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Chicago and the Star, fashionably moving forward Our first fashion and beauty issue highlights the ways Chicagoans use our fashion sense to express ourselves and help others. As events return, people might be looking for ways to reinvent themselves and venture into the deep end of the fashion and event pool. It is fashionable to be ambitious, and as the city ramps up its post-pandemic return, we are growing into new territory. We’ve now expanded our reach into more communities—the West Loop, South Loop, Gold Coast, the Loop, River North, New Eastside, River West and Streeterville. Recently, we’ve spread into locations in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Hinsdale and Chicago designers are Chicago Star fans too. Northfield too. One of the most exciting announcefirst-of-its-kind event featured more than ments of late has come from Navy Pier, 40 companies and live performances from the People’s Pier. On Sept. 24-25, it hosted Broadway in Chicago, Chicago Children’s Chicago LIVE Again, a free, two-day Choir, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Pueroutdoor festival to celebrate the city’s arts to Rican Arts Alliance, Chicago Symphony and entertainment industry as it makes Orchestra, The Joffrey Ballet, Giordano its triumphant return to live stages. The Dance Chicago, Black Ensemble Theatre,
Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center and so much more. We salute the Pier and its remarkable effort to promote the arts and entertainment industry, both on the stages and behind the scenes. Next month, we will be launching our first annual “Giving Back to Chicago” issue in support of all the good our nonprofits do in communities. We want to promote the city’s most deserving charities and share their work and achievements with our readers. As we continue to weather the pandemic, organizations serving our neighborhoods are more critical than ever. Our hope is that our November issue will serve as a resource for people looking to make the most of their donations during the year-end giving season. We invite you to be a part of it. Email info@chicagostarmedia.com for more information and visit www.chicagostar. com to subscribe. Sincerely, The Team at Chicago Star
BOARD MEMBERS Manolis Alpogianis, America’s Dog & Burger Franchise Systems President Melissa Harris, CEO M.Harris & Co. Leslie Hindman, Founder Hindman Auctions Paul Iacono, Chicago Dowel Co. Israel Idonije, Founder of iF Charities Tom Kehoe, Kehoe Designs Michael Kutza, Founder Chicago International Film Festival
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| LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Made in Chicago — Don’t forget the Lava Lamp The Lava Lamp turned 50 in 2013. It was then that the Smithsonian magazine chose to honor it with a long article, noting that it had, in the 60s, come to symbolize all things
counter cultural and psychedelic. The article goes on to record the history of the lamp, though it never tells the story of how a certain entrepreneur decided to take a chance on bringing the prototype from Europe to Chicago, decided that the time was right to manufacture and market the
lamp, and bought an enormous building on Irving Park Road in which to do so. I was there in the very beginning when my dad, Hy Spector, sold his thriving corrugated container business and made the commitment to throw his (and our) lot in on a hunch that the time was right for this product.
From then on, Chicago was home to the Lava Lamp and every single one of them was made in Chicago. Nancy Spector Stone Editor’s Note: This letter has been abridged due to space. To read the full letter online, visit chicagostarmedia.com
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A round up of Chicago's top stories Open House Chicago to celebrate city’s architecture The Chicago Architecture Center will host Open House Chicago on Oct. 16 and 17, offering a free, two-day public festival complete with self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. There will be extended programming and city-wide trails available for the entire month of October. This 2021 program will highlight more than 30 Chicago neighborhoods, North Shore suburbs and Oak Park, with 30 trails for self-guided outdoor exploration.
Doggie Halloween Party, State Street parade and more add to fall fun Art in the Dark, a family-friendly nighttime parade featuring large-scale puppets, costumed performers, elaborate floats and more returns Oct. 30 on State Street between Lake and Van Buren. That same day, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will host a special Doggie Halloween Party from 9-10 a.m., where Alderman Brian Hopkins and Maureen Schulman will judge a parade of dogs in costume and their people. On Oct. 31, the Northalsted Business Alliance’s Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade will return for an evening filled with wild, spooky costumes.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago will host a special Doggie Halloween Party 9-10 a.m. on Oct. 30.
The event runs through Oct. 31 and will take place on Goose Island. Additionally, fans of the hit NBC sitcom “The Office” are sure to enjoy a new two-story interactive pop-up experience filled with original props from the show, costumes, set re-creations and more, which will debut at The Shops at North Bridge on Oct. 15, and run through Jan. 17, 2022.
