Gallery season truly something to behold

September 5, 2003May 29, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Today marks the opening of Chicago’s Fall gallery season. Whether you’re a serious art buyer or a simply a looky-loo like each of us, there’s surely something for everyone at this weekend’s openings. Paintings, sculptures, photography–it’s all covered here. We’ve even got the 411 on a 3-D computer project. You can’t beat the price–it costs nothing to look. Then, too, there’s the bonus of chatting up the artists. Many will be on hand at the openings of their new exhibits.

Fashion Buzz

September 4, 2003July 30, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Women hate trying on clothes. Women hate unrealistic sizes. But women love shopping. Comic Margaret Cho found that the only comfortable, fun clothes she could wear were ones she designed herself or had specially made for her.

Color cosmetics Mavens glad for a chance

August 27, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

When Chicago businesswomen Sandi Hwang Adam and Noreen Abbasi decided to form Maven Cosmetics, they had a common goal–to create a makeup line that was user friendly for all women, not just white women.

From mouths of babes: fashion don’ts for men

August 24, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Love may be blind but fashionistas certainly aren’t. In the May issue of Men’s Health magazine, out today, a bevy of beauties give guys a few tips about how not to become fashion don’ts.

Beautiful people and cool couture make for fab evening

August 11, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

The models were gorgeous at Glamorama–the fashion extravaganza held Friday night at the Chicago Theatre. The clothes were delightful. And the atmosphere was festive.

Sizing up the marketplace

July 8, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

If you want to know why it takes a woman so long to get dressed, try going shopping with her. Aesthetics aside, women have to deal with sizes that make no sense. Welcome to the wacky world of women’s clothes, where more has become less when it comes to sizes.

Thin may be in, but there’s a limit to how low ideal weights can go

July 8, 2003June 29, 2021 Jae-Ha Kim

I recently saw a display of vintage mannequins from the turn of the century that shocked me. They were life-size and wearing dresses equivalent to a Size 10 or 12. Fast-forward to a shopping trip to a downtown Chicago department store where the mannequins were roughly the shape of your 12-year-old nephew.

Jacklyn Kim: Wild & Wacky in the Windy City

May 15, 2003September 3, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Some women might take offense at being dubbed a Wacky Chick, but Jacklyn Kim revels in it. “I love being wacky and different.” Though she’s employed at one of the city’s most luxurious spas, Jacklyn rarely indulges in manicures and massages. The tiny dynamo–who is almost always clad in New York black–can’t sit still long enough to relax.

Threading the eyebrow: twist and shout

May 13, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Threading is so old school it’s trendy. The ancient Middle Eastern practice of hair removal is tops with trendsetters such as Jennifer Aniston and Salma Hayek. Even Grammy winner Michelle Branch sings the praises of threading.

Fashion Buzz

April 15, 2003September 2, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

“Free Winona”? That was so 2002. This spring’s must-have shirt is the plain and kinda ugly T-shirt touting “Jesus is My Homeboy.” Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Ashton Kutcher and Pamela Anderson have all been seen wearing the shirt. Even barely-there Lara Flynn Boyle (above) found a size small enough to fit her. Urban Outfitters reports brisk sales of the shirt, which is priced at $28.