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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
While diamonds may hold the title of a girl’s best friend, pearls are definitely a close pal. With Mother’s Day and graduation season fast approaching, Dru Smyth, owner of Jewels of Lake Forest, has some tips on buying pearls. “Shopping for pearls is almost as complicated as shopping for diamonds,” says Smyth, who adds […]
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 […]
Every woman deserves to be well dressed, and stylist Kate Shifrin makes it easy. In this 2-minute video, Shifrin shows us the 10 basic pieces that are essential to building a chic and versatile wardrobe. They can be mixed, matched and accessorized to create a variety of different looks. These are clothes you’ll wear […]
Lucky for working frugal fashionistas everywhere, you can look great without spending a lot of your hard earned money. I worked with two local retailers who helped me pull together great work looks for less. See what you think. Under $100 Anyone who reads my stories knows that I love Target. […]
Earlier this month, the fashion world lost a great talent in the sudden passing of Lee Alexander McQueen. Although the North Shore may seem somewhat removed from the fashion capitals of New York, London, Paris, or Milan—a number of our local retailers were deeply moved by the indelible impression McQueen left on the field […]
