Check in next week as Make It Better’s own, Susan Noyes and her fashionista daughter Skatie, report from New York’s fashion week. They’ll be sending us the scoop from the Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi shows and more. The trip was won through an American Cancer Society benefit auction.
Saying goodbye to summer is never fun, but at least the excuse to start layering eases the pain a bit. This fall you can take your pick: Go girly with tailored, romantic pieces in soft wools and velvet, or find inspiration in your man’s closet. Menswear is big, and we mean that literally: Oversized […]
Just how much do you love your heels? Are you willing to risk your health for a little height? A recent Iowa State University study suggests high heel fans could face joint and knee issues, including degenerative pain and osteoarthritis. Tell us what you think, add your thoughts below.
Nastia Liukin is pretty much the world’s best female gymnast, so it’s no surprise that her new girls clothing line is called “Supergirl by Nastia.” The casual and affordable collection, available at JC Penney, incorporates the Supergirl ‘S’ shield, providing comfy, fun clothes that encourage young girls to be independent, active and strong. Or, […]
At about 9:15 p.m. Thursday night in Lake Forest, a crack of thunder and a bolt of lightening shook cable connections and dropped television signals. It’s as if someone above didn’t want us to witness Peach Carr’s final judging on Project Runway. In a challenge that seemed to have Carr’s name all over it—remaking […]
Today, Tiffany introduces its new line of bags—including this one, the suede TRT (Tiffany Reversible Tote), which comes in a variety of colors, such as that classic, unmistakable robin’s egg blue. We think it’s the quintessential bag for a woman on the go in the northern suburbs: It’s big and it’s bold. This fall […]
When Christian Dior opened his Paris showroom in the ‘40s, he was the first designer to create a beautiful place to showcase his collection. He understood the importance of women being able to experience his collections in a luxurious space. With this same intention, Kelly Golden, owner of Neapolitan in Winnetka, has designed her […]
If there’s a fashion element that has a leg up above the rest this fall, it’s the boot. We asked our favorite style gurus to pick their must-have boot for this season. You may be surprised at what they had to say. Tory Burch, founder and chairman of the design house Tory Burch “I […]
On Thursday night, Project Runway became a team sport. Captains were named. Designers were chosen. And our North Shore peach was the last one picked. “I didn’t let myself get down about this because I knew the strategy going on in April’s head,” says Peach Carr of her team captain, April Johnston. “April knew […]
Yes, college is the time you want to start investing in a few quality pieces of clothing (can we say job interview?) However, there are also lots of less expensive options out there that fit the bill and the student pocketbook. If you liked our College Smarts feature, check out these similar items, each […]
