Remember the days when speaking to a doctor by phone or video conference seemed too, well, remote? Or when we almost always went to a salon to cover our roots? As the world around us shifted due to the pandemic last year, however, so has our relationship with technology, and leaders in the health, wellness […]
Every October we think pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign that reminds us to honor survivors and those we’ve lost, and pushes us to help fund breast cancer education and research. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer diagnosed in […]
Pumpkin spice evokes a feeling of warmth, coziness and a little bit of magic, too. We found nine items from local stores that channel the season perfectly, or pair impeccably with our favorite fall scent. Dried Fall Harvest Bouquet – YellowChalet, $19.99 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette A beautiful (and everlasting) bouquet, Chalet’s mix of harvest […]
After the 2020 Met Gala was canceled due to you-know-what, we were eagerly awaiting this year’s big night. The 2021 theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which translated to a celebration of American fashion. This left celebrity and high-profile guests with a lot of room for interpretation — was it all about American […]
I don’t know about you, but as soon as I get that first hint of fall in the air, all I want is pumpkin spice, campfires and cozy things. It’s the perfect season for a good reason; we have Oktoberfest, the changing colors, a new excuse to buy boots and coats, and the ultimate holiday, […]
I don’t know about you, but as soon as I get that first hint of fall in the air, all I want is pumpkin spice, campfires and cozy things. It’s the perfect season for a good reason; we have Oktoberfest, the changing colors, a new excuse to buy boots and coats, and the ultimate holiday, […]
Sure, it might not technically be fall yet, but we are ready to get in the cozy autumn spirit with these nine items from local stores. Jardin Face Mask in Orange on Orange Maze Home, $12.50 735 Elm St, Winnetka Face masks are here to stay … for the moment at least. Pick up this […]
This summer’s hottest dress is loose, long and colorful, often embellished with puffy sleeves, smocked bodices, bright prints and ruffles. Whether you call it a hippie dress, prairie dress or nap dress the focus is on ease and comfort, a blessing for those of us who’ve packed on a few extra pounds during quarantine. Laura and I like […]
Dress for (season) success with these cool-weather wardrobe essentials. Vanessa Bruno Cabas Grande Shearling Tote; $345 The Perfect Provenance, Tiburon The iconic tote from Parisian designer Vanessa Bruno— decked out in cozy-chic shearling accented with calfskin leather — adds a relaxed and elegant touch to any fall outfit. The roomy interior features a small zippered pocket. […]
“Does she or doesn’t she?” was the Clairol advertising slogan that normalized women coloring their hair back in the 1950s and ’60s. There used to be a similar stigma around using injectable cosmetic products like Botox and Juvederm, but is anyone hiding these things anymore? Laura and I aren’t. Here’s what we’ve tried, why we […]
