Kristyn Schiavone

Summer always makes me want things that seem incredibly impractical. With Memorial Day upon us, I've been thinking about what I'll need for all the fun in the sun I...

Every so often, I poll my family and friends for column ideas. Sometimes they're not all that helpful (sorry guys) but this week my friend Anne brought up a good...

Today was the first reasonably warm day of the season, and the men of Chicago looked uncomfortable in their work attire. Summer is a delightful season, filled with beer gardens...

Ever since I was a teenager, the occasional clothing purchase has prompted my mom to say, "I used to have that when I was your age!" If I recall, it...

Personal style goes beyond what you wear when you're actually going somewhere important. Sure, we all wear scrubs from time to time. But even when you're buying clothes to lounge...

Every time I go to get a manicure, I stare longingly at Essie's Where's My Chauffeur. The brand describes it as "an opulent turquoise," and I can't disagree. It is...

There is a fascinating new show on PBS called "Mr. Selfridge," all about the creator of what is effectively the modern department store. Selfridge traveled from his hometown of Chicago,...

Some fashion and beauty choices come with the disclaimer, "If you're going to wear it, you have to own it." The fanny pack is a great example. Listen, we all...

As many of my regular readers know, spring fashion makes me angry that I'm not one of those people who take vacations. Well, this year is different. Although I'm not...

Every year during awards season -- or as I call it, the holidays -- you can pick out at least a few trends from watching what the stars wear. One...