EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY DAVID TOMBERS If you've ever visited the Optimo Hat Shop in Beverly, then you already know that Graham Thompson, owner and master hat maker, is what makes this South side hat shop so special. Though most men do not wear hats, let alone a custom … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN When I moved to Chicago from the East coast, I was prepared to forge through below-zero winters and trudge through knee-deep snow. What I was unprepared for, besides the blistering humidity in July and August, is the everlasting … [Read more...]
BY HALEY SPECTOR Within the last couple years there has been a serious rise in fitness fashion. You can blame your addiction to Mercury Method, Flywheel or running along Lake Michigan, but it would only make sense that we want to look and feel as … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN If you are addicted to shoes, City Soles, a designer shoe boutique featuring European footwear for men and women, is the perfect place to spend the better part of an afternoon. Recently, while wandering Wicker Park, I stumbled … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN With warm spring weather comes the desire to spend more time outdoors, and that includes shopping Chicago’s numerous boutiques and designers. If you’re looking for a way to overcome your cabin fever – and stock your … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Chicago is a fashionable city, but lately, London has been showing us up. Not only does Kate Middleton inspire wardrobe envy around the globe, but another fashionista from across the pond has designed a line of shoes and bags … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN For many women, one of the best parts of traveling is shopping for unique, local jewelry in a different part of the world, but not for Colleen Graneto. While living in Ecuador, Graneto learned how to make handcrafted jewelry from … [Read more...]
BY LINDSAY WIELGOLEWSKI If you’re anything like me, the approach of spring coincides with an influx of "save-the-date" cards in your mailbox. Yes, wedding season is almost upon us. Fear not, ladies: whether you’re looking for something … [Read more...]
BY HALEY SPECTOR Sneakers are always in high demand and these, without a doubt, are the coolest kicks around. Bucketfeet has done it again with 7 new artist collaborations from around the world that showcase the work from up and coming artists … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Now that you've celebrated Valentine's Day, let's talk President's Day. Though less glamorous, this official bank holiday warrants a day off from work and in our minds, that is worth celebrating. Hotel Lincoln, home of the … [Read more...]
