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Hot New Class at Equinox: Firestarter!

Hot New Class at Equinox: Firestarter! @equinox #chicago #fitness #committtosomething @sweetgreen

It’s a New Year and you want a ‘New You’ when it comes to fitness, but maybe you haven’t had the time to get started. No more excuses! Equinox introduced a hot new class this year appropriately named Firestarter. This class packs in cardio HIIT training with lightening fast intervals in a 30-minute workout! Burn calories baby, burn! You use your own body weight along with a step bench to push you…

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Winter Skin Needs Extra Love: Tips from Jessie Cheung, MD

Winter Skin Needs Extra Love: Tips from Jessie Cheung, MD #skincare #dryskin @drcheungderm

Give some love to your body’s largest organ, your skin! With Chicago’s ever-changing winter weather, your skin may be going haywire. Are you seeing dry spots, flakes, blotchiness and dullness thanks to cool and unpredictable temps? It’s freezing outside then the heat is blasting indoors which just adds to drying out your skin. Keep skin radiant and youthful with these smart skin tips from…

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Equinox 2017 "Commit to Something" Campaign Focuses On Dedication

Equinox 2017 "Commit to Something" Campaign Focuses On Dedication @equinox #committosomething

Once again photographer Steven Klein is the man behind the lens for this year’s Equinox Commit to Something Campaign. For 2017 he re-envisioned the theme in an intimate, provocative and deeply moving exploration of personal identity. The ads tackle topics rarely addressed in advertising such as a woman’s decision to embrace a new perspective on beauty after a double mastectomy and the cultivation…

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2016 Year In Review: The Designers, Stylists & Celebs I Met In Chicago!

2016 Year In Review: Designers, Stylists and Celebs I Met In Chicago! #FashionDesigners #CelebrityStyle #Chicago #2016

As each year comes to a close, it’s fun to take a moment and look back at the amazing fashion designers, stylists and celebrities that visit Chicago. I know I’m lucky to get to meet them and 2016 was no exception! I was able to reacquaint and catch up with some of my favorites, and also meet interesting designers and celebrities for the first time. Here’s to 2016 and I look forward to who I will…

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Holiday Fitness Tips From Holly at Exhale

Holiday Fitness Tips and Moves From Holly at Exhale Gold Coast #fitness #holidays @exhalespa

Listen up! Before one more cookie meets your lips, right now in the middle of the holidays is the best time to take a moment to listen to the advice of Holly Keskey, mind body manager at exhale Gold Coast. I know I certainly needed some fitness reminders and you may, too. These tips are also helpful to stave off the stress of the busy season. That’s how exhale covers both mind and body. There is…

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Baume & Mercier's New Affordable My Classima Collection

Baume & Mercier's New Affordable My Classima Collection #MyClassima #watch #accessories #HolidayShoppingGuide @baumeetmercier

I love a beautiful men’s watch, for me! The bigger, the better. Are you looking for a luxury watch for that someone special or just ready to treat yourself? Baume & Mercier watches might have previously been out of your price range, but now they have introduced a line that makes them a little less inspirational and a lot more attainable. The My Classima Baume & Mercier is a distinguished Swiss…

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Every Woman Wing Chun Tonight! Free Self Defense Workshop January 8th

Every Woman Wing Chun Tonight! Free Self Defense Workshop January 8th #Chicago #Fitness #MartialArts

Sharon Gosun and Philip Nearing Did you ever consider taking a women’s self defense class? Even if you may never have to defend yourself, and really don’t even want to think about it, you know deep down inside it is important to know what to do should such a situation arise. I attended The Philip Nearing School of Wing Chun’s free women’s self defense workshop last Sunday. There’s good news! The…

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Indulge In Healthy Holiday Treats At Exhale Spa

Indulge In Healthy Holiday Treats At Exhale Spa @exhalespa #exhalespachicago #HolidayGiftIdeas

‘Tis the season for holiday gift giving, wish lists and taking a little time out for yourself…when you can find it! Right now exhale spa is celebrating the season by offering indulgent and delicious facials! Whipped up with your favorite holiday ingredients including cranberry, chocolate, pumpkin or red wine, these therapies are truly a decadent feast for your face. I indulged in a Smart Peel…

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Are You Holiday Hair Ready? Sassoon Makes It Easy!

