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DELIGHTFULLY DEBONAIR York Furrier
he second annual Fall Trend Fashion Event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Pinstripes, located at 1150 Willow Road in Northbrook. The Fall Trend Fashion Event will highlight a mix of smaller boutiques and larger stores from around the northern suburbs on one special night. Expect this year’s catwalk to be a sizzler, with enhanced drama, professional models and runway buzz. VIP guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and special previews of fashions with a silent auction. Dress for Success, North Suburban YMCA and Vision for Tomorrow Foundation are the event beneficiaries.
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STREET STYLE Avenue Fashions
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BE SEEN Superior Optical
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ANNA HOVET Fashion’s Queen of Comfort
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BLUE JEAN BABY Designer denim
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama
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FAMILY STYLE Chic child
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FAMILY STYLE Get it on Etsy
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CHARITIES Dress for Success
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CHARITIES Vision for Tomorrow North Suburban YMCA
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B SHARP Vibrato Boutique
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LUXURY LIVING Interiors By Bruce, Inc.
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LUXURY LIVING Highland Park Ford Lincoln Superstore
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WHEN: Oct. 10, 2013 @ 6 p.m. WHERE: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road in Northbrook WHY: To benefit designated charities and to light up North Shore’s social scene TICKETS: $75/$150 VIPs. VIP pricing includes preferred seating at the show, a gift bag, other goodies, a VIP after-party and a chance to buy looks off the runway.
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S I M P L Y B E A U T I F U L
SATIN & TULLE MADE IN PARIS
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YOUR OUTSIDE WORLD IS
A REFLECTION OF YOUR INSIDE A conversation with Alan Kossof BY KARIE LUC FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
The first thing you encounter when you walk into the Teddie Kossof salonspa in Northfield is a hall of mirrors. After all, this is a spa. First impressions count. What each client sees is ideally his or her best self. This is the salon goal: inner beauty, reflected by a knowing gaze or a confident smile, reveals itself by empowered physicality. You also might catch the passing reflection of Alan Kossof, a man who is perpetually punched into life. Kossof has made his lasting impression as owner of the salon that was made famous by his father, Teddie. “A mirror reveals who you are in the moment,” Kossof said.“We’re constantly changing. We age; we grow; hopefully, our hair grows.” “But the mirror is just the moment,” he said. “So, why not? Have fun being able to enjoy the different ways you can express yourself.” When some people leave their homes, they may feel as if they are stepping outside of their comfort zone. When taking that first bold step into Teddie Kossof salonspa or returning for a repeat visit, clients should know the gentleman in Kossof recognizes the value of presenting your best self. This sanctuary embraces confidence. “Do you always want to be the same person?” Kossof said.“I don’t think that’s possible.” “That’s what we love to do at Teddie’s,” he said.“We’re able to help that person become who they want to be so that, when they look in the mirror, they can see who they really are.”
“That’s the love and fun we put into every client at Teddie’s,” he said. The mirrors in the salon reflect busy hands, as they foil wrap a coloring or blow dry firming tresses carefully coiled in rollers. The spa downstairs offers private rooms for facials and massage therapy amid the gentle sounds of rolling surf mixed with music. Clients have come to trust the staff. In fact, so much so that, when customers drop in for a last-minute manicure, they’re typically happy to be assigned to anyone on staff, and guests feel secure and welcome. Overheard:“Do you have an opening for a manicure?” asked one client in mid-September. “I’ll take anyone. I’m fine with everyone here.” “Of course,” replied the host.“We’ll make room in our hearts.” “What I want everyone to remember: the fun in hair is that you can always change it,” Kossof said.“Subtly or drastically: never be afraid to try something new.” “That’s the fun of the business that we have,” he continued.“You can dare to be differen t.” “And we’ll be right there to help you get to where you want to be,” he said. Kossof will channel the confidence he champions as he presides over his staff that will curate the models’ runway looks at the Fall Trend Fashion Event on Thursday, Oct. 10. Teddie Kossof salonspa is located at 281 Waukegan Road in Northfield. Call (847) 446-9526. Visit www.teddiekossof.com.
ALAN KOSSOF, TEDDIE KOSSOF SALONSPA OWNER, ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALITY.
(FROM LEFT) RENE FURTERER VOLUMEA VOLUMIZING FOAM, $23. COLOR PROOF CRAZY SMOOTH ANTI-FRIZZ SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER, $34.95 EACH. TEDDIE KOSSOF SCHTICK-IT FIRM HOLDING MIST, $9.95. CLARINS DELICIOUS SELF TANNING CREAM, $42.50. MOROCCANOIL BODY SOUFFLE, $52.95. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARIE LUC
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When you want the best, It must be Superior.
Welcome to Superior Optical located on the North Shore in Glenview, Illinois. Our highly skilled staff of 10, is here to serve you six days a week. Each staff member’s unique sense of style and knowledge makes them qualified to help you choose the perfect prescription eyewear and sun wear to fit your lifestyle. For more than 50 years, our reputation on the North Shore has been that we provide superior, quality, friendly, professional service and an outstanding selection at affordable prices. We look forward to making your next eyewear purchase a great experience! Superior quality, price, service and selection have earned Superior Optical “The Best Opticians in Chicago” honor, according to Chicago Consumer’s Checkbook.
