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By Morgan Hogerty
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES GUSTIN
STYLING BY THERESA DEMARA
HAIR & MAKEUP BY MARGARETA KOMLENAC
Julie McCauley wearing L’AGENCE jacket and skirt, Theory blouse, Neiman Marcus Northbrook
JULIE MCCAULEY thrived in the fast-paced world of event production for prestigious public relations and brand experience agencies in Chicago. However, following her marriage to Mike McCauley and the arrival of their two daughters, Tatum and Margaux, McCauley decided it was time to return to her roots on the North Shore. Balancing a bustling Winnetka household including two beloved English Cream Golden Retrievers, McCauley’s life was brimming with activity. An additional opportunity appeared when friends introduced her to the WINGS Program, an organization dedicated to providing housing and comprehensive support to women escaping domestic violence. Inspired by the mission, McCauley joined the WINGS North Shore Leadership Council and serves on the Host Committee for the October 26 WINGS Purple Tie Ball, a gala celebrating the resilience and success of WINGS’ survivors. McCauley set aside her kids’ calendars, dog leashes, and party planning notes to share her favorite spots both in the city and along the shore.
What’s on the horizon? Planning my next career move Mantra? Don’t take good health for granted Best grooming tip? With hair like mine, weekly blowouts Guilty pleasure? Eating every kind of candy imaginable Favorite foods? Sushi and all Asian cuisine Music you love? Anything from the ‘90s—I was all about grunge and saw Nirvana live at the Aragon Ballroom Best advice ever given to you? No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen Best advice you’ve given? Every thought doesn’t need to be attached to an emotion Earliest memory? Making friends in preschool— still my friends today When you wake up, you? Cuddle my dogs Before bed, you? Cuddle my dogs What’s on your bookshelf? The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab You can’t live without? Shred415 Love to escape to? Palm Beach to visit family Advice you would give to your younger self? Get a degree in something you’re passionate about. Study sports marketing and ideally find a dream job in the NFL
Your style is? Favorite season is summer—long flowy dresses, fun hat, and Krewe glasses Can’t leave the house without? A snack Transportation? My Land Rover. A rolling garbage can as my husband says. Bike to dinner in the neighborhood Driving music? 93XRT or Taylor Place to eat? Mino’s or Le Colonial Shop? I still love department store shopping—Bloomies, Nordstrom, or Neimans Best thing about the Shore? The calm Worst thing about the Shore? You can’t go anywhere without running into someone The perfect day is? Coffee, walk with the dogs and family, manicure/pedicure with friends, happy hour, a date with my husband
Your style is? Edgier—anything alice + olivia Can’t leave the house without? Good shoes Transportation? Uber or car Driving music? 93XRT Place to eat? Anywhere in the West Loop or Lincoln Square. One of my favorites is Bistro Campagne Shop? p.45 Best thing about the City? Restaurants and shops Worst thing about the City? The constant rush and noise The perfect day is? Shopping, happy hour and dinner with my husband, and an overnight stay at a nice hotel