COVID tests recommended before and after out-of-state travel All U.S. states and territories except for California and Puerto Rico are now on the city of Chicago’s COVID-19 travel advisory list. City officials recommend travelers get tested one to three days prior to traveling and three to five days after their return. Travelers who are unvaccinated are asked to quarantine for seven days upon their return regardless of the test results.
Appointments now needed to renew driver’s licenses
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up returns this fall. Photos by Candid
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Jack’s Pumpkin, ‘The Office’ pop-ups come to Chicago Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up returns this fall for an unforgettable 2-acre, 100 percent outdoor fall experience with Chicago’s largest corn maze, three full-service bars and a hidden boozy bar, axe throwing, carnival games, music, fortune telling, pumpkin patch, fortune tellers, food trucks and one-of a-kind Instagram photo opportunities.
Most Chicagoland facilities will now require appointments for driver’s licenses and state ID cards as part of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s plan to address the heavy traffic at these sites created by the pandemic. The three Chicago sites affected are the Chicago North facility at 5401 N. Elston Ave., the Chicago West facility at 5301 W. Lexington St. and the Chicago South facility at 9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The expiration date for all IDs has been extended through Jan. 1, 2022.
New supper club, Boka Group Italian restaurant open Fame Supper Club, a dining spot offering modern American fare, classic cocktails and live music, recently
opened in River North with a globally inspired menu designed to give diners a chance to see a new side of chef partner Mark Sparacino’s culinary creativity. Alla Vita, a new “neighborhood Italian” restaurant from the Boka Group, recently opened to great fanfare at 564 W. Randolph, in the old Bellemore spot, and Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, a River North restaurant with a focus on comfort food, is scheduled to begin welcoming diners at the beginning of October.
Where to find free flu shots Second Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins is partnering with the Chicago Department of Public Health to offer a free flu shot clinic from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the 2nd Ward service office,1402 N. Ashland Ave. CVS and Walgreens locations throughout the city are also offering flu shots. A map of locations where the shot is available can be found online at chicago.gov.
Fall races scheduled for October A number of Chicago races are set to take place this month, including: Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Wrigley Field AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Soldier Field Bucktown 5K: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Jonathan Burr Elementary School Abbott Chicago 5K: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in Grant Park Bank of America Chicago Marathon, start times vary, Sunday, Oct. 10, in Grant Park Uno 2021 Carrera de los Muertos 5K: Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pilsen, time and location to be announced l
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The Chicago Lighthouse’s FLAIR: Fun, Fashion, Philanthropy. Designers and stores from throughout Chicago will come together to showcase their latest work in this exciting event benefiting the Chicago Lighthouse’s programs for children who are visually impaired, blind or disabled. There will be a raffle, pop-up shops and a silent auction. Reception at 11 a.m., fashion show and luncheon at noon, The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, chicagolighthouse.org.
Vivaldi & Friends Joining Music of the Baroque as guest conductor for the first time is renowned early music specialist John Butt, founder and director of Scotland’s Dunedin Consort. The program features concertos by Vivaldi as well as works by composers that inspired Vivaldi including J. S. Bach and Arcangelo Corelli. Ticket prices range from $25-95. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, baroque.org
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T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest This free event is the largest platform for young artists in Chicago to come together and share their talents with the community. Performances will be judged by music industry professionals. The first-placed artist will receive $500, second-place will receive $250 and the third-place will receive $150. The event is facilitated by the John Walt Foundation and is part of the Chicago Park District’s night Out in the Parks series. 2-6 p.m. Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., chicagoparkdistrict.com
Oct. 3
Model Icon Chicago Fashion Week This fashion show, designed to serve as a pre-celebration in advance of Chicago Fashion Week, recognizes diversity and inclusivity, with pieces designed for curvy and petite figures, children and people of all sizes. The event will also serve as a soft launch for Model Icon, Inc. 5-7:30 p.m., with photo ops at the end, Adams Ballroom, sixth floor, Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe St., eventbrite.com
Oct. 9
Harry Potter Halloween Party Join Harry Caray’s for a spellbinding celebration of witchcraft, wizardry, butterbeer and a live magician. Table reservations can be made online, and discounted Navy Pier valet parking ($20 for up to four hours) is available
Wizard World Chicago will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Oct. 15-17.
with a $25 minimum purchase at the restaurant. All taxes are included. Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., eventbrite.com
Movies in Pilsen and virtual screenings through the Festival’s streaming platform. For more information, visit chicagofilmfestival.com.