• On-site full service lab • Same day/one hour emergency service available • Specializing in Hard-to fill/ Unusual eyeglass prescriptions • Children’s eyewear, fittings/adjustments • Custom eyewear tailored to the individual • Golf glasses/other task specific eyewear • Prescription Dive/Snorkel masks • Prescription Ski/Swim goggles •Sport/Recreational eyewear • Custom Computer glasses • Night-driving glasses
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SPARKLE ACCENTS
The bling ring Cy Fredrics Jewelers BY C H A R L I E H A R R I N GTO N FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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y Fredrics Jewelers of Glenview has been captivating the North Shore with outstanding customer service for 55 years. Owner Michael Lemick worked under his father, Cy, who founded the company in 1958 at its original location in downtown Skokie. Lemick honors the traditions of his father’s passion for excellence. He brought together a staff that proudly represents Cy’s loyal, inherited customer base that has been maintained for three generations. Lemick’s son Dustin, a member of the Cy Fredrics design team, brings true couture jewelry to life from scratch or with custom design in vintage gold, diamonds and precious stones. He earned his graduate gemologist degree, with certificates in diamonds and colored stones, from the Gemological Institute of America, and he is thrilled to bring Cy Fredrics into its third generation. Lemick’s other son, Jordan, has worked in marketing and press releases, as well as assisting in the sales and design, for the last five years. He is passionate about the company. When considering engagement, gifts, repair, restoration or custom design, opt for the loyalty, quality and innovation of Cy Fredrics’s jewelry. With an in-house team of gemologists, designers and expert jewelers, the professionals at Cy Fredrics are the masters in fine quality and sophistication. They are widely known not only as a company that sells fine pieces but also as having the exceptional ability to repair many types of jewelry. Kendall Nicole, an exclusive line to Cy Fredrics, is designed by Lemick’s niece who is also a certified gemologist. The Kendall Nicole line is one-of-a-kind fine jewelry. “She has a real passion for designing and has been a natural designer since birth,” Lemick said. With her appreciation for detail and forward design sense, Kendall Nicole leaves literally no stone unturned. You will be easily impressed by the added sparkle and mystique of hidden pave diamonds underneath some of the main stones. Lemick and his team enjoy staying current with their loyal customer base by participating as a sponsor of the annual Fall Trend Fashion Event — to be held on Thursday, Oct. 10 — that highlights the most reputable designers and shops in the North Shore for the benefit of designated charities. Cy Fredrics is located at 2719 Pfingsten Road in Glenview. Call (847) 564-8828. Visit www.cyfredrics.com. CY FREDRICS BRINGS TRUE COUTURE JEWELRY TO LIFE FROM SCRATCH WITH CUSTOM DESIGN IN VINTAGE GOLD, DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES.
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OUTDOOR GLAM
COVER UP. Baby, it’s getting cold outside.
York Furrier BY CHARLIE HA RRI N GTON FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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ork Furrier, a purveyor of exceptional furs and fine outerwear since 1931, is thrilled to present its 82nd Anniversary Collection at this year’s Fall Trend Fashion Event. For this season’s York Collection, the store’s owners — John Rezny, John Wagner and Kathy Rezny — have traveled the globe, scouted the runways and worked with the York Furrier craftsmen (and women) to create an extensive selection of fashionable furs, shearlings, cashmeres, leathers and skiwear garments, along with an array of functional accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, handbags, belts and boots) for complete head-to-toe coverage. Serving clients from the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest, York Furrier is conveniently located in the Deer Park Town Center and the Elmhurst City Centre. Both stores showcase innovative designer creations by Michael Kors, Zandra Rhodes, Badgley Mischka, Zac Posen, Malan Breton, André and Lisa Bisang, Dominic Bellissimo and Zuki as well as the classically inspired York Signature Styles. For clients who prefer one-of-a-kind garments, they may opt to work with York Furrier’s talented on-premise staff to create a custom-made York Exceptional Exclusive. In-store and on the runway this fall, the York Collection will feature gorgeous colors, bold patterns and shapely silhouettes. For color, the must-have is the Bisang-designed velour sheared mink walking coat with matching chinchilla trim in a beautiful teal. Other rich colors this season include plum, merlot, tangerine, emerald, saffron and vivid red. For playful patterns, Michael Kors created his version of camouflage with a cobalt blue, white, black and slate camo mink wrap. Badgley Mischka utilized animal prints and herringbone patterns for its newest handbag collection. Zuki created PRODUCED BY SUN-TIMES MEDIA
intarsia color-block patterns in sheared beaver walking coats. Fig ure-flattering styles rang e from adorable boleros to floor-grazing evening coats with a myriad of in-between lengths. For the North Shore woman on the go, York Furrier recommends the knee-length walking coat for versatile wear. With petite to full-figure sizes and a selection of extra-long lengths, the York Collection features garments that perfectly fit both lifestyle and budget. As a full-service furrier, York Furrier also provides clients with an array of professional, on-premise services to maintain the beauty and condition of fur and fine outerwear garments. All store labels are welcome. Using stateof-the-art equipment, York Furrier provides on-premise, temperature-controlled storage, cleaning and conditioning, essential repairs and complete restyling of vintage garments. For an older, outdated garment or one that is simply no longer being worn, York Furrier offers a generous trade-in allowance towards new fur purchases. The York Furrier staff looks forward to assisting you with all your fur and fine outerwear needs. York Furrier is a proud sponsor and participant of the Fall Trend Fashion Event. Catch the latest from York Furrier at a location near you or see its styles fresh off the runway at the fashion show on Thursday, Oct. 10.
