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This Is Where Your Wedding Planning Should Start
Before the reception venue, food, and oh-so adorable favors, the first impression your wedding… Read More
This Is Where Your Wedding Planning Should Start
Before the reception venue, food, and oh-so adorable favors, the first impression your wedding guests get starts within their mailbox. Save-the-dates and invitations let those soon-to-be partygoers know if your fete is going to be classic and romantic or hip and modern. If you're still not sure exactly… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 11:30 AM
Grab The Girls & Get Grilling...With Sangria, Of Course
If your idea of grilling is plugging in the George Foreman, then read on. On Saturday, June 22, Epic is holding a "Girls Gone Grilling" class on its spacious rooftop lounge. But forget heavy steaks and chops. You'll learn how to properly clean, marinate, and grill shrimp instead (hello, ladies who lunch… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 6:00 AM
Beat The Heat With Chicago's Best Ice Cream
I scream, you scream…when the summer sun hits, we certainly all scream for ice cream…be it in a sugar cone, sundae dish, carton, or anything else that can be used as a vessel for custard, gelato, sorbet, or soft-serve frozen goodness. But why settle for just any ol’ flavor when you can have the… Read More
Jun 17, 2013 3:00 PM
Can Music Help You Get In Shape? These 5 Fun Fitness Classes Prove It
News you can use: There’s now scientific evidence that your Ke$ha-heavy soundtrack is helping your efforts toward a better bikini body. In a new study from Brunel University, researchers found that swimmers exposed to a soundtrack during the 200-meter freestyle swam significantly faster than those… Read More
Jun 17, 2013 11:30 AM
Monday Blues? This Exclusive R29 Spa Discount Will Help
Like you, Mondays have us feeling a bit down in the dumps — if not a little rough after all of the weekend's festivities. But aside from grabbing a kombucha and spending a few extra minutes on the treadmill, we've got another way to get you feeling like your old self again. The spa at dana is celebrating… Read More
Jun 17, 2013 6:00 AM
Talking Shop With 6 CHI Store Buyers (Tip Alert!)
Whether you're looking for the perfect dress or the best beauty buys, shopping can be a gamble — and not just for you. Store owners also feel the pressure of choosing the right merchandise. To dig a little deeper, we went behind the cash register with six successful Chicago buyers to get the tricks… Read More
Jun 15, 2013 8:00 AM
Festival Fashion, Baking Tips, & More We're Buzzing About This Week
Okay, so baking may not exactly be our strong suit, but these rhubarb treats are so enticing we're totally ready to get creative in the kitchen. Barefoot Contessa, watch your back. (Miss Renaissance)
Are you bumming because you missed last weekend's Simply Stylist event? Catch yourself up with the… Read More
Jun 14, 2013 3:30 PM
Here's Why You Should Bring Dad To Tortoise Club This Sunday!
Father’s Day is just around the corner. And while we’ve gotten more pitches for grills, ties, and toolboxes we can shake a wrench at, we like to think of our pops as more Don Draper than Ward Cleaver. So, this Sunday, we’re eschewing the backyard barbeque and heading to the most debonair restaurant… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 1:40 PM
Jun 14, 2013 3:00 PM
The Ultimate Summer Road-Trip Playlist — Rock Onward!
Let's face it: As much as it's fun to hop in the car and skip town, the trek can get kinda boring. (Are we there yet?) Luckily, good jams make for great times. So, before the rubber meets the road, download our ultimate summer road-trip playlist. Whether you’re singing along to JT’s "Summer Love… Read More
Jun 14, 2013 11:30 AM
Sunday Plans That May Not Include Dad (He'll Understand!)
Yes, you should definitely be thinking about what to do for pop this Sunday (read: Father's Day!). But after what may be a boozy brunch, we suggest you stop by one of our new fave salons, Smith & Davis, for its first annual summer bazaar event.
Over a dozen local vendors will be showcasing their… Read More
Jun 14, 2013 6:00 AM
15 Engagement Gifts For The Never-Boring Bride-To-Be
Your BFF just got engaged, which means it's the first of many occasions you’ll need to get her the best present, ever. Pressure much? Not with our awesome gift guide, guaranteed to thrill any bride-to-be. Whether she’s Top Chef status in the kitchen or has a budding green thumb, she'll be happy with… Read More
Jun 13, 2013 3:00 PM
"The Bling Ring" Actress Katie Chang Is Making A Splash
Truth be told: If there's a John Hughes movie marathon on, you can bet your bippy we're poised on our couch with an adult beverage reliving all of our teen angst. But rumbles, jocks, and MIA prom dates seem like child's play in comparison to the drama that this next young generation is faced with (if… Read More
Jun 13, 2013 11:30 AM
Party At The Best In-Store Beach Bash Of The Season — Sand Not Included
The beaches are officially open, which begs the question: Do you have your new suit yet? If the answer is no (or you're just avoiding the issue at hand), then boost your self-confidence and your spirits at Edith Hart tonight.
Between 5 and 7 p.m., the Wicker Park boutique is hosting a "beach party… Read More
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