Let’s face it, when it’s 15 degrees outside and you’re stuck inside, you can’t help but feel the winter blahs weaken your spirit. Even if for a few hours, a little pampering can refresh and invigorate you. These uplifting treatments and brand-new products will make the bitter temperatures a bit more tolerable. Shirodhara Massage Shirodhara […]
Staying on top of fashion and beauty trends is easy when you know exactly where to go for the info you need. That’s why we scoured the web for the best sites that will become your go-to resources in the New Year. Enjoy and bookmark away! PrettyQuick PrettyQuick is the future of booking beauty appointments. […]
We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “it hurts to be beautiful,” but would you continue using common beauty products if they were actually causing substantial harm to your body? Stacy Malkan is the co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and author of “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry.” […]
As the seasons change, your beauty regimen should change too. Your skin may crave a heavier moisturizer due to dryness from the colder temperatures. Or your makeup colors may shift from pastels and brights to jewel tones and deep berry shades. We scored some one-on-one time with industry experts to find out their best seasonal […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Wish you could wear yoga pants to work or dinner in the city? Glenview’s Grace Steer has designed bodysuits and shapewear, dresses, pants, tops and jackets that look chic but feel comfortable. You’ll also find vintage clothing and jewelry at this boutique, where employees are committed to providing a shopping experience as high in quality […]
After 21 years, Evanston’s Asinamali closed in April. Fortunately for fans of the shop, owner Kellie Poulos has combined the store with her other boutique, Coucou, to create Coucou & Olive. While Asinamali appealed to a younger crowd, Coucou was a store for a more sophisticated woman in her 40s, 50s or 60s. At Coucou […]
Summer temps bring a seasonal dressing dilemma: How do you abide by a corporate dress code when you have a chic post-work cocktail hour? If you have no time to spare in between, senior marketing director of Westfield Old Orchard Shannon Ridgeway has a few tricks to swap a cubicle look for an ensemble worthy […]
Spring is finally here. Pastels, feminine shapes, and geometric patterns—these are the things that should fill your closet this season. Follow our lead and become the trendsetter you’ve always aspired to be. Cheers to Black and White Pictured: ALC lace inlay blouse: $345, Barneys New York; Trina Turk black and white print pant: $278, […]
There are certain pieces that all women should have at-the-ready in their wardrobe arsenal. These are the items that are guaranteed to go with everything and make the final result seem ever so effortless—even when it was anything but. Commonly referred to as “basics” or “staples,” they are a fashion dilemma’s best friend and our […]
