High-waisted wide-leg pants and any top
Essential shoe
Boots—frequently, Burberry Suede Storm boots
Go-to luxury brand
Anything from my mom’s vintage collection that she graciously gifted me, especially her Fendi and Valentino pieces
Fave hotel
Katikies Garden in Santorini or Verana Yelapa in Mexico
Fave movie
Almost Famous
Mentor
My mom, Peg Rowe
Philanthropy
I recently became a member of Arts Alliance Illinois’ Arts Leadership Council, and I also support the Illinois Prison Project.
My weakness
A last-minute ticket to watch the Chicago Cubs
Soulmate
My French Bulldog, Edith Piaf (“Edie”)
Book at bedside
The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion
Theme song to your life
“Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” Dolly Parton
Favorite work of art
An original self-portrait woodcut by my dad
Local haunt
Dinner at The Barn in Evanston or drinks at Apero in North Center
Desert island essentials
SPF 50, Topo Chico, white noise
Zodiac
Capricorn
Dr. Roohi Jeelani
The double board-certified fertility specialist and founder of Onto Health is rewriting the conversation around reproductive care, one empowered patient at a time.
Roohi Jeelani brings a rare duality to her work: She has the clinical precision of a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, and the lived wisdom of being a former fertility patient herself, navigating the challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). That combination shapes everything at Onto Health (onto.health), the just-launched River North-based venture that she leads as founder and CEO, where she is expanding access to first-rate care and treating fertility as a window into whole-body health. This fall, the stylish Hoffman Estates resident—who is known to pair her scrubs with designer heels by Amina Muaddi—feels energized by her goals to grow Onto Health, champion prevention, and spend more time making memories with family. “Fall always feels like a fresh start,” says Jeelani, “and I can’t wait to see what’s possible in this next chapter.”
Wake-up time
5 a.m.
Morning skincare
Everything the ALASTIN product line has to offer
Beauty essential
Red light therapy
Signature scent
Amouage Guidance
My aesthetic in three words
Modern, sophisticated, timeless
My uniform
Alo head to toe or scrubs paired with designer heels
Essential jewelry
Smart ring and Van Cleef necklace
Fave watch
Rolex Daytona
Fashion icon
Audrey Hepburn
Fave hotel
The Ritz Paris
Fave movie
Crazy Rich Asians
Mentor
Ann Eschbach
Best advice
Live every day as if it were your last, but dream as if you’ll live forever.
Philanthropy
Supporting patients in the toughest seasons of their life
Mantra
Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
Soulmate
My husband
Bedtime
I start my wind-down at 8:30 p.m.
Book at bedside
Start With Yourself:
A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede
Streaming now
Ginny & Georgia
Theme song to your life
“Unstoppable” by Sia
Favorite work of art
“The Starry Night,” Van Gogh
Local haunt
Nectar Juice Bar
Desert island essentials
Sunscreen, electrolytes and my phone
Zodiac
Aries
Vicki Baer Ochstein
With an expert eye and an artist’s instinct, this Lincoln Park photographer translates the essence of childhood into something timeless.
Draped in vintage gold and armed with an unerring eye, Vicki Baer Ochstein (vbophoto.com) has always been both curator and collector. The Highland Park native spent her formative years in front of the camera doing print and commercial work before earning a psychology degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree in social work from New York University. The birth of her first son drew her behind the lens, where her signature sensibility—vintage, eclectic, undeniably chic—translated seamlessly into portraiture. Now living in the Gold Coast with her husband, Adam, and their children Aden, Charlotte Rose, Hunter and Georgia, the passionate antique jewelry collector is equally at home at a flea market as behind the camera. What she’s looking forward to most this fall? “To keep finding beauty in the ordinary, whether through the wonder of a child I am photographing or the history of a piece of vintage jewelry I have discovered.”
Wake-up time
5 a.m.
Morning skincare
Splash of cold water with La Roche-Posay moisturizer
Beauty essential
Infrared sauna
Signature scent
Le Labo Santal 33
My aesthetic in three words
Vintage, eclectic and chic
My uniform
Oversize sunglasses, vintage gold jewelry and any hat
Essential shoe
Chanel black quilted leather combat boot
Essential handbag
My grandma Joey’s vintage Gucci purse
Fashion icon
Iris Apfel
Fave hotel
Les Bains Paris
Fave movie
Annie Hall
Fave TV show
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Mentor
My mom
Best advice
From my father: Always stand within your own integrity.
Philanthropy
Ounce of Prevention
Mantra
Your action is your priority.
Soulmate
My husband
Bedtime
10 p.m.
Book at bedside
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
Streaming now
The Bear
Theme song to your life
“The Circle Game” by Joni Mitchell
Favorite work of art
My four children:
Aden, Charlotte, Hunter and Georgia
Desert island essentials
My Apple playlist, coffee and all of my jewelry
Zodiac
Capricorn
Dana Gordon
This third-generation jeweler has elevated her personal brand, Dana Rebecca Designs, into a must-wear for Chicago fashionistas.
Born with “diamonds in her DNA,” Dana Gordon spent hours as a child at her father’s jewelry factory, and at age 16 created her first collection—which promptly sold out in 48 hours. After graduating from the Gemological Institute of America, she founded Dana Rebecca Designs (danarebeccadesigns.com) in 2007 with one guiding principle: Jewelry should be an accessible luxury. As the Gold Coast resident prepares to unveil the Fall 2026 Dana Rebecca collection—and looks forward to bar and bat mitzvah season with her oldest daughter and her friends—she reveals some of the personal passions that keep her inspired on the daily.
Wake-up time
7:05 a.m.
Beauty essential
Supergoop! Glow Gloss with SPF 40 in color pink peppermint
Signature scent
Dr. Vranjes Ginger Lime is my new scent at home, and I love it.
My uniform
Well-fitting jeans, a simple top and a great jacket or blazer
Essential shoe
Chanel slingbacks
Essential handbag
The Row Banana Bag for everyday or a Row ’90s bag for evening
Fave hotel
Marbella Club
Fave movie
Troop Beverly Hills
Fave TV show
Love Story was my favorite of 2026.
Current workout
Pilates, always
Mentor
My dad—he’s been my greatest inspiration my entire life as a business owner and philanthropist.
Best advice
Don’t let someone else define success for you.
Philanthropy
Children’s Brittle Bone Foundation
Soulmate
My husband, Jonathan
Bedtime
11:30 p.m. (even though I’m in bed by 9 p.m. if I’m home).
Book at bedside
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
Streaming now
I Will Find You
Theme song to your life
“Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson
Local haunt
Gibsons
Three desert island essentials
Marini SkinSolutions face wash, Metric coffee and my Kindle
Zodiac
Taurus