Recently unveiled: Jill Alberts’ new Glencoe boutique, Jill Alberts Jewelry. The chic boutique offers a highly-curated collection of hand-crafted pieces from a variety of artists. Alberts shares what she thinks are the city and shore’s classic gems. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR
What’s on the horizon? Opening a new jewelry boutique in Glencoe, building a home in Palm Springs, my dad’s 90th birthday celebration, and my son Jack’s graduation from U of M
Mantra? “Nevertheless, she persisted”
Best grooming tip? Dr. Kovak’s vitamin C skin serum and at-home manicures and pedicures by Lena
Guilty pleasure? NET-A-PORTER, The Real Housewives of New York City, and dirty martinis
Favorite foods? Pizza and more pizza
Music you love? Counting Crows, Adele, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Folds, Lady Gaga, Rob Thomas, Stevie Wonder
Best advice ever given to you? From my daughter Sarah “You got this!”
Best advice you’ve given? “Be honest and kind” or “wash your hands”
Earliest memory? My mom reading to me, The Family That Grew
When you wake up, you? Kiss my hubby and make coffee
Before bed, you? Kiss my hubby and watch Jeopardy
What’s on your bookshelf? Madeline Miller’s CIRCE and Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning
You can’t live without? My family and my dog Millie
Love to escape to? The beach and New York City for theater
Advice you would give to your younger self? Don’t get the Barbara Streisand Star is Born perm
On The Shore
Your style is? A Ganni or Topshop dress and jean jacket
Can’t leave the house without? Aquaphor and my Warby Parker readers
Transportation? Walking and driving my Jeep Grand Cherokee
Driving music? Broadway musicals and SiriusXM
Place to eat? Abigail’s, Plateia, Minos, Alex’s Washington Gardens, Avli, Guildhall
Shop? Jill Alberts Jewelry
Best thing about the Shore? The lake and walking trails
Worst thing about the Shore? Lake effect weather
The perfect day is? Playing games and watching movies with my husband and kids
In The City
Your style is? A Saloni or A.P.C. dress and IRO moto jacket
Can’t leave the house without? Hand sanitizer and my iPhone
Transportation? Uber or walking
Driving music? I don’t drive in the city
Place to eat? Athenian Room, Le Bouchon, etta, Mott Street, Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, RL
Shop? Barney’s New York, Jonathon Adler, Intermix, Jayson Home, Randolph Street Market
Best thing about the City? The restaurants and theater
Worst thing about the City? Traffic and potholes
The perfect day is? Hosting friends and family for poker night and movies at our apartment
