Alexis and Greg are a couple whose love is palpable the minute you meet them. They exist in a creative, thoughtful symbiosis that is both beautiful and charming, and their unique personalities shine through in everything they do. Their wedding and reception were no exception! These two are a ...

Five questions with Mashallah Ghouleh, jewelry designer and all-around creator. Based in Chicago, her work is dedicated to the eco-friendly process of making, utilizing recycled metals taken from electronic waste from landfills. Her pieces are  interesting, geometric, and socially conscious, an...

Five questions with jewelry designer and metalsmith Olivia Shih. Based in Oakland, Olivia hand-carves each of her pieces, creating textured, unique works of art. Olivia is dedicated to conscious making, and her work explores the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability. Be sure to check out he...

Five questions with jewelry designer and all-around lovely human Jenni Dowie of Miarante Jewelry. Jennie uses bi-color tourmalines, black diamonds, and 14k gold to craft her dainty earrings, rings, and necklaces here in Chicago. Be sure to check out her delicate, detailed work at A+T, both online...

Do you have big ass hair? Than more than likely when you put on earrings they disappear into your glorious mane. Viviana from Adornment+Theory is here to show you 5 earrings that are lightweight and will do just the trick.

1. WHERE DO YOU FIND STYLE INSPIRATION?      Nowadays I find it on Instagram for certain silhouettes and sneakers. But I will always prefer to shop vintage or sellers because of fit. I will recreate certain looks by finding it in vintage styles. My go-to for basics is Uniqlo.   2. HOW WOULD Y...

Five questions with bright light and founder of Chi50, Cheri Byrd! Cheri's Bucktown studio offers Megaformer classes, combining Pilates, cardio, and strength training into one amazing 50-minute workout. 1. Where do you find style inspiration? CB: I love to travel and every new country and city...

Five questions with Hwa Kinoshita Kim, designer and Co-Creator and Head of Creative/Branding at Fungisaurs Inc. Currently popular as a collectible mystery box toy,  Fungisaurs are in development to be an augmented reality mobile game.  1. Where do you find design inspiration? HK: It’s h...

Five questions with the brilliant Adia Sykes, an independent curator and arts administrator.