Von Hahn: Cool, casual dining — the Italian wayFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:08PMThere was indeed a time a few years ago, before this city could boast a cool place to go to with simple, fresh Italian food and a great, buzzy atmosphere.
Elizabeth Nicholas: Bonfire of the VanitiesThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:22PMAll right, New York, we need to talk. There's a reason that I moved here, and it wasn't because I have some inchoate desire to...
Animal rights activism growing in Middle EastThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:50PMDUBAI — Last week’s protest outside the Dubai Zoo did not go too well for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), but the group is braving on despite the setback.
A day downtown? Don't miss these hidden gemsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:15AMA few weeks ago, I wrote about some of downtown Naperville's "hidden gems" -- wonderful shops off the beaten path in our downtown that you should know about. These are places like Comfy Bummy, an adorable children's boutique in the brick alleyway beside Beidelman Furniture, or Endure It Life, a few doors down, a great apparel boutique and exclusive distributor of beach cruiser bicycles (invented ...
Shopping: 3 BoutiqueWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:17PMThe number three represents multiple things to 3 Boutique owners Jodi Vince and Brooke Aquino. Perhaps most importantly, it signifies unlimited potential, Vince said.
Rachel Zoe: The Stylist Expresses Admiration for the 60s Advertising Era, and Offers Fashion AdviceWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:15PMRachel Zoe, of Bravo’s ‘The Rachel Zoe Project’, responded to a conference call on Tuesday, answering a range of questions from reporters. When asked about which television series she would love to style, she said, “I’d have to say ‘Mad Men.’ But I wouldn’t change a thing. I think the styling is fantastic… The overall tone of it and the period it was in, it’s a period I’m a fan of.” Mad Men ...
Black Eyed Peas' frontman will.i.am returns to fashion roots with menswear lineWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:29PMTORONTO - Before embarking on his successful music career, Black Eyed Peas' frontman will.i.am had designs on a far different line of work.
Warm up to these fashionable coats From cool to freezing weather, bundle up without the extra bulk.Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:22AMThe layers, the bulkiness, the feeling of frump. Bundling up in cold weather is the norm, and most winter wear is practical, not fashionable.
How the Anchoring Effect Messes Up Your Purchases and Estimates [Mind Hacks]Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:51AM# mindhacks Why does everyone say you should never pay sticker price? Why does clothing in some stores always seem marked down? It has to do with the anchoring effect , and it's explained in detail by a former leather jacket salesman. More »