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For the color of the year Pantone brought together two colors, Ultimate Gray, a familiar, neutral that seems to nod to the grim year that was 2020 was, and Illuminating, a lemony yellow that channels the hope of a brighter 2021.

The Goods: Pantone picked a dynamic duo for 2021’s Color of the Year. 10 great ways to bring the colors home.

January 5, 2021 at 1:45 p.m.

Color trend forecaster Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2021, summing up the global vibe that the company is seeing. That color will now trickle down to...

A South Side student fashion show went virtual this year, drawing inspirational A-listers: ‘These are successful women of color sharing what life is like in their world’

January 5, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

Students from Kenwood Academy, Hyde Park Career Academy, and Glenbard South high schools participated in a virtual fashion show from their homes via Zoom Dec. 5 as part of their...

Say good riddance to 2020. 6 ways to reboot and start a fresh year with better habits and better gear.

January 3, 2021 at 1:31 p.m.

To say that 2020 was a supremely challenging year is a major understatement, with stress and turmoil that never seemed to end. It's time to look ahead and start the...

The ‘Queen’s Gambit’ effect: 8 great chess sets to make staying at home a little more fun

January 5, 2021 at 2:16 p.m.

Thanks to the megahit Netflix show that follows the trials of a troubled young chess prodigy in the 1960s, the nearly 1500-year-old game of chess is hotter than ever. According...

10 great gifts for nurses and caregivers

January 5, 2021 at 2:17 p.m.

Show your appreciation to a nurse or other medical professional who puts themselves at risk every day caring for patients with COVID-19. These are the front-line pros who face long...

Self-care: 6 ways to relieve holiday stress and feel better

December 9, 2020 at 2:19 p.m.

Stress management is crucial to wellness, but with all that 2020 has thrown at us it can feel almost impossible to find a way to decompress or take time for...

The best last-minute gifts under $20

December 1, 2020 at 11:06 a.m.

The best gifts are the ones that you want to keep for yourself, but finding something truly unique that doesn't break the bank can be challenging. Take some of the...

The best gifts for dogs, cats and our feathered friends

November 22, 2020 at 7:56 a.m.

Your best friend doesn't need an iPhone or a new bike this holiday season, but a cool new chew toy or a bright yellow rain slicker and four red rubber...

Great ways to perk up your home for the holidays — all under $50

November 20, 2020 at 8:16 a.m.

Even if you aren't hosting a crowd for the holidays this year, you still can freshen up your space. After all, you're spending more time than ever at home, so...

12 cheap and very chic gifts for your style-obsessed loved one

November 10, 2020 at 10:29 a.m.

If you're stuck on what to get the fashionista in your life and looking for a gift that looks like a splurge but didn't break the bank, we've got you...

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