All of My Friends Love Parisian Style—I Told Them to Try These Nordstrom Items

Everyone in my friend group, including myself, gravitates toward Parisian style. You know, that “je ne sais quoi” approach to fashion that’s effortless and no-fuss. While French people wear a variety of different items, the fashion set often gravitates toward elevated basics that are polished, chic, and easy to style. I’m referring to items like classic button-down shirts, suiting, pretty skirts, and more. read more

Succession Fans, You Can Now Travel Like The Roys For Less

Of course, Roys’ glamorous, high-stakes lifestyle is far from most of our realities, but as Refinery29’s resident travel writer, I know quality, durable luggage when I see it. They’re the perfect “stealth wealth”, logo-less designer items that speak to the taste level and status of characters so many of us admire; and they have serious potential as travel investments. As a Succession fan myself, it’s the perfect combination — there was no question that I had to give the brand a proper test-run. I will flag that the brand has prices better suited to the Roys than the average Joe, but lucky for us Carl Friedrik is set to hold its biggest sale of the year: up to 30% off sale for Black Friday from November 24 to 27. Just in time for Christmas gift shopping or prepping for winter getaways. read more