Amy Tara Koch is an author and journalist who has the unique pleasure of traveling the world for her job. She contributes to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Vogue, T Magazine, The Daily Beast, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler and Chicago Tribune.
When you have a huge chest, getting dressed is a challenge. Each morning, you gaze into the mirror and think, Good God, how do I reduce the kapow impact of my boobs? Going with a low a neckline can be too sexy. Conversely, enclosing them...
Going Global for under $50 featured on Windy City Live ...
On the fashion front, at least I'm lucky. I travel frequently for work and get to Europe at least once a year. An exuberant shopper, I pick up bits and baubles from each and every jaunt. But, even if you cant get to your dream destination...
How to transform $50 worth of Costco into a glamorous spread! I love to entertain. And, crafting a dramatic and creative table is my favorite part. So, when AROUND TOWN anchor Ana Beleval asked if I wanted to turn my passion into a segment, I was thrilled. Yesterday...
Pump up your look without spending a dime: throw a mommy swap meet! Life is expensive. And, a new wardrobe is pricey. Why invest your hard earned cash for fash when you can swap? Tip du jour: create a mommy swap meet. Research 8-10 friends who have excellent...
Summertime is all about BBQs, picnics, and- if you are lucky-an invitation to a house by the shore. Style expert ATK is here to show us how to say thank you with fabulous hostess gifts that are sure to get you invited back next year....
Twenty-something size-twos have no issue wriggling into a teeny bikini. But for real women with lumps, bumps and bulges, there is a sense of dread attached to swimsuit season. Style expert and author of "Bump it Up" Amy Tara Koch gathered a group of real...
You know Grandmama’s mink you’ve had for a decade? With fashion’s love affair with fur, there is no better time to rework those pieces gathering dust in the closet. The past two years have yielded 2 major family deaths. And 3 fur coats. The boxes would...
