Modern twists on tweed
Tweed, that borrowed-from-the-boys fabric that Coco Chanel began reinventing for female clients in the 1920s, is in soft focus again this season. Vibrant color, metallic threading, embellishments such as ostrich...
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12 water-resistant fashion picks to look slick on rainy days
El Nino may be destined to bring an onslaught of downpours to drought-parched California, but don't let it rain on your style game. Stay dry with the right water-resistant pieces,...
Ponytail: A classic style that’s now in full swing
During her recent royal tour of New Zealand, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out in a sharply tailored, custom Alexander McQueen coat and a perfect ponytail. Smoothly volumized, with a...
Designer collaborations to covet
The desire for more affordable takes on designer styles doesn't seem to be waning. Here are some of the latest fashion and beauty collaborations. Damien Hirst & Alexander McQueen Marking...
Well-kept scents of Lake Shore Drive
In the 1930s, Florence Gunnarson, fresh from college and a trip to Europe, began hand-blending fragrances in the vacant maid's room of her parents' home, on the 13th floor of...
Casually dropping $$$ on cashmere
Never mind the sputtering economy, there's a stampede for cashmere. And it goes way beyond sweaters to cashmere boxer shorts and sweat suits--even cashmere soap and shampoo. As an example...
All that glitters isn’t good
Holidays can mean risky run-ins with sparkle. We're not talking tree lights here, but makeup. Those in the spirit should remember a little goes a long way. The most modern...
Ralph Lauren lite
Fashion legend Ralph Lauren's new Blue Label collection has arrived in Chicago, offering a contemporary take on classic sportswear. The line has a casual feeling and (better yet) more affordable...
Armani’s latest venture
As Giorgio Armani said, "Elegance doesn't mean being noticed. It means being remembered." The new cosmetics line, a collaboration with makeup artist Pat McGrath, reflects that understatement. Best-sellers so far...