10 wicker accessories to elevate your summer wardrobe
Like watermelon, barbecues and beach days, wicker is synonymous with summer. While the woven, natural material has made a resurgence in home decor, the trend has hit fashion as well...
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Cryotherapy means standing naked in a chamber at -240 degrees. We gave it a try.
Back in my days as a Division I women's basketball player, many post-training sessions and practices ended with dips in the cold tub. We'd muster up the energy to strip...
Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry?
Q: An older couple is getting married. Is it rude that they have a registry? A: Most couples I know who got married in their 50s or 60s didn't feel...
Chicago Pride turns 50 this year. Here are 6 ways to celebrate, aside from the parade
This year, Pride Month turns 50 in Chicago. With time, come traditions, like attending the annual parade. But if you're looking for a few off-the-beaten-path Pride Month activities, look no...
6 tips to make your dating profile more attractive for summer
We are officially in the summer months, and unlike fall and winter, when relationships become a priority because it's "cuffing season," summer has a notorious reputation as the season of...
Should you say something after a friend gets plastic surgery?
Q: A friend clearly had plastic surgery, but isn't mentioning it. How do you bring it up without seeming intrusive? A: Instead of asking how to bring it up, I'd...
‘She was just really proud of it’: Oak Park hair salon gives confidence to kids — and parents — in transracial families
When Daisy Feidt took her 4-year-old daughter, Ana Tow, to get her hair braided for the first time, the little girl requested a style she had seen in a book....
Finding refuge in Chicago running clubs: Former prisoner, mom of 4 share their stories
After Michael Ray was released from prison in April 2018, he stopped by a shoe store to buy a new pair of sneakers. While there, a worker mentioned 3Run2, a...
Is it OK to ask your friends to put away their dog when you visit?
Q: Your friends' dog jumps on you and your small children whenever you visit, scaring the kids. Is it OK to ask your friends to put their dog in another...
10 hottest sneakers for men this spring and summer
Sandal and loafer season may be upon us, but for the guys, it's all about the coolest sneakers. Lyst, a global fashion search platform, released its quarterly index, which ranks...