When carrying the season’s It bag, you must also shoulder a paradox.

You start off feeling great. But, once you begin seeing your prized possession (and all of its knockoffs) slung over the shoulders of every Jen, Deb, and ...

Jewels favored by royalty have always been a hit with the masses.

But for the best goods, you have to raid the pyramids.

Chicago designer Erin Gallagher is channeling Cleopatra with her latest collection, and the results are truly majestic. ...

When it comes to accessorizing, boys have it rough.

Pinkie rings, gold chains, man purses … all clearly very problematic. So what’s an evolved guy to do when he wants that perfect finishing touch?

Urbane Men, a new line of ...

Vintage can be tricky.

Sure, it’s stylish and all. But after a day spent sifting through the dusty, mothball-scented dreck at the Salvation Army, you look more Baby Jane than Babe Paley.

Skip the rummaging and zip up to Lulu’s ...

What: Alice + Olivia Sample Sale
When: 1/22-1/23; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1903 West Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor, at Wolcott Avenue (312-455-9232).
Why: Winter has settled in, so snatch up pants, cashmere, and ...

In Europe it’s all about the quaint specialty boutique dedicated to a single product. Teas, tatas, typewriters, taxidermy …

But on this side of the pond, we like it all thrown together. Our grocery stores have restaurants, our gyms have ...

Another day, another poncho.

Sounds like you’re in need of some inspiration.

Not the you-can-do-it, motivational-quote-slapped-onto-a-poster kind. The you-can-do-it, motivational-stylist-coming-to-your-rescue kind.

Artist-cum-wardrobe-guru Marlisa Sailer has more flair in her pinky than most of us have in our entire closets. ...