Kiddie Couture for Less

If you’re like me, you want your children to look like a million bucks this summer without having to spend that much. Lucky for North Shore moms, we have a number of great stores that fit the bill (literally!).   Florence Eiseman Sample Sale: Florence Eiseman is a Milwaukee-based children’s clothing designer that dressed me […]

What a Croc!

You can unfriend the “I’d Rather Be Dead Than Caught Wearing Crocs” group on Facebook now–check out these shoes!   Crocs, once thought to be on their way out the door, are making a comeback in a huge way with several new styles, including 4-inch wedges like the Cookie. Selling for about $100, the “Cookie” […]

Is All Skin Care Created Equal?

Women are on an endless quest for vibrant, youthful, wrinkle-free skin and on a daily basis we’re bombarded by anti-aging skin care products promising to give us the complexion we dream of.   We know sunscreen’s an everyday must, but how do we choose among the vast selection of anti-aging skin care products? Do we […]

Fashionably Organic

It’s nice to know that today a woman can be fashion forward and earth friendly all at the same time.   We found an organic skincare line, an affordable clothing collection and a must-have eco-accessory for stylish women everywhere. Organic Skincare Juice Beauty is a new, innovative, organic beauty company that has Hollywood starlets like […]

Corsages and Boutonnières for Prom

Prom is just once a year and along with dress and limo, the flowers need to be perfect. Here are our recommendations for best florists:   Sun Flower Gallery Glenview We love this store. Owners Val and Airida obviously love what they do, are eager to please, and are very talented designers. Corsages: $20-$40 Boutonnières: […]

Prom Accessories That Wow!

Prom and sparkles—you can’t have one without the other. So we at Make It Better found some of our favorite sparkling accessories for your plus size prom gowns, your daughter with this prom: Look, no hands. While I love a beautiful clutch, I’ve become an even bigger fan of small handbags with a long shoulder […]

5 Great Black Bags

Every stylish woman should have at least one go-to black bag in her wardrobe. These Make It Better favorites will help you chicly carry it all.   Mitzy Hobo: The supple pebbled leather of this bag creates a modern slouchy shape that’s offset by its structured handle; full cotton lining with one slip and one […]

So Polished

This spring it’s all about girly color—from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. And lucky for our feet, we can leave the paler hues in the closet.   From coral to lavender with a creamy fuschia in between, there’s something to tickle everyone’s toes this season. Here are some of […]