Holiday Hair: 5 Hairstyles for Your Next Party

The holidays are here! You’ve received the party invite. You’ve bought the dress … and now for the hair. We asked five beauty pros to tell you how to create their favorite holiday hairstyles at home. The High Ponytail If you have longer hair, a high ponytail is classic, chic and always in fashion. Anthony […]

Now Hiring: Full-Time Assistant Digital Editor

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Digital Editor. As the Assistant Digital Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Managing Editor. Responsibilities Produce and edit online content via our CMS Produce our bi-weekly e-newsletter, the Better Letter Write New in Town, Celebrations, Better Makers […]

8 Boots You’re Definitely Going to Need This Winter

Ahh, winter in Chicago. The smell of wet wool fills the air, the sky has been the color of tarnished silver for so long you’ve forgotten what the sun looks like and, oh yeah, the ground is covered in wet, icy slop. Sorry UGGs, I love you — but you’re no match for Chicago winter […]

Year-End Tax Planning: Get More Bang for Your Charitable Buck

During this season of giving, many take the opportunity to make annual gifts to deserving nonprofits. Here’s what you need to know about the tax implications of your charitable donations. When it comes to charitable giving, Americans are generous, donating hard cash, appreciated stock, even art. Last year, we collectively gave a record-setting $375.25 billion […]

12 Lesser-Known Causes of Infertility

You’re tracking your menstrual cycle, you know when you’re ovulating, and you’re doing the deed at all the right times. But, month after month, the pregnancy tests are negative. First, you’re not alone — many couples find it takes longer than they expected to start a family. And second, there are many factors that affect […]

New in Town: Razny Jewelers Opens Chicago Location

Razny Jewelers has been a leader in the Chicago area for fine timepieces and custom jewelry for 60 years. Now, as of early November, Razny has opened a fourth location — their first in Chicago — on Oak Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. This three-story stunner is only the second shopping concept of its […]

New in Town: Hammer Made at Westfield Old Orchard

Premium men’s clothing brand Hammer Made has opened its first Chicago-area location at Westfield Old Orchard, where it celebrated its grand opening earlier this month. The Minneapolis-based company combines classic style, quality and affordability, using premium European fabrics. The limited edition (10 new designs are offered each week) shirts have three price points: $98.50, $128.50 […]