Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or lover of all things après, we’ve got everything you need to ensure your winter wardrobe is on point. And if you still need the most important piece of equipment of all — the skis — head to Moving Mountains, where you can buy some of the season’s hottest skis […]
Sweater season has arrived! As the temperature drops, we all reach for our cozy sweaters, and finding one that’s both warm and snuggly and fashionable and flattering is the name of the game here. A bulky, unflattering sweater can dampen anyone’s wintertime style, so here are six sweaters that are perfectly chic — and luxuriously toasty. […]
On Oct. 12, the Children’s Service Board hosted its 62nd Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show at Revel Fulton Market in Chicago. The event raised more than $1.2 million for the Molecular Oncology and Bioinformatics Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. During the event, fashion designer Pamella Roland, a longtime […]
Whether you’re on the job hunt, getting ready to start a new one, or are just looking to update your tired work wardrobe, there are a few key clothing items every professional woman should have in her closet. We’ve picked out our favorites of the season — and, the best part about every piece on this list? They […]
Fall is hands-down the most fun time of year to change up your wardrobe. At the first sign of crispness in the air, we clamor for chunky sweaters, cozy scarves and fabulous boots. And, our favorite part about checking out the new crop of footwear each season is that every year it’s becoming easier to […]
From slick straps to luxe lettering, micro minis to titanic totes, here are the most-coveted carryalls for fall 2017. Logo Broadcasting one designer on your bag? Chic. Broadcasting multiple designers on your bag, shirt, jeans and shoes? Not so much, so keep clothing understating with pairing with these show-stopping bags. Micro Each of these Lilliputian lookers […]
Whether you want to refresh your home décor or update your wardrobe, the color trend this fall calls for warm hues, according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Bookended by a dynamic Grenadine red and a tawny Autumn Maple, the color palette for Fall 2017 leans more toward warmth,” she says. […]
As fall approaches, it’s time to get your coat on! Make It Better’s Fashion Editor, Tracy Cli fford, turns to our favorite fashion destinations, all Best of 2017 nominees known for their personalized service and unique selection, for the latest outerwear trends. Cynthia Rowley Rainbow Striped Metallic Brocade Jacket, $350, Cynthia Rowley Chicago This striking jacket […]
Did you know fashion is the second-most-polluting industry in the world? Growing cotton requires large quantities of water and dying can involve dangerous chemicals that produce toxic waste runoff. When it comes to clothes, we want to support the environment, but who has time to research where everything we buy comes from? Well, we’ve done […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
