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Western Style: Worn-In Denim, Suede and Fringe

Western Style: Worn-In Denim, Suede and Fringe

Western style is showing up again, but the convincing version leans on worn-in denim, suede and fringe rather than costume pieces. It is recurring now because the last decade of minimal dressing left room for a look with real texture and shape. This edit follows that material logic through tops, outerwear, denim and the smaller pieces that carry the reference.

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Buxom Lip Plumper and the Plumping Glosses That Actually Tingle

Buxom Lip Plumper and the Plumping Glosses That Actually Tingle

A Buxom lip plumper is the tingly gloss that made plumping a daily habit instead of a party trick. Here it sits with the plumping glosses, oils, balms and liners I would try next, from a gentle warmth to a real kick.

The Weekend Bag: Nordstrom Rack Satchels and Crossbodies

The Weekend Bag: Nordstrom Rack Satchels and Crossbodies

A weekend bag in this edit means Nordstrom Rack satchels and crossbodies, like the rag & bone Bryant and the Kurt Geiger London Micro Kensington. I paired them with easy layers and flats.

Vacation Outfits: Dresses and Cover-Ups for a Week in the Sun

Vacation Outfits: Dresses and Cover-Ups for a Week in the Sun

Vacation outfits for a week in the sun: a crochet cover-up dress, white dresses, a maxi dress, easy pants and tops, and a sea necklace. I picked easy pieces for a week of beach days, starting with the cover-up.

Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo: The Fine-Hair Pick, Plus Its Best Pairs

Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo: The Fine-Hair Pick, Plus Its Best Pairs

Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo is the lightweight, silicone-free bottle in a line built by a colourist. Here is how it differs from the richer Hydrate, what else in the range earns a place, and which shampoo and conditioner pairs sit beside it. Start with the Sheer shampoo and conditioner together.

Poplin, Linen and Silk Shirts: The Shirt Test Compared

Poplin, Linen and Silk Shirts: The Shirt Test Compared

Poplin, linen and silk shirts each wear differently, and this test compares the three. I go through what each fabric does, with the Ann Taylor Perfect Shirt as one example.

Nail Stickers and Press-Ons: The Low-Effort Nail Art I Actually Keep Up With

Nail Stickers and Press-Ons: The Low-Effort Nail Art I Actually Keep Up With

Nail stickers turned nail art into something you can do on the couch in ten minutes, with no appointment and no steady hand required. The category now runs from tiny appliqués and decals to full press-on sets finished with the kind of art that used to take an hour.

The Set Edit: Matching Knit Sets and Twin Sets

The Set Edit: Matching Knit Sets and Twin Sets

Matching fine-knit sets and twin sets look considered with almost no styling. I pulled cardigan sets, knit tops and a short set.

Lip Combos: Liners, Jellies and Balms to Wear Together

Lip Combos: Liners, Jellies and Balms to Wear Together

A good lip combo pairs a liner with a gloss, jelly or balm, like the DIBS Beauty No Pressure Lip Liners and Go To Glossy Balm. I also include the martie Facile Big & Little Lip Jelly Set.

Best Loafers: Penny, Lug Sole and Sleek Leather Styles

Best Loafers: Penny, Lug Sole and Sleek Leather Styles

The best loafers this season range from classic penny styles to chunky lug soles and sleek leather silhouettes. I picked pairs from Santoni, Dior, Khaite and Versace to cover each.

Japanese Menswear: The Labels Shaping Men's Style in 2026

Japanese Menswear: The Labels Shaping Men's Style in 2026

Japanese menswear labels are setting the agenda in 2026, according to GQ and Lyst, after decades of studying American clothes. I sort them into jackets, sweaters, shirts and trousers, from OrSlow to KAPITAL and FULLCOUNT.

Lip, Eye and Nail Makeup: What Actually Changes the Result

Lip, Eye and Nail Makeup: What Actually Changes the Result

Lip, eye and nail makeup works because of formulation and how it is applied, not price. I picked eyeliner, lip oil, highlighter, eyeshadow and nail polish from Haus Labs, Ogee, REFY, Charlotte Tilbury and Chanel.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil: Shades, Finishes And Lip Oils To Pair It With

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil: Shades, Finishes And Lip Oils To Pair It With

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil is a cherry oil formula that reacts to your lips and comes in three finishes. Here is how I would choose a finish, plus the plumpers, luxury lip oils and tinted balms that sit beside it on the shelf.

