7 Trend Pieces for Spring 2014

We turned to Barneys New York for a rundown on the upcoming season’s hottest trends. Complete your SS14 look with these seven trend pieces, and browse this season’s entire collection at Barneys.com. 1. JENNIFER MEYER Gold Small Leaf Pendant Necklace Honor your love of nature with Jennifer’s lovely leaf necklace. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, the […]

Find Your Spring Style Must Haves

As the polar vortex makes way for sunny skies and above-freezing temperatures, Westfield Old Orchard sprinkles its park-like shopping center with a welcome sight: spring must-haves!   Senior marketing director Shannon Ridgeway shares the trends of the (long-awaited) season: 1. 50 Shades of Blue  “One of the hottest hues for spring is any variation of blue, […]

Spring 2014 Color Trend Report

The Spring 2014 collections showed an inspired color palette of soft pastels and vivid brights that stand alone brilliantly or blend together ably to create a sensible balance. We continued to see traditional fashion “rules” broken: the use of white as a workable year-round color; traditional masculine shades of beige, blue, and gray finding a […]

His and Hers Date-Night Outfits

Found Kitchen and Social House in Evanston served as the perfect backdrop to showcase the season’s most stylish looks for a night-out. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just setting time aside for a nice dinner, these flirty looks are fashion inspiration for both ladies and gents.   Amy Morton, owner & Colin, server   […]

Fresh: Ella Louvi

Grace Yoon studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, interned at Burberry and worked as an Assistant Designer to Cynthia Rose. She then spent time with Lyell NYC before moving back to her hometown to introduce Ella Louvi, a new boutique open in The Glen Town Center. Purchase original clothing created by Grace, as well […]

It’s a Sparkly Wonderland at Burdeen’s Jewelry

Just in time for the holidays, and the gift giving that entails, Burdeen’s Jewelry has opened a beautiful new signature store in Buffalo Grove.   Designed by owner Matthew Burdeen, everything about the store speaks to elegance and warmth, from the cobblestone entrance and wrought-iron doors to the glowing custom fireplace and chic coffee bar. […]

Fresh: Gracie's

Whether you’re shopping for a dress, scarf or jewelry, you can find all the latest trends at Gracie’s, located in Evanston’s Central Street shopping district. Opened last winter by John Liberty, the store carries brands such as Bryn Walker, Moonlight and Oh My Gauze. Liberty, who previously owned Handle with Care in Chicago, says the […]

Fresh: Fashion Outlets of Chicago

It’s hard to miss the 530,000-square-foot Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont—and it’s equally hard to not find something for everyone. Open since August, with 120 stores, ranging from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store to Forever 21 to the Disney Store Outlet, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, it’s the newest […]

Fall Fashion: Reinvent Your Style

As rising stars of Chicago’s media scene, Make It Better’s Marjie Killeen and Beth Engelman wanted to reinvent their style for upcoming corporate speaking and television gigs. You can change your look this fall, too. Start with pieces that can be worn both at the office and out on the town. On the Job  Black-and-white […]