Shopping for a Cause: The Oak Street Summer Shop Around

Make It Better had the pleasure of sponsoring the Oak Street Summer Shop Around with the Oak Street Council on June 18. Shoppers were treated to entertainment, refreshments and special promotions within participating stores on and around Oak Street. The best part? Ten percent of profits from participating stores went to benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. […]

Peek-a-Boutique

We go inside two local shops to see how women are dressing up this summer.   Click on the feature below to view summer styles from Avenue Fashions and Mia Sorella:   Open publication – Free publishing – More Kate Spade  

An Insider's Guide to the Merchandise Mart

For many, the mere mention of the 4.2 million square foot Merchandise Mart conjures images of decorators and clients deliberating over furnishings and fabric samples, and squabbling over prices. But while the self-contained design district is, in fact, Mecca for aesthetic fetishists, the Merchandise Mart is open to the public. And navigating the sunless internal […]

Boutique Shopping, Chicago Style

It’s time to switch up your shopping trip and spend a day in the city. Between all the new stores downtown, you’ll realize that this time of year can be just as fun for you as for your kids. Take advantage of our Make It Better discounts noted below! 1969 Jean Shop One of only […]