Anyone who has ever been to a charity event with North Shore families knows that it’s easy to be stunned by all the gorgeous, stylish women living in our communities. But what really makes some of these women beautiful is their generosity and commitment to supporting organizations that touch lives. For our Best Dressed issue […]
Topshop finally opened its doors on Michigan Avenue last week, but fabulous fashion isn’t the only thing filling its shelves. The British retailer has also launched a line of beauty products, and Make It Better’s editors took them for a test drive. Lips Lip Polish ($8): Associate Editor Liz Logan swears by this balm in […]
Forget minimalism—this autumn, fashion keeps it fun with textures, patterns, prints and color. Read on for five of our favorite fall trends, all at a variety of price points. Faux Fur From jackets to cardigan collars to stoles, faux fur gives any outfit a welcome pop of luxury. Splurge: Alice + Olivia Short Fur […]
Fashion’s favorite night is this Thursday, September 8, in anticipation of the kickoff of New York Fashion Week, and Chicagoland stores are getting in on the action. Read on for a list of events going on from the North Shore to Michigan Avenue and turn your gears to “fabulous.” Winnetka Local Stores, 5–8pm Shop […]
Macy’s annual Glamorama showed us the best prints, patterns, textures and colors from the fall shows, set to the backbeat of the dapper clan from Far East Movement and the soulful strains of Cee Lo Green. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite trends from the event, and show you how you can take […]
Fans of Ann Taylor rejoice! An Ann Taylor concept store—the first in the Chicago area—recently opened. The new Ann Taylor boutiques are designed to feel like sleek, contemporary homes, with hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers and tufted furniture. The dressing rooms are particularly luxurious, and a lounge area offers a touch screen monitor for browsing a […]
Just like the 9-to-5 workday, the traditional business suit just doesn’t cut it for some careers. We scout the fall trends that keep you looking professional but not too buttoned up. Open publication – Free publishing – More fall fashion
Ladies, throw out the ratty t-shirts and old gym shorts. You invest in other parts of your wardrobe, so why not gather up some functional, stylish workout clothes? After all, feeling good and looking good go hand in hand. For Running: A burst of pink will wake up your workout wardrobe and make you […]
Our readers love to hang with their girlfriends. Two places stood out as favorites for a pampering party. For Little Girls … Girlfriends Winnetka The Scoop Girls ages 3 and up will love getting sparkly at this cozy, frilly nail and skin care salon tucked away in Hubbard Woods. The Spot Rent the one-room […]
Juggling roles as a mom and a businesswoman, Erin Krex, founder of Northbrook business First Class Care, has little time for herself. Working nearly 70 hours a week with 5:30 a.m. wake-up calls, she doesn’t have time for pampering herself while caring for her family and managing her business. “I think over the last […]
