Naperville couple offers $15 ties — and celebrites have caught on

Men: Do you spend more than $15 on a tie?

You shouldn’t, says Greg Shugar, the Naperville tie-lover who co-owns the online brand TheTiebar.com.

He and his wife, Gina, were both lawyers baffled by the high prices of designer ties. They were also, as it …

Celebrities rock styles from Naperville couple’s tie company

TheTieBar.com ties have popped up everywhere the last few months, including magazine covers, movie premieres and the Golden Globes. Scoop up these looks for $15 at TheTiebar.com:

Daniel Radcliffe wore The Tie Bar’s knit polka-dot tie, as well as a plaid pocket square, to the …

Shopping tip from a local pro: Buy a handbag that is multifunctional

“For the best bang for your buck [when shopping for a handbag], get an oversized clutch bag with a removable strap. You can carry a lot more stuff in it and wear it around the city with a strap around you, but then at night, …

Shopping tip from a local pro: Nicole Jones on calves and boots

“A woman thinks that just because she has a larger calf, that takes away all of her boot dreams, but all women have to do is go to a shoe repair place, get a nice, cute stretcher, dye it the color of the boot and …

Suburban designer wants to make you sparkle with delicious ‘arm candy’

The self-proclaimed Queen of Arm Candy wants to help women sparkle. And feel pretty. And, oh yeah, empower themselves. Renee Trikolas of Kildeer launched a jewelry business in 1998, named Isabella Rose after her daughter. But a few years ago, she lost her motivation to …

The best deals for your last-minute New Year’s Eve shopping

For many, the last few weeks have been spent chasing down toys for the tots in our lives or racing down interstates to visit family and expand our waistlines with Santa-shaped sugar cookies.

Thanks a lot family — you’ve left us little time to worry …

Get the looks from two holiday films

Lisbeth Salander of “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” isn’t the only female character with a memorable look this holiday movie season. Here are two styles from upcoming films, and where to snatch them up:

The look: In “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” Noomi Rapace’s …

Holiday style gets grungy with new ‘Dragon Tattoo’ line at H&M

Nothing says “the holidays” quite like tattoos, cigarettes and anger, right?

Well, OK, maybe not. But that’s what we’re getting this week with H&M’s new “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” capsule collection, with fashions based on the antiheroine Lisbeth Salander of the popular crime …

Movies, gadgets, unique items and more: Check out our holiday gift guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us. Do you know what gifts you’re buying for everyone on your list? Whether you’re looking for a gift to geek out your tech guru, a box set for the movie buff or a unique gift for a stylish woman, we’ve got some ideas in our gift guide.

10 unique gifts for the stylish women in your life

This holiday, style comes in many forms. From a fish bowl that doubles as a work of art to a bracelet that could double as ammunition (though let’s hope she won’t need to use it), here are 10 unique gifts for the stylish women in …

Shopping Black Friday? Search your favorite stores' hours

Check out the map and database to see when malls and stores are opening for Black Friday shopping in the Chicago area.

7 beauty sets that make great holiday gifts

1. For luminous skin try BLISS Glo-ho-ho radiance-revving triple oxygen trio, including masks for face and eyes ($75). 2. Smell like the tropics with THE BODY SHOP’s four-piece coconut gift set, including shower cream and scrub ($30). 3. LORAC Bejeweled Day & Night Jewelry Box …

Chicago fashionista wants to be your own personal stylist

Stylist Suzanne Kopulos glides across the floor of River North boutique Veruca Salt with grace, sifting through blouses and dresses and searching for the perfect “date look” for her client.

And who is this client exactly? Well, it’s you, actually.

The 33-year-old Bridgeport resident and …

Pop in to Johnnie-O pop-up shop in Highland Park

North Shore native and fashion designer John O’Donnell (brother to actor Chris) made a name designing his Johnnie-O brand described as “West Coast prep.” He started with polo shirts and expanded into a full lifestyle line. He has A-list fans besides his brother — Brian …

Macy’s affordable new Valli line will have you reaching for passport

World-renowned Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli is the latest designer to launch an exclusive line as part of Macy’s Capsule Collection in its Impulse department.

This is Valli’s first-ever affordable collection, and we’re thankful.

The clothing, priced between $50 and $150, includes party dresses, feminine …