Get a quick shot of color and glitz with just a few bold accessories. From a statement necklace to a brilliant bag, these pieces make it easy to update your look this summer. These accents pop against the sophisticated backdrop of The Langham Chicago and seasonal neutral ensembles. Quilted lambskin Sugar bag, $2,185, Lanvin Drapey […]
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 […]
First, I have answers to your Clothes Call letters from our inaugural column. Thanks for reading and keep the questions coming! Question: I’m a middle-aged, plus-sized busy mom and I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about fashion. I’m busy with school and community volunteering, attending my boys’ sports activities, and running around town. I’d like […]
Don’t let bad weather dampen your spirits, or your sense of fashion. Here’s our roundup of rain gear that’s functional, yet fashionable. Raincoats that have you covered and boots that keep you dry, while putting a spring in your step. Get ready to sizzle through the drizzle this spring! Spiritrap Water-Repellent Wrap Score big as […]
We made it! Spring has finally arrived, and it’s brought some fresh new trends along with it. We’ve sifted through all the best offerings from the runways to bring you the prettiest and most wearable looks to try this spring. Oversized Florals Florals for spring is not exactly an unfamiliar concept. In fact, the two […]
My name is Lisa and I’d love to be your personal stylist. All you need to do is ask. Here’s what I bring to the dressing room: I’ve covered style and the business of fashion for several publications, including Women’s Wear Daily, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. I’m also a textile junkie who […]
Bid farewell to the perhaps overwrought, overthought men’s styles of springs past: For 2015, the look is confident, casual—and sexy. Shoulders are softer; jackets are unlined for ease of movement. Colors are subdued—gentle khakis and beiges—with bold florals to keep the look bright and current. The spring vibe overall is “a little more approachable,” says […]
Spring is a time for new beginnings. That can mean starting over from scratch with a new style, replacing some overworn items in your closet, or just incorporating a few new pieces into your wardrobe. From a crisp new pair of jeans to a lightweight cotton dress, emerge from hibernation in style. Spruce up your […]
Attention, fashionistas! Winnetka now has its first upscale consignment boutique, KMK Luxury Consignment. Stop by this shop, which celebrated its official grand opening in November, for gently used and authentic designer apparel for men, women and children, plus handbags, shoes, luggage and more. “We’re picky about what we accept in regard to it needing to […]
Take a trip to a major city like Paris, New York, Los Angeles or Miami and you’re bound to see the women in each location have adopted that city’s fashion “uniform.” We checked in with women working in the fashion industry in each of these cosmopolitan cities to see if we could borrow a few […]
