EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY LINDSAY WIELGOLEWSKI There’s still snow on the ground, but at this time of the year, dreams of sunshine and warm weather lead us to think about preparing our skin for the shorts and tank tops in our (near) future. If all that skin … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Taking care of your skin during the harsh Chicago winters is not an easy task. When the temperatures drop and the wind starts showing you who is boss, the key to maintaining a clear, refreshed complexion is hydration, hydration, … [Read more...]
BY VIVIAN DOAN Whenever I move to a new city, my must-eat, must-go destinations are usually determined by the recommendations I get from from everyone I meet along the way. The more important questions, however, I save for my closest girlfriends … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL DICKENS I’ve had my fair share of defining moments since moving to Chicago. You know, the situations that propel you fully into Thought-Catalog mode and make you refer to yourself as “a real person” (finally!). But among the … [Read more...]
BY HALEY SPECTOR While flipping through fashion magazines each month, I always read through the beauty section to view the new products, see the trendiest looks and glean new ways to incorporate color into my makeup application. One thing … [Read more...]
BY ELIZABETH FITZGERALD Lucky for us, there’s no lack of luxury spas in Chicago. Unlucky for me, I won’t be visiting any of them in the foreseeable future save NoMI in the Park Hyatt, thanks to their 60-minute custom massage. Entering … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Water is essential to our overall well-being: it cleanses, hydrates and can even help relax you. Hydrotherapy has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, promote detoxification and increase blood flow to alleviate aches, … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO With Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, long behind us, I’m happily making the transition from ankle boots and pointy pumps to strappy sandals and flip flops. For me, as for many Chicago women, baring my toes … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN There is nothing more devastating than finding out that your fabulous hair stylist has moved on to a new salon, unless, of course, said salon is equally fabulous. This is a true story, one that led me to Abeille … [Read more...]
The weather has been practically tropical in Chicago this March so it might be hard to believe, but spring break season is just beginning. Whether you're planning a staycation to enjoy the streak of unseasonably warm weather or heading out of town … [Read more...]
