This summer, cover up at the beach while still standing out. With the many options available, you can beat the heat in a variety of fashions. When choosing a cover-up, make sure that it’s not “dry clean only” because you’re bound to get sunscreen or sweat on the fabric. These are our top picks! Roberta […]
Your action-packed summer, filled with kids’ activities, swim days, road trips, parties in the backyard and lots of family time, has come to an end. Your cameras are full of memories; it’s time to organize, create and protect these great photos. Follow these steps to make the process manageable and ensure your pictures will stand […]
The heat and humidity in July and August can make your workouts challenging to say the least. Summer running, tennis and cycling can be delightful if you take the precautions to stay safe. Keep these tips in mind on the hottest days: 1. Ease into it. Now that the summer heat has arrived, allow your […]
Michelin stars are elusive. In Europe, the awarding of a star can make or break a restaurant; it can increase attendance exponentially. Losing a star can be catastrophic. Chef Bernard Loiseau, chef/owner of La Côte d’Or, committed suicide in 2003 when it was rumored that he was slipping from three stars to two. The Michelin […]
Each season, new cosmetics debut that promise to beautify, lift and highlight our best features. But often the best products are the tried and true, the ones that continue to be cult classics year after year. We’ve rounded up the all-star beauty products that you need to have in your arsenal. Elizabeth Arden […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Lollapalooza is approaching (August 1-3), and it’s time to start thinking about the bands you want to see. At this point, everyone knows the headliners and main-stage artists, but what about the bands toward the bottom of the lineup list? Yes, their names are written in a smaller font, but that doesn’t mean they won’t […]
The mythical village Brigadoon appears in Scotland’s Highlands once every hundred years. After a day, it vanishes back into the mists, its people frozen in time for another century. “Brigadoon,” the 1947 Broadway musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, isn’t quite as difficult to see as the town itself—but it has disappeared from […]
Lollapalooza Music Festival is an indie music fans’ Mecca. It attracts plenty of hipsters throughout the three days it runs, but the crowd at “Lolla” transcends the stereotypes associated with music festival crowds. People attend Lolla regardless of their age, style or musical preferences, simply because anyone who gets themselves down to Grant Park the […]
The next time you’re vacationing out of the country, make it a point to stop at a pharmacy (our U.S. drugstore equivalent) during your trip. Beauty editors, models and makeup artists know to stock up on essentials when overseas—particularly in France, where many of the world’s best cosmetics are available exclusively. While some American stores, […]
