Tie one on: Scarves add distinction to Maggie Wilson handbags
Many scarves. One neck. It’s a difficult sartorial task to incorporate a scarf collection into everyday ensembles. And if you’re tired of winter, scarves definitely head to the back of the closets. Longtime Winnetka resident, bona fide scarf collector and most recently handbag designer Maggie Wilson had the same accessory conundrum. “I just wanted to … Read more
Maria Pinto’s changes are all by design at Mark Shale
Maria Pinto isn’t a morning person. “Next time this should be at cocktail hour.” Pinto, whose designs have been worn by first lady Michelle Obama (most notably at the 2008 Democratic National Convention — “the purple dress” to aficionados — and on election night in Grant Park) hosted a breakfast preview of her first collection … Read more
Rummaging around for hidden treasures at annual Christ Church sale
“For the good stuff.” That’s the reason one shopper, who wished to remain anonymous, and hundereds of others queued up as early as 5:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Christ Church Rummage sale.The nameless shopper was after top-notch electronics, while others were in the hunt for premium denim, fishing rods, handbags and furniture. Skip Worth … Read more