Experts

Party pix: Hard Rock Hair Flip

Party pix: Hard Rock Hair Flip

Style enthusiasts gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel for an evening of teeny bikinis and big hair. The Hard Rock Hair Flip featured swimwear by Chicago designer Rosina Mae and hairstyles by Andersonville's Restoration Salon.

Home&Garden

room design guide

room design guide

Interior design inspiration from choosing paint to organizing accessories and more from Pottery Barn's Design Studio experts.

Travel

Perfect items for a summer road trip

Perfect items for a summer road trip

If you're planning to pack up and take a road trip this summer, you'll want to make sure you have all of the essentials for a memorable vacation. From entertaining books and games to a journal to...

Kids&Babies

Wet and wild toys for summer

Wet and wild toys for summer

Beat the heat with these water toys that are sure to cool your kids off. From the pool to the front yard, there will be enough fun in the sun to last all summer long. --Darla Weaver,...

Gifts

Great Father's Day gifts for Dad

Great Father's Day gifts for Dad

Make this Father's Day, which falls on June 17, special for your dad with a gift that fits his personality and interests. Whether your dad loves sports, style or tech gadgets, we've found some cool...

Food&Dining

How to host any type of party

How to host any type of party

Entertaining ideas, party timelines, what you'll need and more from Pottery Barn's Design Studio experts.

Fashion

Summer date night looks

Summer date night looks

Got a hot date coming up? Make sure you look and feel like a million bucks in something perfect for a summer date. Go for lightweight fabrics, feminine and flouncy silhouettes or a pretty dress that...

A-line's Guide To Style

A-line's Guide To Style

Polished looks fitting to your budget and lifestyle.

Fashion Speak

Fashion Speak

Fresh fashion guidance, advice and tips.

Insider's Guide To Cheap Chicago

Insider's Guide To Cheap Chicago

How to live it up while spending little.

SomeWear in Chicago

SomeWear in Chicago

A proud bargain shopper and freebie finder shares her finds.

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Car

The pros and cons of do-it-yourself auto repairs

The pros and cons of do-it-yourself auto repairs

As people hang on to their used wheels to stay within their shrunken budgets, they are also trying to identify ways to tighten the automotive purse strings even further.

Electronics

Splurge or save: iPhone battery cases

Splurge or save: iPhone battery cases

Chicago Shopping is here to take the guesswork out of selecting certain products for you by laying out all of the details to help you decide which item is the better buy.

Health&Beauty

Products to give your hair beach-worthy waves

Products to give your hair beach-worthy waves

Achieve the sexy beach hair look this summer without damaging your locks in the sun. These products will give you the laid-back look you'll want when the weather starts getting warm. Take a look at...

Pets

Party pix: Perry Dog fundraiser

Party pix: Perry Dog fundraiser

Party pooches came out to play yesterday afternoon for a benefit event hosted by Perry Dog, a local line of canine clothing and...

Groceries

Not so loyal to your loyalty card?

Not so loyal to your loyalty card?

Last week’s column about loading e-coupons to loyalty cards led to -- what else? -- lots of reader comments about store loyalty cards! Whether they love them or loathe them, my readers are...

Events

Where to dine and drink alfresco around Chicago

Where to dine and drink alfresco around Chicago

The Loop’s concrete jungle vibe makes it hard to find a serene setting to grab a drink on a lush patio, but we found one in Rhapsody. The celebrated resto’s situated...





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