Are You Holiday Hair Ready? Sassoon Makes It Easy! @SassoonSalons @SassoonSalonNorthAmerica #SassoonChicago #MySassoonStyle

It’s a busy time of year with all of the upcoming holiday parties and get-togethers with friends and family. The last thing you want to worry about is your hair! Sassoon makes it easy with a personalized look just for you. And now you can get inspired by their new A/W UTOPIA Collection. The collection draws on the 60 year brand heritage and demonstrates Sassoon’s ultimate hair designs. All of the…

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Rejuvenation Opens Its First Midwest Store – Right Here In Chicago

Rejuvenation Opens Its First Midwest Store – Right Here In Chicago @RejuvenationInc #LincolnPark #homedecor

Rejuventation, the Oregon based lighting and home goods store, opened its seventh retail location last week which happens to be the first in the Midwest! It’s located in Lincoln Park at 1000 W. North Ave at Sheffield, and yes there is a parking lot, too. This store gives Chicago’s city dwellers a new home stop offering them multiple options for decorating and updating their spaces. “Rejuvenate”…

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Dailey Method's New Daily Cycle Is Definitely Up To Speed!

Dailey Method's New Daily Cycle Is Definitely Up To Speed! #fitness #cycling @TDMBucktown @thedaileymethod

You could ask the question, “Does the Dailey Method really need to offer a cycling class since they already have such a good thing going with their barre classes?” That’s what I thought but I’ll tell you the answer most certainly is “Yes!” This class is here just in time to keep you healthy during the holiday season, rather than waiting for a New Years Resolution. I am a fan of The Dailey…

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Shopbop Alert! Buy More Save More Sale Is On!

Shopbop Alert! Buy More Save More Sale Is On - NOW! #blackfriday #fashion #holidayshopping #sales @shopbop

There will be many sales for Black Friday, but this one is here early! Like right now – so jump on it! And to make things even better, the sale is at Shopbop, one of our favorite designer boutiques. You have the opportunity to start Black Friday shopping today – November 22nd! Sale on! And a good one at that. The more you buy the more you will save, and this includes sale items as well! Use the…

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Beauty Tips From The Pros at The Makeup Show Chicago

Beauty Tips From The Pros at The Makeup Show Chicago #beauty #makeup @TheMakeupShow @JVincentmakeup

The Makeup Show was back in Chicago for its 6th year on November 12th and 13th, at a brand new location, Revel Fulton Market. Second City Style stopped in to learn a thing or two along with beauty pros and makeup enthusiasts (over 4,500) that attended! Attendees were able to shop more than 70 beauty brands at exclusive show‐only prices, sit in on an inspirational lineup of keynote speakers and…

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Equinox Introduces Pure Strength!

Equinox Introduces Pure Strength! @equinox #fitness #workout #training

This new class at Equinox couldn’t have come at better time! It’s the time of year just after after Halloween (sale candy) binging (I just can’t resist a sale) and right before Thanksgiving gobbling and all the holiday parties to distract me from getting to the gym. When I saw the name of the class I immediately wanted to try Pure Strength because using weights is one of my favorite forms of…

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Dynamic Duo: Diane von Furstenberg and Ken Downing Take Chicago!

Dynamic Duo: Diane von Furstenberg and Ken Downing Take Chicago! @neimanmarcus @KenDowning @DVF #NMMakeSomeNoise

Diane von Furstenberg visited Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue for a rare appearance and runway presentation and (double bonus) Ken Downing curated the show! I had the opportunity to go backstage prior to the presentation and chat with Ken as he meticulously styled the models in Diane von Furstenberg’s fall collection with fun sunglasses, blingy jewelry and tall boots. Both Lauren and I adore NM…

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Making Mainbocher: A Must-See At The Chicago History Museum

Making Mainbocher Is a Must-See at the Chicago History Museum #MakingMainbocher @chicagomuseum

Making Mainbocher The First American Couturier is now open through August 20, 2017 at the Chicago History Museum. I had the opportunity to take a tour of the fascinating and very inspiring exhibit. I had no idea that against all odds this Chicago-born designer established a fashion empire serving royalty, Broadway and Hollywood icons and the social elite. With over thirty garments, fashion…

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Babi (of Sachin & Babi) Visits Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue

Babi (of Sachin & Babi) Visits Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue @SachinandBabi @neimanmarcus #nmmichiganavenue

I was familiar with Sachin & Babi from New York Fashion Week and especially since our fashion editors have made so many selections from their collection of special occasion dresses. So when Babi came to Neiman Marcus in Chicago I wanted to meet her. She was so cordial and down to earth! In 1994 she met her husband Sachin Ahluwalia in design school at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New…

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