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G&F + Christos Garkinos + Decades = Love

G&F + Christos Garkinos + Decades = Love

Decades returned once more to Space 519, bringing with it Chanel, Prada, YSL, and more. Our glam guest host Amanda Puck flexes her fashion muscles talking to the elite vintage consignment shop’s co-founder, the camera-ready Christos Garkinos (so camera-ready, in fact, that he has a show premiering on Bravo this fall). Christos gives us tips about style and collecting in this week's video. Watch the exclusive G&F interview. 

  • Decades returned once more to Space 519, bringing with it Chanel, Prada, YSL, and more. Our glam guest host Amanda Puck flexes her fashion muscles talking to the elite vintage consignment shop’s co-founder, the camera-ready Christos Garkinos (so camera-ready, in fact, that he has a show premiering on Bravo this fall). Christos gives us tips about style and collecting in this week's video. Watch the exclusive G&F interview. 

    Christos Garkinos of Decades gives us the style scoop at a hot pop-up

  • We teamed up with L.K. Bennett and Pur Minerals to deliver a fresh approach to Spring Fashion and Beauty. G&F fans and new readers (dressed in their Spring best, none-the-less!) sipped Grey Goose Cherry Noir drinks while getting mini-mani's. Extra special thanks to partners Ulta, Mario Tricoci, Pure Kitchen Catering, Fig Media, Sound Investment and Grey Goose. Subscribe to G&F today for exclusive invites and our weekly issues!

    We're recapping the fun at L.K. Bennett & Pur Minerals' Spring Splash event.

  • Amy DiTomasso satisfies our sweet tooth with her “designer sweetscapes”: gorgeous spreads of edible treats curated for special events like weddings and birthdays. She shows us how to make cute sugar cones in this clip, and later we light up our cigarettes (candy, of course) and pour the champagne for a super sweet chat. Watch the exclusive G&F Interview.

    Sugar Chic's chic Amy DiTomasso shows us the (candy) ropes.

  • G&F takes a stroll around the block (with a stop at the W Lakeshore for breakfast) with the eclectic and effervescent Mickey Boardman, <i>Paper Magazine</i>’s editorial director, who gives us some very important life lessons: never take life too seriously, the glass is always half full, and don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like a good musical. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Editorial Director Mickey Boardman jumps off the page.

  • We're pulling together a stellar team to shoot a Spring Beauty & Fashion Preview to share our favorites of the season. From the modern cat eye to a great Spring bag, the G&F crew has your Spring looks covered. Take a peek behind all the fun that went into the shoot.

    It's a Behind the Scenes look at our Spring Beauty and Fashion Shoot.

  • Everything about Femme Du Coupe exudes feminism, from the color of the cocktails (berry pink in this recipe) to the shape of the glass (designed to replicate Marie Antionette’s breast). Revae Schneider started the bespoke bar brand last year, and just like with her previous career in fashion styling, she designs cocktails that are nothing if not ready-to-wear. We make a gin drink—the Été Framboise—with Revae in this week’s video. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Femme Du Coupe’s Revae Schneider crafts a couture cocktail. 

  • Technical difficulties aside (we were going to airbrush t-shirts when the machine went out!), we kick back at Neiman Marcus with design darling Kelly Wearstler, a designer we love because she never plays it safe—in fact, it’s her pet peeve! Now in her third ready-to-wear & accessories season (she already had Home in the bag!), her eponymous line is a reflection of her life: southern, cute and colorful. And always a tad of edge. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Design darling Kelly Wearstler is a Southern Belle at heart.

  • 2012 is the year of Tangerine Tango, and as Pantone’s color picks always do, has seeped its way down into all aspects of beauty and fashion, from home decor accents to  cute spring jackets. In its latest line of bold beauty products, Make Up For Ever rolls out the Tangerine Tango lip color, and artist Jodi Risley shows G&F host Corri McFadden how to apply it in an easy three-step method. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Make Up For Ever teaches us how to do the Tangerine Tango lip.

