Topshop finally opened its doors on Michigan Avenue last week, but fabulous fashion isn’t the only thing filling its shelves. The British retailer has also launched a line of beauty products, and Make It Better’s editors took them for a test drive. Lips Lip Polish ($8): Associate Editor Liz Logan swears by this balm in […]
Forget minimalism—this autumn, fashion keeps it fun with textures, patterns, prints and color. Read on for five of our favorite fall trends, all at a variety of price points. Faux Fur From jackets to cardigan collars to stoles, faux fur gives any outfit a welcome pop of luxury. Splurge: Alice + Olivia Short Fur […]
Fashion’s favorite night is this Thursday, September 8, in anticipation of the kickoff of New York Fashion Week, and Chicagoland stores are getting in on the action. Read on for a list of events going on from the North Shore to Michigan Avenue and turn your gears to “fabulous.” Winnetka Local Stores, 5–8pm Shop […]
Macy’s annual Glamorama showed us the best prints, patterns, textures and colors from the fall shows, set to the backbeat of the dapper clan from Far East Movement and the soulful strains of Cee Lo Green. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite trends from the event, and show you how you can take […]
Just like the 9-to-5 workday, the traditional business suit just doesn’t cut it for some careers. We scout the fall trends that keep you looking professional but not too buttoned up. Open publication – Free publishing – More fall fashion
Ladies, throw out the ratty t-shirts and old gym shorts. You invest in other parts of your wardrobe, so why not gather up some functional, stylish workout clothes? After all, feeling good and looking good go hand in hand. For Running: A burst of pink will wake up your workout wardrobe and make you […]
Our readers love to hang with their girlfriends. Two places stood out as favorites for a pampering party. For Little Girls … Girlfriends Winnetka The Scoop Girls ages 3 and up will love getting sparkly at this cozy, frilly nail and skin care salon tucked away in Hubbard Woods. The Spot Rent the one-room […]
Juggling roles as a mom and a businesswoman, Erin Krex, founder of Northbrook business First Class Care, has little time for herself. Working nearly 70 hours a week with 5:30 a.m. wake-up calls, she doesn’t have time for pampering herself while caring for her family and managing her business. “I think over the last […]
It was one Lululemon outfit too many for Dan Stone. When the opportunity arose to give his wife Stacy a makeover, and a more feminine look, he jumped at the chance. Stacy, a Highland Park resident, works in corporate sales for the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and volunteers for non-profit organizations in addition to […]
Kids hit the books in style this fall with an essay in creative layering and a laid back, “I just picked this up and threw it on” insouciance. Graphic prints and bold accessories plus preppy stripes, girly dresses and classic denim equal low-key cool that earns high fashion marks. View the entire collection below: […]
