The Top 11 Must-Have Clothes and Accessories for Summer

Make It Better Fashion Editor Tracy Clifford always has an eye on the runway. Here are her favorite must-have pieces for summer. 1. In the Bag “This is one of my favorite finds for spring/summer! Truss bags, like this Small Crossbody Bag, are fun, lightweight and well priced without looking it. Shh…” $185, Barneys New […]

7 of Our Favorite Pieces of Sun-Protective Clothing for Kids

Every parent has been there — you apply and reapply sunscreen, only to worry about whether your child has enough protection from powerful UV rays. These concerns can be alleviated by outfitting your kiddos in one of this summer’s hottest fashion trends — sun-protective clothing. Designers are now offering adorable yet practical fashions for kids in quality fabrics […]

The Hottest Shoes for Summer 2017

There is a small revolution happening in the world of shoes: Designers are finally making shoes that are truly beautiful but are also wearable. This is particularly true with the summer 2017 collections. Here are the six most important trends in summer shoes. Ankle Strap This summer is all about the ankle. Designers are using […]

Shop the Runway: Launch Driving Fashion Forward 2017 [VIDEO]

Make It Better was proud to be the media sponsor of the sixth annual Launch: Driving Fashion Forward event at Autohaus on Edens April 9. The evening featured music, food, fabulous fashion, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefitted the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Five North Shore boutiques and designers showed some of […]

3 Ways to Waste Less Time Shopping (Hint: Shop Local!)

Clothes shopping is like any other endeavor — if you want to do it well, planning makes perfect. You wouldn’t go to the grocery store in hopes of cooking a new dish without first looking up the necessary ingredients, and the same is true when you need to restock your closet. Shopping for mix-and-match wardrobe, […]

How to Triple Your Wardrobe Without Spending a Dime

How is it a universal truth that every closet is bursting at the seams, but its owner is consistently left with nothing to wear? Cliché as this may be, this quandary is far and away the most common wardrobe stylists encounter. With a new season approaching and bombardments of floral frocks, it may seem logical […]

North Shore Native Designs Stylish and Sustainable Swimwear

North Shore native Skatie Noyes is revolutionizing swimwear with her new line of fun, fashionable and environmentally conscious designs — just in time for your next warm-weather getaway! An unpleasant thought: The United States generates 21 billion pounds of textile waste per year, which makes being an environmentally conscious fashion consumer something of a struggle. […]

Gift-Worthy Jewelry for Every Celebration

Nothing memorializes a momentous event quite like a timeless piece of jewelry. These eye-catching pieces make the perfect presents to commemorate a special occasion, celebration or milestone. Plus, each piece is so beautiful, it will be worn and cherished long after the special day has passed. Absolelutely Precious This necklace will make even a sleep-deprived […]

Festive Fashion: 4 Winter Looks for the Holidays and Beyond

Ring in the New ‘Tis the season to go glam in holiday partywear in timeless black and sparkling metallics. Keep it merry and bright with playful details like fur pom-poms and a burgundy velvet bowtie. Toast 2017’s possibilities with cocktails served in fabulous barware — the perfect accessories for kissing 2016 goodbye in style! Alberto […]