The prom dress I bought at Nordstrom at 18 is still the reason I trust this store. Here is my honest carve-out from this year's anniversary sale: the pieces I would actually reach for, with no pressure to buy anything yet.
I used to reach for the same five tees every warm evening of early fall. Here are the elevated casual tops I've actually tested for this transition, with sizes worn and fit notes, plus my formula for looking pulled together without overdressing.
I ordered six retired Nuuly pieces through Anthropologie — two coats, two dresses, a sweater, and corduroy pants. Most arrived looking new, at $19.95 to $39.95 against $148 to $228 retail. Here's exactly what I'd do differently.
I used to think swimwear was just about covering up. Then I learned the right cut changes everything. Here are 16 brands my clients and their partners keep coming back to.
I tried on a batch of summer-ready pieces from Nordstrom, Amazon, LOFT, Ann Taylor, and more. Here are the ones that earned a spot in my wardrobe — and the honest misses.
Seven summer dresses I reach for when I want to look polished without the effort — from t-shirt dresses for errands to tiered styles for weddings. All under $21, most with pockets.
A gold tennis bracelet is the kind of piece that grows on you — quiet, responsive to movement, and effortless enough for every day. Here is why it stays.