Last year, losing weight was the second most popular New Year’s resolution among Americans, with 32 percent vowing to drop pounds in 2015, according to a Nielsen survey. 2016 is sure to be similar. If you’re among the masses hoping to trim your waistline in the new year, before committing to that new restrictive diet […]
We all know makeup can be magic (just ask any Kardashian), but in less skilled hands, it can be a force of evil. Scarier still, many of us don’t even realize when we’ve crossed over to the dark side. To make sure we use the powers of makeup for good, we talked to three top-notch […]
Today, being the winter solstice, is the official first day of winter. That’s right folks — we’re just getting started! Luckily we have a few quick and easy ways to warm up and get comfortable during the longest night of the year and the long winter ahead. 1. Curl Up This 100 percent cotton throw from […]
For a sparkling shopping experience this holiday season, step into the new Cy Fredrics location in Highland Park. The third-generation jeweler expanded with a second location in Port Clinton Square on Nov. 11. A bit smaller than its sister store, the intimate new boutique specializes in ladies jewelry, featuring both cutting-edge and traditional collections. Looking for […]
Journalist and author Steve Silberman opened his recent Family Action Network (FAN) talk with a great dose of enthusiasm: “We’re living in a very exciting time because society is on the brink of a major transformation.” Silberman could be referring to anything from politics to education (and, in the end, he’s kind of talking about both), yet […]
Shop For Good, our e-commerce platform that gives back 10 percent of its proceeds, is not only for clothing and homeware. We also have some great services from amazing businesses in the area that provide quality resources for hair, spa and wardrobe assistance. Tracy Clifford Style “Tracy Clifford is a prominent figure in the fashion […]
The white button-down shirt has been a staple in both men’s and women’s wardrobes for decades. Most clothing lines have their own version of the iconic shirt, but no matter where you get it, you have to know how to wear it. Here are five looks for different styles and occasions to ensure that you get […]
Nine days after losing his job at Stanford Medical School, Don Joseph Goewey was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With six weeks to wait before his surgery, Goewey spent his days consumed with worry. Married with four kids, the family’s mortgage depended on his income. Goewey’s doctors warned he might never be able to work […]
Have you ever overheard someone shopping for a kid’s item say, “I wish they had that in my size?” These youth clothing and accessories lines are so fantastic you’ll wish they made “grown-up” versions. Here are some of our favorite products for the fashionable kiddo. ChildHOODS is a handmade line of adorable baby and toddler clothing […]
Fashion rental services are an enticing prospect: Pay a fraction of the retail price for fabulous, haute couture pieces that you can wear for a single event and then return, or spice up your closet on a rotating basis — no strings attached. Agencies like Rent the Runway and The Ms. Collection are becoming household […]
