6 Affordable Brands That Actually Make My Wardrobe Look Expensive

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There is nothing I take greater pleasure in than dressing in expensive-looking outfits. I’m not the only one (obviously). With the quiet luxury trend dominating the fashion set all of 2023 and most likely all of 2024, it’s safe to say that we all like looking rich. I’ve always been a big proponent of dressing/styling yourself as a tool for manifesting. That saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have” encompasses what I’m talking about. It’s about dressing for your dream life. While right now, I don’t have a multimillion-dollar apartment in Tribeca, at least I can dress like I do—which is less expensive than you think. There are certain affordable brands I keep in my back pocket when I’m going for a luxe look but don’t exactly have a luxe budget. read more

My Favorite Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are on Sale at Amazon

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Trends come and go, but when you find the right statement accessory, it adds a little something extra to your look and makes you feel like yourself. I’m from Southern California, so sunglasses have always been a necessity, not just another addition to my outfit. It feels like every season, there’s a new statement sunglass trend. One minute, big bug eye sunglasses are all the rage, the next people want tiny lenses — the list goes on. I’ve definitely spent a very long time in the sunglass section of a department store, trying on pair after pair and feeling a bit like Goldilocks. One is too big, one is too small, and I could never find any one that was just right. When I was a teenager, I was gifted a pair of Ray-Ban Aviator Classic Polarized Sunglasses ($171, originally $221), and no other style has ever compared. read more