Meet Los Angeles Fashion Designer Lourdes Chavez

Talented, bright and successful, Lourdes Chavez is a fashion designer who crafts beautiful, timeless clothes for her eponymous fashion line based in Los Angeles. Every year, Chavez produces a fall and a spring collection, highlighting her creativity and craftsmanship. Her originality and artistry trace back to her childhood. “I knew what I wanted to do […]

3 Ways to Make Your Shopping Matter

It’s October, and that means the holidays and shopping madness are around the corner. Instead of waiting around for Black Friday bargains, you can get a jump-start on your purchasing and feel good about where you’re spending your money while staying in the neighborhood or just sitting at your computer. 1. Shop Your Cause Care to […]

Get Hollywood Glam With Basler

Basler Creative Director Brian Rennie, known as the “designer with the Hollywood gene,” outfits celebrities such as Amy Poehler and Mira Sorvina. The clothes are distinctive, feminine and versatile, easily carrying a look from day to night. Made of the highest quality materials and with attention to detail, these stunning statement pieces are true classics […]

Fill Your "Found" Time

That strange noise? It’s called silence. Those few blessed hours between the school bus pickup and dropoff. And now that they’re here, you may find yourself in the position of having or needing to fill them. Here are several suggestions that will at least get you brainstorming: Exercise Are you having a hard time committing […]

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 […]

Fashion Events

Our picks for what to see and where to go for the week of May 9.   Tongue Tied Trunk Show, The Lake Forest Shop Monday, May 9–Wednesday, May 11 Ladies in search of unique and eye-catching accessories should check out the Tongue Tied trunk show, going on now through May 11 at The Lake Forest […]