It’s been three LONG months, but I made it! Jan. 1 saw the end of my shopping ban and I couldn’t be happier. So many lessons learned! Here are my take-aways: Declutter and live with fewer items. In the past 3 months, I looked around and cringed at the clutter in our home and […]
Forget the diamonds—lasers are the new “it.” Why? How about a facelift-like effect without surgery, architectural changes, or downtime? Lasers now treat whatever screams at you from the mirror in the morning: Age spots like Grandma? Acne? Wrinkles? Sagging jowels? Hair in funky places? (Where did all this come from anyway?) Find the Right Laser […]
Make It Better is looking for recommendations for destination spas. We need places that you can go to: Relax with girlfriends Get your husband on track to lower his cholesterol Exercise outdoors Indulge in treatments Email nominations@makeitbetter.net the name of the spa, address, web site and just 2-3 sentences about why you love it. Thanks […]
This year, give your workout wardrobe a kick of color. Sports are fun—your sportswear should be, too. Beach Warrior Jenny Guzon-Bae, a yoga instructor at Lake Forest’s Forever Om Yoga, discovered her love of the discipline a few years ago while filming Survivor: Cook Islands. Yoga kept her sane during the competition and, afterward, helped […]
Shellac. Calgel. OPI. Minx. In other words: the no-chip manicure. Nail enthusiasts and experts alike have been up in arms or, in this case, hands, about the newest manicure trend to hit the nail salon. We got the skinny on the process, the pros and cons and even how to make it work for […]
Complete your holiday looks with some chic party purses. As always, evening bags are an easy way to incorporate current trends without going overboard. Add these to your wish lists or steal them up yourself. Crystals When tinsel and twinkle lights are seasonal hallmarks, you know it’s time to sparkle. The Sex and the […]
Running from the office to a holiday party—and don’t have time to make a hair appointment? Never fear! We turned to celebrity stylist Ted Gibson (who counts Ashley Greene, Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway among his superstar clientele, just to name a few) for tips on how to create the perfect updos in a […]
I took a no-shopping vow from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1—so, I’m in the final stretch! The last big hurdle? The holidays! By now, I’m getting antsy and my wardrobe could use a good dose of holiday cheer. But I am sticking to my vow. With several special events, plus Christmas Eve looming in […]
The onslaught of holiday parties has begun. In addition to your own home or office shindig, you probably have a roster of random fetes to attend. But what is a social butterfly to wear for all this wassailing? This year, it’s about metallics, sparkle and texture. Inject color with your accessories, but instead of […]
‘Tis the season for tackiness—we asked you to show us your kitchiest Christmas sweaters, in all their battery-powered glory. And you showed us—in a big way. Congratulations to Michael Lopez, the winner of Make It Better’s Ugly Sweater Contest! Michael, along with second place winner Ryan Peters, Michael will be taking a significant other […]
