Everyone in Chicago knows you can’t wait for the weather in order to start celebrating summer. So despite the chilly temps, we hoofed it over to the sleek & modern space of Roka Akor Steak, Seafood, and Sushi to kick off their summer special, “Shochu and Suchi.” Starting this past week, June 12th, every Wednesday from 5 – 7p.m., the Roka [...]

Next time one of your girlfriends asks, “Where are all the good-looking men?”, we think we’ve found the answer. If you’re in Chicago in the next few months, chances are all the good-looking men are perusing the man-tastic wares at the new Haberdash pop up shop in theWit Chicago hotel. Located on the lobby level and adjacent to the hotel’s [...]

There are certain experiences that we encounter in life that give us a better understanding of an issue. Just because we go through something once doesn’t mean that we automatically become experts on said topic. Most of us average folk understand this, we take what we learn and implement it into our lives. However, there are those few that use [...]

Well New York Fashion Week is only days away, and on the other side of the glitz and glamour (and exhaustion!) of the shows lies the promise of Spring. And those of us who have endured a bitter winter know that as soon as the temperatures start to rise, party planning season begins! Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations, garden parties and, [...]

With the swirl of events leading up to New York Fashion Week, it’s important to make time for the ones that truly deserve our support. Earlier this week, I attended the Jeffrey Fashion Cares VIP Kickoff Event at the uber-glam Jeffrey boutique in New York’s Meatpacking District. Hosted by Jeffrey founder Jeffrey Kalinsky, Town & Country magazine, Jeffrey Fashion Cares [...]

This past Tuesday evening I was invited to Michael Aram’s flagship store for a a personal meet-and-greet with the artisan and to explore his first dinnerware collection. During my one-on-one styling session, I was asked to design a table and place setting using the new Michael Aram pieces. The Michael Aram Fine Porcelain Collection is made of the finest Limoges porcelain and features [...]

I know I was a bit late to the party, but ever since I got my iPhone last summer I have been obsessed with iPhone cases. Sometimes I just want to grab my iPhone and leave, but am not comfortable running around without my ID and credit card. The eyn (pronounced ‘n’ and stands for Everything You Need) case lets [...]

Yesterday, fast-fashion favorite Zara debuted their home decor site zarahome.com. The US online store will feature home textiles: bed, bath and table linens, in addition to select furniture, tableware, cutlery, and decorative accessories, including loungewear and gift items. Just like the apparel stores, Zara Home offers the latest trends in interior decoration, with new introductions arriving online weekly. Continuous renewal [...]

Summer may be almost over, but before we it could fully close up shop we managed to find time for one more summer soiree! This scent-sational occasion was hosted by Downy Infusions — the newest breakthrough from Downy detergents — along with Elle magazine and of course, our friends at Style Coalition. Floral fragrance lingered delicately in the air at [...]

The first ever “LollaShop” will launch today at 332 S. Michigan Avenue at Van Buren Street in Chicago. This temporary shop is open to ticket and non-ticket holders. You have the opportunity to buy official goods before Lollapalooza starts on August 3rd. The inside of the pop up shop has a great rock and roll vibe. LollaShop will be a [...]