THIS SEASON, YORK FURRIER FEATURES RICH COLORS, INCLUDING PLUM, MERLOT, TANGERINE, EMERALD, SAFFRON AND VIVID RED. (ABOVE) JOHN AND KATHY REZNY, TWO OF THE THREE YORK FURRIER OWNERS
York Furrier is located at 107 N. York Road in Elmhurst. Call (630) 8322200. A second location is at 20330 Deer Park Blvd., Suite 104, in Deer Park. Call (847) 550-2200. Visit www.yorkfur.com. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD MATTHEWS (RIGHT) AND YORK FURRIER (ABOVE)
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6740 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-470-9400 www.robinelliottltd.com
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SOPHISTICATED FLAIR
The right lane Avenue Fashions BY KARIE LUC FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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arie Luc is at Avenue Fashions where Sandy Panuce is inspired by the legacy and memory of her mother: a personal stylist. Meet the daughter who is a curator and artist with unmatched taste. ————————————————— There she was: her sleek, red hair in a bob, which contrasted the perpendicular lines of the curly ruffles at her neckline. The jacket rested softly on this lovely woman, who, on this August morning, was the proud mother of the groom. The wearer looked back to glance at her reflection. Tall salon mirrors accommodated pictureperfect beauty at Avenue Fashions in Deerfield. Sandy Panuce of Northbrook, owner of Avenue Fashions, was attentive while pinning eveningwear waist and hemlines. Just the right fit. “This store is my dream,” Panuce said. “I built it, thinking of my mother who was the lady of fashion.” Panuce’s mother, Florence, a boutique owner and Park Ridge custom dressmaker who had a loyal North Shore following, died in 1998. “She loved everything about fashion and, most of all, loved everything she could do for her customers,” Panuce said. “She fit them to perfection.” “We have taken that legacy and continued it here at Avenue Fashions,” she added. On a credenza in the expansive boutique rests a photograph of Florence, who remarkably resembles Panuce. It is clear a connection between mother and daughter still endures. The portrait of Florence, framed in polished gilt metal, has an engraved plaque. The words speak to all: “The Special Lady with Golden Hands, Forever in Our Hearts.” “My mother was a product of beauty and sensitivity. She could take anything and make it beautiful,” Panuce said. “We grew up with little but having known what was exceptional.” “She was an artist with cloth. I went to school as an artist to learn to paint and draw, and the two of us merged beautifully,” Panuce continued. “That’s why I wanted to build this dream store for my mother. And I believe it is beautiful.” They both have lasting reputations as masters of the right recommended cut. Storytelling is in this legacy space, and memories surface
through loving hands. If you build it, grace will come. Each piece is carefully chosen, similar to how a museum would curate its collection. Designer names include Wayne Clark, Magaschoni New York, Rene Ruiz, Katherine Barclay, Elaine Fisher and J’envie Sport. Avenue Fashions customizes dresses so wearers feel confident. Women should know their works of art fit expertly, so they can comfortably enjoy events without worry. “An act of love of fashion,” said Panuce on her decision to create an ethereal interior. “While God didn’t give us the bodies for couture fashion, he did give us the mind and the heart for fashion.” Panuce believes the heart is the most important accessory of all. “That’s where it’s at,” Panuce said. “Because you can teach someone to do something, but you can’t give them the heart to make it beautiful unless you really have it.” “We’re all different people so we all have our own look,” she said. Florence inspires Panuce every day. “I am blessed,” she said. “I can come here to this beautiful store and remember what my mother taught me.” “And to impart that onto my customers,” Panuce added. “We depend on them to leave, to tell their friends where this beautiful dress came from and hope that they will come in and see us again.” “That’s what it’s all about,” Panuce said. Avenue Fashions will provide runway looks at the Fall Trend Fashion Event as the catwalk returns for a second smash year on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Pinstripes, located at 1150 Willow Road in Northbrook. Avenue Fashions is located at 720 N. Waukegan Road in Deerfield. Call (847) 940-1818. Visit www.avenuefashions.com.
SANDY PANUCE, OWNER OF AVENUE FASHIONS, IS INSPIRED BY THE LEGACY OF HER MOTHER, FLORENCE, WHO HAD UNMATCHED STYLE.
SONOMA GRAPE SMASH BROCADE DRESS AT THE PARTY BY WAYNE CLARK, $1,525.
PURPLE PUFF ASYMMETRICAL BOMBER BY KATHERINE BARCLAY, $142. FUCHSIA ACRYLIC TURTLENECK BY J’ENVIE SPORT, $140. MINERAL AND CRYSTAL DROP NECKLACE BY ELAINE FISHER, $550. CASCADING PRINT SCARF, $96.
