The Best Swimsuits for Your Body Shape

It’s time for that dreaded annual ritual: finding a swimsuit that flatters your shape. We’re all self-conscious about certain parts of our body, so with that in mind, we picked nine suits that will camouflage those areas you’d rather not show. Whether you’re buff enough to pull off a bikini or you’re more comfortable in […]

by Evangeline Politis

Get Glowing: The Best Self-Tanners

You’ll soon be making the wardrobe switch from sweaters and jeans to shorts and sleeveless tops. We sought out to find the best self-tanners to transform your ghostly face and milky white limbs into bronze beauties. From mousses to towelettes, these products suit just about anyone’s desperate need for a little color before summer officially […]

by Evangeline Politis

Transition Summer Clothes to Fall

One of the most fun things about dressing for fall is figuring out ways to extend the lives of some of our favorite summer pieces. After all, just because the days are getting grayer, it doesn’t mean our clothes have to. A well-chosen jacket or pair of boots can make even springy dresses feel appropriate […]

by Kathryn Achenbach

8 Ways to Spiff Up Your Home for Summer Outdoor Entertainment

It’s summer outdoor entertainment season and people want their homes to look spic and span for outdoor parties. Here are some tips to make your house gleam before hosting an occasion outside. 1. Clean! Jeff Hester of Skokie’s Hester Painting and Decorating suggests attaching a low-pressure power washer to your garden hose to clean off […]

by Emily Eckhous