Grab your swimsuit, the latest issue of MakeItBetter.net magazine, and enjoy your summer: Beach Bag This effortlessly chic canvas summer bag (pictured above right, with inside zip pocket and snap closure) will remind you of where you really need to be this summer. $100, J.McLaughlin, jmclaughlin.com (Congratulations to Heidi Burke, our “What’s In You […]
Sometimes you have to see it to believe it. For years I’ve heard of this amazing North Shore native who made beautiful clay bead jewelry. But it wasn’t until I stepped into Sandy Rueve’s new Wilmette store—She Beads—and saw the endless shelves of clay, and the thousands and thousands of extraordinary beads that had […]
Who doesn’t love a cheap thrill? Here are 9 beauty secrets that are easy on the pocketbook and really work! 1. Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo Baby shampoo gently cleans your makeup brushes, which should be done at least every month—if not weekly—to eliminate bacteria and oil. Pour a dime size amount of shampoo in […]
Want to take that basic white tee to the next level? We’ve created four different looks that rock the Snoop Perfect Cap Sleeve Scoopneck tee from Velvet ($55, Three Sisters). Scarf and go Nothing says “I’m so polished” as much as a stunning silk scarf. The basic square can be tied any number of […]
No matter what the weather is, a fresh, well-fitting tee is always my go-to top of choice. So with input from some of my favorite North Shore fashionistas, here are five perfect t-shirts. Hanro: According to Ken Downing, Senior Vice President and Fashion Director of Neiman Marcus, Hanro makes the best all around, […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get your face prepped for warm weather with this season’s most radiant makeup. These tips will have you looking glam, even in the heat! Lips During sunny days, it’s vital to apply a lip balm with SPF, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate […]
“I love the new ‘do! It’s an updated and fresh variation of the ‘never goes out of style, always classic, beloved bob.’ Teddie Kossof himself did the cut! He is quite a character. When we first met he asked to see my profile and then said, ‘Oh, you will be easy.’ I’m not really sure what […]
The curls are pretty good, but I really don’t know what to do with my hair other than put the top part back in a barrette. It looks very ‘80s, but I don’t have any better ideas. I am tired of the same style of long hair, especially now that I am 39 and not […]
“Besides the fact that my hair is becoming heavy, getting my hairdo updated would be a symbolic new start to my life! You see, I am a physician who went through 2 years of residency in a General Surgery program. At the end of my 2 years (mid 2008), my contract was not renewed. At […]
“I read the article about hair makeovers and boy could my mane use a taming. My hair is dry, thick and going into summer unmanageable. HELP, Make It Better!” Laura’s reaction: “What a fun experience. People at work today did not recognize me at all. They said I looked 10 years younger and SO much […]