  • Corri McFadden heads to Sephora for a lesson in faking a just-came-from-the-beach glow (even in Chicago’s unpredictable indian winters), using the season’s IT blush color: orange! Make Up For Ever artist and educator Jodi Risley shows her how its done, with no trace whatsoever of the much-feared (and rightfully so) “clown” look. 

    Jodi Risley of Makeup For Ever shows us how to glow 

  • The jewelry designer has us over for drinks! Oh, and creating jewelry. Designer Alicia Mohr (and her dog, Zeus, of course) is the genius behind Ali's Collection, the semi-eponymous jewelry line (Ali was her childhood nickname). We get our creative juices flowing with some homemade mango-orange mimosas as Alicia shows us how to create a pair of pyrite earrings from her latest collection, aptly named Geometry. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Ali's Collection + G&F = LOVE.

  • We always love a good DIY project, especially one that keeps on giving, like these terrariums we made with our favorite green goddess, Christine Noelle. She takes us through the steps to building a mini garden perfect for a dining table or outdoor patio. Green thumb not required. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Christine Noelle makes terrariums cool again.

  • After learning how to make body butter (right in the kitchen!) with Petunia Essential's Mylynda Moore, it's easy to see just what makes her line of bath and body products so Essential. Hint: there's actual butter in there! Her line of handmade and all-natural beauty products are as charming as she is. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We canoodle with Petunia Essentials’ Mylynda Moore.

  • You may or may not know De’Mar Hamilton, the drummer for the Plain White T’s, because he may or may or may not be on your favorite PWTs track (drums are surprisingly absent from a lot of the radio hits!); but watch this clip and you’ll easily see why he is G&F’s favorite of the band members--and why he’s anything but plain. We're catching up with him at his Chicago pad to take an expert drumming lesson. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    De’Mar Hamilton takes our drum kit virginity.

  • We don our super cute aprons with Magnolia Bakery’s CBO—chief baking officer, that is—Bobbie Lloyd, and prove that we’re more than a little green when it comes to cake icing. She sets us straight and makes the perfect peppermint icebox cake to prep for St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 17th. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    G&F goes green with Bobbie Lloyd of Magnolia Bakery.

  • We love love! To celebrate V-Day, we invited our closest friends to toast to that 4-letter word. Thanks to The Entertaining Company, Moet & Chandon and Christine Noelle Design.

    We love you! G&F celebrates Valentine's Day in style.

  • Event planner to the stars Mindy Weiss will do just about anything—short of jumping off buildings, she won't do that—to make a bride's day special. We sit down with her at David's Bridal and she lets us in on tips from her new book, <i>The Wedding Planner & Organizer</i>, and a little bridal arithmetic (less expensive dress = more flowers). Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Fellow hugger Mindy Weiss gives us the wedding scoop.

  • Weddings are all about authenticity—true love, genuine friends and family—so why have a group of geezers onstage trying to jam out modern music? We meet up with the Gold Coast All-Stars at the Hard Rock Hotel's Angels and Kings, where his

    The Gold Coast All-Stars share the mic.

  • G&F Wedding Weeks continue as we sit down with Martha Stewart Weddings' Editorial Director Darcy Miller at the new BHLDN bridal boutique. She tries to pinpoint her wedding faves, but being surrounded by all things Bridal, she just can't play favorites! Our takeaway? Darcy shares a piece of very important advice to avoid becoming bride-zilla. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Martha Stewart Weddings' Darcy Miller gets personal about I Do! style.

  • Wedding dress designer Amsale Aberra makes a rare appearance at Belle Vie Bridal, and takes us through her humble beginnings—she just wanted a simple dress for her own wedding!—and how a mustachioed model almost put the kibosh on her career. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Bridal powerhouse Amsale sips champagne with us.

  • We never realized just how fun cake decorating can be (cake balls, anyone?) until we iced with Alekka, executive chef and owner of Give Me Some Sugar, Roscoe Village's adorable cake decorating studio. Alekka teaches us the arts of piping, creating frosting bouquets and—because it wouldn't be a G&F clip without it—champagne drinking. Watch the exclusive G&F interview. And check out <a href=

    Alekka Sweeney gives us some sugar for Valentine’s Day.

  • We go behind-the-scenes with Betsey Johnson at a benefit show in Boston (our next G&F city—stay tuned!). The ever-vivacious designer talks critics, cancer and connecting with women through fashion. Plus, it wouldn’t be a Betsey Johnson interview without singing, tap dancing, and talk of that favorite show-closing cartwheel. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Betsey Johnson: Full Speed Ahead! The notorious & lovable designer sounds off!

  • Finally, a video for the guys! Sort of. We're sizing up the best bras thanks to the prophetic whispers of Susan Nethero, founder of {intimacy} bra fit specialists. She found the secret to success—assume that other people are having the same problem you are (like finding a bra that doesn't give you back fat!)—and now she's got the secret to life, too: Wear a red bra on a Wednesday! Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Susan Nethero, the Bra Whisperer, proves that what’s underneath truly is what’s most important.

  • A self-proclaimed mad scientist in an industrial (chili) factory, Annie Mohaupt creates sustainable, vegan and really, really, cool shoes from whole blocks of wood with the intense precision of a one-time architect. The result: Mohop Shoes, a one-of-a-kind brand for your two feet. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We try on “tree-hugger” for size with Mohop Shoes.

  • Dust off yours smocks! J.C. Steinbrunner ushers us into his Uptown art studio see what the artistic process really looks like. It involves a lot of thinking, observing and beer-drinking—but the art always turns out fantastically. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Inside the artist's studio: J.C. STEINBRUNNER invites us in.

  • Fabrice Penot hosts G&F at Barney's New York to show us the best of Le Labo, the perfume line he co-founded. If the scents didn't make us swoon, Fabrice's accent surely would! The charming perfumer gets personal about how new scents might spice up your love life. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We're putting our noses to the test with LE LABO's high-end fragrances.

  • Fashion expert Carson Kressley pulls into town in the Mercedes Benz Fashion Force for a shopping festival on Michigan Avenue. We're there to pick his brain about what not to wear for the unpredictable changes in Chicago weather. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Fashion expert CARSON KRESSLEY pulls into town—and he's taking prisoners!

  • We're taking you to the secret garden oasis of Sprout Home where founder Tara Heibel shows off her floral design prowess. We learn her secret techniques to creating the perfect centerpiece. Her tip? Always keep it turning. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Flower Power! SPROUT HOME shows off their floral design prowess.

  • Bonjour! We catch up with French designer Alexandre Mattiussi at Barney's New York showing off his newest men's collection, Ami. The charming designer might be the toast of the town for his sophisticated menswear, but we can't help but love that his favorite article of clothing in his closet is a t-shirt that he's owned for 20 years. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    French designer ALEXANDRA MATTIUSSI introduces us to his men's collection, Ami.

  • Oh-So-Handsome shoe designer Brian Atwood sits down with us at Saks Fifth Avenue to debut his shoe line, B by Brian Atwood. Guest host Corri McFadden can't leave without buying just a few pairs—was it the killer heels? Or Brian's killer smile? You be the judge. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Killer heels and a killer smile? BRIAN ATWOOD shows off his kicks.

  • It's our favorite type of segment: we infuse a little somethin' somethin' into dessert with Jo Sno Syrups. Founder Melissa Yen cranks her vintage Sno-Cone machine and serves up tasty—and tipsy—Sno-Cones. We had a hard time picking our favorite recipe. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    JO SNO SYRUPS helps us infuse some fun (read: liquor) into dessert.

  • It's all the fun of the past three years—crammed in a montage of our favorite episodes. The Glossed crew revisits some of our favorite interviewees from the past. From Simon Doonan to Cynthia Rowley and, of course, the Thunder from Down Under guys. Like what you see? Look forward to the next three years of goof-ups, guffaws and always a little gloss! Watch this G&F exclusive.

    The G&F crew reveals never-before-seen moments on our THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.

  • A great scotch and a great suit? It's simply heaven for the sartorial male. Balani Custom Clothier's Jake Cremer takes us through the step by step process of building a totally custom suit. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Scotch and a suit? We say Yes, Please! to BALANI CUSTOM CLOTHIERS.

  • At the RSVP Gallery, Shannon Sangster proves that Chivalry is Not Dead (with his new line of ties and bowties of that name) and turns Graham into a proper gentleman—even if he still can't tie a bowtie. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Shannon Sangster proves that CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD, his aptly named tie collection.

  • Chef and cutie Caroline Shields of Caroline's Kitchen Table ushers us into a fabulous kitchen to whip up sexy, simple salad dressings. Yes. Sexy. Simple. Salad dressings. It's an easy recipe with a bite. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Sexy and Simple? Caroline's Kitchen Table whips up salad dressings for us.

  • The beautiful Bobbi Brown shows G&F guest host Corri McFadden how to Dress for Success with her new makeup kit for Macy's, the proceeds of which go entirely to the Dress for Success charity. The trick? You don't need as much makeup as you'd think. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    If Makeup were a city, then BOBBI BROWN would be mayor.

  • Kryolan Chicago's store manager Ulrike Bege gives G&F guest host Corri McFadden a high-definition makeover. We couldn't leave without checking out all the other camera-ready products, though, from fake blood (in a variety of eerily natural colors) to a grill-in-a-bottle. Now this is makeup we can get behind. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We get a high definition makeover with KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP.

  • G&F guest host Corri McFadden talks to the beautiful Greg Lauren while he debuts his line at Barneys New York, and the rest of the crew is as green with envy of the artist-turned-designer's one-of-a-kind deconstructed military jackets. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We canvas the topics with artist-turned-designer GREG LAUREN.

  • G&F hits the gym with trainer Diana Ozimek, who shows us how to take out our anger--and get in insane shape--with her brand new workout method, Tactix. This Martial Arts based program doesn't rely on any funky dance moves or useless routines. This is the real deal. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Think you're tough? The TACTIX WORKOUT whips us into shape.

  • We hop into bed—who wouldn't?!—with photographer Cara Garbarino to find out about her boudoir photography studio, The Atelier. We learn how to take the perfect photo. Excuse us while we slip into something a little more comfortable. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Turn down the lights! THE ATELIER Boudoir Photo studio is about to heat things up.

  • Our favorite British imports, Rag & Bone's Marcus Wainright and David Neville, talk about road trips, moonshine and their latest collection. It's easy to see why we love the line--when the designers look as cool as these guys, who wouldn't want to wear their clothes? Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    The Rag & Bone designers are the epitome of cool.

  • Instead of having the chef come to us, we go to her—Caroline Shields of Caroline's Kitchen Table invites us to cook up a delicious meal and a good time. As if her food alone isn't enough, the ever-adorable Caroline is the perfect party guest. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Pull up a chair to CAROLINE'S KITCHEN TABLE. Come and get it!

  • It's our 2010 year in review. Missed a few episodes? Here's your chance to catch up on all of the fun. If it's Glossed, we'll find it. Watch this G&F exclusive.

    Our favorite moments from 2010? Yes, please!

  • We're trying our hand—and feet. And legs. And thighs—at The Dailey Method, a unique workout that combines ballet barre work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. Is it bad that we couldn't help but laugh with that big, green ball between our legs? Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    The Dailey Method shows us a thing or two about discipline.

  • Designer Pamella Roland talks to us about her humble beginnings in the industry at Neiman Marcus while in town for a collaboration with the Joffrey ballet. She shares a few of her favorite things including a surprise guest: Roland's puppy, Manolo. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Designer Pamella Rolandtreats us to her favorite things.

  • Double, double, toil and trouble! It's Halloween and artist Stephanie Keller lures us into her artsy store, The Inkling Shop, to show us how to make a hauntingly adorable Halloween greeting. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We're learning a perfectly spooky Halloween craft at THE INKLING SHOP.

  • Timeless designer Donna Karan recreated black and flung modernity even further into the future for this season's line. She presented it at Neiman Marcus, and G&F guest host Corri McFadden didn't miss the chance to get the inside scoop. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Donna Karan: It's American Fashion design at it's finest.

  • Before she was a G&F guest host, we visited Corri McFadden in her element: eDrop-Off. Corri gives us a peek inside her business: essentially a dream closet in Lincoln Park, filled with designer goods (including a gigantic Birkin travel bag) that go for sale on eDrop-Off. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Sweetheart Corri McFadden shows us the fashion ropes at eDrop-off

  • Celebrity Cupcake Queen Candace Nelson takes us through Sprinkles' frosting bootcamp. Believe us, it's not as easy as it sounds! Once we finally get the hang of it, we take frosting shots behind the Sprinkles scenes. At least there's a sweet ending. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Sweet teeth unite! Sprinkles Cupcakes serves 'em up strong.

  • We visit the Bean—for the first time!—to catch up with beautiful bombshell Miranda Kerr, in town to help Victoria's Secret unveil the Miraculous Bra. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Miranda Kerrshines next to the Bean.

  • G&F says 'I Do' to Christine Noelle, florist and owner of Dilly Lilly, as we learn how to make a homegrown bridal bouquet and celebrate the comback of big bouquets. Plus, Christine takes us down in our fast floral spelling bee. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Christine Noelle of Dilly Lilly says 'I Do!' to the big bouquet.

  • We can't keep our shirts on around the sexy (single!) men of the Thunder from Down Under, who come straight from Australia (via Las Vegas) to put G&F through bootcamp at Joe's on Weed Street. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Can you feel the Thunder from Down Under?

  • There's no orange or pastel shades in Meredith German's accessories line, Meredith Wendell. And you can't fault the charming designer for her bold choices and love of the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Meredith German of Meredith Wendell may just be our new G&F best friend.

  • To celebrate our 100th video, G&F takes a look back with a montage of our first 99 videos: we've danced, cooked and learned the sexy crawl; we've made ice cream, juggled implants and (almost!) gotten a tattoo. WHAT will be do next? Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    100 videos down, a lot more to go.

  • Simon Doonan is our idol simply for the way he overcame working in dismal department stores in England to spearheading the best of the best as Creative Director (and now creative ambassador-at-large) for Barneys New York. Oh, and for the way he can rock a velvet jacket. He talks to G&F about turning total disasters into great successes—who can't get behind that? Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Our fashion idol Simon Doonantells it to us straight.

  • G&F proves that gardening is not just for ladies when the master of Macy's Flower Show, Todd Pope, shows us around the more than 15,000 flowers he planted in the department store. Plus, we grow up with a vertical garden wall. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    15,000 flowers and one gardener? Macy's Flower Show goes big.

  • Jewelry designer Joan Hornig lays out her collection for us and proves she's the most charitable designer around—apparently she didn't let it go to her head that Oprah bought (and wore on a cover) the very first piece she designed. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We hop into bed with jewelry maven Joan Hornig.

  • It's all pillow talk with makeup maven Napolean Perdis at Le Colonial. The Greek-Australian ball of energy gives us the scoop on the biggest makeup mishaps a girl can make. Take it from him, he's seen a lot of disasters in his makeup days. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Makeup powerhouse Napoleon Perdis isn't afraid of champagne.

  • G&F goes to handbag heaven, aka Laudi Vidni's manufacturing plant, where the local company still makes each bag individually. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We're punching our timecard at the Laudi Vidni factory.

  • G&F gets 'naughty' with Meredith McCormick's favorite color from her line of nail polishes, M2M. The Haitian-born manicurist to the stars—we coined this nickname for her!—shares with us how she's living the dream. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Meredith McCormick's M2M Nail Polishgoes on strong.

  • We chill with Australian beauty guru Sue Devitt at Barney's and hear her predictions of upcoming trends: lipstick is back in. The fun loving Aussie knows how to laugh—our kind of beauty professional. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Mirror Mirror on the wall! Sue Devittis the fairest of them all.

  • G&F gets made up for fall with Pixi Beauty global makeup artist Amanda Bell at Target. Flawless face, red lips and smoky eyes are the timeless trends we try. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Pixi Beautyshares Fall beauty trends.

  • G&F celebrates the oh-so-divine 2009 with some of our favorite interviews from the year. We're gearing up for a 2010 filled with a lot more excitement. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    The Best of 2009 is our best yet.

  • Co-creator Emily Dalton shows G&F the best Jack Black skin care products for the low-maintenance male (and which ones will hide our hangover best). The Men's Store at Bloomingdales helps the brand celebrate ten years. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Jack Blackhelps conceal our hangover.

  • G&F dresses up with Ootra owner Debbie Jagel for some tricks and homemade treats as she tells us about her totally unique (and philanthropic) handbag and accessories line. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We're having a Boo-tiful time with Ootra!

  • The gorgeous Marissa Miller promotes a healthy body image—and a $3 million dollar bra—while in Chicago. Supermodel (and super crush) Marissa Miller opens Chicago's flagship Victoria's Secret store on Michigan Avenue, and gets in the big pink chair to dish her love affair with Victoria's Secret: from buying her first pale pink bra while shopping with her dad to wearing the $3 million fantasy bra in the 2009 VS Fashion Show. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Victoria's Secret super model Marissa Millercuddles up.

  • See if G&F makes the cut at Mario Tricocci's Make Me a Model competition. We talk to the man behind it all about why he chose to give modeling opportunities to beautiful American women. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Make ME a supermodel, Mario Tricocci. We dare you.

  • We ham it up with the town's biggest—er, most glamorous—celebrity. While in town for Macy's Glamorama, Miss Piggy talks to G&F about her favorite designers (Marc Jacobs), her new book (The Diva Code) and of course, her beloved Kermie. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We ham it up with one of the biggest celebs, Miss Piggy.

  • Chicago's culinary queen Stephanie Izard gets gourmet with G&F over hot dogs, and relates her version of the American dream: now that she's a Top Chef winner and renowned chef, she can finally knock serving at the Olive Garden off her resume. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Top Chef winner and Chicago favorite Stephanie Izardserves up some laughs.

  • Interior designer Kara Mann has us in stitches as she shows us the best-of-the-best pieces she carries in her showroom of hard-to-find lines. But she's not all business: she's invites us into bed to take part in one of her favorite pastimes: knitting. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We stitch and bitch with interior designer Kara Mann.

  • Sustainable designer Lara Miller talks to us about supporting local and staying conscious of the environment while still producing super-sultry designs. Plus, she points out the best-of-the-best at the Green City Market: a green girl's dream. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Lara Millermakes us green with envy.

  • Marina Birch, the super-cute and multi-talented party planner invites G&F out onto her deck for a fresh and fruity summer cocktail. You can't blame us if we get a little silly. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Party planner Marina Birch serves up a stiff drink.

  • Is it murder mystery or a G&F episode?! We role play with red hot redhead Laura Caldwell, lawyer and author of a trilogy of hot summer reads, but will we crack the case? Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Red hot author Laura Caldwell has her work cut out for her.

  • Vosges Haute Chocolate founder Katrina Markoff tells G&F how she grew her business from her Logan Square apartment to multiple Chicago locations and even into Vegas. We chow on Katrina's homemade chocolate bacon pancakes—made in her own home—and finally learn how to pronounce Vosges (even though we've loved it forever!). Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Chocolate + Bacon + Pancakes = Vosges Haute Chocolate done right.

  • Dr. Dennis Gross talks to G&F about his MD SkinCare line and gives some skin care tips for the ever-changing Chicago weather, so our Future Face (also the title of his book!) looks as young and fresh as it does now. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We get skincare tips from MD Skincare to have fun in the sun.

  • Rhiannon Hansen's supercute exterior hides some deep dark secrets: she can do the most life-like horror movie scream of anyone she's ever met. G&F luxuriates with the Legally Blonde: The Musical cast member at the Spa at Trump to get the scoop on that scream. Totes fun! Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We R&R with Rhiannon Hansen of Legally Blonde, the Musical.

  • It's a total love fest with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley at her Bucktown boutique as she shows us how her Girl Scout uniform graduated into high fashion—and discusses her current plans of world fashion domination (and her secret goal of becoming president). Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We're voting for Cynthia Rowley in 2012.

  • David Meister doesn't take life too seriously, even as a seriously great designer. And we love that his theory for fashion also perfectly describes his hair: great color, great fit, great cut. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Designer David Meisterplays cool. 24/7.

  • Ashley BrownAshley Brown is quickly becoming Broadway's belle—literally. After an appearance as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, she floated into audience's hearts as everyone's favorite nanny, Mary Poppins. Ashley welcomes us into her dressing room and shows G&F some of her moves while on tour. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Ashley Brown, aka Mary Poppins, invites us backstage.

  • In one of our most star-struck interviews to date, G&F meets with lrager-than-life designer Isaac Mizrahi as he launches his spring collection for Liz Claiborne. We do some colormath and learn how boredom is the driving force in his designs. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Isaac Mizrahi wants to be a ballerina.

  • G&F puts nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner on the chopping block at The Chopping Block as she explains all about her theory of keeping a flexible diet, which is the premise of her new book, The Flexitarian Diet. She easily has us all converting. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Dawn Jackson Blatner makes nutrition fun. Seriously!

  • We visit the vintage apartment of Sonia Barrett, the accidental inspiration for her new jewelry line, Damen and Division (her other inspiration: motor-boating the most beautiful issues of Vogue). Plus, we de-sludge some pretty lockets. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Sonia Barrett looks smashing in safety googles.

  • It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a little (mental) lubrication, via a fantastic Godiva chocolate champagne cocktail. Katie Lee Joel mixes up some magic for us at the W Hotel. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    SweetheartKatie Lee Joel helps us to score on V-day.

  • The B Spot is the spot for brows in Chicago, and Rashida is the best in the business. She gives us the insider tips, and a complete (and much needed) brow makeover. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    We see brow's it going with eyebrow expert Rashida B.

  • In 2008, we met Maria Pinto, Tommy Hilfiger and Zac Posen, went to Glamorama and the new Juicy Couture boutique on Oak Street and goof around all over town. The only thing crazier: 2009. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    The best of 2008: long live G&F!

  • We chat with renowned chef Charlie Trotter as he releases two new books (for the home wine collector and the home cook) and even get him to reenact his cameo line from My Best Friend's Wedding. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    The ultimate chef, Charlie Trotter, cooks up some fun.

  • G&F celebrates the holidays with the most American man in fashion, Tommy Hilfiger. He tells us how he got his start, boosts his new book, Iconic America, and unveils Macy's famous tree—decorated with an America theme, of course. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    God bless America! And Tommy Hilfiger!

  • Perfumer Clive Christian created a poetic and romantic combination of scents that became the most expensive perfume in the world. His daughter, Victoria, shows us just how to wear the scent. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Victoria Christian of Clive Christian Perfume comes on strong.

  • Celebrity—and royal family!—nail technician Andrea Fulerton shows us how to keep our hands healthy during the harsh winters—and dishes about the love that brought her to our city. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Andrea Fulerton shares tips on how to hold off winter.

  • G&F talks with adorable accessories designer Nancy Gonzalez about the emotional connection we have with handbags, and she gives us the most important advice in the world: if you can't laugh, you have nothing. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Exotic handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez shares her life philosophy.

  • She's not just Austin Powers' psychedelic girlfriend or Bedazzled's devilish beauty: do-gooder Elizabeth Hurley is the glamourous face of Estée Lauder's campaign for breast cancer research. G&F gets the total scoop from her and others involved with the cause: Myra Biblowit is president of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; and Jay Strongwater is a home decor designer behind some of the lines pieces that benefit the cause. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Elizabeth Hurley is the beautiful face behind Estée Lauder's Breast Cancer campaign.

  • G&F meets with the fabulous Maria Pinto (once we finally get in the building!) and are wowed by this Chicagoan's beautiful designs. Our favorite? The 'cocktail dress on crack.' Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    Designer Maria Pinto shares her favorite looks.

  • If anyone knows how to truly live the life in Chicago it's Amanda Puck, VP of PR for Experiential Agency, so its no wonder Glossed and Found has brought her on as a contributor. We get an inside look at her chic digs. Watch the exclusive G&F interview.

    PR Maven Amanda Puck welcomes us into her home.