Welcome to Must Have Monday! We’re busy moms and need direct access to products that will make our lives easier and of course fabulous! Each week we’ll share our latest sassy finds (nothing is off limits) that are personally tested, experienced and incorporated into our own lives. Oprah has her favorite things – Sassy Moms in the City has a Must HAVE list filled with products that we can’t get enough of. This week is all about the rain boot, however not just ANY boot. I’m a 100% obsessed ...
Mafia Hairdresser – Skincare for Teenaged Boys
This week Chicago hair stylist and author – Jon- David aka The Mafia Hairdresser is helping us out with skincare tips for teenaged boys. When he’s not styling (my) hair or working on his latest book, you can find him blogging….. Teen age boys’ skin goes along with teen age life, it can get bumpy. So, when my clients bring in their sons for me to do their hair, I try to give the guys my knowledge on how to get through their teen years with a little less bumpy pimply skin. Daughters are easy. ...
Land’s End, Nautica, LL Bean and Gap–Quality Coat Challenge
Land’s End, Nautica, LL Bean and Gap – what do these four brands have in common? Each produce winter coats of similar design,but which would stand up to our rigorous quality standards and endure a Chicago winter? We put each coat through intense testing for the past week in various weather conditions and temperatures ranging in the mid 50’s to high 30’s. Our job was to evaluate design, insulation, hardware (buttons, pulls,zippers, snaps), hood features, warmth, wind resistance, inner lining ...