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Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC This exciting event returns for the first time since 2019 with a “Health is Wealth” theme. A designer reveal will take place from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 2, and shows held will be throughout the week Oct. 10-17, featuring bridal and children’s clothing, Next-Gen fashion, eco-friendly fashion, swimwear and more. A full list of dates and times can be found at the FashionBar Chicago website. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., fashionbarchicago.com
Oct. 14
Chicago International Film Festival This annual festival, which runs through Oct. 24 and brings more than 150 films from around the globe to the Windy City, includes special celebrity appearances, tributes to legendary filmmakers, post-screening panel Q&As and more. Films will be shown at various locations around the city, including the Music Box Theatre, AMC River East 21 and the Gene Siskel Film Center. There will also be drive-in presentations at ChiTown
Wizard World Chicago This event will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Oct. 15-17. Fans will enjoy appearances by celebrities and superstar creators with exhibitors, programming, entertainment, cosplay and more. All tickets purchased for the originally scheduled event in 2020, also postponed from August 2021, will be honored. Wizard World Chicago 2021 will be the 23rd edition of the Midwest’s largest pop culture convention. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, wizardworld.com
Oct. 17
Bridal Expo Chicago Experience everything new and trending at weddings at this luxury bridal show and expo. Vendors will be arranged in five separate ballrooms to provide a fun and safe environment, and arrival time slots will allow the expo to safely serve bride/groom parties. Attendees will receive a free swag bag. Tickets are typically $25 at the door. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Radisson Blu
Oct. 28
Flutronix Flutronix, a musical duo consisting of flutists Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, will perform a new work co-commissioned by The Arts Club of Chicago and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The piece, titled “Black Being,” focuses on black female cultural realities through themes such as strength, beauty, survival, sacrifice and fear. Tickets are sold on a sliding scale; $20 is recommended or pay what you can. 6 p.m., The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario St., dmerz@artsclubchicago.org, artsclubchicago.org
Oct. 30
Haunted Halloween Ball Experience Chicago’s biggest Halloween costume party at the Congress Plaza Hotel, which USA Today has called one of the most haunted hotels in the world. This exciting event combines elements of a VIP nightclub experience, the chills of a haunted house and the exclusiveness of a luxury gala. The venue will be transformed into an abandoned zombie-run hotel for the evening, and entertainment includes vampire bellmen, theatrical performances and more. This event is for guests 21 and older and names will be checked at the door. Tickets are available for purchase online. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Ave., hauntedhalloweenball.com
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Secrets of Style from Industry Insiders Chicago is rich in tastemakers and designers, so I mined their talents to share some Candid Candace ideas that Jordan CONTRIBUTING might make EDITOR you want to dive into the deep end of the fashion pool. Take a look at these fabulous tips and trends from beloved industry insiders. LAUREN LEIN, a 25-year fashion industry veteran, is also a five-term president of the Apparel Industry Board. Her latest collection is an homage to her late mother Dorothy and features nods to her whimsical, creative style. Her tips include: 1) Wear what you love—colors, patterns, styles—identify what makes you “you” and capitalize on it. Don’t let anyone dictate what you can or cannot wear. 2) Don’t be afraid to hang onto an oldie but goodie. That favorite threadbare daisy bathrobe and wool army sweater of your dad’s can be redesigned and made into a beautiful new wearable or even a decorative pillow. (laurenlein.shop)
MARK ROSCOE has been involved in the fashion industry for the past 30 years and personally selects only the finest fabrics from a global marketplace. Here are his top tips: 1) As we emerge from COVID-19, it’s important to refocus on our appearances. So, put the sweatpants in a drawer and dress up. It shows you care enough to participate in life again. 2) Your pre-COVID wardrobe may have gotten a little tight, so invest in some expert tailoring. It’s all about the fit. (markroscoedesign.com)
