Before you hit the mall for this season’s enticing new fashions, start by shopping your own closet. In this short video, we tag along as Make it Better Fashion Editor Kat Achenbach helps one of our readers, Mia, create new outfits in the spirit of spring’s freshest trends—like color blocking and mixed patterns—from pieces she […]
Chicago’s Oak Street, just off the main drag of the Mag Mile, is the city’s premier destination for designer finds. Here’s a quick guide down this glamorous avenue and a few of its neighboring streets. First stop: lunch (and parking). Ditka’s Restaurant You’ll need sustenance for your afternoon shopping expedition, so stop by this outpost […]
This dynamic area on Chicago’s northwest side is the home of some of the best food and shopping in the city. Here are some suggestions if you’re heading to Bucktown and Wicker Park. For breakfast, try… The Bongo Room The creative courses dished up at this pancake house are worth the wait for a […]
