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Friends, Fashion and Philanthropy: A Spring Fashion Show at Northbrook's Mercedes-Benz Showroom

The Autohaus on Edens Spring Fashion Show is back for its eighth year Sunday, March 10, 2019. Enjoy the best in North Shore shopping on site from 4:30-6 p.m, and then find your seat on the runway at 6 p.m. for an up-close first look of what’s hot for spring. The showroom transforms into a dynamic […]

Friends, Fashion and Philanthropy: A Spring Fashion Show at Northbrook's Mercedes Benz Showroom
by Autohaus on Edens
January 7, 2019
10 Athleisure Pieces to Keep You Looking Chic While You Stick to Those Resolutions

11 Athleisure Pieces to Keep You Looking Chic While You Stick to Those Resolutions

Athleisure, a style that combines activewear and leisure wear, has been here to stay for awhile. The fashion world seems obsessed with everything outdoors lately, and now that the holidays have passed and we’re all trying to detox, get fit, and stick to those resolutions, there’s no better time to basically live in your workout […]

by Macaire Douglas
January 3, 2019
10 Athleisure Pieces to Keep You Looking Chic While You Stick to Those Resolutions

11 Athleisure Pieces to Keep You Looking Chic While You Stick to Those Resolutions

Athleisure, a style that combines activewear and leisure wear, has been here to stay for awhile. The fashion world seems obsessed with everything outdoors lately, and now that the holidays have passed and we’re all trying to detox, get fit, and stick to those resolutions, there’s no better time to basically live in your workout […]

by Macaire Douglas
January 3, 2019
Party Trick: 3 Ways to Style a Little Black Dress

3 Ways to Style 1 Little Black Dress So You Can Wear It All Season

‘Twas the start of the season, but she wasn’t stressed — though her schedule was crazy, she had the perfect dress. Swapping only her accessories, she’d wear it on repeat. Sound too good to be true? You’re in for a treat.  Here are three foolproof ways to style one little black dress (feel free to […]

by Tracy Clifford and Cara Sullivan
December 3, 2018

Better Makers: Floral Fashions Hit the Runway in Support of Garfield Park Conservatory

Imagine a fashion show where all the clothes are made entirely of gorgeous, lush flowers — talk about being one with nature! Perfectly aligned with the Garfield Park Conservatory’s vision to change lives through the power of nature, FLEUROTICA 2018 created a dreamlike runway fashion show experience in its very own breathtaking oasis — often called “landscape […]

Better Makers: Floral Fashions Showcased on the Runway for Garfield Park Conservatory
by Emily Stone
November 26, 2018
Shop Local Guide: Chicago Cyber Monday Sales — Plus Exclusive Savings Codes!

Shop Local Guide: Chicago Cyber Monday Sales — Plus Exclusive Savings Codes!

If you don’t like dealing with crowds during the Black Friday craziness, Cyber Monday is the shopping day for you. We even have a list of Chicago stores that are offering big savings online, so you can still keep it local. So, sit back and finish your holiday shopping so you can fully enjoy this […]

by Macaire Douglas
November 21, 2018
Winter Fashion: 9 Must-Have Pieces That Are Equal Parts Cozy and Stylish

Winter Fashion: 9 Must-Have Pieces That Are Equal Parts Cozy and Stylish

Here we are in late November and we’re already facing some January-like temps in the Midwest. Bummed about the lack of on-trend fashion in your winter wardrobe? Then it’s time for an update. If you want to elevate your outfits from just plain cozy to luxuriously chic, these nine slow-fashion finds are just the ticket […]

by Macaire Douglas
November 21, 2018

Shop Local Guide: Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sales Around Chicago

The holiday shopping season is here, and we have the ultimate list of sales and events at local stores in Chicago. Here is your exclusive preview — get out and support local business both in person and online this weekend! Athletic The Runner’s Edge 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette Black Friday: Spend $100 and receive a […]

by Macaire Douglas
November 20, 2018
New in Town: 8 New Restaurants and Businesses in Chicago and Beyond (Walton Street Kitchen + Bar)

8 of the Coolest New Restaurants and Businesses Around Chicago to Check Out Now

There’s never a shortage of things to do and places to eat around Chicago, and now there’s even more to add to your hit list. From baseball-themed craft cocktails and top-notch coffee and pastries to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and a new pilates studio, these are just a few of the new restaurants and businesses […]

by Jennifer Speaker
November 12, 2018

Partner Spotlight: A Good Bra Changes Everything and Chantilly Lace is Here to Help

If you’re like most of us, you’ve often found bra shopping to be confusing, and even downright anxiety-inducing. Fortunately, the right boutique can make all the difference. Chantilly Lace knows that “the right lingerie and sleepwear change not only your look, but your outlook.” Nestled in Plaza Del Lago, one of the country’s oldest shopping […]

Partner Spotlight: A Good Bra Changes Everything and Chantilly Lace is Here to Help
by Emily Stone | Partner Content
November 8, 2018
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