RUNNING RED PAISLEY WITH LEATHER BORDER ZIP FRONT JACKET BY MAGASCHONI NEW YORK, $498.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARIE LUC
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FRESH FRAMES
Seeing is believing
Superior Optical BY CHA RLIE HA RRI N GTON FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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radition has been alive at Superior Optical for more than 50 years. At the current location in Glenview, the eyewear company has been successfully satisfying the North Shores optical needs for more than 35 years. Its motivation is all about contributing superior quality, price, service and selection with a reputation that backs up its name. Owner Randy Kramer keeps his father’s traditions alive by offering the best quality, best price and best service. “It’s all about customer service and repeat customers,” he said. “We never want a customer to leave unhappy.” Generations of customers stay loyal to Kramer and Superior Optical because of the connections he makes with them and their families. Kramer loves to talk and have a laugh with his customers when he sees them around town. Step into Superior Optical’s stunning
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RANDY KRAMER, OWNER OF SUPERIOR OPTICAL, PREFERS EDGIER AND INNOVATIVE EYEWEAR.
3,500-square-foot showroom facility equipped with its own onsite state-of-the-art lab. Meet its top-notch staff of professionals and highly qualified opticians ready to solve your optical needs. Experience fine eyewear collections from all over the world tailored to the individuals. Superior Optical has a unique selection, including children’s, task-specific, sport and recreational eyewear. Same-day or one-hour-emergency service is also available. Kramer attributes the success of Superior Optical to the loyal employees who share the same passion for customer service and quality that he and his father have stood for since the day they opened the doors. Kramer and his dedicated staff of 10 employees have kept customers coming back with their unique sense of style and knowledge of prescrip-
tion eyewear. The staff will help you choose the perfect eyewear and sun wear to fit your lifestyle. Kramer prefers an edgy look; he is known for wearing dark frames. He likes to encourage customers to try new styles that offer a wide range of prescription and designer optical fashions. High-performance eyewear and trustworthy brands such as Maui Jim and Oliver Peoples are among his customers’ favorites. With fall and winter approaching, he forecasts bolder, thicker frames in dark colors and lipstick red, such as the Chanel red frames. Chanel eyewear represents the finest in fashionforward designs and outstanding quality. Superior Optical has extensive collection available for your selection. See more of what Superior Optical has to offer this fall. Stop in to meet the team, and attend the Fall Trend Fashion Event on Thursday, Oct. 10. Superior Optical is a proud sponsor. Superior Optical is located at 2723 Pfingsten Road in Glenview. Call (847) 564-3838. Visit www.superioropticaleyewear.com. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD MATTHEWS
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“In Chicago, women’s fashion mindset is slightly more conservative, but, if not conservative, then at least more practical,” Hovet said. “Here and around the world, people want to buy clothes that are trendy but not to unattainably haute couture. Clothes they are actually going to enjoy and want to wear.” Hovet, who is also known in some circles as the Queen of Comfort, puts a heavy emphasis on color blocking, which she said does a lot to highlight the body and a woman’s best features no matter what her shape or size. Her more dressy pieces from the summer 2013 line, such as the Krista Dress, come in solids and bold colors such as jet black, royal blue and red. The dress is available online for $99. Her new fall 2013 line, with signature sweaters, warm up the sullen chills of Chicago autumn with pleasant earth tones in brick red, off-white, plus subtle pinks and shades of grey. A sporty streak is in much of Hovet’s work that makes itself present in the fall line as well has the Anna Hovet Men’s Line of knit sweatshirts and hoodies. Most every Anna Hovet Designs piece is washable and dryable. Her practical fashions have been featured in Lucky magazine and have been worn by Academy Award-winning actress and native Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson. Find Anna Hovet Designs in some of Chicago’s local, independent retailers, including Vividbraille, located at 2064 N. Damen Ave., and Cerato located at 3451 N. Southport Ave. Visit www.annahovet.com. PRODUCED BY SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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eans: the ultimate wardrobe staple. Dress them up or down. A reliable pair goes with everything. In the last decade, jean designers and retailers have cashed in on denim’s crucial role in our sartorial lives. As of 2012, jeans priced at $75 or more now account for 11 percent of men’s and 22 percent of women’s denim sales in the country, according to industry research firm NPD Group. Here, in Chicago’s northern suburbs, we have no shortage of these so-called premium pairs. “You get what you pay for,” said Samantha Lurie of Enaz boutiques in Highland Park and Northfield. “A lot of jeans that you spend maybe less money on: they don’t have the perfect fit or they stretch out or they’re tight in the waistband but they’re big in the sides.” Lurie said qualities such as intricate stitching, high-quality fabrics and superior construction all add up to higher price tags than your average Levis. Recent trends have placed embellished, textured and patterned pairs in high demand. With those extra details come extra costs, Lurie said. Even rips and fading that’s meant to make the jeans look distressed increase the price. These kinds of styles will continue to be popular this season, local retailers said, as well as a return to boot or slightly flared cuts, though legs will remain slim-fitting. To balance out the financial investment, Gina Vericella, owner of Evanston’s Gigi Bottega boutique, said she likes to stock her store’s shelves with lower-priced tops. “I find people really like to buy their name-brand denim and then maybe spend less money on tops so they can buy more of those to switch out and keep their denim as a staple,” Vericella said. Looking to splurge? Here are some of the swankiest options:
· Enaz (locations in Highland Park and Northfield): High-end brands carried here include Genetic and J Brand denim priced between $188 and $220, according to Lurie. · E Street Denim (locations in Highland Park and Winnetka): Textile by Elizabeth and James jeans cost $328 here. (pictured above) · Skändal (Winnetka): Two cuts here by 2ND Day — the indigo-washed Jolie and dark tie-dyed Sally Shades — come in at $221 each. · Gigi Bottega (Evanston): New Sold Design Lab styles for fall are priced anywhere from $150 to $300. · Chalk (Evanston): This boutique’s priciest pairs — one by Barbara Bui and one by The Row — retail for $555 and $450 respectively. · Neapolitan Collection (Winnetka): Velvet, jean-like pants with zipper details by Stella McCartney here cost $745. The Row’s Stratton legging in blue or black denim is priced at $415.
