It’s time to leave the dull and dreary Midwest weather behind and take a trip to a place that’ll warm both your body and soul. Spring break! Take a deep breath, we know you’re excited, but you still have to pack. Here are some of our favorite resort looks for your vacation in the sun. […]
With the season of love upon us, and spring just weeks away, we’ve been on the hunt for a recipe for the perfect long-lasting lip. Makeup guru Nafissa Panahi came to the rescue with an easy set of instructions that incorporates items you should already have in your makeup bag. Panahi has been a makeup […]
The day of love is just around the corner and someone special is likely planning a memorable evening for you. Whether it’s a casual night without the kids or an extravagant night in the city, we’ve created a few looks that run the gamut—complete with hints of pink and a few peeks at what’s hot […]
These rosy accessories and garments will give a chilly day a shot of cheer this February. And with Cupid getting ready to draw his arrow, these pops of color will surely make you an easier target! (lead photo: Collarless bow coat, $698, Kate Spade) (1) Ombre layered necklace, $38, Anthropologie; (2) Cap sleeve dress, […]
You suffer in silence through another bad haircut. The housekeeper just finished cleaning, and like always, cobwebs dangle from the ceiling. You should have moved on a long time ago, but you didn’t. Why is it sometimes difficult to let go of service providers who let you down? “Most of us become attached,” says Barb […]
Dry skin, chapped lips and split ends—’tis the season when moisture is the missing element of the Midwest. As you continue to blow dry, straighten or curl your locks during these chilly months, you might find your hair to be staticky, lifeless or even straw-like due to the endless amount of heat being pumped into […]
Start “slow shopping” to cut back and make the most of the clothes you already have. Slow Shopping is a term I’m using to describe a way of building a small, perfectly functioning wardrobe that will have you living well within your means, loving what you have, and having what you need. Here are three […]
Stretched-out pants climb to the top of my list of things that annoy me. Even if they just came out of the wash, somehow I’m always wishing for a belt halfway through the day. That being said, the Invisibelt is my new BFF. This clear plastic belt has a snap closure that lies completely flat […]
With all the beauty gadgets on the market, it’s hard to determine where to spend the big bucks and where to save. We scoped out the hottest items to find out the differences between the options. Electric Face Brush Splurge: Clarisonic Mia is the most compact of the Clarisonic brushes, is waterproof, has a […]
Winter’s chill has settled in, which means no more bare legs until April (if we’re lucky). Thus, Make It Better has come with a list of our favorite tights that won’t snag or rip on your first wear. From standard black opaques to paisley embroidered tights, we’ve chosen a variety of quality legwear that will […]
