Beauty Review. Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Youth Regenerating Cream

     I guess I should consider myself lucky. I've never had skin that's been prone to breakouts, never had acne or problems with oily t-zones. But that's not to say I haven't had my fair share of skincare problems (who hasn't?). I am what you would call a textbook case of ultra-sensitive skin. Instead of …

Chicago Events: MODA'S Spring 2011 Fashion Show

  Anastasia Chatzka When I finally arrived at the Chicago Cultural Center last Friday I was out of breath, irritable, and dripping wet. Not a fun way to arrive to MODA's Spring 2011 Fashion Show last Friday since I had to dash through a crazy rainstorm to get there, but my mood quickly lifted when I …

Chicago Event. Greg Lauren Launches His Collection at Barneys New York On Oak!

That's me (left) with Greg Lauren Greg Lauren, nephew of the legendary Ralph Lauren, debuted his first collection on  Saturday at Barneys New York on Oak Street in Chicago with a wonderfully artistic and intimate show. The impeccable construction of these one-of-a-kind pieces was mesmerizing and a paradox in itself because the overall theme was …

Beauty Event: Eric Antoniotti Brings Tips and Tricks to Chicago!

CLARINS Artistic Director and International Makeup Trainer Eric Antoniotti was at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue on Saturday to give everyday women tips and tricks on obtain youthful beauty and flattering makeup tricks for the spring season. Working with CLARINS for the the last 30 years, Antoniotti obviously knows what he's talking about. There are two new …

Beauty Rave: Saving Face With Proactiv's Gentle Formula 3-Step System

It's not fair. Pregnancy is not kind to me. While it would seem all pregnant Hollywood A-listers manage to look fab, I look the polar opposite. Since this is my second, my body apparently remembered the last go-around a little too well and I blew up almost immediately. Muscle memory much? I look 5 months …