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Statement Earrings: One Strong Pair With Button-Downs

Statement Earrings: One Strong Pair With Button-Downs

One strong earring can do more work than a whole jewelry box. This edit pairs eight statement earrings against the button-down shirts and gold necklaces that actually share the frame with them. The point is not more jewelry, it is picking the one piece that changes the outfit's balance.

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The Croc Effect

The Croc Effect

Embossed leather, everywhere it counts

The Cotton Shirt Does The Most Work

The Cotton Shirt Does The Most Work

A cotton shirt works over a swimsuit, under a knit, open as a layer and buttoned as a top. I pair eight cotton shirts and tops with eight pairs of shorts and the shoes that smarten them up.

Corduroy Pants and Jackets: 28 Pieces for Layering

Corduroy Pants and Jackets: 28 Pieces for Layering

Discover our top fine and wide-wale styles for fall.

Burgundy Outfits: Tops, Mini Skirts and Skorts in Deep Red

Burgundy Outfits: Tops, Mini Skirts and Skorts in Deep Red

Burgundy outfits start with a top, a mini skirt or a skort in the shade. I collected burgundy pieces to spice up any outfit, from tops to skorts.

The Best SIMKHAI Dresses to Shop for Fall 2026

The Best SIMKHAI Dresses to Shop for Fall 2026

SIMKHAI dresses pair progressive construction with architectural and sculptural inspiration, from the Los Angeles studio Jonathan Simkhai founded in 2010. I go through the case for structure and the dresses built for movement.

Saint Laurent Belts: Leather, Suede and Embellished Styles

Saint Laurent Belts: Leather, Suede and Embellished Styles

A belt can make a dress look finished, and Saint Laurent belts in leather, suede and embellished styles are the focus here. I use one to hold a waistline, add a horizontal break to a long silhouette, or bring in texture.

Tennis Necklace Guide: Diamond, Crystal and Everyday Gold Styles

Tennis Necklace Guide: Diamond, Crystal and Everyday Gold Styles

A diamond tennis necklace is a single line of stones that sits close to the collarbone, and crystal and gold-tone versions follow the same shape. I cover slim everyday styles, fine diamond pieces and lab-grown lines.

Kristin Ess Hair Gloss and the Colorist Who Only Wanted to Sell at Target

Kristin Ess Hair Gloss and the Colorist Who Only Wanted to Sell at Target

Kristin Ess hair gloss is an in-shower treatment for shine between salon visits, from a colorist who built her line for Target. Here it is with the leave-ins, shampoos and other glosses I would use with it.

Teaching Uniform: Teacher Outfits That Feel Put Together

Teaching Uniform: Teacher Outfits That Feel Put Together

Teacher outfits work best when they are classroom appropriate and still feel personal, like a tiered maxi skirt, a pencil skirt and wide-leg trousers. I picked pieces that look put together.

Summer Date Night Dresses: Slip Dresses, Gowns and Easy Minis

Summer Date Night Dresses: Slip Dresses, Gowns and Easy Minis

Dresses made for the evening

Summer Bikinis

Summer Bikinis

Summer bikinis here run from crochet triangles to printed sets, in tops, briefs and matching sets. I would pack these first for slow afternoons by the water.

The Black Dress Every Closet Actually Needs

The Black Dress Every Closet Actually Needs

A dependable silhouette that can shift with the plans.

Striped Sweaters: Stripes That Look Fresh, Not Nautical

Striped Sweaters: Stripes That Look Fresh, Not Nautical

The easiest pattern in your closet, and the coziest

Staud Purses: A Plain Guide to Beaded, Mini and Shoulder Bags

Staud Purses: A Plain Guide to Beaded, Mini and Shoulder Bags

Staud purses range from the Demy beaded shoulder bag to the Harlow bag and a mini. I sort them by what they actually hold and which one you will carry.