I’m the Fashion Friend, But I Survived 72 Hours Outdoors With These 30 Items

In every single one of my friend groups, I’m the fashion friend—the one you text when you have a date in 20 minutes and you don’t know what to wear or when you need someone to FaceTime in the fitting room for a second opinion. I’ve spent years sending my friends links to outfits, trends, and red carpet looks, but nothing prepared them for a selfie from my first-ever camping trip. When I spend time outdoors, I’m usually walking in the city to my favorite shops or sitting under palm trees at the beach. But when Timberland and Hike Clerb team up for a weekend upstate to celebrate the iconic brand’s 50th anniversary, it’s impossible to say no. read more

I Tried Madewell’s Plus-Size Jeans For Autumn — Here Is My Honest Review

I put this pair on and immediately noticed that there was a substantial waist gap in the back. Meanwhile, the front of the jeans was too snug through my lower belly area. I think Madewell’s Curvy fit, made for customers with a waist narrower than their hips, would have fit better on me in this style. That said, I wore this pair for a full 12-hour day, which went from work meetings around New York City to a date night happy hour. Throughout the day, I felt the beginnings of the breaking-in process starting to occur: The stiff denim became a smidge more pliable; the tight areas started squeezing a little bit less. Since these are a stiffer denim with no stretch, I’d estimate it would take at least two to three more wears until they are fully comfortable and broken in. read more

Commuters on the Paris Métro Have the Best Style—7 Outfits That Had Me Spinning

There’s something about the fabulous commuters that travel via the busy Paris Métro. They’re focused, quiet, in a rush, and always well-dressed. Now, these are the real Parisians. You’ll see lots of people out on the streets with great style, but if they’re hoping from cab to cab, they’re probably tourists. The people brave enough to travel on the metro, however, know what’s up. read more