Morgan Olsen

When "Gossip Girl" wrapped in 2012, Leighton Meester left Blair Waldorf behind to pursue very un-Blair-like hobbies—a stint on Broadway's "Of Mice and Men" and a career singing folk music....

The proof is in her genes. Chicago florist Janessa Knodt comes from a bloom-obsessed family—most notably, her grandparents, August and Doris Knodt, who opened a flower shop out of their...

My first hot yoga class was a lot like my very first sip of whiskey: I didn't know what to expect, wasn't sure what I was doing, but knew I...

If you've ever found yourself on the verge of a mental breakdown in Trader Joe's just hours before hosting a get-together, you might want to download Foxtrot. The app launched...

Harish Patel was just 15 years old when he immigrated to Chicago from Gujarat, India. His American dream revolved around becoming a doctor—until he got to college and realized he...

When it comes to subscription boxes, I don't discriminate. I've signed up for beauty boxes, jewelry boxes, even snack boxes. I love the idea of discovering something that I might...

This fall, baseball caps aren't just reserved for bad hair days and sporting events. And with unisex hats popping up everywhere, the options are endless for guys and girls. Ladies,...

A classic black pencil skirt will always be in style, but this season, look for bold prints, bright colors and fun textures gracing form-fitting skirts everywhere. Paired with a sleek...

To most Chicagoans, alleys don't have a great reputation—they reek of trash, attract unwanted attention and aren't an ideal place to hang out after dark. But when Tristan Hummel looks...

Growing up in Back of the Yards, there was one thing Quori Senyon could always count on: Disney movies. Senyon was raised by his grandmother, who couldn't afford trips to...