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Professional Profiles
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Midwest Vein Center : The Solution to Problem Veins.
Photo from left: Murray Propes, MD; Deborah Lindner, MD; J. Gordon Wright, MD; Barbara Terpstra, MD; Peter Brukasz, MD Physicians
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Midwest Vein Center (MVC) physicians are Board Certified and focus solely on vein care, making them experts in their field. MVC’s physicians have more than 25 years of vein care experience; they have treated thousands of patients and trained many other physicians across the country in the Endovenous Laser technique. MVC was founded by Dr. J. Gordon Wright, who has been included in Chicago Magazine’s “Top Doc” list.
Midwest Vein Center offers the latest advancements in vein care treatments, including endovenous laser treatment, ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, surface laser, and intense pulsed light.
Staff Upon calling MVC, patients are connected directly to a knowledgeable staff member. Its team of schedulers and insurance experts are trained to help patients through every step in the vein care process, from scheduling an initial appointment to ensuring that patients receive the maximum allowable benefits from their insurance plans. MVC’s compassionate clinical team make patients feel at ease, offering years of patient care experience. At your initial office visit, you will be seen by both a physician and an experienced clinical staff member.
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
FASHION in a new light
Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama
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t Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2013, which was held the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 9, an audience experienced the best of fall 2013 fashions set against a visually stimulating and musical backdrop. The theme — Fashion In A New Light — sent the visual mood for collections by Diesel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Philosophy, Rachel by Rachel Roy, Tallia, Tommy Hilfiger, Weekend MaxMara, as well as a first look at Macy’s newest Impulse collection — Maison Jules — that was launched at Glamorama. “Through the decades, the look and face of fashion is ever-changing,” said Mike Gansmoe, Macy’s vice president of special productions. “Seen through the various lenses of history, pop music, culture, politics, science and technology, fashion has taken on a different face in the light of each of these areas. Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2013 looks at fashion in a new light by way of exploring the mystery and magic of illumination, incorporating sophisticated lighting and visual effects.” Proceeds from the event, more than $500,000 since 2008, supported the new Ronald McDonald House near Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is expected to break ground on a fifth house in 2014 near Central DuPage Hospital. “The Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families of children with complex medial needs. Macy’s is proud to again partner with th is outstanding organization that provides hope and support to families in need,” said Martine Reardon, chief marketing officer for Macy’s. Singer, songwriter, record producer and musician Sheryl Crow, known for such hits as “All I Wanna Do” and “Strong Enough,” headlined the annual event. The show also featured performances by Cirque du Soleil. PRODUCED BY SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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his fall, kids are dressing with panache, individuality and style. A number of North Shore children’s boutiques have current trends in mind when considering pint-sized shoppers. Sprout Kids in Highland Park will outfit kids, from preemie through eight years, in hip urban clothing from well-known designers such as Mayoral, Baby Dino, Elegant Baby, Nano and Hatley. “Fall trends are inspired by European trends in design,” said Alyson Pedowitz, manager and buyer at Sprout Kids. “Joes Jeans has a terrific line up of dark denim featuring bright floral prints for girls and fun camouflage prints for boys. Also, big, fun, chunky sweaters will pair nicely with patterned leggings for girls. We top it all off with bright, puffy jackets and Madpax backpacks.” Marian Michael in Winnetka has offered classic fashions, for babies and kids up to 14 years, for more than 60 years. Designs by Florence Eiseman, Bella Bliss, Hartstrings, Jessica Lynn, Kissy Kissy, Magnolia Baby and US Angels are carried. Marian Michael also has one of the North Shore’s largest collections of Johnnie-O. “A great brand for kids clothing this fall is Johnnie-O,” said Richard Paden, co-owner of Marian Michael. “Johnnie-O was founded by John O’Donnell who grew up in Winnetka and attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette. The Johnnie-O brand is unique because you can buy matching shirts for men, women and children.” After eight years, Stacy Smith, owner of PEEK-a-boutique in Northbrook, updated and expanded her store into the preteen market while keeping some of the loved items that have made shoppers happy through the years.
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“We are looking forward to helping these savvy preteens shop for the fall season,” she said. “We will have a rotating stock of clothing that will mimic women’s fashion but will fit a tween’s lifestyle and figure. We stay on trend while keeping a good balance between a sophisticated look that girls will enjoy and age-appropriate styles that moms will be happy to dress their daughters in.” Marci Much, owner of B Friends in Deerfield and Just 4 Friends in Highland Park, knows a thing or two about fall style in the children’s market. “Printed leggings with wild and bright colors are trending for fall. Chunky knit sleeves mixed with sweatshirts and unique shades of metallic-bronze, silver and pewter are also in demand,” Much said. Much went on to say that, for girls, Dori Creations printed leggings are great for fall because of the fresh and fabulous patterns. For boys, the Ditka Kids boys line (as in former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka) will be a sure-fire hit this season. Alexis Eyler, co-owner of Lollie in Evanston, a boutique that carries organic and local items as well as clothing from quality brands such as Appaman, Pink Chicken and Petunia Picklebottom, said: “Fall fashion trends that we’re seeing for kids include bright colors (purple, fuchsia, orange), stripes mixed with bold prints and even polka dots. For girls, neutral colors that are great for layering and versatility are also in style for fall: gray, cream and brown. For boys, jewel-toned hues in blues, reds and purples are fall favorites.” Fashion-forward philosophy isn’t just for adults; children can indulge in fun, hip trends and be stylish for fall as well.
