Look of the Week: Layer Up at Juniper Boutique

When the leaves and the temps start to fall, all you want to do is bundle up in cozy layers. To be equally chic and warm, pair this classic ivory knit sweater with (literally) the perfect shirt, and include touches of the season’s hottest color (bordeaux). We love adding a little edge with the Jenny […]

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 […]

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 […]

Simple and Beautiful Fall Looks from Mattie M

The elegant new “Italian Collection” at Mattie M features luxurious cashmere, silk and bamboo fabrics. The silhouettes are uninhibited and streamlined as subdued hues of dove gray and dusky beiges allow easy transition from one season to another. From BiancaLancia, all made in Italy: A sleek cream silk blouse on it’s own or as an underpinning […]

New in Town: Westfield Old Orchard's Spoil Me Kidz

As you may guess from its name, Spoil Me Kidz is the perfect place to take your children for the highest-quality clothing and toys. Don’t expect cookie-cutter overalls and Lincoln logs. Their clothing comes from unique high-end brands like Desigual, a colorful line based in Barcelona, and Deux par Deux from Montreal. For playtime, find […]

New in Town: Shop Garage at Westfield Old Orchard

Started in Montreal as a subsidiary of Groupe Dynamite, Garage moved to Westfield Old Orchard in May 2015. Groupe Dynamite prides itself on its open work environment and deep understanding of their customers, which led to the success of both Garage and Dynamite, a separate subsidiary. Garage’s women’s clothing is trendy and affordable, catering to […]

New in Town: Jewelry With French Flair at Les Néréides

Les Néréides, a high-end jewelry brand that originated in the south of France, has opened its first U.S. store in Chicago’s Block 37 shopping center. Les Néréides’ imaginative earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and charms are made with fine materials like 18-karat gold plated brass, fresh water pearls, bohemian crystals, handmade glass and semi-precious stones. […]