Sign of the Times. Tracey Ross Closes

Here we go. Get prepared to see many more store closings in the upcoming months. Famed L.A. boutique, Tracey Ross, is closing on New Year’s Eve because of fallout from the recession. Ross first opened her shop, on Robertson Boulevard, in 1990 before moving to the Sunset Plaza district in West Hollywood in 1996, where …

Chicago Events: Sevan Jewelry at the Holiday Trunk Show at Dennis Basso

Veronica Sabets, Marcin Wrobel and Holly Bittinger During the first major snowfall in Chicago last week guests of the Holiday Trunk Show at Dennis Basso enjoyed hors d’oeuvres provided by A Tale of Two Chefs while they viewed luxurious fur and a jewelry collection. Hosted by Manny B & Co., Dennis Basso, Sevan Bicakci, and Blue …

How To Dress For a Holiday Party: Heidi Klum Style

You may not picture her as the quintessential fashionista incarnate, but Ms. Victoria’s Secret herself, Heidi Klum, has surprised us this year with some bold style choices.  Her dressy prints, blunt hairdos, and luxurious heels make her the obvious choice for holiday party go-to girl. And no, she doesn’t always wear amazing gowns, frothy dresses, …

Holiday Gift Guide. TOMS Shoes for the Seriously Selfless Gift

TOMS Shoes was founded in May 2006 by former Amazing Race contestant Blake Mycoskie. How is this for business model? For EVERY pair purchased, a pair is given to a child in need. They don’t just send a truck or a plane or whatever, they literally go to Argentina, South Africa, Ethiopia, even the Mississippi …

Beauty Buzz. EVOLENCE® Dermal Filler

I was way overdue for little pre-holiday pick-me up, so when the chance came to try the new dermal filler EVOLENCE® presented itself, I intrepidly jumped at the chance to try it. After all, I checked out Juvederm last year and have been a fan of Botox for awhile. On June 27, 2008, dermal filler …