Fresh: Posh Sport

Looking for a stylish yet functional paddle and tennis bag? Check out Posh Sport’s new line of women’s bags and backpacks, which feature compartments for your racquet plus sunglasses, gloves, hat and more. Their bags can be customized for individuals, teams or clubs. When you’re on the go from games to the grocery store to […]

Transform Your Wardrobe by Slow Shopping

Start “slow shopping” to cut back and make the most of the clothes you already have. Slow Shopping is a term I’m using to describe a way of building a small, perfectly functioning wardrobe that will have you living well within your means, loving what you have, and having what you need. Here are three […]

Snag This Season's Best Tights

Winter’s chill has settled in, which means no more bare legs until April (if we’re lucky). Thus, Make It Better has come with a list of our favorite tights that won’t snag or rip on your first wear. From standard black opaques to paisley embroidered tights, we’ve chosen a variety of quality legwear that will […]

Icy Hot: Stylish Winter Coats

Shield yourself against winter’s chill with the most fashionable gear this season. Make It Better has tracked down some chic and cuddly coats, boots and accessories at a variety of price points and styles to equip everyone for the frosty days ahead.   Fashionable Puffers Left: Grillion jacket, $2,495, Moncler Chicago Cable knit cap, $190, […]

Fresh: Medical ID Fashions

Artist and cancer survivor Abbe Sennett brings us trendy medical ID bracelets to encourage those struggling with health issues to wear their ID plates in a fun and fashionable way! Originally a professional artist with pieces in Chicago shows, galleries and even editorial publications, Abbe’s career was cut short when a diagnosis of cancer sent […]

Back-to-School Fashion Pre-Requisites: Little Sprout Edition

Teachers send a list of school supplies for your little munchkins’ new year of school, so we decided to do the same for fashion. After consulting moms and a couple pre-k and elementary school teachers, we’ve pinpointed a few of the trends that should be in your kids’ closet this fall. Pre-K Girls From voluminous […]

Fresh: "Skandal"-ously Stylish!

Katie Cory combines her two loves, fashion and Scandinavia, with the opening of her new store “Skandal” in downtown Winnetka. Beginning with her store opening on a Thursday, a day of good luck for business, Katie incorporates her richly Scandinavian background into her new, fashion-forward boutique. Offering outerwear, handbags, household goods, scarves, shoes, jewelry and, […]

Fresh: Little Monsters Gear

Every child has a personality of his/her own, and no one knows that better than Little Monsters Gear founder Abbie Kelley. Growing up as one of fifteen children, Abbie brings out the quirks in kids through her tees, onezees, bibs, legwarmers and burb cloths which are embellished with one of twelve Little Monsters designs. Inspired […]