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Target's A New Day collection, priced at $12: Surprising goodies and items not recommended for purchase
I walked into Target for dish soap and walked out with $87 worth of A New Day clothes—here's what shocked me (in a good way) and what went straight to the return pile.
Weekend to Wednesday
Weekend capsule wardrobe: 8 items, 10 outfits, no need to wash
I packed for a three-day weekend, forgot to do laundry, and accidentally figured out the only eight pieces you actually need.
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The Art of Belts: How One Piece Can Change Everything
I spent years ignoring belts because I thought they were for grandpas and flight attendants—then I tried one and realized I was completely wrong.
Notes from the Editor's Desk
A reader writes: 'My husband says I dress too old-fashioned.' Here's my response.
I have been in this business for twenty years and I still don't know what "too old-fashioned" means—so let me tell you what I told her.
Weekend to Wednesday
Fall transition formula: From the coolness of October to the coldness of November
I used to panic every October and buy things I didn't need—here's the simple three-layer system that finally got me from crisp mornings to freezing afternoons without changing my whole outfit.
The Edit
The COS wool blend coat - worth $390?
I wore this coat almost every day from November to March, through snow, sleet, and one embarrassing coffee spill, and here's what I think now.
The Edit
Different Necklines for Different Face Shapes: A Guide You Need
After years of watching women wear the wrong neckline and feel bad about themselves for no reason, I made this little cheat sheet—it's not perfect, but it works.
The Edit
Madewell Transport Tote Five-Year Usage Experience: Long-Term Review
I carried the same $168 leather tote for five years through rain, travel, coffee spills, and two moves—here's what held up and what didn't.
The Edit
Vince wool cardigan - worth investing in or an overpriced basic?
I spent $395 on a gray cardigan so I could tell you exactly where your money goes—and whether you should follow me or learn from my mistake.
Notes from the Editor's Desk
My garden taught me about style patience
After three years of killing rose bushes and buying clothes that didn't work, I finally realized both need the same thing—time.
Style School
Jewelry-wearing rules for women over 40: Size, material, and the principle of less is more
After 15 years of styling accessories at Vogue, I learned that the right three pieces beat the wrong ten pieces every single time.
notes-from-the-editors-desk
A reader writes: 'My husband says I dress too old-fashioned.' Here's my response.
I have been in this business for twenty years and I still don't know what "too old-fashioned" means—so let me tell you what I told her.
My garden taught me about style patience
After three years of killing rose bushes and buying clothes that didn't work, I finally realized both need the same thing—time.
The Best Accessories Are the Best Part of Life" (Personal Philosophy)
I spent 15 years around fancy bags and shoes, and what I actually wear now isn't what you'd expect.
To Readers: 'Am I Too Old to Wear Ankle Boots?
A reader asked me if she was too old for ankle boots, and my answer made her laugh—so I'm sharing it here for everyone else who secretly wonders the same thing.
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How to determine if a piece of clothing is durable: 5 things I check before purchasing
After 15 years of watching clothes fall apart in my closet and on photo shoots, I made this short checklist—it's not fancy, but it saves me money every single time.
The Art of Belts: How One Piece Can Change Everything
I spent years ignoring belts because I thought they were for grandpas and flight attendants—then I tried one and realized I was completely wrong.
Jewelry-wearing rules for women over 40: Size, material, and the principle of less is more
After 15 years of styling accessories at Vogue, I learned that the right three pieces beat the wrong ten pieces every single time.
How to Find Your Color Season (No Appointment Needed - $300 Value Consultation)
I spent years watching stylists charge a small fortune for this—so here's the rough, real-person version you can do at home with a mirror and some honesty.
the-edit
Target's A New Day collection, priced at $12: Surprising goodies and items not recommended for purchase
I walked into Target for dish soap and walked out with $87 worth of A New Day clothes—here's what shocked me (in a good way) and what went straight to the return pile.
The COS wool blend coat - worth $390?
I wore this coat almost every day from November to March, through snow, sleet, and one embarrassing coffee spill, and here's what I think now.
Different Necklines for Different Face Shapes: A Guide You Need
After years of watching women wear the wrong neckline and feel bad about themselves for no reason, I made this little cheat sheet—it's not perfect, but it works.
Madewell Transport Tote Five-Year Usage Experience: Long-Term Review
I carried the same $168 leather tote for five years through rain, travel, coffee spills, and two moves—here's what held up and what didn't.
Vince wool cardigan - worth investing in or an overpriced basic?
I spent $395 on a gray cardigan so I could tell you exactly where your money goes—and whether you should follow me or learn from my mistake.
weekend-to-wednesday
Weekend capsule wardrobe: 8 items, 10 outfits, no need to wash
I packed for a three-day weekend, forgot to do laundry, and accidentally figured out the only eight pieces you actually need.
Fall transition formula: From the coolness of October to the coldness of November
I used to panic every October and buy things I didn't need—here's the simple three-layer system that finally got me from crisp mornings to freezing afternoons without changing my whole outfit.
Spring travel wardrobe: 5 outfits suitable for a weekend city trip
I overpacked for years before I figured out that five outfits from eight pieces is real, not magic.
Brooklyn Outfits: 5 Versatile Styles from Atlantic Avenue to Midtown
These are the real outfits I wear when I have to go from dropping my kid's forgotten laptop at NYU to sitting in a meeting where people expect me to look like I used to work at Vogue.
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