In covering New York’s big week, an awful lot of Mom’s sage wisdom came rushing back
By Meg Moore It pains me to say it: Mom was right. Not as right as she’ll certainly lead you to believe — but right enough that, graded on a curve, she would land immediately at the top of her class. This will be the only time Melinda McCabe will read this in print, or … Read more
Jena Gambaccini fashions her career as a blogger
By Meg Moore First things first: Jena Gambaccini doesn’t shy away from much — bright colors and high-end fashion are but two areas where she stands front and center. The Northbrook native began her love affair with her heels while working at Never Enough Shoes in Lincolnshire. During her college years at Miami University she … Read more
Barrington native learns the design ropes at J. Crew
By Meg Moore Who waits 45 minutes for a reporter refuses to use a map of New York City? Barrington native Erin Pianetto does. The recent School of the Art Institute fashion design grad and current J. Crew design intern met me at a Thai restaurant around the corner from her office. Her office just … Read more