Fashion Group International of Chicago Night of Stars Gala
An awards gala is not a typical awards gala…especially when the topic is fashion, style and beauty! The awards presentation at the Fashion Group International of Chicago Night of Stars Gala was entertaining and inspiring from start to finish! Held on Thursday November 12th at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, the event began with a cocktail party …

Runway To Real Way: Faux Real! Colored Fur for Fall 2015
Admit it: Once the calendar shows it’s no longer summer, a small part of us starts asking, “When it will be fur season?” Well the answer is now! Pre-holiday is just about the time we can pull these decadent confections to the front of our closets. While the classic hues will always be in style, …

Calorie Saver: The BEST Mashed Cauliflower Ever!
My husband loves mashes potatoes and well, so do I, but my waist sure doesn’t! So in preparation for Thanksgiving I have been working on and perfecting a superb substitute – Garlic Mashed Cauliflower. In fact, it’s so good, I can’t stop making them and I just made a new batch today. This mashed cauliflower …

Fall ’15 Trend: Unexpected Pops Of Shearling
Last year I was all about finding the perfect shearling coat (which I did) so obviously this year I’m into the shearling accessories trend! Of course I would never wear them together because that’s not how it’s done, but a pair of shearling shoes or a shearling and leather backpack certainly work for me with …

Celebrity Style Steal: Alexa Chung In Denim
‘Tis the season for denim! Fall is here but you don’t have to go straight to a plain simple denim jacket. Take a tip out of Alexa Chung’s book and try a fresh take on this classic style. A romper is something that is so easy to throw on whether it’s for a casual lunch …