BORRIS POWELL, born in Piedmont, Ala., blazed a path across the fashion world when he won the Oscars Design Challenge in 2011, and he hasn’t looked back. His tips include: 1) Express your mood. We all have different moods and they change daily, embrace the variety and run with it. 2) Don’t overthink it. Live in the moment. Make fashion fun. 3) Make your own rules. Embrace whatever makes you feel good and own it. (borrispowell.com)
PEACH CARR burst onto the scene as a cheeky self-taught designer featured on Project Runway Season 8 and All Stars of Project Runway Season 2. Her top tips: 1) A closet staple—skinny black slacks and a crisp, white blouse. The blouse, if long enough, can hide a multitude of sins. 2) A nude shoe is a MUST. It elongates the leg and draws attention to your face and outfit rather than your feet. 3) Invest in a killer handbag. The new trend is NOT to be matchy-matchy. (peachcarrdesigns.com)
NICOLE JACOB, a highly sought-after makeup artist, has been described by Vogue Magazine as “an eyebrow guru with great energy and extreme attention to detail.” She has been featured in Glamor, Allure, Town & Country and other top fashion magazines. Her tips: 1) The most important product is a good moisturizer. I love PCA Skincare products as they’re excellent for all skin types. 2) Use sunscreen. I love Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer with SPF 30. It’s lightweight and evens out your skin tone. 3) Use a bronzer; it makes everything look brighter and can also be used as a blush. (nicolejacob.com)
TRACEY TARANTINO DIBUONO, of ZZAZZ Productions, is the city’s go-to fashion show producer. Her knowledge of, and friendship with, Chicago’s designers runs deep. Her top tips: 1) This fall, we are seeing a royal flush of tonal looks in fuchsia, blue and emerald. Wearing one color head-to-toe is a trend too. 2) Adding a twisted scarf to the handle of your handbag is oh-so elegant. Wearing a tiny one on your wrist is chic too. 3) Give it the boot. Boots are back in—thigh high, ankle booties or military styles and in every heel height. Try what suits your look or comfort level best.
ELDA DE LA ROSA started her couture business in 2000 with a sensibility for designs that are inspired by vintage detail. Elda’s advice: 1) When picking out wedding dresses, try on everything. What doesn’t look good on a hanger might be fabulous on you. 2) Extend the longevity of your wardrobe by refitting outdated staples into current styles. 3) Match your neckline to the shape of your face to complement your natural beauty and overall look. (eldadelarosacouture.com)
As a former Ford model, designer ROBIN HARRIS discovered she couldn’t find clothing that fit her tall frame off the runway, so she created a business that filled that void. Model Atelier focuses on classic, elegant pieces for elongated frames. Her other line, Confidence Apparel, is intended to empower young women and men of all shapes and sizes with a portion of the proceeds supporting youth in underserved communities. Her pro tips: 1) When wearing black and white, always add a pop of color. 2) Confidence is the best outfit a woman can wear. 3) A good, well-tailored blazer will take your outfit up to a top notch look. (shopmodelatelier.com)
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Eversight’s Gift of Sight Masquerade Chicago Sky basketball stars Diamond DeShields and Lexie Brown.
The Cause: Eversight hosted its annual Gift of Sight Masquerade, this year themed “Fantasea,” at the Peninsula Chicago. The event honored Justine Fedak as its Woman of Vision and Dr. Parag Majmudar as its Gift of Sight honoree. The nonprofit helps restore sight and prevent blindness through donation, corneal transplantation and research.
Tom Dreesen with mermaid Caroline Koch.
The Setting: Nearly 200 guests enjoyed an under-the-sea theme brought to life by Tamar Productions. A “mermaid” greeted guests, courtesy of ZZAZZ Productions; coral enhanced florals graced the tables; video-mapping added drama to the walls of the ballroom with undersea projections (courtesy of Sherry Lea Holson); a “jellyfish” bar and eye-popping entrance by Kehoe Designs and even dinner, Chilean sea bass, all gave brilliant nods to the evening’s delightful theme.
Sharyl Mackey, Sherry Lea Holson and Jean Antoniou.
John Robak, Bethany Florek, Woman of Vision Justine Fedak and co-chair Michael Caputo.
The Scene: Guests arrived, most in glamorous SEE-worthy attire, and mingled on the Shanghai Terrace for cocktails before dinner and a short program. Eversight president/CEO Diane Hollingsworth and co-chair Michael Caputo (with yours truly) welcomed guests. Marta Garczarczyk, Director of Philanthropy, shared a moving impact story and the honorees delivered inspiring speeches. Surprise guest, comedian Tom Dreesen, performed before conducting a live auction and fund-a-need with Greg “G-Man” Dellinger. Photos by Mila Samokhina
Mary Ann Rose and Heinz Kern.
Nina Mariano and Linda Johnson Rice.
