Vote for Your Favorite Looks From the 89th Rush Fashion Show

The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center Celebrated their 89th Annual Fashion Show Oct. 1, 2015. From “Windy City LIVE” co-host Ryan Chiaverini to NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Joe Minoso, Chicago celebrities strutted their stuff down the runway for the benefit fashion show, inSIGHTS, which took place at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. This year’s event supported […]

Fall Menswear Trends for All Ages

Enough with the shrunken suit jackets, tight, cropped pants, skinny jeans and canvas totes: This fall’s fashion is for big boys. The season’s best menswear trends suit guys of all ages: Twenty-somethings – and their fathers and grandpas, too. The defining trend of the season? “Mixed media,” says Julie Cameron, marketing director at Saks Fifth Avenue. […]

Look of the Week: Handmade Necklaces From Mattie M

The options are endless with these multi-strand necklaces made from recycled light-weight wood. They can be worn braided, short or separated and worn long. Mix them with your own pieces to give it a different look. Red beads on black leather, 10 strands, $120 Black silk strands with metal, 20 strands, $198 Gold, gray and […]

Celebrate National Handbag Day With Shop For Good

Let’s hear it for the handbags! We’ve had national donut day, national coffee day and now … national handbag day. Saturday, Oct. 10 is a whole day dedicated to the purses, clutches and bags that we tote around to keep all of our necessities and accessories within our grasp. At Make It Better, we believe a national holiday […]

Shop For Good: Fall Fashion for Work

If you are looking for the perfect outfit to wear to work this fall, look no further than Make It Better’s Shop For Good! We have paired J. McLaughlin‘s softly-pleated  skirt with one of their structured button-up white blouses to give your outfit a polished look with some flirty flair. For accessories, we suggest Doyle Opticians‘ Tortoise shell RayBan Classic Club Master […]

Fashion Designer Victor Alfaro Talks New Fall Line

High above the stylish crowds on Oak Street in Chicago, designer Victor Alfaro looks out the windows of Freds, the restaurant on the top floor of Barneys New York. A lunch in Alfaro’s honor, hosted by creative ambassador to Barneys Simon Doonan, is well underway. Impeccably dressed men and women roam around the sun-drenched restaurant […]

New in Town: Kate Spade New York Opens at Old Orchard

Shop for a sophisticated look at Kate Spade New York’s new Westfield Old Orchard location. The colorful store has everything from clothing, handbags and jewelry to home décor and desk accessories. The wide variety makes it easy to customize to your personal style or find the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Kate Spade […]

7 Pairs of Fall Boots to Buy Now

Summer is coming to a close, and crisp fall weather is on its way. We all know what that means – time for a wardrobe update. The foundation of a beautiful and functional autumn wardrobe is a good pair of boots. Here are seven pretty pairs that will keep your feet toasty (and your look […]

Lingerie That's Sexy and Functional

When it comes to lingerie, looks aren’t everything; as the base layer for all that we wear, these garments need to perform. Here’s a collection of new multi-functional intimates that shape, blend and follow the trends.  La Perla Floralia Bodysuit No need to slip into something more comfortable when you wear this gorgeous ribbed bodysuit […]