Making Your Wardrobe Work for You

Wouldn’t it be great if we could all do the Jane Jetson and walk into some chamber and emerge with the perfect outfit every time? Actually, come to think of it, she usually wore the same thing every day, and that’s no fun at all! But I digress…

Fashion’s invisible woman

One of the City Suitcase partners was at work showing her colleagues the new site. Several of the women raised an eyebrow and said, “Your site is for skinny girls.” And for the record, we aren’t.

Burn the Floor

The electrifying Burn The Floor, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries worldwide, makes its Bay Area premiere in a limited six-week engagement.

Combatting Jet-lag

The following are 12 tips to help travelers minimize the effects of jet lag.
Tip 1: Stay in shape
If you are in good physical condition, stay that way. In other words, long before you embark, continue to exercise, eat right, and get plenty of rest. Your physical stamina and conditioning will enable you to cope better [...]

Workout Wear

I’m one of those weird people that actually enjoy exercising. I remember going to the gym with my father before school when I was in 6th grade. And even at that age, there were a few things that really drove me crazy; and I still see them now when I work out.
1) Wear appropriate shoes; [...]

Seasonal Sensibility

It’s that time of year when it could be snowing in Chicago and mid-seventies in California. Pack accordingly. I’m wearing my Winter coat in Chicago and my bikini in California. A must-pack item is a cute jacket, perfect for micro-climates and various venues. Make sure it’s tailored and throw it on over just about anything.

Rubbing Elbows With The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ Girl

I joined a friend to review the play Mary Poppins, Broadway in Chicago. It was excellent but that’s not what this blog is about. My ‘rock-solid’ view of Chicago was shattered that night. We went to a new hot spot, Sunda, for dinner. All was fairly Chicago normal.