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Coat or Jacket for Between Seasons: Choose by Coverage

Coat or Jacket for Between Seasons: Choose by Coverage

Choose a coat or jacket for between seasons by coverage, weight and how long it will stay on. A coat that reaches past the hip covers more of the outfit, while a jacket near the hip is easier when the temperature shifts.

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Cap d'Antibes Resort Wear: Cotton Terry, Raffia and Fringe

Cap d'Antibes Resort Wear: Cotton Terry, Raffia and Fringe

Cap d'Antibes resort wear brings a Riviera mood through cotton terry, raffia, fringe and relaxed shapes. I look at the terry dresses and raffia pieces made for long afternoons in the sun.

Best Cream and Powder Blush Duos: Trios and Face Palettes

Best Cream and Powder Blush Duos: Trios and Face Palettes

Cream and powder blush duos put both formulas in one compact, like the Sephora Collection Blush Blush Blush palette. I also pick trios and face palettes, from pink to plum, for every cheek.

Backless Dresses and the Art of the Open Back

Backless Dresses and the Art of the Open Back

Backless dresses put the interest in the back, with open backs, plunging cuts and cowl drapes that suit a plain front. I go through gowns, jumpsuits and maxi dresses, with Nookie among the gowns.

Flat Shoes Trend: Loafers, Ballet Flats and Slides to Wear

Flat Shoes Trend: Loafers, Ballet Flats and Slides to Wear

The flat shoes trend this season covers Tony Bianco loafers, slingbacks, ballet flats and mesh styles, plus slides, mules and espadrilles. I went through the pairs I would wear all week, starting with the loafer.

Hair Care Heroes: Shampoos, Conditioners, Masks and Oils

Hair Care Heroes: Shampoos, Conditioners, Masks and Oils

Hair care for wash day and styling comes down to shampoos, conditioners, masks and oils. Here are the ones I would reach for, from Pureology, Ouai and Crown Affair among others.

YSL Purses Are Where French Tailoring Meets Hardware

YSL Purses Are Where French Tailoring Meets Hardware

YSL purses are built on hard edges, structured bases and hardware, and structure separates the range more than size does. I go through the smaller formats, from the Loulou Mini to the Gaby Micro Vanity, and the occasions each one covers.

What Men Wear to Weddings Now

What Men Wear to Weddings Now

What men wear to weddings now comes down to the dress code on the invitation, and cocktail attire is the one that confuses people most. I sort suit jackets, linen shirts, trousers and loafers into wedding guest outfits.

Vases, Candles, And Decorative Objects

Vases, Candles, And Decorative Objects

Vases, candles and decorative objects: 12 pieces for the home, priced from 30 to 325 dollars. I picked them from The Favorites, and all are in stock now.

Arched Rose Trellis: Ideas for Climbing Roses and Bare Walls

Arched Rose Trellis: Ideas for Climbing Roses and Bare Walls

An arched rose trellis gives climbing roses, clematis and jasmine a frame to hold while adding height to a flat garden. I sorted arches, obelisks and wall panels so you can match the frame to your space.

Clean Girl Starter Pack: The Five-Minute Face

Clean Girl Starter Pack: The Five-Minute Face

Effortless, your-skin-but-better

Summer Jewelry Must Haves

Summer Jewelry Must Haves

Summer jewelry here means fine and demi-fine pieces for every day: stacking hoops, charm pendants, sculptural cuffs and signet rings. I explain how I would wear them together.

Starface Pimple Patches: The Yellow Star That Made Them Playful

Starface Pimple Patches: The Yellow Star That Made Them Playful

Starface pimple patches began in 2019 as one star-shaped patch from a former Elle.com beauty director. I go through the Starface line and four patches from other brands.

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Sally Hansen: The Woman, The Polish And The Nail Care Worth Keeping

Sally Hansen: The Woman, The Polish And The Nail Care Worth Keeping

Sally Hansen nail polish started with a woman of the same name, and the range now covers gel-effect color, base and top coats, and growth and repair. I trace her story and pick what is worth keeping.