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“FALL FASHION TRENDS THAT WE’RE SEEING FOR KIDS INCLUDE BOLD COLORS AND STRIPES,” SAID ALEXIS EYLER, OWNER OF LOLLIE. (ABOVE) “BRIGHT PUFFY JACKETS AND MADPAX BACKPACKS ARE TRENDING THIS FALL SEASON,” SAID ALYSON PEDOWITZ, OF SPROUT KIDS. (BELOW)
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ess Galvan had worked in the fashion industry for years before she started selling her own line on the online artisan marketplace, Etsy. The Evanston mother of three, who creates made-to-order appliquĂŠd children’s clothes, started her Shugie Shop (www.etsy.com/shop/shugieshop) three years ago, and she uses specialty fabrics her sister designs in England in her pieces. The business comes in handy when her own children need new outfits, too, Galvan said. “My son was just like: ‘I just want Batman shirts!’ And I was like: ‘Oh my goodness, I can’t find that many Batman shirts,’â€? Galvan said. So, she made them for him instead. (Look left.) Galvan’s not alone.
Etsy vendors based in the northern suburbs are creating apparel and accessories from little girls’ tutus to handmade wedding gowns. In Barrington, Lena Kim designs funky, colorful earrings, necklaces and bracelets for her online shop nicelena (www.etsy.com/ shop/nicelena). “I used to be a painter; and then, my kids came along,� Kim said. “I just didn’t have time to focus on that so I wanted something smaller.� Through Etsy, she’s sold her most popular line — pieces that use bright origami paper — to customers in Australia, England and elsewhere. “That’s really fun when I find an order from somewhere like that,� Kim said. “It’s brought my line to the global market.� Though Galvan and Kim count buyers across the country and around the world as clients, many of their fellow artisans are right here on the North Shore. Here are a few other local Etsy vendors that offer unique and fashionable finds:
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¡ Factory Vintage Clothes: Caitlin Stephenson curates a diverse collection of retro pieces such as 1950s gold-trimmed leather gloves or 1970s floral cheongsam out of Evanston. ¡ Pupule: Recent finds at this Evanston shop include vintage cat-eye glasses and snakeskin Dan Post cowboy boots. ¡ shopNov: You can find a beaded 1980s blouse, a 1960s prom dress and a mod hammered gold necklace, all out of Highland Park.
cious bowties and formal vests for young boys.
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¡ Gray Raven Designs: Mosaic artist Wendy Gray Raven creates cufflinks, earrings and pendants in Evanston.
KIDS WEAR ¡ Frosting Shop: This Park Ridge shop offers whimsical tulle tutus and fairy-like dresses perfect for flower girls or playing dress up. ¡ Little Humans: This shop owner in Morton Grove designs miniature menswear, i.e. pre-
¡ AvailCo: The designers here also operate a bricks-and-mortar store in Evanston. Check out the extravagant custom bridal and evening gowns or specify your own on Etsy. ¡ I Felt Unfettered: Find artsy textured shawls at this shop based in Lake Forest. ¡ BebzLeisureTime: Based in Park Ridge, this shop sells knitted scarves, hats and the occasional sweater or skirt.
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Dress for Success helps women earn economic independence BY WENDY A LTSC HU L ER FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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ress for Success does much more than give underprivileged women free suits, which, in itself, is a heroic venture. This nonprofit organization — that started in New York City in 1997 and has since branched out to aid more than 700,000 women in 15 different countries — helps women find jobs and build their career portfolios. Through network support, career development tools, mentoring and free professional attire, women not only are able to increase their earning potential but also they are capable of developing confidence and strength as they enter the workforce. Nancy Lublin founded Dress for Success with her $5,000 inheritance, given to her by her great-grandfather. Lublin wanted to help others gain opportunities and better their lives, as a tribute to her great-grandfather. With the help of three Spanish Harlem nuns, whom all had experience running public service programs, Dress for Success was off the ground. It wasn’t too long after that before other communities contacted Lublin and asked for her help, which then lead to the licensing of Dress for Success to other organizations globally.
“I feel pretty darn lucky to have created something that has helped so many women reclaim their destinies,” Lublin said. Nearly 5,000 nonprofit organizations refer women in need to Dress for Success: homeless shelters, educational institutions, domestic violence shelters, immigration services and more. The women who receive assistance from Dress for Success are able to take advantage of ongoing career support, mentoring, networking and access to meetings and events provided by the Professional Women’s Group Program. This membership is granted to Dress for Success clients that have successfully gained employment. Financial literacy workshops, guest speakers, monthly meetings and financial planning are all benefits of this program. Dress for Success also has a Career Center, which helps clients earn confidence and occupation awareness. Vocation guidance, technology skills and job search assistance is provided to women one-on-one by qualified staff. Clients have access to vital Internet access, job placement software, resume and cover-letter writing
instruction and interview preparation. Dress for Success women are aided by the publication Steps to Success: A Guide to Success in the Workplace, which focuses on the first 30 days of employment. An initiative made real by the National Endowment for Financial Education, this publication helps disadvantaged women plan for their futures, get ready for a new job, discover potential barriers and recognize the resources that exist to help them. “Dress for Success has so many avenues where ladies can share information. I love that we have a group of women learning from each other,” said Melina Land, peer mentor and Professional Women’s Group member. Make a donation, volunteer or learn more about Dress for Success online. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org.
