new category to the fashion industry […]
Black eyeliner is likely one of the first types of makeup you played around with when you were a teenager. It can make eyes stand out and add drama. As you get older, black liner can continue to be a go-to product in your beauty kit, but you may have to tweak how you’re using […]
This is not just any blow dry salon. Specialists at Blowdry Boutique must complete a series of master classes before they can take on clients, a requirement unique to this salon. Once trained, all specialists use only organic products in order to give customers the healthiest treatment possible. They don’t just offer blow dry services, […]
With fall fast approaching, there’s no better time to re-evaluate your beauty routine. Eager to try a new shade of lipstick? Ready to test a new eye cream? Go for it! To help inspire your new purchase, we’ve polled our staff to get a glimpse into the Make It Better beauty bag. Enjoy! Susan Noyes, […]
Stio Mountain Studio has now opened its doors in Bucktown, offering a unique mountain life experience through apparel and design. All clothing is created and tested in Jackson Hole, highlighting the authenticity of the brands, and emphasizing the ultimate mountain experience. With selections for men, women and children, Stio Mountain Studio is sure to have […]
Helene March owns two pairs of leather shorts. The first, from a chi-chi shop on Oak Street, cost $400. The second, from H&M, cost $14. Even March is surprised that she wears the $14 pair more often. March styles the shorts—fuller, with a paper-bag waist, and short but not tiny—with strappy black sandals and a fitted […]
Sunglasses are a staple, no matter the season. We wear them not only for the glamour and style (see fashion icons Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly), but we also wear sunglasses for our comfort and our health. Medical experts say whenever you are out in the sun you should be wearing sunglasses because UV radiation […]
It used to be that we could only shop for cosmetics at the department store beauty counter. But now, thanks to the increased popularity of direct sales beauty lines (Arbonne, Avon and others) your best friend or next-door neighbor could be selling an awesome wrinkle fighter or heavy-duty eye-cream that puts the department store brands […]