Woman of Vision Justine Fedak, Diane Hollingsworth and Gift of Sight honoree Dr Parag Majmudar.
Kathy Piccone, Randy Fifield, Nikki Friar, Kathy Mondelli and Kathleen Haines-Finley.
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Supporting sustainability with style from eco-conscious businesses in the U.S. By Nuria Mathog The SHUDIO offers a collection of Gone are the days when fashion revintage clothing sourced from private volved solely around looking good—now, buys, thrift stores, antique malls and just more than ever, it’s also about doing good. about anywhere modern vintage classics Whether through clothing lines that can be found, in addition to working support fair trade or jewelry made out of with a woman who has recycled materials, a growbeen a wardrobe and prop ing number of people in stylist for many years and Chicagoland are making a has built an “incredible difference in their commucatalog” of vintage items, nity and beyond through Kinzie said. a shared commitment to The store is also home to sustainable fashion. Kinzie’s metalsmith studio, For Candice Collison, a where she designs pieces Chicago-area entrepreneur, in her own line of jewelry, the desire to be a consciClyde’s Rebirth. Kinzie inentious consumer served corporates vintage recycled as the foundation for her metals and dead stock— online store Mod + Ethico, items no longer available which features sustainable on the market—into her clothing from indepencreations, allowing her to dent designers. Last year, do limited runs of certain she launched her own line pieces and responsibly of sustainable maternity Nafisa Ismail, an ethical fashion blogger, shares tips and produce crowd favorites. clothing, Of an Origin. finds at @_simplysustainable Kinzie’s goal at The Collison creates each and simplysustainable.club. SHUDIO is to embrace piece with care, working Photo courtesy of Nafisa Ismail an inclusive and judgclosely with Cotton Creament-free approach to conscious consumtions, a fair trade factory in Peru, to choose erism that makes it easy to shop greener. swatches of fabric for the garments and “I think at times we get mired down in partnering with a Chicago-based patternthinking that a single person can’t be the maker to fine-tune the designs. At producchange—and don’t get me wrong, the big tion time, Collison confirms quantities and companies have the most to change—but avoids overproducing inventory, which can one person times 50, times 1,000, etc. can have a negative environmental impact. “Our pieces are all really stylish and fairly enact such beautiful change,” Kinzie said. The push toward greater social responbasic in a way, but they are all maternity and feeding friendly,” Collison said. “I developed sibility and environmental awareness in fashion is inspiring a new generation this with my own code for myself as a conof fashionistas. Nafisa Ismail, an ethical sumer, but also as a business owner.” Merl Kinzie, founder and designer at The fashion blogger who grew up in the West Ridge and Rogers Park area of Chicago, SHUDIO, initially created her Pilsen-based was inspired as a high school student to boutique as a pop-up shop in 2015. Within launch Simply Sustainable, a club that five months, the project transformed into a full-time store, and today, its primary focus taught her peers how to sew and upcycle their old clothes into something new each is on sustainably made and sourced items
Candice Collison, with her daughter Adalynn, founded the online store Mod + Ethico and her new maternity line, Of an Origin, to promote sustainability in fashion. Photo by Megan Jedlinski
month—for instance, transforming a pair of old jeans into a denim skirt. Ismail also created a website, simplysustainable.club, and Instagram blog, @_simplysustainable, to chronicle her explorations into sustainable fashion and share her tips and finds. “Sustainable fashion is about timeless pieces that you can wear over and over,” she said. “I will say that one thing I commonly see is people creating a capsule wardrobe for themselves consisting of a small collection of garments and accessories that complement each other and can be worn and re-worn in many different ways.”
For Ismail, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, buying sustainable brands all the time isn’t possible. She recommended fellow shoppers on a budget follow the “buyerarchy of needs”—in other words, the most sustainable and affordable thing to do is use clothes already in their possession. “Upcycle your own clothes, find new ways to style the clothes you already have,” she explained. “Once you’ve exhausted that, borrow from a friend or sibling, swap with someone, thrift, make it yourself, and then, as a last option, buy something new.”
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Carmen Dell’Orefice, world’s oldest working supermodel, still reigns at 90
Carmen Dell’Orefice, the world’s oldest working supermodel, is listed in “The Guinness Book of World Records.”
