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Trenched in Purpose
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Fall, Styled Right
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Leesi’s Beauty Picks
Northbrook’s Leesi B Cosmetics founder Elise Brill shares six go-to essentials for effortless, everyday beauty Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by provided For Elise Brill, everyday beauty should feel effortless—but never ordinary. With decades as a go-to makeup artist for weddings, fashion and TV, she believes in high-performance essentials that work hard and wear beautifully. Her morning starts with the Peptide Serum ($59), a multi-corrective treatment that targets fine lines, dullness...
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Effortless Elegance
Curated by Velvetpeel, these trend-forward looks bring elevated, intentional design into everyday spaces Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Provided by Velvetpeel At Velvetpeel (1820 Glenview Rd.), interior designer Lori Waller and her team curate timeless-meets-modern spaces with style and intention. In this three-part series, she spotlights key décor trends—from layered symmetry to sculptural accents—all styled in her showroom. Every piece is available in-store, offering inspiration and...
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Trenched in Purpose
Fashion meets storytelling in Chelsey Carter-Sanders’ bold new capsule Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Amee McCaughan Chelsey Carter-Sanders moves through her Chicago studio with the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly what she’s building. More than clothes, she’s crafting armor—emotional, cultural, unapologetically personal—with conversation stitched into every seam. Since launching her unisex label Alex Carter in 2015, she’s become a quiet disruptor in the fashion...
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Fall, Styled Right
Stylist Rachel Boedecker curates North Shore’s best fall fashion finds Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes With fall on the horizon and personal stylist Rachel Boedecker leading the way, we spent an afternoon exploring Chicago’s North Shore to preview what the autumn has in store. A former Trunk Club and Nordstrom pro, Boedecker brings a signature mix of efficiency and elegance to everything she does—always with a hint of play. Shopping with her felt less like a masterclass in elevated...
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