Beauty Beat: L'Occitane 'Cherry Blossom' Petal-Soft Hand Cream
Yes, I am going to rave about a hand cream! I always keep one on my nightstand and the last thing I do before I turn out the light every night, is slather my hands (and elbows) in hand cream. Just like you see women do in the old movies. I’m that woman. My new …
Outfit Of The Day For April 12, 2012. Textured Black.
OK, OK, OK I know I am in black again – but this time it is TEXTURED black. And I have a good story behind the Rag & Bone Vintage Lace Blazer (very textured) that I am wearing. I found this at the Intermix Warehouse Sale and they accidentally sent me a different black Rag …
Chicago Event: SAIC Swarovski Window Display Celebration
As I wove between the camera-clad tourists to make my way to Swarovski on Michigan Avenue Tuesday, I felt like telling people, “Follow me, there is something here in Chicago this evening that you should really see!” As I whipped out my own camera in front of the window display, those who were curious were …
Fall/Winter 2012 Preview. Etienne Aigner Handbag & Accessories Collection
Etienne Aigner, the elegantly classic handbag, shoes and accessories line has been crafting luxe, vintage-inspired leather goods for as far back as any of us can remember. And now, after a brief hiatus, the beloved leather good company is back with their Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Named after celebrated New York heiresses, the fall/winter 2012 collection …
The Thing I am Loving Today: Cartier – Juste un Clou Collection
Only Cartier could make a nail look elegant and not grungy. Great, now add a Juste un Clou bracelet to my wish list from Cartier. In case you need reminding (or my husband does) that would also be a rose gold Ballon Bleu and a gold LOVE bracelet. But I digress. The new Juste un …


