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GLAM HAIR: From Italy to Old Town
Co-Owners Paolo Bivona and Maria Paonessa style the Windy City. With 21 years of experience, Paolo shares his style tips below. … read more …
VINTAGE GLAMOUR: Chicago’s Viva Vintage Online Clothing Boutique
VINTAGE GLAMOUR WITH CHICAGO’S VIVA VINTAGE ONLINE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Interview with Owner, Amy Mayberry … read more …
ALL NEW: MARCH ISSUE 2010
Dear Readers,
As spring approaches, we venture into March with a sense of renewal and are excited for the possibilities ahead. Whether it’s a new hair style or healthier habits, this month is all about finding what’s best for you. Just in time for the Oscars, Chicago actress Mierka Girten channels Old Hollywood Glamour and shares how she stays positive and keeps moving forward despite living with Multiple Sclerosis. Spring is a time to be inspired and motivated, and in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we share with you the women who have inspired us along the way. Join us as we make some history of our own this month.
Be Good.
Bee
IYA’S COLUMN: National Nutrition Month – Eating Right and Living Better
By Iya Bakare
ARE YOU TIRED of the freezing temps and shoveling snow? Spring is quickly approaching, motivating people to get in shape. March is National Nutrition Month, an annual nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the American Dietetic Association. … read more …
ROMANCE + REALISM: Conversations with Author and Romance Guru Brenda Della Casa
A recent transplant to Chicago, Brenda Della Casa is an internationally published author who specializes in romance, lifestyle and wellness features. Brenda has written for and been featured in dozens of major publications. For her book, Brenda spent a year interviewing over 1,500 single, married and coupled men and women worldwide. We sat down with Brenda to get her expert opinion on body, sex, dating and love. Brenda shares some realistic words of wisdom below. … read more …
READER SUBMISSION: ‘Portrait of a Life’ Photoessay by Emily Maehl
Emily Maehl, 20, is a Sophomore attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. When Emily contacted us, we knew we had to share her photo essay about a woman in her life whom she admires. Here is Emily’s story, in her own words: … read more …
OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR: Spotlight on Actress + MS Advocate Mierka Girten
March is Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month. This month our model role model is Mierka Girten, a Chicago actress living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her foundation, Mookie Jam, raises funds for other artists living with MS. Since Oscar time is approaching, we invited Mierka to channel Old Hollywood Glamour as she shares her story. … read more …
BIG DREAMS, BIG TALENT: Up Close & Personal with Rising Star Jessie Arlen
Up close and personal with the 22 year old, New York based rising star. Jessie Arlen returned to her native Evanston, Illinois for the release of her debut album, ‘Certain Surprise’.
BEFORE + AFTER: From Girl Next Door to Red Carpet Ready
BEFORE + AFTER: From Girl Next Door to Red Carpet Ready with Journalist Kerry Sayers … read more …
FITNESS: Personal Trainer Kim Gerbosi Shares Her Easy Exercise Tips
Personal trainer KIM GERBOSI of HIFI PERSONAL FITNESS shares her tips for working out the entire body…
JET SET: Bangkok, Thailand
March is an ideal time to visit this tropical country. With so many sights and sounds, Bangkok is the perfect first stop in our Thailand series.
