Chicago Events. Fleurotica 2011 Comes Full Bloom!

  Even though the snowflakes were falling outside the Garfield Park Conservatory in the West Loop, the flowers were blooming inside! The 3rd annual Fluerotica Fashion Show brought guests a variety of artistic floral designs, made entirely of pants, flowers and leaves. Some were simple ensembles, with a vintage look, while some others used Asian …

Chicago Events. A Behind the Scenes Look at Macy's Flower Show (Going On Now!)

That time of year is finally upon us (kind of). But whether the temperatures reflect it or not, the calendar says spring is here in Chicago and that means the beginnings of some serious flora and fauna. Sure, we may not be able to see more than a few buds here and there yet but …

Spring/Summer 2011 Trend Alert: Slit Skirts, Slit Skirts…

Summary: Pete Townsend was on to something when he wrote "Slit Skirts" (one of my favorite Pete Townsend songs by the way). Jeannie might not be caught dead in no slit skirt, but I would be! Not much is sexier. Especially when you are talking a maxi skirt or dress with a slit up to …

Jump Into the TOMS Shoes: One Day Without Shoes Walk!

Be ready to join the TOMS Family on April 5 for the fourth annual TOMS Shoes: One Day Without Shoes campaign. Two major walks will take place in NYC on the West Side Highway, and in LA on the Santa Monica Boardwalk with TOMS’ Founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie. You can even do …

Beauty Giveaway! Beat Those Wrinkles Into Submission with Zeno Line Rewind

Last week I told you about the Zeno Line Rewind breakfast launch I attended (Zeno Line Rewind: Kelly Rutherford's Secret to Ageless Beauty) and now we have one to giveaway! I have to admit I have been using mine nightly since I got it and I am loving it! Zeno Line Rewind is the first …