Boutiques in the City

Boutiques in the City

Ladies, consider yourself lucky: Downtown Grand Rapids is not lacking in fresh and fabulous boutiques. This city guide sampling is a refresher course on keeping up with some well-known boutiques, newer names, and everything in-between. Check out what they have in...
Boutiques by the Dam

Boutiques by the Dam

Another bright sunny day deserves a stroll—and we’ve picked the charming city of Rockford for our shopping fix. It’s too easy to be tempted by restaurants promising gourmet goodies, ice cream shops with a sugary perfume, and a winery where you can fill up...
Snow Globe Chic

Snow Globe Chic

Every year, winter forces the issue: practical or pretty? When you listen to Jamie Grasman, co-owner of jb & me, looking good and feeling good is something we all can pull off. Her top five outerwear staples are cozy and comfortable, so pick and choose and...
Mascara Wars

Mascara Wars

You can keep your blush, bronzer, and eye shadow. My makeup drug of choice is mascara. Mascara gives me that extra something I can’t get from other makeup products. I feel more girly, sophisticated, mysterious, and glam. I want lashes that hit things far before I...
Pretty Professional

Pretty Professional

Looking the part of a professional and stylish career woman in intense summer heat can be a challenge but it’s important because, “The way we dress really affects how we’re feeling about ourselves,” says Lisa Jabara, co-owner of Hot Mama. “We have a lot in for summer...