Put your paws up if you love a cute pet pic! May is National Pet Month, so in celebration we’re rounding up our favorite pet Instagram accounts—the cute, the funny and the philanthropic. If you’re a pet lover, follow these top Instagram accounts and your feed will be full of the cutest fur babies on […]
Many of us believe the key to a killer wardrobe is more: more clothes, more colors, more options. But Hanna Lee, a Chicago wardrobe stylist who juggles commercial work with private clients and has a special genius for making the vague notion of style accessible to the lay-person, says the real secret to stylish dressing […]
If you suffer from pain or stress, here are some interesting therapies that could help alleviate your symptoms—or just make you feel healthier and happier overall. These treatments are non-diagnostic, which means that while they can help with a specific condition, they support the whole body…and you don’t have to take your clothes off for […]
After the harsh, frigid weather these past few months, your skin might not be in the best shape. But fear not—spring is in sight. The change in weather is a signal to switch up your skincare routine to help recover from the cold, dry air of Chicago’s winter. Now’s the time to slough off dull, […]
In the time it takes you to do your regular five-minute face, you could give yourself a makeover that’s more than skin-deep. Use these five simple tricks to radiate health, happiness and confidence in just five minutes. What could be more beautiful than that? Look Alive Pro makeup artist and long-time red lip devotee (and […]
Spring is the perfect time for deep cleaning, a wardrobe overhaul and a fresh look. The easiest way to change up your appearance? A flirty new haircut, style or color! We asked the pros which looks stylish women are requesting this season and how you can make one of these gorgeous hair trends work for […]
A generation ago, the rules of etiquette dictated pretty clearly how we should conduct ourselves in different situations. But, it’s a whole new world (filled with all kinds of new technology), leaving a lot of room for error when it comes to modern manners. “Etiquette is defined as societal norms of politeness, so of course […]
There’s an overwhelming variety of makeup lines and beauty products currently on the market, which makes it hard to know which ones to try and which ones really work. We went straight to the makeup artists to learn more about their favorite makeup products. 1. “At the moment, I am LOVING the Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation. It’s […]
Are your healthy New Year’s resolutions now a distant memory? Have you been enjoying far too many decadent meals and over-the-top desserts? Have a few weeks passed since you visited the gym? We understand. But, let’s make today the day we get back on track. Set a plan for the day and the coming week. […]
It’s natural for children to feel worried at times – say, before a test or on the first day of school. Actually, worry can motivate them to excel. But, when it causes a barrage of irrational thoughts that interfere with everyday functioning—“What if mom drops me off at gymnastics and I get kidnapped?”—and provokes them […]
