Chicago Events. Mantra For Good's “Pink is the New Black” Fundraiser Honors Breast Cancer Heroes

The “Heroes in the Fight Against Breast Cancer” honorees with Governor Pat Quinn Last week we were honored to be invited to the "Pink is the New Black" social fundraiser hosted by Sonya Jackson’s organization Mantra For Good. Over 200 members of Chicago's who's who stepped out to the downtown Park Hyatt, resplendent in pink …

Spring/Summer 2011 Trend Alert: Brightly Hued Handbags

Summary: So you're looking for that one handbag to buy for the upcoming Spring/Summer season that will keep you on trend, but don't know what it is? Let us help. This season you need a brightly hued bag. Bring back the 80's please! The brighter, the better. The good news is, it doesn't matter the …

Madewell Opens Today In the Flatiron District!

One of our favorite stores, Madewell, is opening it's new 6,500-square-foot, two-level flagship today in Manhattan’s Flatiron neighborhood! The store, at 115 Fifth Avenue is now the largest location in the 22-unit chain. Madewell is the less expensive, more casual division of J. Crew Group. This new location includes a 300-square-foot shoe shop in the …

Could NYC Be Ground Zero For Fake Designer Handbags?

As you know, I for one think fake designer bags are about as gross as gross can be. I feel you should carry the best you can afford. If that's a real leather $200 bag then you have my fullest respect. If you carry a fake LV that you paid $40 for in Chinatown and …

Here It Is! Karl Lagerfeld's Magnum Ice Cream Commercial

Rachel Bilson getting tips from director Karl Lagerfeld If you've been paying any attention to the goings on of The Kaiser the past few months, then you know Karl Lagerfeld had signed himself up for one of the more unorthodox jobs a legendary designer has taken—ice cream commercial director. Tapped by Magnum ice cream bars …