By Candid Candace Jordan This year, the world’s oldest working supermodel, Carmen Dell’Orefice, turned 90 years young. She has been the gold standard for me as far as a favorite model goes for as long as I can remember and is listed in “The Guinness Book of World Records.” I had the great pleasure of meeting this fashion icon when she visited Chicago many years ago at an event hosted by the late man-about-town, Bunky Cushing. She was the keynote speaker for his “Handbags & Halos” luncheon which benefited the Howard Brown Healthcare Center. Her dear friend, and fellow New Yorker, Peter Martino was on her arm as was the legendary lensman Victor Skrebneski, who had photographed her many times. The ladies-who-lunch were agog at her beauty and clamored to hear her beauty secrets, as did I. She gave a marvelous and honest talk about herself and her life and accepted any and all questions, no matter how personal. When I asked her to sign my invitation, she asked if she could draw a mustache on her photo by Skrebneski. After her presentation, I asked her what beauty products she uses to keep her skin glowing and she surprised me with her answer. She said she was a heavy tanner in her ear-
ly years until her doctor in New York, the famed Dr. Norman Orentreich, suggested a facial planing. I believe this is now called a facial peel but, at this time, it was a very new technique. She said she looked like a Halloween mummy for quite a while and after her skin healed, she was advised to use sunscreen morning, noon and night, which she does religiously to this day, as well as obviously avoiding the sun. In an article for New You Magazine, Carmen spoke about her exercise routine. She said, “I gently move into movements where I can stretch and do a little breathing to bring my consciousness more awake—feel what my body wants and needs to do in that moment even if it’s just opening my eyes. I roll to see how my hips feel, my knees are bending, do a few leg-ups—just love myself and say hello to the different parts of my body.” As for her diet, Carmen says, “I eat to my appetite and don’t count calories. I want to enjoy food passionately ... I could have gotten into trouble with food in my lifetime because I love to eat but I was given a free pass because I metabolize food well.” Carmen, thank you for a lifetime of glamour and inspiration. You are not only a beautiful woman, but your inside matches your outside. Long may you reign.
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Best Dressed Chicago Stars By Candid Candace Jordan
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What would our debut Fashion & Beauty issue be without a nod to some of our town’s Best Dressed Chicago Stars? Mind you, the city is awash in chic fashionistas, but since we only have one page to devote to this new special section, we decided to highlight a few of our perpetually bestdressed favorites. We will be spotlighting more of you in the months to come. In the meantime, keep shining Chicago Stars.
Greg Hyder
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April Schwartz, Paul Iacono and Julie Barrish.
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Dear Candid Candace: I’m thinking of getting some work done on my face. A little tune up. I told myself when I was younger that I would NEVER do it. I even made a point of teaching my daughter that cosmetic surgery for frivolous reasons—like looking prettier—was a bad thing. Beauty lies within, after all. I’ve aged and I feel differently now. I want to sneak off and get some work done against my family’s and daughter’s wishes. Should I do it? —Not scared of the knife
Tufano’s Joey DiBuono By Candid Candace Jordan
Contributing editor or four generations, Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap has been quietly tucked away on a charming street in Chicago’s Little Italy at 1073 W. Vernon Park Place. It has been owned and operated by the same family since Italian immigrants Joseph DiBuono and Teresa Tufano opened their barroom there in 1930. Today, the expanded restaurant is run by Joey DiBuono, grandson of the original owners, who started working there at age 16. He has maintained many of the original, hearty Italian-American dishes that made this spot so iconic, such as eggplant parmesan, fried calamari and the DiBuono family’s legendary lemon chicken (recipe below). He has had the best cooks in the world helping him make these homemade dishes—his grandmother Teresa, his mother Marie and his aunts Rose Alecia and Antoinette Tufano. Grandma Teresa worked in the restaurant until she was 90 years old. Now Joey has help from his sisters and his twin daughters, Darci Pinello and Disa Simpson, who help him carry on the family’s traditions. Tufano’s has been a family restaurant for more than 90 years, attracting neighborhood regulars, policemen, politicos, sports fans and others on their way to games at the United Center. Legend has it that even Scarface, Al Capone, was a fan.
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Tufano’s Joey DiBuono, his daughter Darci Pinello, granddaugher Francesca Pinello and his sister Joann DiBuono.
