In my house, we celebrate each of the twelve days of Christmas and the biggest and best gifts arrive on the very last day, January 6, the Feast of the Three Kings. In my parents’ time, they would polish their shoes the night before, leaving them outside their bedroom doors and awaking in the morning …
There was a mash of fashion history and car design last Thursday night. The combination of fashion icon and organizer of international WWII medical relief Millicent Rogers and the history of her own 1937 Delage Aerosport motor vehicle were front and center at Cooper Technica, Inc. amongst recently restored cars and hanging vintage bicycles. Author …
Rachel Farwell of Rachel Lynn Chicago hosted an exclusive trunk show at the Hilton Towers in Chicago last Friday evening. Guests entered the Presidential Suite through a candlelit hallway to explore one-of-a-kind treasures designed, created and handmade by the young entrepreneur. The venue was fit for a princess, and those honors go to Farwell who has …
Ladybug Vintage owner Stuart Mesires creates one-of-a-kind looks by pairing her vintage jewelry with modern clothing. Last Thursday night she did just that at L.K. Bennett (one of Kate Middleton’s favorite stores) at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Mesires gave a lecture on how to accomplish unique looks from your own wardrobe and recommended that the …
My fashion philosophy: invest in classic pieces with a twist. Splurging on a few high-ticket items and forgoing a wardrobe brimming with budget brands is the savvy women’s way to shop. This Christmas, I say go big or go home, break out the bills and indulge in these divine designer pieces! B Brian Atwood Fredrique …
