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Guerlain Lipstick: Refills, Color Stories, and a Case to Keep

Guerlain Lipstick: Refills, Color Stories, and a Case to Keep

Guerlain lipstick moves from Rouge G satin refills in soft neutrals to KissKiss colors and velvet reds. I sort the shades by the moments I would wear them and the case details I would check.

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star for Women: High-Tops, Chuck 70s and Lift Soles

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star for Women: High-Tops, Chuck 70s and Lift Soles

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star women reach for most is still the canvas high-top, and this edit sorts the classic highs and lows, the Chuck 70 remakes and the platform and Lift soles. It covers how each one looks with jeans, slip dresses and tailoring.

Miu Miu Guide: Playful Pieces From Every Corner of the Label

Miu Miu Guide: Playful Pieces From Every Corner of the Label

A guide to Miu Miu, the label Miuccia Prada launched in 1993 and named after her family nickname. Bags, ballet flats, sneakers, knits and accessories, with notes on what to buy first.

Nike Air Max: From the Air Max 90 to Dn8, a Sneaker Born From a Paris Building

Nike Air Max: From the Air Max 90 to Dn8, a Sneaker Born From a Paris Building

The Nike Air Max began with a trip to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and this edit sorts Air Max 90, Air Max 95, Air Max Plus, Dn8 and Muse pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you lace up.

G-Star jeans: The Amsterdam Label That Bent Denim

G-Star jeans: The Amsterdam Label That Bent Denim

G-Star jeans move from Amsterdam's raw-denim beginnings to the 3D Elwood and a full wardrobe of straight, wide, slim and cropped shapes. I would choose by rise, leg line and the pieces already waiting in my closet.

Eberjey Pajamas: The Miami Brand That Turned Sleep Into Self-Care

Eberjey Pajamas: The Miami Brand That Turned Sleep Into Self-Care

Our picks of Eberjey pjs from Gisele sets, printed and silk pairs, flannel and cotton, sleepshirts and robes.

The Chevron-Quilted Bag: Chains, Clutches and Soft Suede

The Chevron-Quilted Bag: Chains, Clutches and Soft Suede

This edit gathers the chevron-quilted bags shaping fall wardrobes, from chain-strap shoulder bags and clutches to envelope flaps, wallets and soft suede. Start with the silhouette you will carry most, then check the strap, closure and finish.

Body Tape, From a Gaping Sweater to the Grammys Gown

Body Tape, From a Gaping Sweater to the Grammys Gown

Body tape quietly holds up a lot of dresses, and the right roll depends on the neckline and your skin. These are eight breast and body tapes plus eight nipple covers, fashion tapes and adhesive bras to compare.

White Loafers for Women: Wear Them Past Labor Day

White Loafers for Women: Wear Them Past Labor Day

A guide to white loafers women can wear all year, from classic penny and driving styles to horsebits, tassels and chunky soles. I sort 40 pairs by shape and tell you how to keep white leather looking clean.

Plaid, Argyle and the Preppy Revival

Plaid, Argyle and the Preppy Revival

Plaid and argyle are back in a more grown-up form. They show up as skirts, knit vests and tailored jackets, with the prep school reference worn lightly. This edit makes the case for a pattern that always seems to return in October.

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion, the Night Version

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion, the Night Version

The CeraVe facial moisturizing lotion most people mean today is the PM formula with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and three ceramides. Here are eight CeraVe lotions, creams and gels, plus eight gel creams and night creams from other brands.

Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream, and the Soil to Seoul Idea Behind It

Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream, and the Soil to Seoul Idea Behind It

Purito oat in calming gel cream is a light, oat-based moisturizer from PURITO SEOUL, a brand with a plain-spoken point of view about purity. Here is the rest of the Purito line, oat creams and serums from other brands, and a few light gel creams for calmer-feeling skin.

Bandana Scarf: How Snuff Users Gave a Kerchief Its Name

Bandana Scarf: How Snuff Users Gave a Kerchief Its Name

A bandana scarf started as a tie-dyed Indian kerchief and picked up its English name from snuff users. Here are the ones to try, from silk squares and cotton prints to beaded edges and cashmere triangles.

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Silver Heels: Strappy Sandals, Platforms and Pointed Mules

Silver Heels: Strappy Sandals, Platforms and Pointed Mules

Silver heels can read like jewelry at the ankle, so this edit moves from strappy sandals to platforms, pointed-toe pairs and mules. I say when I would reach for each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.

