Finally, you won’t have to listen wistfully to your far-flung friends as they brag about all the great, affordable denim, downtown-chic clothes and accessories they found at Madewell. The store recently opened at Westfield Old Orchard! So if you’re living in your jeans, cardigans and leather boots this winter (and who isn’t?), check out this […]
January is all about staying warm, but long underwear under pants gets old, fast. Wear your skirts well into winter by pairing them with tights both practical and fun. Patterns Patterned tights are fun and flirty, but many of us find them impractical for winter wear since they offer less coverage. However, you needn’t wait […]
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 […]
If you’re like me, you want your children to look like a million bucks this summer without having to spend that much. Lucky for North Shore moms, we have a number of great stores that fit the bill (literally!). Florence Eiseman Sample Sale: Florence Eiseman is a Milwaukee-based children’s clothing designer that dressed me […]
Eve Alfillé won’t reveal her age. “My mother-in-law told me people tend to discount you when you’re of a certain age,” she says. But Alfillé’s eye-popping jewelry designs ensure that no one will be discounting her any time soon. For a woman of a certain age, Alfillé has the energy of a college student. The […]
Lucky for working frugal fashionistas everywhere, you can look great without spending a lot of your hard earned money. I worked with two local retailers who helped me pull together great work looks for less. See what you think. Under $100 Anyone who reads my stories knows that I love Target. […]
My Best Friend’s Closet, a new consignment shop in Highland Park, has thrown open the doors to closets around the North Shore and plucked out the most current, trendy pieces, including Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Manolo Blahniks and Frye boots. Prices for the almost-new fashion—almost nothing older than two years—are usually about a third to half […]
If you ask Maclund Gallery co-owners Ro McLaughlin and her sister Barb Lund, they’ll tell you their lovely downtown Winnetka shop specializes in 19th century British antiques and art. But like a rebellious teenage girl slyly winking at her paramour across a crowded church service, the Maclund Gallery offers a selection of quirky products that […]
These plates make a beautiful gift, and, even better, your purchase will help the homeless. From December 4th-6th, Table Manners in Evanston will be featuring these elegant plates from Riverside Design Group, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Connections for the Homeless. The plates are also produced in a sustainable manner. Riverside Design […]
