I consider jeans to be one of the chicest wardrobe staples. They’re no-fail and cool and bring effortlessness to a look. The versatility aspect is also noteworthy. You can team just about anything with that perfect pair of denim. And yes, this goes for shoes as well. On that note, I actually think jeans look even more … Read more
Last year, VIP Nordstrom stylist Sandy Koszarek shared her favourite trends. While chatting with us, she also shared that one of the key questions her clients routinely ask her is what shoe trends look best with jeans. So we thought it could be informative to have her offer up some of the combos she suggests—you know, in an effort … Read more
It can’t just be me—I had to do a double take when I saw these H&M finds because they’re just so good. Perusing the site’s new arrivals is a weekly activity of mine, and on my latest visit, I came across more than a few finds that actually stopped me dead in my scrolling. While most of these … Read more
The appeal of sturdy true-blue denim never dies, but if you find yourself putting on jeans every. single. morning, you might be feeling stuck in a style rut. It happens to the best of us. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing this staple day in, day out, denim devotees run the risk of falling into a particular trap: You’re … Read more
After nearly a decade’s worth of experience in styling and fashion writing, I’ve found the questions I get the most are still exactly the same. Most commonly, “What do I wear to this event?” or “How do I dress for this season?” But the truth remains that the most basic questions are usually the ones we’re asked … Read more
Then there’s the Teddy coat, which, although isn’t as historical as the others (it was launched in 2013), has still gained cult status. It’s the cosy and sumptuous nature of this coat that has given it such a great reputation. Finally, there’s the Manuela, which is the most lightweight of the three with a slightly shorter length … Read more
Every time I travel to Paris, I find myself enthralled by the way that French women can make simple wardrobe basics feel so pulled-together. Over the summer, I sat at a café in the Marais, watching women take their lunch break dressed in jeans, sneakers, and cute miniskirts, and I began to mentally tuck away … Read more
How do you suggest finding storage options for small spaces? “Think outside the box. For example, the cabinet where we put your shoes is what people will think is a media cabinet. If you go in the kitchen aisle at the container store and you look for plate dividers, they actually make for a good … Read more
If anyone knows just how quickly the trend cycle churns, it’s fashion editors. One minute, cargo pants are everywhere; the next it’s low-rise jeans, and these days, the fashion set and skinny jeans exist in a perpetual state of “Will they? Won’t they?” A classic pair of leggings, however, are an evergreen constant, and no matter what state … Read more
I’m going to make a bold claim: By creating a winter capsule wardrobe, I have genuinely managed to cut my time of getting ready in the mornings to just 30 minutes. This is great for many obvious reasons, one of which is that I can maximise my time in a warm bed. Whether you’re staying home, heading to … Read more
