If you can't afford to spring for an amorous evening out this Valentine's Day, take a cue from some of the most romantic restaurants around for a domestic dinner party you’re both sure to love. With a little help from the owners and chefs, we help translate the warmth of these intimate dining spaces, so you can pull off the look at home. Bon appetit! read more

Sure, most big cities are magical places to be during the holidays, but Chicago really shines in the midst of this most merry of seasons. From the magnetic draw of gift shopping on the Magnificent Mile (be sure to pick out something for yourself, too!) to the fairytale wonders of Millennium Park and Navy Pier, the Windy City warms up to holiday visitors like a cup of hot cocoa. read more

The eBay Mobile Boutique is spreading holiday cheer by bringing a one-stop shopping destination to shoppers in a dozen cities across the country. The Mobile Boutique will showcase the most popular items on eBay in a variety of different categories and will have computers set up so that shoppers can check off their holiday gift lists by making a purchase on the spot. We thought we’d add our own spin to the roving style bandwagon with a series of articles focused on street fashion and things to do during the holiday season in each city. The cross-country trek kicks off in Chicago this week and honor of the occasion, we strolled the city streets to talk to fashionable locals about their uniquely Windy City style. read more