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lems. We all know someone affected by glaucoma, cataracts, nystagmus, strabismus, corneal keratopathy, light sensitivity or reduced visual acuity. VFT is committed to finding treatments, cures and preventions for these conditions. VFT has established relationships with leading researchers in this field. More than 90 percent of the funds raised by VFT are directly invested in these exciting research projects. Parents from all over the world look to gather information about their visually impaired child by visiting www.visionfortomorrow.org. VFT is most proud of its on-going, cutting-edge research in low-vision projects. Together, VFT can make it possible for more people, especially children in the local community, to see the world in a better light. More information on Vision for Tomorrow is available online. Visit www.visionfortomorrow.org.
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ibrato Boutique is a fashion Mecca. With offerings from Paris, Milan, Istanbul and Israel, Vibrato has an unparalleled collection of clothing, footwear and jewelry. Owner Janice Samberg seeks out the world’s most exciting designers. Searching the alleyways of old Montreal, street artists of Barcelona and winding passageways of London’s Camden Market, Samberg is always on the lookout for the elegant and the unusual. At the same time, she is a champion of local designers and labels that say: “Made in the U.S.A.” Gracing the North Shore for 19 years, Vibrato’s two locations in Plaza Del Lago and The Glen offer entirely different collections. If you don’t find that perfect outfit in one location, you can easily scoot over to the other. Vibrato not only carries inspired fashion but also inspires its patrons to explore their own artistic creations. “Art has always been an important part of my life,” said Samberg, herself an accomplished painter, whose first business was an antique store she opened while in college.
The boutique has sponsored two art competitions and exhibitions in the last three years. The Vibrato literary contest in 2011, which invited women to explore their inner writer, was followed up by an online painting exhibit that highlighted the abundance of creativity that resides in the North Shore. Fashion is not just about one or two trends anymore. While skinny jeans and tunics remain a staple, slightly wider leg pants are new as well as longer skirts and blouses. Leather details, peplums and brocade add style to this year’s creations. Color-wise, you will find black but also jewel tones such as cobalt blues, emerald greens, rich reds and wines. Vibrato is known for its friendly atmosphere and honest advice. Its philosophy is that it is less important to make a sale than it is for a woman to feel comfortable and beautiful. Vibrato Boutique is located at 1515 Sheridan Road in Wilmette. Call (847) 853-1434. A second location is at 2021 Tower Road in Glenview. Call (847) 510-2081. Visit www.vibratoboutique.com.
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ruce “Chip” Walterman is proud to call Barrington, among the rolling ravines and hills, home to his business. Interiors by Bruce, Inc., a furnishings gallery that offers interior design consultation and the products, is quite the destination on the six acres of land. Although Interiors by Bruce focuses within the home, the company’s bird sanctuary outside the office inspires both the designers and the patrons. When clients arrive for a consultation or to browse, the woodland setting sets the mood for an inspirational shopping journey. Interiors by Bruce began in Park Ridge more than 60 years ago as a family dream. “My father was the original founder,” said Walterman, who sat down for this interview on patio ravine steps near the showroom. “That’s why we’re a 65-year-old company; I’m in the second generation.” Customers — many who have become friends — often joke that Walterman is a chip off the old block. The nickname “Chip” stuck. Similar cherished banter has forged years of trust and repeat business.
Custom fine draperies, floor coverings and upholstery services are specialties of Walterman’s house, and botanical themes and natural weaves are celebrated in the showroom. The upstairs features new, one-of-a-kind pieces. While many items, such as club chairs or credenzas, have a timeless look of antiquity, the designs are crafted to today’s standards. Downstairs, the drapery and custom furniture shop are busy in the building’s walkout level. Here, many customers who have entrusted their antiques to Interiors by Bruce, expect to see their upholstery or refinishing requests yield amazing results. The showroom offers decorative pieces such as working telescopes, which are attractive, usable room additions. Expert cabinetmakers and tailors create heirloom custom finishes. Clubby leather seating or other accents, such as bombe chests, round out the rooms. Style has become reflective of each individual, Walterman said. “People are doing more of what they want,” he said. “They’re not paying attention to trends as much anymore.” Times have evolved to showcase confidence, and Walterman is a believer. The mauves of the 1980s have become pastels
CHIP WALTERMAN IS PROUD OF HIS FAMILY HISTORY THAT EVOLVED INTO HIS HOME-FURNISHINGS GALLERY. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARIE LUC
of choice. Clients no longer feel obligated to adopt ebony blacks or olive drabs of prior decades. In short, the sea-foam greens of two decades ago are only fashionable if people love it. Consider a burnt umber or kissable red ottoman if it matches your personal style. “Every color is in,” Walterman said. “I think that you just need to be able to make it work and an interior designer is just the right person,” he said. Chip and his wife, Lisa, have raised their family — daughters, Kristen and Stephanie — on the company’s property while also building their business. Interiors by Bruce, Inc. is located at 28960 W. Northwest Highway in Barrington. Call (847) 382-2003. Visit www.interiorsbybruce.com.
