Nine days after losing his job at Stanford Medical School, Don Joseph Goewey was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With six weeks to wait before his surgery, Goewey spent his days consumed with worry. Married with four kids, the family’s mortgage depended on his income. Goewey’s doctors warned he might never be able to work […]
After their respective first marriages ended, Andrea and Daniel joined a dating site. After a few tentative online interactions, they decided to meet for dinner — and the rest is history. “When we met, I realized we had so much in common,” Andrea says. “We talked for hours and didn’t even realize anyone else was […]
Update your holiday party look with this Maison Common jacket from Frances Heffernan. Complete your outfit with a red snake skin clutch and bow heels. Black Bow Heels, Paule Ka Paris Jacket, Maison Common Black Pants, Maison Common Red Snake Skin Clutch, Ling Wu
Have you ever overheard someone shopping for a kid’s item say, “I wish they had that in my size?” These youth clothing and accessories lines are so fantastic you’ll wish they made “grown-up” versions. Here are some of our favorite products for the fashionable kiddo. ChildHOODS is a handmade line of adorable baby and toddler clothing […]
Fashion rental services are an enticing prospect: Pay a fraction of the retail price for fabulous, haute couture pieces that you can wear for a single event and then return, or spice up your closet on a rotating basis — no strings attached. Agencies like Rent the Runway and The Ms. Collection are becoming household […]
Dressing up in your festive best for elegant holiday soirees is something most of us look forward to every season. But the holidays are also about slowing down and spending time with family and friends, so don’t feel pressured to make every gathering a formal affair. Here are three holiday party ideas for those times when you just want to keep it […]
Why not take a minute on #TreatYourselfTuesday to gift yourself during the season thats all about giving and giving back. These items from Shop For Good, our e-commerce site that gives back 10 percent of the proceeds to a carefully vetted nonprofit, are the perfect way to treat yourself but not feel too guilty. 1. […]
While smartphones have made capturing our favorite moments a breeze, easy phone photography can also enable the hoarding of thousands of digital memories. Sure, you may share them online, but wouldn’t it be great to bring those memories back into the real world? Check out the following apps and services that transform your pixels into […]
The Make It Better staff is always out and about, trying new restaurants, visiting boutiques and finding new products we love. In this recurring column, we’ll provide our recommendations. Susan B. Noyes, Publisher and Founder Every business featured in Shop For Good. I’m doing all my holiday shopping with them! Brooke McDonald, Managing Editor There’s […]
Looking for a low-maintenance, unfussy holiday hairstyle that doesn’t involve a million bobby pins stabbing you in the back of the head? A blowout is a simple yet party-appropriate option. “It’s a quick way to look glamorous without having to spend a lot of money,” says BlowDry Boutique co-owner Vikki Kokuzian. This is the time of year […]
