Burlap table runners, cupcakes, flowers in mason jars, food trucks—trends in entertaining come and go, just like trends in fashion. We asked some of the best local event planners for the inside scoop on this year’s hottest entertaining trends. Here’s what the in-the-know hostesses will be doing at their parties this season. Trend #1: Drop-Off […]
TV personality and fashion expert Louise Roe recently visited the North Shore for a fun-filled evening at Westfield Old Orchard’s Fash Bash. Alaina Kaczmarski—host of the evening and cofounder and editor of “The EveryGirl” blog—talked with Roe about this summer’s fashion trends. A three-look fashion show from Bloomingdale’s showcased three of the hottest trends: culottes, […]
When it comes to bridal fashion, trends can be tricky. What might seem de rigueur today can look like a poufy-sleeved meringue-monster with a hat-veil in photos later on. Trends come and go (thankfully!), so we tapped the experts at Kleinfeld in Manhattan, national wedding brand BHLDN, Chicago design house Mira Couture and Doris Bridal […]
Bid farewell to the perhaps overwrought, overthought men’s styles of springs past: For 2015, the look is confident, casual—and sexy. Shoulders are softer; jackets are unlined for ease of movement. Colors are subdued—gentle khakis and beiges—with bold florals to keep the look bright and current. The spring vibe overall is “a little more approachable,” says […]
It’s time to pull out all of your cozy sweaters and pair them with this season’s most stylish jeans. Denim is an essential part of our wardrobes and this fall we’re seeing a huge variety of chic trends we can’t wait to try. Here are our top picks! 1990s Jennifer Stamper, owner of Juniper Boutique, says, […]
What if I told you there was one item that could remedy bad hair days, protect your skin from wrinkles, accentuate your cheekbones, and add interest to an otherwise ordinary outfit? Go ahead and pinch yourself, because it’s true. It’s called the “statement hat,” and it really can do all of those things. As a […]
If you’re looking for a Magic 8 ball that reveals the trend for the U.S. economy, you might be hoping for a “Outlook Good.”
Let the record show that North Shore women know how to rock a trend. At a recent Lake Forest wedding, the little black dress was “the” dress of choice. And according to Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director for Neiman Marcus, if you’re going to spend money on one item to spice […]
In this 2-minute video, stylist Kate Shifrin shows us the coolest trends for fall – at both “splurge” and “steal” prices. See how to make this season’s rock glam look work for you as real women try on leather, leopard, studs, leggings and more. All the styles shown in the video are at the mall […]
