Desert Kicks for the Urban Jungle

Herbert Schier vellies

Neon has no place on safari, but we’re all about it this season. Today we’ve set our sights on a Namibian heritage brand kicking desert boots up a notch.

Inside Story: Chrissie Miller's Vintage Rock Tees

The downtown designer gives us a peek at her collection of vintage rock ’n’ roll tees and the first vinyls she ever received.

Nancy Krause Floral Design & Garden Antiques

Confession: Your last bouquet lived in a pitcher. Filled with tonic water. For a very short time.
Liven things up with a custom bouquet to fit your taste, from minimal greens to dramatic bougainvillea bling. Display seasonal blooms in antique china vases or more modern recycled glass containers. And with home deliveries, let floral decor wilt no more.

Pleasure Dome Clothing

Cool-kid wares inspired by the Amish

All hail to a limited-run clothing line that uses vintage Amish fabrics.

Derby Day at Lulu's at the Belle Kay

Jockey for vintage

Hats off to you if you’re celebrating Derby Day with a splashy outfit this year. Pick up some Derby-suited duds at a local vintage shop that’s not afraid to be over the top.

12 Chicago Jewelry Designers You Should Know

Bits and baubles you won't see just everywhere

Heart on your sleeve? Nah. Show your Windy City pride with adornments from our favorite local designers.

I Spy DIY's Jenni Radosevich's Sandal Tutorial

Easy tribal-print kicks

She puts the rad in Radosevich with a simple tutorial on making your sandals stand out. The process can also be applied (literally) to bracelets, headbands, belts, and more.

21 Ways to Rock Sustainable Style

Lean, mean, green machine

Turns out sustainability applies to more than just food. Myriad contemporary designers are taking care to create garments with the environment in mind. Fashion-forward styles feel even better when you know they’re not hurting the earth.