One of a Kind Holiday Show+Sale Chicago

It wouldn’t be the Holiday Season in Chicago without the One of a Kind Show+Sale! Don’t miss this annual shopping extravaganza at the Mart going on now through Sunday December 6th. This year there are over 600 artists participating. Shop for jewelry, apparel, handbags, belts – you name it! There’s stationery, housewares and furniture, too. …

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An Interview With Handbag Designer Monica Botkier

I remember seeing my first Botkier Trigger bag like it was yesterday, it was at Barney’s in Chicago. I had to have one. So I saved and bought one in black (obviously) and was actually carrying it the night I met my husband. Anyway, I recently had the opportunity to meet Botkier designer Monica Botkier …

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Fall ’15 Accessory Trend: Gold Cuffs

As much as I adore the dainty jewelry trend there is one hulking big statement piece that I still love and thankfully it’s still on trend. Give me a huge gold cuff and I’m a happy gal. In fact, you can pile on the daintier pieces with one. The more the merrier I say. Here …

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