Get your screen time
To be or not to be (sunburned)? That is the question. When sun-kissed screen goddesses smile out from celebrity magazines, know that their coloring is achieved from uber bronzers and...
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Get your skin ready for summer
May Day. May Day. As the temperatures climb, Chicagoans want nothing more than to replace flaky, winterized complexions with the dewy, luminous skin of spring. The trick? Test drive a...
A question or two for the retrosexual
You're shopping for a suit. Would you buy Gucci? Prada? "You must be kidding. I would head to Men's Wearhouse and spend about 15 minutes there and buy the first...
Ready to rock?
Spring is all about high drama: The runways were resplendent with bold colors set off by hard-core jewelry. If you want to pack some real fashion punch, put away up...
Winterwear shoppers left in cold
Last week, I needed a fabulous sweater. Nothing complicated. Just a little color to brighten up my black leather ensemble. I left the office, battled traffic, whipping winds and snowdrifts...
Post-holiday survival kit
SAFETY A kit for high-rise occupants Somehow in January, we get a little more serious about life. So the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago suggests a sobering safety check....
More than legwear
Wolford, a brand best known for its array of luxe legwear, will delight glamor girls with its fashionable foray into ready-to-wear. With blue-chip partnerships with Karl Lagerfeld and Vivienne Westwood,...
THE GUY GIFT GUIDE
Is it really so hard to find a great gift for a guy? Technically, no. It's a great year to go with a gadget. (And to nudge him out of...
Put a lid on it
The hat is where it's at. A cashmere newsboy, tweed fedora or fuzzy fur cap is the crowning accessory for Chicagoans with style. The return of the hat is big...
Holiday hipsters
PAMPER HER: Who wouldn't love the gift of relaxation? At Bucktown urban oasis Spa Pura, you can buy customized packages and/or gift certificates for a variety of price points. 773-782-0008...