fashion
Top 3 ways to save when shopping online
Saving money is a hot topic these days, from television shows about extreme coupon clipping to stores advertising huge savings for specially marked and bulk items. There is a lot of information about how you can save money while traveling around town, comparing prices and …
PHOTOS: Fashion: Spring has sprung
Bright colors and exquisite jewelry are the two standout tips for fashion this spring. Leave the cold weather behind, soak up the sunshine and fresh air and be inspired by these eye-catching finds. Zabler Design Jewelers, an independent jewelry store in Clarendon Hills, showcases some …
How to create recent celebrity red carpet looks
Need a little red carpet-worthy fashion in your life? Since you won’t find many of these ensembles sold in stores, here are pieces to help create your own Hollywood style: Heidi Klum She was stunning in an off-white Roland Mouret dress with suede thigh-high boots …
Avoid being a victim of secret shopper scams
Who wouldn't want to get paid to go shopping? That's partly the allure behind "mystery shopper" scams. While they aren't new, these phony "we'll-pay-you-to-shop"-type ads sprouted like online weeds during the recession as job-hungry Americans hunted for employment. Law enforcement and some financial institutions say they're spotting …
New York Fashion Week trend: Bright prints and colors
New York Fashion Week brought out eye-catching trends and bright colors to kick off warm weather fashions that have women shining during work or play times. Nobody wants these beautiful splashes of color to look dull and worn after just a couple washes. Colors need …
C is for classic: Classic looks for your wardrobe
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel You may have heard the saying that everything old is new again, but there are some things that just never go out of style. But what is "classic style" - and how can …
6 essential accessories to complete your outfit
Every woman knows there are some basics that have to be in her closet: a little black dress, a pencil skirt, a great pair of jeans and a classic purse. With the right building blocks, you can put together an outfit that's stylish, feminine and …
Sexy new line from Chicago’s Kahindo Mateene
Chicago up-and-comer Kahindo Mateene has fused her African heritage with an urban sensibility for spring.
Oscar de la Renta sparkles at New York Fashion Week
Jewels were everywhere on Oscar de la Renta’s runway at New York Fashion Week. The fashion legend used blown up versions of actual jewelry as inspiration for his prints. He put jeweled headbands in his models’ hair and he embellished cardigans and coats with the …
My favorite brands (and how to never pay full price for them)
While I love Baby Gap or Carter outfits as much as the next mother, there are several smaller independent brands that offer that extra edge I like in a baby outfit.
Layering returns in style
Layers are nothing new for Chicagoans, but the way New York Fashion Week is wearing them is. The styles in New York apply equally to Chicago fashionistas. The list of trends for next fall is piling on as the catwalk previews of new designer collections …
Peace Cord bracelet proceeds benefit impoverished Afghan families
Give the gift that counts this holiday season by purchasing a Peace Cord bracelet. Hand woven by women in Afghanistan and crafted from recycled parachute cords and genuine military uniform buttons, this present will stand out above all of the others. Proceeds directly benefit rural …