7 Gorgeous Fall Boots to Wear Right Now

The season for strappy, open-toed shoes is officially over. Cool fall weather is creeping in, and the only thing keeping me from plunging into a serious post-summer depression is the thought of a gorgeous new pair of boots. If I can no longer wear my mules and espadrilles, at least I can go to town […]

5 Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List

Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a great book. Looking for a good one? Here’s what we’re reading this season. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes Dan Egan Egan, a Milwaukee-based journalist, weaves science, history, and personal narrative to tell the story of lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior, […]

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This September

Fall’s arrival in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs brings a plethora of can’t-miss events, from theater and comedy to music and museum exhibits. Theater Sept. 11 to Oct. 14: “Tootsie“ The 1980s hit movie gets a stage-ready makeover with this musical, which follows actor Michael Dorsey and his drag pursuits in alter-ego “Dorothy Michaels.” Cadillac […]

Fashion Trends: 6 Western-Inspired Pieces for Summer and Fall

Pony up to one of the season’s wildest fashion trends by roping western-inspired accessories into your warm-weather wardrobe — and riding them straight through fall. 1. Mignonne Gavigan Kinsey Scarf Necklace in Pink For the ultimate in chic, effortless style, pair a classic white tee with this beaded scarf necklace. $425, Elements Chicago, 706 N. […]

Fall Menswear Trends for All Ages

Enough with the shrunken suit jackets, tight, cropped pants, skinny jeans and canvas totes: This fall’s fashion is for big boys. The season’s best menswear trends suit guys of all ages: Twenty-somethings – and their fathers and grandpas, too. The defining trend of the season? “Mixed media,” says Julie Cameron, marketing director at Saks Fifth Avenue. […]