Marie Whitney may be the first lady of the Chicago Cubs—her husband is team president Theo Epstein—but that’s far from her main hustle. In the four years since launching the luxe fashion line Two Penny Blue, the New Jersey native has sold more than 1,000 of its trademark formfitting jackets, donating a uniform to an African schoolgirl for each—a company promise. “I had a dream of starting something of my own to give me flexibility in this crazy baseball life,” says Whitney, 37, whose sense of crisp tailoring frames the Lake View home she shares with her husband, their two boys, and a rescue dog, Winston. Here are some of her favorite things.
Two Penny Blue jacket
($345, 3738 N. Southport Ave.)
“Classic lines with a pop of color.”
Essie nail polish
($8.50, Walgreens)
“Smokin’ Hot is the perfect neutral shade.”
Culver glasses
“Vintage, inexpensive, and great for cocktails.”
Elements of Style
($26, amazon.com)
“Perfect for styling your coffee table.”
Brian Atwood shoes
($1,125 for similar, net-a-porter.com)
“Nothing says fun like an Atwood shoe.”
Hermès cuff
($660, Hermès, 25 E. Oak St.)
“A classic that elevates any outfit.”
Milo Baughman chair
“A vintage find from Etsy. Beautiful, sexy, and super comfortable.”
Kids’ Cubs jersey
($80, Wrigleyville Sports, 959 W. Addison St.)
“Our son loves to put it on and play catch.”