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Fashionable Friends

“As if she heard my soul crying out, I got a call from Mrs. Eunice Johnson, of Ebony magazine, asking if I would fly to Chicago and meet with her and her husband, Mr. John H. Johnson, scion of the Ebony empire,” writes André Leon Talley, former Creative Director and continuing Contributing Editor at Vogue,

Serene Scenes

At a time when we are coveting a sense of tranquility, MERINDA STUDIO offers interior decor aimed at bringing the outdoors in. Launched by two Chicago women, Erin McCarthy and Mindy Turitz, MERINDA STUDIO (a combination of their first names) livens up one’s home with their nature-inspired decor. From their washable wallpaper to digitally printed

Shore Vs. City

Lake Forest’s Nisha York is always one to look on the bright side. She feels grateful for the “pause” life has provided, allowing her to reconnect with what matters most, from meaningful conversations during daily family dinners to long bike rides. As she recognizes that the rhythm of life has been adjusted only temporarily, she

Activating Young Voices

A rising freshman at Lake Forest High School, Chloe York is considered a “mixedrace” girl: a quarter Indian, a quarter Filipino, and the other half comprised of English, Irish, Syrian, and Lebanese. After hearing disheartening comments that lacked awareness about race and religion on a number of occasions, it became evident to York that there

A Stylish Gentleman

Since 1937, Smith’s Men’s Store has kept North Shore men in high style. New owners Trey Gonzales and Kip Helverson renovated Smith’s for a fresh but still-familiar feel and have introduced new men’s accessories, gift items, and apothecary products. You’ll continue to find fan favorites like Vineyard Vines, Barbour, Southern Tide, johnnie-O, Peter Millar, as

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Our favorite exfoliators to slough summer away.

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