Everything is served family-style: Guests check the chalkboards, talk to the servers and make their dinner selections. When Joey’s grandma was alive, she would make the sauce and pass it over to the restaurant’s kitchen using a pass-through from her house next door. Old-school still works best and everyone who knows this warm, friendly spot agrees. The Food Network star Guy Fieri loves this restaurant so much he’s featured it twice on his hit show, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” most recently in August. On the show, DiBuono says, “When people come here, they feel like they’re at home. There’s not too many places left like that anymore.” In 2008, Tufano’s received the American Classics Award from the James Beard Foundation. Enjoy the restaurant’s legendary Lemon Chicken recipe and stop by and say hello. Joey loves company.
LEMON CHICKEN • 1 whole chicken, rinsed and dried • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 4 cloves of garlic, minced • 1⁄4 cup olive oil • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil • Lemon, halved 1) Preheat broiler to the highest level. 2) Cut chicken into pieces and place in broiler pan. Make sure pieces are lying flat. 3) Drizzle with oils and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Rub minced garlic and oregano over chicken. 4) Squeeze fresh lemon over chicken. 5) Cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Turn chicken over, cook flipped side until golden and crispy. 6) Plate chicken with options such as cottage fried potatoes or rice. Pour lemon juice from pan over dish and serve.
Dear Not Scared: Undergoing ANY kind of surgery is risky business and something that should not be undertaken lightly. It requires a lot of thought, research and awareness. It can also be very expensive. But, if cost is no obstacle, then it comes down to personal choices, whether you’re healthy enough to undergo surgery and how much their opinion means to you. But, if you’re hellbent on doing this, let your family know that this choice would make you happier, more confident and comfortable in your own skin. Dear Candid Candace: At a recent family reunion, my sisterin-law shocked us with a new masculine hairdo. She had completely shaved one side of her head and left the other in a boyish short style. My relatives and I can’t help but wonder what prompted such a sudden change in her appearance. My mother is livid and says my sister-in-law is trying to make a point of some kind. Her husband, my brother, has confided that he finds it unattractive. Whispers and rumors are surfacing and I feel bad for my brother, who has to deal with all the inquiries. I asked my sister-in-law about her cut and she said that she was just going for something different. Can it really be so benign? It’s changed the way I regard her entirely and frankly I am shocked by how strongly I’ve reacted. —Lockless Dear Lockless: My first thought is to say good for your sister-inlaw. I’m a huge fan of short hair and wore mine about two inches long for years. Anyway, I’m sad that your brother/her husband is baffled by this drastic change. I do agree that there could be a deeper meaning for this new hairdo. I hope your brother will ask, or has asked, her to explain this decision and they have had a sit-down discussion. Whispering behind her back isn’t helping anyone, so the couple needs to talk this out themselves, without outside family influences that will only escalate the situation. That being said, I do feel her hair choices are her own, and yes, it could be as simple as wanting something entirely different. Send questions to: CandidCandace@ChicagoStarMedia.com. Follow Candid Candace (Candace Jordan) on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Adrian McGuire, who works at The Legacy at Millennium Park, is the October Doorperson of the Month. Photos by Jacqueline Davis
By Jacqueline Davis Freelance Reporter Adrian McGuire, head doorman at The Legacy at Millennium Park, 60 E. Monroe St., has been a familiar face at the downtown high-rise from the beginning, joining the team in September 2009 when The Legacy opened its doors to residents. Before becoming a staff member at the luxury residence, McGuire worked as a security guard for residential complexes throughout the city, as well as a nightclub, which, he joked, was a job that could be turned into an entire feature story. McGuire began working for Draper & Kramer in January 2009, as a part-time doorman at Park Monroe, before making his way to The Legacy later that year. Known for a love of architecture and an attention to detail, McGuire often blows the residents away with his kind and congenial demeanor, as well as his ability to multitask. “There are a lot of important duties
behind the scenes to run a building safely and efficiently,” McGuire said. “Many duties most aren’t aware of.” McGuire admits there are challenges. “There’s no such thing as perfect,” McGuire explained. “It’s what you make of it and what you put into it to make it a better place.” McGuire has enjoyed the past 12 years at The Legacy, building on his professional and friendly relationships with staff and residents. “My experience working at The Legacy all these years has been amazing, mostly due to the many great residents and staff I get to work with,” McGuire said. “You grow a personal bond with them, making it feel like a second family.” To nominate your favorite doorperson, email info@chicagostarmedia.com with their name and why they should be the doorperson of the month. Winners will receive a $25 gift card to Mariano’s.