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Red and Cobalt Outfits: Clothes and Accessories That Bridge Them

Red and Cobalt Outfits: Clothes and Accessories That Bridge Them

Red and cobalt together used to look like a mistake. Right now it is the sharpest colour pairing going. Here is each half, plus the accessories that bridge them.

Re-Editioned Jewelry: Why Houses Revive Old Collections

Re-Editioned Jewelry: Why Houses Revive Old Collections

Jewelry houses preserve their design heritage by reviving archive designs as re-editions, usually with changes they do not always announce. I explain what a re-edition is and is not, and how to judge a revival on its own terms.

Powder Foundation That Looks Like Skin, Not a Mask

Powder Foundation That Looks Like Skin, Not a Mask

Powder foundation looks like skin, not a mask, when the prep and the brush are right. I cover loose, pressed and baked formulas, plus primers, setting sprays and buffing brushes.

Plumped Lips: Glosses, Oils and Lipsticks Worth Trying

Plumped Lips: Glosses, Oils and Lipsticks Worth Trying

Plumped lips here means glosses and oils from Chantecaille, Ogee and Trish McEvoy, with an ILIA lipstick to finish. I go through what decides the result and how to use each one.

Perfume Oils: Roll-On and Dab-On Picks for Skin-Close Scent

Perfume Oils: Roll-On and Dab-On Picks for Skin-Close Scent

Perfume oils are skin-close, long-lasting scents that come as roll-ons and dab-ons. I gathered the ones that give a subtle signature, including MALIN+GOETZ Strawberry and NEST New York Balinese Coconut.

Peachy Blush: Cream, Powder and Liquid Peach Formulas

Peachy Blush: Cream, Powder and Liquid Peach Formulas

Peachy blush is the softest way to add warmth, and it comes in a cream, a powder or a liquid. I pick my favorite peach blush in each formula and share how to wear it.

Pajama Code: How to Wear Silk Pajama Sets Everywhere

Pajama Code: How to Wear Silk Pajama Sets Everywhere

Sleepwear styled as streetwear

One Piece or Bikini: How to Choose by Coverage and Confidence

One Piece or Bikini: How to Choose by Coverage and Confidence

For the question of one piece or bikini, neither is universally better. The right choice depends on how much coverage you want and how confidently the suit will stay put while you move. Eres makes the comparison useful

How to Choose the Right Necklace Length: Collar to Pendant

How to Choose the Right Necklace Length: Collar to Pendant

How to choose the right necklace length starts with the names: a collar sits at the base of the neck and a choker sits higher on the neck. I show where each length lands on the body and how to measure once so you can stop guessing.

Dr Murad Skin Care: Serums, Cleansers and Moisturizers

Dr Murad Skin Care: Serums, Cleansers and Moisturizers

Dr Murad skin care began in Los Angeles in 1989, built by a doctor who wanted skincare to be taken seriously. I start with the serums, then the cleansers and moisturizers for a calm everyday base.

Margaux Shoes: Flats, Loafers and Pumps From One Ballet Flat

Margaux Shoes: Flats, Loafers and Pumps From One Ballet Flat

A look at Margaux shoes, from the brand's start with one ballet flat in 2015 to the loafers, Mary Janes, pumps and sandals it makes now. We go through neutral flats, wine, petal and animal print flats, and the dressier styles.

London Fall Layers

London Fall Layers

London fall layers start with a trench coat, a rollneck and a white t-shirt. I picked pieces like the Weekend Max Mara trench and Vince crew neck sweater to build a seasonal wardrobe around.

Lavender and Gray Outfits to Try This Fall

Lavender and Gray Outfits to Try This Fall

Lavender and gray outfits work best when both colors are soft, more stone and lilac than pastel. I pair a feather-trimmed lavender cardigan with gray trousers, then swap the pieces three more ways.

Inside Phoebe's Closet

Inside Phoebe's Closet

Phoebe's closet is mostly the dresses, bags and jewelry I wear the most, plus four outfits built around them. I start with an ivory evening look, then a cheetah print night, blue quiet luxury and forget-me-not layers.