The Thing I Am Loving Today: L’Essence by Balenciaga Candle

  One of my favorite new fragrances for fall is L’Essence by Balenciaga, so why wouldn’t I love the candle? Balenciaga has created a home fragrance: “L’Essence” the candle, inspired by the latest perfume. More than a candle, it creates an atmosphere of its own, an ambiance characterized by the fragrant interplay of leaves, delicate …

Chicago Events. Shopping with HomeGoods!

Who knew that HomeGoods was such a fun place? Last week, bloggers were able to shop the wares at the HomeGoods store located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. One might think of “HomeGoods” and immediately conjure thoughts of scary, tabletop decorations or mismatched track lighting but neither were available (thank goodness). The HomeGoods concept comes …

Fashionattitude: Fashion Fiasco. Five Of The Worst Fall Finds

It’s amazing what the fashion world entices us to do. Why did we like parachute pants? And why did we embrace them again when they called themselves “harem pants”? Really? Some days I do think humanity is going to hell in a handbag. So in an effort to evade the flames, I suggest that consumers …

Estee Lauder's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Launches "Shine A Light on Breast Cancer" Social Media Program

So we’ve completed the first week of October and surely by now, you’ve all noticed that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing. And while countless companies are doing their part to support the fight against breast cancer with “pink”- themed products and services, there are other ways to give a voice to the …

The Italian Expo Brings Fashion, Food and Fun To Chicago!

The Italian Expo was held last weekend:  three days of fine Italian food, wine, fashion and fun!  This year the expo was held at the Bridgeport Art Center at 1200 W. 35th Street. I plan on becoming a regular at this annual event since it has everything I love under one roof, and hey…I’m Italian! …