When I first saw the infomercial for The InStyler rotating flat iron a year or so ago I was intrigued, but thought there is no way it could work and just wrote it off without another thought. I had all but given up on wearing my naturally curly hair straight except for the occasional blowout …
A few weeks ago I attended the launch of L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Skincare Collection and learned a bit about the new line geared for those of us who want to combat the signs of aging, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg if we don't have to. Backed by 10 years …
Two of your favorite things together at last! Shopbop.com, the beloved online shopping site has teamed up with with Sephora, the beloved beauty retailer, to create the new Sephora Collection Color Play 5 in 1 limited edition makeup palette. Retailing for $30, the makeup set includes eye shadows, lip colors and blush, and comes and …
Carol and I have been having our hair cut and colored at Sasoon Salons pretty much since the beginning of Second City Style. Carol goes to the salon in Chicago at water Tower and I have been going to the one in downtown Manhattan ever since I moved here almost 4 years ago. Hamid Latif, …
Merz Apothecary owner Anthony Qaiyum with Diptyque candles Some of the best Chicago treasures are the businesses that started here, were built from the ground up and remain to this day to tell their story and continue their legacy. Merz Apothecary is one such treasure. Opened in 1875 by Chicago pharmacist Peter Merz and nestled …
