Look of the Week: llbdshop.com

Black and white makes an irresistable outfit for any young lady.   eliane et lena akido sweater white 100 % cotton knit machine washable infant and toddler girl sizes, 12M–3T $45 eliane et lena concerto dress black 100% cotton, fully lined machine washable infant and toddler girls sizes, 12M–2T $66 eliane et lena choco leggings […]

Fresh: Wear Your Yoga Personality

Moms wear a lot of different hats-chef, chauffer and cleaning lady. These quirky shirts help moms find the yoga in their life off the mat. Started by two North Shore mamas, Lori Sander and Patti Ray, Mamasana is a fun way to find the your inner yogi no matter what you are doing. There is […]

One dress, three looks

Winter hibernation gives way to weekends filled with weddings, graduations and other festive events. But don’t break the bank on multiple frocks. One killer dress is all you need when you swap in the right accessories. fashion editor kathryn achenbach stylist evangeline politis photos by julie crawford Look 1: 1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Satchel, […]

Best Spring Trench Coats

Rejoice! Temperatures are rising and we’re packing away our puffers. But it’s never too early to prepare for April showers, so ring in spring with a sharp and stylish trench. Here are some of our favorite modern interpretations of this classic style, plus fun items to wear with them.       The Coat: Brightly […]

Fresh: For Hot Mamas

There are definitely lots of hot mamas in the norhern suburbs—and now there’s a new store to satisfy their upscale fashion needs. Hot Mama, opening its 7th Chicago-area store at the Arboretum of South Barrington this spring, offers contemporary clothing and premium denim for hip, fashion-forward women. With moms in mind, the clothing and accessories […]

Fresh: Sara Campbell

From Wellesley to Winnetka … If you’re a fan of the East Coast-chic looks in Nantucket and Newport, you’ll love the fashions at Sara Campbell, a Boston-based company that offers classic, timeless styles with contemporary flair. The new Winnetka location is the company’s eighth store and the first in the Chicago area. Sara Campbell also […]

Celebrating 90 Years of Style

The Lake Forest Shop has been bringing high fashion and international style to the North Shore since 1922. Ellen Stirling, the owner of The Lake Forest Shop and the granddaughter of the Chicago socialite that founded it, comes from a long line of fashion lovers. Her uncle Condé Nast built Vogue into the major fashion […]

Fresh: The Edit, Hot New Fashion Boutique

With its wide selection of fashionable clothes and accessories, The Edit takes all the filler out of the shopping experience. Glencoe native Morgan Gutterman opened this Bucktown boutique after spending years working in retail, carefully selecting her pieces to provide shoppers with both timeless and fashion-forward items. “The Edit will offer fashion forward pieces, including […]

Fresh: E's Amore Has Jewelry You Will Love

Love has never looked so fabulous. Evanstonian Erin Brady Dickerson experienced love at first sight when she spotted colorful Venetian glass beads during a trip to Italy. She recently converted her infatuation with these beautiful beads into a creative hand-crafted jewelry line, E’s Amore, that promises to bring some Italian glow to your wardrobe. With […]

Style Your North Face

Frigid January temperatures have forced many of us to don our yearly winter uniform: the black puffer coat. Stand out from the sea of down with these ideas for dressing up your North Face based on your own sense of style. First, find the coat: Metropolis Parka, $289, North Face Downtown   Urban sophisticates like […]