I love the holidays. Even in Los Angeles, where we’re currently oscillating between moody gray days and blistering heat, I’m feeling festive! Maybe I’ve been bolstered by a relatively drama-free Thanksgiving, or perhaps it’s the siren song of holiday parties yet to come. Whatever it is, I’m feeling the cheer.
Ready for some fresh Nordstrom buys? The new year is almost here, and we’re already off to a strong start at the retailer, and the new arrivals section is popping off right now. How do I know this? Over the past few weeks, I’ve done a ton of trend research for the year ahead, poring over the winter collections and scanning my social media feeds to find out what people are talking about. I usually peruse Nordstrom’s site when I need to update my basics, but the buys I found on my recent search are the more special and elevated picks that I was happily surprised to see. Consider this your ultimate Who What Wear-approved edit and I’ll be your shopping connoisseur.
Leo, the solstice and start of Capricorn Season is usually an ideal time for you to get your life together, but this year you may feel a bit differently because Mercury, the Planet of Communication, is retrograde in Capricorn for most of the week, activating your sector of work, health, and service. You may find yourself getting easily irritated by people’s requests or by the responsibilities you have on your plate. Remember Leo, you may be a fixed sign, but you have the right to change your mind or re-route if you don’t feel inspired or motivated. Make sure you’re giving yourself grace, and even allowing yourself to call it quits if your heart’s not in it.
If this is your first time here, let me catch you up to speed: My aunt is my style icon. She was the person who ignited my love of fashion and continues to impress me with her ever-evolving style. Over the years, our personal styles have gone from polar opposites to quite similar. We now shop at more of the same stores and idolize the same aesthetics. One of our go-to retailers has always been Nordstrom, and this week, my aunt showed me a handful of new arrivals that I now won’t shut up about.
I’ve been studying the trends that come and go within the fashion industry for years, and I’ve noticed the most notable shoe styles have usually revolved around a bold look of heels or a platform sole. And when there is a more comfortable look involved, it’s more likely to be sneakers than anything else. The past year or two, however, has been dominated by flat shoes. (Let’s call it a flat shoe renaissance if you will.) With brands like Tory Burch and Prada releasing standout pairs, mixing fashion and practicality has never been so stylish.
