When Catharina Maerklin moved to Evanston from Germany, other moms often complimented her on German-made kids’ gear. That gave her the idea to start a children’s shop featuring high-quality German products, Leoleno in Winnetka. Kids can play and also learn at the store, which hosts a weekly story time led by a local librarian, music […]
Before you grab a juicy beach read and your preferred sunscreen, throw these extras in your tote for the ultimate day of sunny relaxation. Hair Skip the visor and instead try this season’s glamorous 70’s styles in a floppy brimmed sunhat or a super chic turban. Floppy Stripe Hat, $29.95, GAP Sosostris Headband, $28, Anthropologie […]
Dads do so much for us, and now it’s time to show them a little love. We rounded up fun but functional gifts that demonstrate what a stylish guy he is. For the deck We love the leather detail on this TOMS slip-on, which gives it more of a deck shoe feel. Like all […]
Summer beauty problems just got easier to solve thanks to these 4 new spa treatments. Strut your stuff on the beach, at the pool or on the tennis court. Blast Unwanted Belly (and Bum) Fat Diet and exercise is a sure-fire way to win the battle of the bulge, but sometimes you need something […]
If you need a break from J. Crew this summer, consider checking out another J: The new J. McLaughlin store. Located in one of the North Shore’s most charming shopping districts, Lake Forest’s Market Square, this American brand has been churning out designs featuring bold colors and prints. The new location sells men’s and women’s […]
Could a rental dress work for you? We recently wrote an article about renting dresses and accessories for formal occasions. Hmmm. I had two dressy benefits, two weeks apart and with guest overlap. Time to try a dress rental for Better or Bust. I used Rent the Runway and chose a black Christian Siriano […]
We’re packing away our sweaters, coats and tights—summer is here at last! With the days finally heating up, our Resident Stylephiles Jeannine Benoit of Second City Style and NBC’s “Nonstop Scene Chicago” and Dhana Cohen of The Next Big Zing share more of their favorite warm weather trends. If there’s one overarching theme to […]
After a Chicago winter that has seemingly extended into May, it’s no surprise we’re craving some Vitamin D. To prep for sunshine, now’s the perfect time to reevaluate your skin protection. The supermarket shelves are stocked with different sunscreens, but what should you be looking for? Chemical vs. Physical Sun protection is classified into two […]
Endlessly frustrated by your wild, unmanageable mane? Here’s your chance to win a treatment to turn an unruly ’do into the hair of your dreams! Send Robert Gold Salon & Spa a photo of your wayward locks and you could receive a free Keratin treatment. They will select the one lucky participant who has […]
New York, London and Paris may be the world’s fashion capitals, but we don’t need to look that far to find experts on chic. Two local style bloggers give us their takes on the coolest trends for a hot summer. Enjoy this summer spread by clicking on the image below:
