If there’s one thing you don’t mess with it’s your hair. Whether you believe real men prefer blondes or brunettes, your stylist is your #1 savior, confidant and escape from reality. Whether it’s color, cut, style or shape, here are the haute five salons you can trust with your luxurious locks. Have a grand ‘ole hair affair.

Recently on the market is the five-bedroom, six-bathroom house of Sharon “Shea” Vaughn, mother of actor Vince Vaughn. The 6,000 square foot Lake Forest estate is priced at $2.395 million. Momma V has recently embarked on her own acting venture including a series of fitness and wellness videos entitled SheaNetics. The property overlooks the Mellody Farm Nature Preserve. the perfect spot for Shea to align her chi.

Breathe a sigh of relief, the weekend came quickly thanks to the four day week. With summer hotter than ever, the humidity in full effect and hair bigger than ever (thanks frizz), here are your weekend best bets. And yes, there’s alcohol aplenty to drown your sorrows about Lebron.

With World Cup fever winding down and having just celebrated America’s birthday, global alliances are in full swing. Why not celebrate France’s day of reckoning with some amazing French dining in honor of Bastille Day?

Been to North Avenue Beach lately? The one thing you’ll notice aside from the plethora of metallic and neon bikinis is the endless amount of tats. They’re everywhere and with no end in sight, it’s only fitting for Chicago to get a celebrity tattoo parlor for all your inked out needs.

Recognized as a global foodie haven, it’s no wonder Chicago culinary masters have represented so well for us on Bravo’s Top Chef. And let’s face it, these newly crowned celebrity chefs have developed a cult following around the city. Here’s an update on what some of your favs have been up to and their cool new projects (even though we know you stalk their twitter accounts).

It’s easy to google or yelp the top 10 restaurants in Chicago and the names you expect to see will continually make the cut. The Alineas, Trus, and Spiaggas of the foodie world always top the list with most national recognition, awards, and lengthy pre fixe menus. However, here are a few gems that you may not know, the Haute 5 below the radar local dining spots that are equally amazing and delectable.

It’s only a few months out of the year that the weather is nice so taking advantage of nature is definitely on the summer to do list. But camping is just so… blah. And golf at the country club doesn’t seem to count. So how do you enjoy mother nature the haute way?

The only thing better than being seen looking fly at the club, is looking even hotter on the water. Well, you’re in luck because July has boat parties up the wazoo so pack the bikini and bring the nightlife to the lakefront.