Fall is officially here. While you’re no longer planning for al fresco dinners and outdoor concerts, there are still plenty of nighttime events and activities this season. From a night out with the girls to a downtown dinner date with your other half, Make It Better has an outfit for every occasion. Best of all, […]
Amy Hairston of Wilmette knew she needed help when it came to the contents of her closet, and nominated herself for our fashion makeover. Between taking care of her kids and getting back to work, she didn’t have a lot of time for shopping. She honestly would rather be doing something outdoors with her family […]
Carmindy, a professional make-up artist on TLC’s hit show “What Not To Wear,” talked with us about how a busy mom can get out the door quickly, but looking gorgeous. She walked us through her famous “5 minute face.” Easy enough for amateurs, but pro results! And her signature advice? Don’t forget to “Carmindize!” (See […]
Schaumburg is a bargain hunter’s paradise. Let’s start with the Eileen Fisher Company Store, then look at the other bargain-hunting stops—all within a 5 minute drive. Eileen Fisher Company Store Schaumburg Promenade Store 1995 East Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 P: 847-619-5543 F: 847-619-5833 Website Girlfriend Tips: The Price: 25-80% less than you would pay […]
Every child has a personality of his/her own, and no one knows that better than Little Monsters Gear founder Abbie Kelley. Growing up as one of fifteen children, Abbie brings out the quirks in kids through her tees, onezees, bibs, legwarmers and burb cloths which are embellished with one of twelve Little Monsters designs. Inspired […]
Many women flip through the pages of fashion magazine for style inspiration. Instead, Deerfield mom, Dana Weiss, has always relied on a different resource—her television—and used it as the inspiration for her blog, Possessionista. Documenting outfits from popular shows like the “The Bachelor” and “Glee,” Weiss provides her readers with helpful information on how to […]
August can be a tricky month for fashion. With temperatures still steamy, it seems a bit superfluous to invest in summertime pieces with fall on the horizon. To help you make more versatile purchases, we’ve picked four transitional basics and paired each of them with items you can wear now and later. a bright […]
Want to get those long, luscious locks off your back and out of your face this summer season? Check out these simple styles and handy tips from salons across the North Shore to control your hair and keep it fun and flirty! Stylist Betty Leyva from the Teddie Kossof Salon and Spa in Northfield suggested […]
Caught in between the short- and long-haired looks? Never fear ladies, we didn’t forget about you! Three salons across the North Shore gave their suggestions on summer styles for medium-length hair that you can do in mere minutes! Styling from the Teddie Kossof Salon and Spa in Northfield, Cheryl Brown’s “beat the heat” twist is […]
So you took the plunge and cut your hair short for the summer…now what? Embrace both the versatility and simplicity of short hair with these styles from salons across the Northshore: Stylist Grace Lapinski at the Teddie Kossof Salon and Spa in Northfield showed me some fun, flirty tips to work with a short, summer […]