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l Frisch and Marty Price have three things in common: they are Northbrook residents, co-presidents of Highland Park Ford Lincoln and passionate for motoring. The Lincoln Motor Company is one brand they champion at their expansive showroom. Near the front door is parked proof both men support a mutual brand. A gleaming silver metallic 2013 Lincoln MKZ is placed impressively on an angle. Many customers cannot help but to open the driver’s side door, slip onto custom upholstery and view the latest in technology. Many comment on the console that lights up similar to any iPad or smartphone screen. Care for built-in garage door openers? How about oversized cup holders or customized amenity preferences on the dashboard? It’s all possible with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ.
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The men bantered on about the car’s features, including driver-connect technology that responds to touch or voice. “Can you imagine?” Price said. “This car has push-button start. “Your phone, entertainment, navigation and climate, all four sections are off one screen,” he continued. “Amazing,” Frisch said. Cars such as this one will be featured at the Fall Trend Fashion Event: an evening of couture and philanthropy at Pinstripes in Northbrook on Thursday, Oct. 10. Expect to see the latest car models impressively parked at the entrance. Both presidents agree that the Highland Park Ford Lincoln Superstore is a perfect fit for the fashion show. “We’ve been in Highland Park for 30 years selling Lincolns, and we absolutely love it and love our customers,” Price said. Both men agree the 2013 Lincoln MKZ,
MARTY PRICE (LEFT) AND AL FRISCH, PRESIDENTS OF HIGHLAND PARK FORD LINCOLN SUPERSTORE, SHOW OFF FASHIONABLE VEHICLES. ABOVE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARIE LUC
which features heated seats and automatic parking technology, is a perfect accessory for any discerning shopper or fashionista. “I’m all excited to see our customers come in and take a good look at this Lincoln,” said Frisch. “They are going to love it.” Highland Park Ford Lincoln Superstore is located at 1333 Park Ave. West in Highland Park. Call (888) 881-3485. Follow @hpflm on Twitter. Visit www.hpfordlincoln.com.
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brews up new T-shirt line BY KIMBERLY EL SHA M FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA
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ome can argue that craft beer is an art; however, is craft beer fashion? One local craft brewery, Solemn Oath of Naperville, has stepped beyond branded merchandise with a new line of men’s and women’s T-shirts called SOVER. (You may have had a glass of Solemn Oath beer in restaurants such as Glenview House, Farmhouse Evanston or Prairie Moon.) The lineup of about a dozen shirts debuted in July and utilizes original illustrations and typography inspired by life at a brewery. “The ideas behind each tee have a strong connect to us from a brewery standpoint, from an entrepreneurial standpoint or from a creative standpoint,” said John Barley, president of Solemn Oath brewery. Some tees feature sketched renditions of everyday brewery assemblage (beer fermenter, stacks of wooden pallets, scaffolding); others employ stylized typography or abstract lines and shapes. SOVER is a mash-up name combining the “S” and “O” from Solemn Oath and “ver,” which means “to see” in Spanish and “truth” in Latin. The concept stems from an idea Barley and his team called, “Well-made for free radicals” — “radicals” in both a scientific and humanistic sense. “In chemistry, [free radicals] cause instability and chaos, and a theory like that applied to the do-it-yourself/maker community is about people not fearing an attempt to build something new,” he said. Barley and his team — including his brother and business partner, Joe — had been operating their brewery for about 14 months when the time felt right to dive in to the independent apparel realm. Jourdon Gullett, a Woodstock native and Chicago resident, has been Solemn Oath’s go-to illustrator since the beginning. He’s the designer behind all of the brewery’s artwork — in ad-
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dition to some prolific mural and skateboard design work in Chicago — and was tapped for the SOVER project. “The idea spawned in December of 2012 when a group of us started talking about how most breweries do apparel and where we would like to see our direction go,” Barley said. What came next was a decision to assemble a six-person team (including Gullett and typography designer Claudia Lara) to crank out the apparel project in one long weekend at a cabin in Wisconsin. From a post on SOVER’s blog (at www. solemnoathbrewery.com/sover): “When we decided to design an entire line of T-shirts — complete with an online store concept and all the sales and marketing work that follows in a single weekend — we had no idea if it would work. We crossed our fingers and loaded our cars with plenty of beer in case IMAGES FROM THE SOVER 2013 LOOKBOOK. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL KISER, WWW.GOODBEERHUNTING.COM it didn’t.” It paid off. The summit, which started on a late Thursday night in February 2013, ended that Sunday with all conceptualizing, design and web copy for the online store completed. “I find creative people, like our team, work best under pressure,” Barley said. “For me, it was a little distressful,” said GulFREE RADICAL lett, who added this was the first time he had T-SHIRT, $30. designed so much in such a compressed timeframe. “In this case, the T-shirts you see are the ones we came up with at this weekend.” SOVER has been well received considering its thus-far short lifetime following its July debut, and Barley said sales have been “solid and steady.” “We handle our own fulfillment as the orders come in, [to] make it as personal as possible so people know that when they’re buying a shirt from us they’re helpPALLETS ing a brewery grow.” he said. SOVER T-shirts are priced between $30-$35. Visit www.soverproject.com.
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