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Fall Skirts: From Suede Minis to Tartan Midis and Pleated Satin

Fall Skirts: From Suede Minis to Tartan Midis and Pleated Satin

These fall skirts cover suede and leather, plaid and tweed, knits, corduroy and denim, and satin pleats in burgundy, chocolate and forest green. I would wear every one with boots and tights, and I say which ones deserve a spot in your closet.

Orly, the Brand That Gave Us the French Manicure

Orly, the Brand That Gave Us the French Manicure

Orly started as a Los Angeles beauty supply shop in 1975 and is tied to the French manicure. Here are eight ORLY polishes, base coats and top coats, plus eight nail strengtheners and cuticle care picks to go with them.

Pink and Navy Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and Navy Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and navy is the preppy, slightly French pairing of fall, softer than pink and black. These five outfits put pale pink cashmere, alpaca, mesh, jersey and silk with navy wool, suede, crepe and denim. Pale pink looks crisp with navy, and hot pink looks like a party.

Wella Hair Color at Home, Plus the Glosses and Color-Safe Shampoos to Keep It Fresh

Wella Hair Color at Home, Plus the Glosses and Color-Safe Shampoos to Keep It Fresh

Wella hair color began with a man who made wig tulle in 1880. Here are the Wella Color Charm shades, toner and gloss, the glosses that refresh color between appointments and the shampoos that protect it.

Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Two Weights of HA

Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Two Weights of HA

The Good Molecules hyaluronic acid serum is the plain, lightweight hydration step that started in a retailer's own lab. Here are eight Good Molecules skincare steps and eight other hyaluronic acid serums to compare.

Brown Wedding Guest Dress: What Sienna Miller Wore to Ellie Goulding's Wedding

Brown Wedding Guest Dress: What Sienna Miller Wore to Ellie Goulding's Wedding

A brown wedding guest dress is the quiet fall answer to black and navy. Here are twenty brown dresses, from satin slips to organza gowns and velvet, with notes on fabric, length and how to wear each one.

Varsity sweater: The Harvard H That Began on a Shirt

Varsity sweater: The Harvard H That Began on a Shirt

This varsity sweater edit moves from striped pullovers and letterman cardigans to knit polos, rugby styles, and crest-led knits. I’d choose one school-coded detail and let the rest of the outfit stay grown-up.

Long Sleeve Mini Dress: Lace, Knits and a Sharper Hem

Long Sleeve Mini Dress: Lace, Knits and a Sharper Hem

The long sleeve mini dress has three moods here, from lace and sequins to soft knits and crisp shirt shapes. I say when I would reach for each one and what I would check before leaving the house.

Dior Edit: Iconic Handbags and Jewelry Worth Knowing

Dior Edit: Iconic Handbags and Jewelry Worth Knowing

Dior has shaped what a handbag can be since the house opened in 1946. This edit gathers the Dior bags people look for most, from Lady Dior to Saddle and Book Tote, along with Dior jewelry and a few shoes. Each piece is a different way into the house.

The Mini Dress Edit: Short, Sharp and Easy

The Mini Dress Edit: Short, Sharp and Easy

The mini dress is back in a big way and comes in more variations than before. Sequins, lace, knit and clean tailoring all appear in the shorter length. This edit is a full look at the minis worth wearing.

The Couple Who Put Their Names on Ardell Lashes

The Couple Who Put Their Names on Ardell Lashes

Arnold and Sydell Miller combined their first names in 1971 and started Ardell lashes, from Demi Wispies to press-on clusters. This edit walks through the Wispies, the strip styles from natural to full, and the cluster kits and glue.

Silver Clutch: The Minaudière Story, From a Cigarette Case to Chain Mail

Silver Clutch: The Minaudière Story, From a Cigarette Case to Chain Mail

A divine selection of silver clutches acorss leather, crystal, box, pouch and chain mail styles for evening. I started with the minaudière story because every one of them traces back to it.

Pierre Laborde Bags: Quiet Shapes From Other Makers

Pierre Laborde Bags: Quiet Shapes From Other Makers

Pierre Laborde bags are handmade in Harlem and new ones sit behind a waiting list, so this edit opens with the few I found secondhand. After that come alternatives from other makers, sorted by shape and carry.

L'Oréal Revitalift, the Facelift in a Jar That Started in 1995

L'Oréal Revitalift, the Facelift in a Jar That Started in 1995

L'Oréal Revitalift arrived in September 1995 and has kept growing into serums, creams and eye care. Here is the line, how I would use it, and other retinol and hyaluronic serums from different brands.