Look Stylish While You Snooze

If it’s true that we spend a third of our lives sleeping, then why not do it in style? Time to toss that ratty college T-shirt and faded pair of sweats and revamp your sleepwear. Kelly Ryan O’Brien, founder of the Chicago Blogger Network, former Project Runway guest host, and all-around fashionista, knows that while […]

Fall’s Best Denim Trends

It’s time to pull out all of your cozy sweaters and pair them with this season’s most stylish jeans. Denim is an essential part of our wardrobes and this fall we’re seeing a huge variety of chic trends we can’t wait to try. Here are our top picks! 1990s Jennifer Stamper, owner of Juniper Boutique, says, […]

5 Fall Hat Trends You Need to Try

What if I told you there was one item that could remedy bad hair days, protect your skin from wrinkles, accentuate your cheekbones, and add interest to an otherwise ordinary outfit? Go ahead and pinch yourself, because it’s true. It’s called the “statement hat,” and it really can do all of those things. As a […]

14 New Chicago Stores Worth Checking Out

This fall, update your wardrobe with key pieces from some of Chicago’s latest and greatest boutiques. Each of these stores has either recently opened or been in business for less than a year. It’s worth a day trip (or two) to the city to check them out! Ad Hoc  Ukranian Village’s newest boutique is also […]

Best of 2014: Shopping

The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]

Fresh: Look Good, Feel Good at Wear in Good Health

Wish you could wear yoga pants to work or dinner in the city? Glenview’s Grace Steer has designed bodysuits and shapewear, dresses, pants, tops and jackets that look chic but feel comfortable. You’ll also find vintage clothing and jewelry at this boutique, where employees are committed to providing a shopping experience as high in quality […]

Fresh: Best of Both Worlds at Coucou & Olive

After 21 years, Evanston’s Asinamali closed in April. Fortunately for fans of the shop, owner Kellie Poulos has combined the store with her other boutique, Coucou, to create Coucou & Olive. While Asinamali appealed to a younger crowd, Coucou was a store for a more sophisticated woman in her 40s, 50s or 60s. At Coucou […]

10 Stylish Accessories that Give Back

Accessorizing can be the best part about getting ready. It allows you to dress up or dress down any outfit while still being able to express yourself. Not only does a great accessory complete an outfit, it also serves as a conversation piece. These stylish accessories all have a powerful story behind them. More and […]

Take Your Look From Work to Play

Summer temps bring a seasonal dressing dilemma: How do you abide by a corporate dress code when you have a chic post-work cocktail hour? If you have no time to spare in between, senior marketing director of Westfield Old Orchard Shannon Ridgeway has a few tricks to swap a cubicle look for an ensemble worthy […]

Trendsetting Style: Shake Up Your Closet This Spring

  Spring is finally here. Pastels, feminine shapes, and geometric patterns—these are the things that should fill your closet this season. Follow our lead and become the trendsetter you’ve always aspired to be.     Cheers to Black and White Pictured: ALC lace inlay blouse: $345, Barneys New York; Trina Turk black and white print pant: $278, […]