Get ready to get a whole lot more comfortable! Splendid—the leading brand in comfy-chic clothing—has opened their first location in Illinois this summer in the Westfield Old Orchard. Selling everything from T-shirts and shorts for men to jackets and dresses for women, Splendid has become an instant hit on the North Shore. They also sell […]
You no longer have to go to the city to shop Londo Mondo. The popular store has expanded to the North Shore for the first time and owner Carrie Londe says the Winnetka location will still offer resort and lifestyle wear, in addition to casual and formal clothing options. Londo Mondo also carries handmade jewelry […]
Once a CPA and business executive, Marlene Franke is putting aside two decades of work in the financial world to produce custom-tailored professional suits for women inspired by 1950s fashion. After launching downtown last fall, Franke is now crafting these custom suits in the North Shore. Her spring-summer 2013 collection, entitled “Pinnacle,” features several styles […]
Rock this stylish bracelet to show your support for the causes you believe in. Adding a “shining little glimmer of hope into the lives of all who wrap the [bracelets] around their wrists” was the concept Nicole LaCross had in mind when creating her Chicago-based company, Wrist Wishes. LaCross was inspired to start the company […]
Make It Better spent an afternoon in the relaxing confines of Bikram Yoga North Shore photographing some of the season’s newest activewear. From running to yoga, we’ve created an outfit for whichever way you choose to get fit. (Right: Tory Burch Tote, $375, Nordstrom; Mosabee Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat, $44, Bikram Yoga North Shore; Keith Haring […]
If you’re looking for a new pair of specs, you’re in luck. A brand new location of Chicago luxury eyewear and sunwear store Spex just popped up on the North Shore. They offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings and eyewear styling of the hottest designer collections, including Prada, Ray Ban and Tom Ford. Spex stores […]
North Shore Exchange is taking resale to a whole new philanthropic level. Score fabulous finds by Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Gucci and Chanel, and after you browse the racks of clothes and shoes, check out the home furnishings and décor. They have everything from tables and chairs to lamps and pillows. The best part? One hundred […]
It’s time to leave the dull and dreary Midwest weather behind and take a trip to a place that’ll warm both your body and soul. Spring break! Take a deep breath, we know you’re excited, but you still have to pack. Here are some of our favorite resort looks for your vacation in the sun. […]
You reach for that fitted blazer that no longer buttons, ready to purge it from your closet, and a little voice in your head says, “You might need this someday.” When you (fill in blank: lose 10 pounds, go back to corporate America, etc.) that blazer might be just what you need. And full […]
Many jobs require you to dress the part, but we believe your personality should also be highlighted in your work-wear wardrobe. From the board room to a casual office, we’ve created a variety of looks that you can mix and match and make work for your personal style and job description. Casual Friday […]
