Renee Trikolas has always loved the way that beautiful jewelry can enhance any outfit. Now the Chicago native has combined her love of all things sparkly with a keen eye for style to create Isabella Rose Designs. Named after her daughter, Isabella Rose Designs brings classic, high-quality jewelry to women without the department store prices. […]
This iconic New York Brand as taken up residence at Old Orchard. Henri Bendel has been one of the chicest shopping destinations in the world since it first opened in 1895. The new store in Old Orchard is modeled after the New York flagship, right down to its signature brown and white stripes. Henri Bendel […]
Your chubby child isn’t outgrowing his baby fat, and you’re a little worried. But how do you help a child establish healthy eating and exercise habits for life without becoming a food cop? First, here’s what NOT to do. Don’t write about your 7-year-old child’s struggles and the diet you put her on in Vogue […]
The popular boutique Notice has opened its third location. Owned and managed by Mari Barnes and her daughters Becky and Hannah, Notice brings a unique flair to classic accessories. With their new location in Barrington, they are hoping to liven up main street and make affordably chic accessories and clothing available to everyone. They carry […]
New Trier graduate Sara Jane has been making handmade jewelry since she was a child. She melds timeless style with 80’s inspired flash to create these unique pieces. Sara Jane travels the world searching for inspiration and one-of-a-kind beads. After years of selling to family and friends and at trunk shows, Sara Jane is opening […]
This New York standby is branching out across the U.S. With their new studio in Highland Park, Flywheel is bringing high-tech, customized spin workouts to the North Shore. Each bike in their studio is equipped with digital monitors that display your performance data, and if you’re feeling competitive, there is also a TorqBoard at the […]
Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Sleep disruptions. Mood swings. It’s not a pretty picture, but that’s the unfortunate reality for a significant number of women suffering from the symptoms of menopause, which are caused by the natural reduction in hormones that accompany aging. That’s where replacement hormones come in. By swapping in a substitute for those […]
Beauty is pain, right? It doesn’t have to be—here are five big beauty complaints, and how to solve them. Complaint: Makeup that “disappears” after just a few hours Solution: For women who need coverage that lasts all day, the technology behind long-wear makeup has improved greatly and lives up to its promise. Another secret to […]
Today more than 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Studies suggest that strategies for healthy aging may help keep your brain fit and could be a deterrent to the disease. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, a brand new book by Dr. Gary Small, best-selling author and educator, offers a program […]
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 […]
