Conceal or Reveal: Lingerie for Every Day

Some days you want to show off your sexy shoulders or trim tummy. Other days, it’s more about snuggling on the couch. We’ve got you covered (or uncovered). If you love your shoulders… Women’s shoulders, neck and collarbone are always sexy and pretty. Show yours off in a chemise that flatters your décolletage and skims […]

Fresh: Piccolo Paradiso's Star-Studded Scents

Though the awards shows are all in Hollywood, local artisan soap line Piccolo Paradiso brings the red carpet straight to Chicago. With an array of unique luxury scents like Tomato Leaf and Zesty Lemon Peel as well as seasonal creations like Pumpkin Orange Spice, it is no surprise that Piccolo Paradiso’s products were recently deemed […]

All Day Yoga Clothes

We’re all multi-taskers these days, and our workout clothes are no exception. Going straight from yoga class to the rest of the day’s activities is de rigueur for many of us, and sometimes our style suffers. Here are some ideas for cute, easy outfits that don’t require a quick change: Simply throw these on over […]

Fresh: The Edit, Hot New Fashion Boutique

With its wide selection of fashionable clothes and accessories, The Edit takes all the filler out of the shopping experience. Glencoe native Morgan Gutterman opened this Bucktown boutique after spending years working in retail, carefully selecting her pieces to provide shoppers with both timeless and fashion-forward items. “The Edit will offer fashion forward pieces, including […]

Fresh: E's Amore Has Jewelry You Will Love

Love has never looked so fabulous. Evanstonian Erin Brady Dickerson experienced love at first sight when she spotted colorful Venetian glass beads during a trip to Italy. She recently converted her infatuation with these beautiful beads into a creative hand-crafted jewelry line, E’s Amore, that promises to bring some Italian glow to your wardrobe. With […]

Style Your North Face

Frigid January temperatures have forced many of us to don our yearly winter uniform: the black puffer coat. Stand out from the sea of down with these ideas for dressing up your North Face based on your own sense of style. First, find the coat: Metropolis Parka, $289, North Face Downtown   Urban sophisticates like […]

Five Beauty Habits to Break

Stuck in a beauty rut? With the New Year upon us, now’s the time to mix things up. You can start by dropping these five “don’ts” from your beauty routine. Bad Habit: Product Overload Break It: Skin care experts warn that too many products can aggravate sensitive skin, so cut back to help keep your […]

Winter Fashion Survival Guide

Keep looking cute when the temperatures drop with stylish but functional winterwear. These items also make great gifts if you’re still on the hunt for last-minute ideas. Hot Heads Whether you call it an infinite scarf or a snood, this versatile piece (at right) can be worn as a scarf, hood, or combination of the […]

Pops of Delight

Amid the monotony of winter’s puffer coats and snow boots, accessories in berry hues and natty textures take you from dreary to cheery. Click below to discover our January finds: