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Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2018
A wardrobe consultant's advice: 'Don't create a glass ceiling with your own style'

Wardrobe consultant Charles Harris's clients have included Nike, Macy's, and the Chicago Bulls.
- By Isa Giallorenzo
- Tags: Style, Charles Harris, MP Factor, Factor Chosen, Anti-Cruelty Society, Live Limitless, style, personal shopper, wardrobe stylist, Nike, Macy's, Chicago Bulls

Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Nov 29, 2017
A Dickens Carol, It's a Wonderful Life, and nine more new stage shows

A clever mashup of fact and fiction and a "radio show" version of the holiday classic are among this week's best bets.
- Tags: Performing Arts Feature, Garrett Allain, Jeff Bouthiette, Altered Boy, Pride Films and Plays, Bite Size Broadway, the Annoyance, Bobby Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber, musical parodies, Evan Mills, Mark Walsh, The Customer Is Always Right? Holiday Edition, A Christmas Carol, A Dickens Carol, Madison Street Theatre, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Charles Dickens, Kevin Theis, Ned Crowley, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, White Christmas, holiday shows, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Randy Skinner, The Customer Is Always Right? Holiday Edition, improv, Grimoire, Jon Matteson, James Harvey Freetly, It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, American Blues Theatre, It's a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra, Zach Kenny, John Mohrlein, Michael Mahler, This Way Outta Santaland (and Other Xmas Miracles), The Santaland Diaries, David Sedaris, Macy's, Mitchell Fain, Meghan Murphy, Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Christmas Musical, Michael Shepherd Jordan, Alan Metoskie, Gary Field, Die Hard, Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, MCL, Q Brothers Christmas Carol, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Q Brothers

Blogs, Bleader May 3, 2017
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The Obamas will reveal more details about their presidential center Wednesday, and other Chicago news

Also, an analysis of how the "Laquan effect" has changed Chicago.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, South Shore Cultural Center, Jackson Park, museums, Obama Presidential Center, Obama Foundation, Laquan McDonald, Chicago Police Department, Jason Van Dyke, gun violence, Topolobampo, Alinea, Frontera Grill, Grant Achatz, James Beard Awards, Little Village, gang violence, Latin Kings, Two-Six, criminal justice, Restorative Justice Community Court, Department of Justice, Macy's, Walnut Room, Rick Bayless, Video

Blogs, Bleader Jan 31, 2017
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Illinois owes around $11 billion in unpaid bills (plus interest) after 18 months without a budget deal, and other Chicago news

Also, Obama's first post-White House political move was endorsing Fourth Ward alderman Sophia King.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Illinois, state budget impasse, debt, Barack Obama, Sophia King, Rahm Emanuel, City Council, Michelle Obama, Donald Trump, immigration issues, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Adam Kinzinger, Bruce Rauner, gun violence, Garrett Popcorn, Marshall Field's, Macy's, Frango, Video

Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2015
High heels and lipstick keep this Lutheran pastor from being mistaken for the church secretary

"As a woman pastor, you always need to dress up, or people think you're the secretary," says Katie Hines-Shah.
- By Anne Ford
- Tags: You Are Here, Chicagoans, News, Katie Hines-Shah, Lutheran, Jesus, evangelical, Grey's Anatomy, Macy's, Arby's, You Are Here, Chicagoans, Anne Ford

Blogs, Bleader Apr 10, 2013
Reader's Agenda Wed 4/10: Iceage, Andy Cohen, and Greg Proops

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Iceage, Miles Raymer, Empty Bottle, Violent End, Final Grin, Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture, Barbara's Bookstore, Macy's, Greg Proops, The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast, Up Comedy Club

News & Politics, Chicagoans Feb 15, 2013
This week's Chicagoan: Kevin Gorsch, personal stylist and vintage handbag dealer

"Some Hollywood looks don't work in everyday life. In real life, we don't sew you into your clothes."
- By Anne Ford
- Tags: Chicagoans, bags, western wear, suits, handbags, vintage handbags, style, Marshall Field's, Macy's, personal shoppers, Julie Andrews, stylists, Douglas Rosin Decorative Arts & Antiques, Randolph Street Market

Blogs, Bleader Jul 14, 2012
The Reader's Agenda: Sat 7/14

What's on the Agenda for Saturday, July 14, 2012
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Rick Bayless, Takashi Yagihasi, Macy's, Gorilla Tango Theater, Attend the Tale of Danny Tanner: A Full House Musical, Pitchfork, The Men, Ty Segall, Empty Bottle

Blogs, Bleader Mar 13, 2012
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"Fashion Star" puts the reality in reality TV

The new show keeps customers in mind
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Fashion Star, Project Runway, Macy's, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue, Video

Blogs, Bleader Sep 7, 2011
Fashion happenings

Topshop opens, fashion takes the night, and more.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Topshop. Topman, Fashion's Night Out, Macy's, Chanel, Post 27, Anne Novotny, Frei Designs, Florodora, All Black, Kate Boggiano

Blogs, Bleader Aug 12, 2011
Fashion events this weekend

Peruse gently used luxury handbags, a new eco-conscious line debuts at Dose Market, and more.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Bag Ambition, Krista K, Lana Jewelry, Bodkin, Heiji Choy Black, Dose Market, Glamorama, Macy's, Vintage Heaven, Saffron Vintage, C/Fan, sales

Blogs, Bleader May 20, 2011
Calling All Middle-Aged Model Wannabes

Wilhelmina Models, Macy's, and Miraclesuit are looking for the next supermodel of a certain age.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Wilhelmina Models, Macy's, Miraclesuit

Blogs, Bleader Oct 20, 2010
Fashion Focus: Chicago Fashion Incubator Designers

Fashion Focus kicks off with style.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Fashion Focus, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Macy's, Kate Boggiano, Agga B, Audey, Miriam Cecilia, Nonnie Threads, Kristin Hassan

Blogs, Bleader Oct 14, 2010
This Week's Food and Drink Events

A cheese dinner, a cocktail class, parties for foodies, and more.
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: Food Chain, Food & Drink, Adam Seger, Nacional 27, sangria, mojito, Adopt an Herb, cocktail class, Beyondmedia Education, Taste of Ten, fundraiser, Blackbird, Big Star, Lula Cafe, Nightwood, Architectural Artifacts, mixology lounge, Celebrity Chef Ball, Meals on Wheels Chicago, Dine Around, Chef's Table, cocktail attire, Macy's, Canady Le Chocolatier, Michael Canady, chocolate, Switzerland, Chicago French Market, The Divine Art of Chocolate, Browntrout, Floriole Cafe and Bakery, Province, Cooking Up a Cure, Cleetus Friedman, City Provisions, Whole Foods Market, Forks Over Knives, Pipers Alley, Leonard Hollander, Wiconsin's All-Star Cheesemakers, Hidden Springs Creamery, Uplands Cheese, Marion Street Cheese Market, Goose Island Beer, 160Brew, One SixtyBlue, Jared Rouben, Michael McDonald, Dietzler Farms

Blogs, Bleader Sep 14, 2010
Fashion Focus Chicago 2010 Schedule Announced

The schedule for Fashion Focus 2010 has been announced.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Fashion Focus, Chicago fashion designers, Mario, Make Me a Model, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Macy's, CS Magazine, StyleChicago.com, Dress Code, Borris Powell, Horacio Nieto

Blogs, Bleader May 19, 2010
Fashion Events Today Through Sunday

Ten days of deals at Fix, Macy's goes mad for Sex and the City 2, a casting call for a fashion designer reality show, and more.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Macy's, Sex and the City 2, Fix, sales, trunk shows, Bottomless Closet, Ellie Thompson, Pranita Jain, Lara Miller, Florodora, The Fashion Show, Sara Bradstreet, Broad Street

Blogs, Bleader Feb 24, 2010
Class of 2010

The Chicago Fashion Incubator announces its 2010 picks—and a pop-up shop.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Macy's, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Donaldo Smith, Killian Gui, Jonnie Rettele, Nonnie Threads, Leah Fagan, PELOTON, Miriam Cecilia Carlson, M.C.C., Stephanie Kuhr, Dottie's Delights, C/Fan, Christina Fan

Blogs, Bleader Jan 7, 2010
Macy's Is Safe in Chicago—For Now

Retail analysts predict a depressing year of store closings—or do they?
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Macy's, WWD, Sephora, retail, Zara, Kohl's

Blogs, Bleader Dec 16, 2009
12/17 — Free Shipping Day

Free shipping from more than 700 merchants on orders placed Thu 12/17.
- By Robyn Chang
- Tags: RE Gift, Free Shit, Swag, free shipping day, last-minute shopping, Apple Store, Borders, CB2, FAO Schwarz, Guitar Center, Lush, Levi's, Macy's, Toys R Us

Blogs, Bleader Nov 18, 2009
In Search of a Non-Dorky Men's Winter Hat

We consider the style quandary that is men's winter headgear.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, hats, Orvis, Macy's, Nordstrom, Kohl's, Kangol, flat cap, trapper hat, menswear, men's style, Calvin Klein, Timberland

Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2009
11/9 — Free Facials at Macy's on State

Free facials at Macy's on State by appointment.
- By Robyn Chang
- Tags: Free Shit, Swag, free facials, Macy's, Fresh products, skincare

Blogs, Bleader Oct 21, 2009
Apply for the 2010 Chicago Fashion Incubator

The Chicago Fashion Incubator program is now accepting applications for 2010.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Chicago fashion designers, Macy's, Chicago Fashion Resource

Blogs, Bleader Oct 8, 2009
Clinton Kelly at Macy's this weekend

What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly makes over Chicagoans on Saturday.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, Clinton Kelly, What Not to Wear, Macy's, Make Over America, fashion shows, makeovers

Blogs, Bleader Jul 31, 2009
A new clothing line in Chicago
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Style, jlee silver, Fashion Heist, Melanie Manego, Jenna Fowler, Agga B, Jake, Chicago fashion, Chicago fashion designers, Chicago shopping, Macy's, Chicago Fashion Incubator

Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2009
Designer Lara Miller adds "den mother" to her resume

Lara Miller is the new executive director of Macy's Chicago Fashion Incubator.
- By Heather Kenny
- Tags: Chicago Fashion, Macy's, Eight Forty-Eight, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Lara Miller, Chicago Fashion Resource, Mayor's Fashion Council

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Wardrobe consultant Charles Harris's clients have included Nike, Macy's, and the Chicago Bulls.

A clever mashup of fact and fiction and a "radio show" version of the holiday classic are among this week's best bets.

Also, an analysis of how the "Laquan effect" has changed Chicago.

Also, Obama's first post-White House political move was endorsing Fourth Ward alderman Sophia King.

"As a woman pastor, you always need to dress up, or people think you're the secretary," says Katie Hines-Shah.

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

"Some Hollywood looks don't work in everyday life. In real life, we don't sew you into your clothes."

What's on the Agenda for Saturday, July 14, 2012

The new show keeps customers in mind

Topshop opens, fashion takes the night, and more.

Peruse gently used luxury handbags, a new eco-conscious line debuts at Dose Market, and more.

Wilhelmina Models, Macy's, and Miraclesuit are looking for the next supermodel of a certain age.

Fashion Focus kicks off with style.

A cheese dinner, a cocktail class, parties for foodies, and more.

The schedule for Fashion Focus 2010 has been announced.

Ten days of deals at Fix, Macy's goes mad for Sex and the City 2, a casting call for a fashion designer reality show, and more.

The Chicago Fashion Incubator announces its 2010 picks—and a pop-up shop.

Retail analysts predict a depressing year of store closings—or do they?

Free shipping from more than 700 merchants on orders placed Thu 12/17.

We consider the style quandary that is men's winter headgear.

Free facials at Macy's on State by appointment.

The Chicago Fashion Incubator program is now accepting applications for 2010.

What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly makes over Chicagoans on Saturday.

Lara Miller is the new executive director of Macy's Chicago Fashion Incubator.

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