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Halloween ghosts from dates past
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had four solid dates with a man I met on Bumble; we’ll call him Mike. Mike asked me out for a fifth date and suggested Sunday evening. He texted Sunday morning to confirm and said to sit tight for the details. To Bridget McGuire be honest, I’m getting a little antsy. I still haven’t got the COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR details from Mike and it’s been four years. I was “ghosted.” According to my bible, Wikipedia, “ghosting” is a colloquial term that describes the practice of ending all communication and contact with another person without any apparent warning or justification. Mike, however, did rise briefly from the dead. A week after our scheduled date, he apologized for his disappearance, explaining that on Sunday afternoon, he’d felt lightheaded, laid down and slept for 14 hours. Unless Mike had had an undiagnosed case of mono or a concussion, I didn’t buy it. Who takes 14 hour naps? Why did it take him an entire week to tell me? Wasn’t he concerned that he missed a date, let alone an entire day? After the Mike ghosting, I realized that there are three types of ghosts one needs to watch out for in dating:
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1. CASPERS These are friendly ghosts. Caspers are the people you have a couple of nice dates with but the communication fades out. If they come back to life, you smile briefly, but since it didn’t work the first time, remind yourself—they’re dead.
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2. GRAVEDIGGERS These are the Mikes of the world. Gravediggers left you high and dry with a bad taste in your mouth. Maybe you weren’t head over heels about them, but after a certain number of dates, you deserve an explanation as to why they stopped communicating. If they come back, remind yourself that they dug their own grave and send them back to the afterworld.
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3. POLTERGEISTS Run, hide, and block your cell phone from these ghosts. Poltergeists are relentless. They broke your heart and left you angry, confused and sad. Poltergeists rise from the dead only when they’re bored; they’re not really interested in you. They’ll re-enter your life loudly, because they like attention. At first, it’s a little tempting because poltergeists tend to be charming and funny, but remind yourself their headquarters are based in hell and that’s where you’re headed if you acknowledge them. One must beware of these ghosts as they tend to come out around Halloween. So please remember, if there’s something strange in your Bumble neighborhood and it doesn’t look good, ask yourself, “who you gonna call?” Bridget McGuire is a Chicago based storyteller, stand-up comedian and is a co-producer of “All That Good Stuff,” a traveling comedy show that started on the southside of Chicago. Follow her on Instagram at @bmcguire82.
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Meet your (really) new look Chicago Bulls
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f you are a fan of our beloved Chicago Bulls basketball team, you have some work to do before the opening game on Oct. 20. There are a lot of new faces to get to know this year. Rarely has any team in any professional sport turned over their squad in one year as much as the beloved Bulls. They didn’t just open their Jon Cohn COMMUNITY revolving door—they took it apart, CONTRIBUTOR brought it back out to the old woodshed and smashed it to smithereens. New general manager Marc Eversley and new team president Arturas Karnisovas wasted no time in bringing in 12 new players after inheriting 14 from the previous regime. Only Zach LaVine and Coby White remain. Everybody else? Name tags, please, and remember to smile
and make eye contact when you introduce yourself. LaVine is the team’s star and one of the best in the NBA, while White showed some promise last year, displaying flashes of brilliance at times, and frightening young children sitting in the first row at others. The new players? They run the gamut from Montenegro’s Nikola Vucevic, a certified NBA star whom the Bulls picked up at the end of last year, to rookie guard Ayo Dosunmu, a local legend who played at Morgan Park High School and the University of Illinois. Other huge additions include scoring sensation DeMar DeRozan from the Spurs and point guard Lonzo Ball, who has some real flash and dash to his game and is part of the famous “Ball In The Family” gang, along with dad LaVar and brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo. Defense, toughness, and athleticism will be provided by new players such as Alize Johnson (Nets), Troy Brown Jr.
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(Wizards) and Derrick Jones Jr., a former NBA slam dunk champion who should be popular with the fans. Looking for some height and rebounding? The team welcomes in a couple of big fellas who can score a little bit as well: 6-foot-10 Tony Bradley and 6-foot-11 Marko Simonovic—another Euro- skilled player out of Montenegro. Finally, an almost-sure-to-be fan favorite is new guard Alex Caruso from the Lakers, who combines his crew cut and headband look with a tough “won’t back down from anyone” mentality that fans are certain to enjoy watching. All said, the team photo may take some getting used to, and all the new faces will have to adjust and learn to play together, but no question—this year’s squad has serious talent and should be fun to watch.
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