Chicer Than Black, More On Trend Than Beige—This is the Specific Coat Colour Every Fashion Person Is Wearing Right Now

My motto for winter dressing is simple: you can get away with wearing almost anything, as long as you have a great coat. A truly exceptional outer layer has the power to exponentially elevate even the most thrown-together outfit beneath. Because of this, I always place a great deal of importance on choosing the right coat—it’s about so much more than just warmth. read more

100k+ Delta Miles Later, I’ve Finally Figured Out the Secret to Flying With Just a Carry-On

I’ve traveled a lot this year. Like, a lot a lot. I flew 17 hours to Seoul and 10 hours to Athens. I flew to Milan (twice), Montreal, and Miami (also twice), with a handful of trips to and from Chicago, where I grew up, for weddings, holidays, and dye jobs (yes, I sometimes fly home to get my hair colored—blame New York City pricing and my lifelong colorists’ very skilled hands). I might not have reached Diamond Medallion status on Delta in 2025, but I was close, and along the way, I learned a thing or two about traveling. read more

I Walk Over 5 Miles A Day Working in Manhattan—Here’s an Editor-Approved City Girl’s Guide To Fall Shoes

Hyperbole or not, to work or live in Manhattan, you’ve got to get comfortable with walking. There have been days in the city where I’ve logged well over 5 miles on foot—usually lost in a song, strutting down 5th Ave like it’s my own personal runway. It’s a known fact that New Yorkers walk fast, so to keep up with this city’s stride, it’s essential that whatever is supporting your soles must provide comfort as well as style—so, coming to you as a shopping editor, an NYC commuter, and a previous Manhattan resident, here is my City Girl’s guide to fall shoes in 2025. read more

I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—These 25 Elevated and Rich-Looking Nordstrom Fall Sale Picks Have My Attention

I don’t believe that there’s ever been a time when I am not eyeing something from Nordstrom. My Nordys virtual cart is never empty as a result. The moment I heard the retailer was having a surprise End of Season sale, I immediately dropped everything to see what of what I have been considering is now discounted. Thankfully, more than a few happened to be part of the fall sale. read more