Beauty Rave: OLEHENRIKSEN Black Currant Complexion Oil

When the weather is as cold as it is now we can all use an extra shield of protection against the elements, especially in cold and dry weather conditions. Enter OLEHENRIKSEN's Black Currant Complexion Oil. This new formula repairs environmental damage with vitamin E and boosts the skins metabolic activity, enhancing oxygenation and purification. Infused …

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My New Bling Obsession: Leighelena Cuffs

In my Leighelena cuffs. I admit, I was first introduced to Leighelena jigsaw cuffs from reading my friend Jean's blog, Girl at the Mirror. Jean has a great fashion sense and one I related to. Yet I am usually not a copycat. Then I noticed Chef Casey Thompson wearing one on Top Chef All-Stars and …

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Chicago Shopping. Spotlight On: Merz Apothecary.

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 …

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