7 Sexy, Sustainable Swimsuits to Flaunt This Summer

If you’re anything like me, your swimwear drawer could probably use a heavy edit. It’s time to throw out those sagging bottoms from Target and the ancient Victoria’s Secret top with the peeling rubber. Seriously. Get rid of them. Because now, there’s a bevy of hot new brands with — you guessed it — sustainable […]

7 Pairs of Summer Sandals to Buy Right Now

Summer is here, and even though in many parts of the country it’s been unseasonably cool, it’s sandals season and we’re not letting the weather stand in our way. Here are seven of our favorite pairs of sandals made by companies that prioritize eco-friendly and responsible business practices. Now, schedule that pedicure and sandal up! […]

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: 3 Simple Steps

When you look in your closet, are you overwhelmed with the choices? Do you always grab the same top and jeans? You aren’t alone. Fast fashion and the pressure to stay in vogue can make shopping exhausting and leave you with a mess of a closet. In recent years, there has been a call for […]

Introducing Make It Better's 2019 Spring Issue: Art and Culture

Welcome to our spring issue. You may have noticed over the past couple years that we’ve used this issue to step away from annual themes like “Dining” and “Home” to dig a little deeper into something that’s been moving us lately. In 2017 it was “Water;” last year, “Sustainability;” this year, it’s “Art and Culture.” Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away from the […]

Spring Fashion: The Hottest Accessories to Update Your 2019 Wardrobe

When the weather gets warmer, accessories are your perfect accomplice. Here are some of the hottest shoes, bags, and jewelry embodying spring 2019’s top runway trends. Photos by Charlie Nucci. Additional sourcing by Tracy Clifford. Pictured: Toco clutch by Aranaz, $295, La Belle Fifi; Sunglasses by Res/Rei, price upon request, Rims & Goggles; 1960s pink sequin […]

Spring Fashion: The Hottest Accessories to Update Your 2019 Wardrobe

When the weather gets warmer, accessories are your perfect accomplice. Here are some of the hottest shoes, bags, and jewelry embodying spring 2019’s top runway trends. Photos by Charlie Nucci. Additional sourcing by Tracy Clifford. Pictured: Toco clutch by Aranaz, $295, La Belle Fifi; Sunglasses by Res/Rei, price upon request, Rims & Goggles; 1960s pink sequin […]

2019 LAUNCH Spring Fashion Show to Benefit Humble Design’s Work Transforming Homes for Families Emerging From Homelessness

The mission of the annual Autohaus on Edens LAUNCH Spring Fashion Show is to raise awareness and funds for local not-for-profit organizations on the North Shore of Chicago. Every year a new nonprofit is selected to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the event’s silent and live auctions and raffle. This year’s fashion show will take place […]