7 Fashion and Beauty Brands Giving Back During the Coronavirus

Many of your favorite fashion and beauty brands have already stepped up and are donating profits, time and even product to charities and healthcare workers on the front line. And most are offering discounts to shoppers as well. It’s the perfect time to show your support for the brands who are giving back during coronavirus. […]

You Said It: The Josselyn Center Junior Board Designs T-Shirts to Promote Mental Health for Autohaus Spring Fashion Show

While the rate of adolescents experiencing mental health problems is on the rise, a group of local North Shore teens are busy combatting this alarming trend and the stigma that commonly surrounds mental health as members of The Josselyn Center Junior Board. Much like the Northfield nonprofit, The Josselyn Center Junior Board has grown leaps […]

Year in Review: A Look Back at Better Chicago's 2019

2019 was a big year here at Better Chicago. In May, after 12 years as Make It Better, we became, simply, Better and launched a new website and redesigned print magazine. And just last month, we introduced you to our new president, Jessica Cline. Although our name changed, our mission — to help you live, […]

17 Ways to Bring Pantone's Calming Color of the Year Into Your Life

Have you ever wondered why you suddenly see a color everywhere? From the runway to the department store to the home, Pantone’s Color of the Year often drives the trends. After 2018’s vivid Ultra Violet and this year’s bold Living Coral, 2020 takes a bit of a surprising turn to Classic Blue. “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this […]

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Everyone on Your List Will Love

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Everyone on Your List Will Love

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]

14 Life Lessons From Fashion Icon and Philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg

As an iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, awards founder, mother, grandmother, daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, former princess, and wife of a billionaire media mogul, Diane von Furstenberg proves that women can (and should) succeed when they live boldly and with intention. After shooting to fame at age 24 with the invention of her […]

The Best Fall Fashion Trends to Try Based on Your Style

Some styles we can count on boomeranging back every fall: wide-brimmed hats, chunky knits, and leather booties. But, the runways have also introduced a goldmine of fun, new styles — from silk dresses to feathered accessories.  Ready to take a style dare? We asked stylists to interpret the runways for us, matching the best of […]

These 7 Must-Have Fall Jackets Are Eco-Friendly AND Chic

Unfortunately, the time has come. Fall is here and like it or not, it’s time for jacket weather. If your go-to jacket is looking a little tired, don’t worry: we’ve rounded up seven of the best sustainable coats for you to slip on all season long, and maybe even into the winter months.  Patagonia Women’s […]