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Marble Coffee Table: The Pedestal Idea That Cleared Out the Legs

Marble Coffee Table: The Pedestal Idea That Cleared Out the Legs

This marble coffee table edit covers round, oval, slab, framed and nesting styles in Carrara, black, green and merlot stone. I have picked the ones I would put in my own living room, with care notes for etching.

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Tumi Luggage Guide: Cases Built for Frequent Travel

Tumi Luggage Guide: Cases Built for Frequent Travel

Tumi luggage is built for people who travel often and want a case that lasts. This guide sorts Tumi carry-ons and checked cases by size and collection so you can compare them easily. Start with the size you travel with most and work from there.

Brown Heels: Pumps, Sandals and Mules With a More Personal Point of View

Brown Heels: Pumps, Sandals and Mules With a More Personal Point of View

Brown heels can mean pointed pumps, strappy sandals, easy mules or a shoe with a little more going on. I say where I would wear each shape and what I would check in the fitting room.

Van Cleef Bracelet: Clover Motifs, Charms and the Shape of Gold

Van Cleef Bracelet: Clover Motifs, Charms and the Shape of Gold

A Van Cleef bracelet can mean a clover chain, a tiny charm, or a gold bangle with more presence, so I sort this edit by mood and shape. I would check the clasp, hallmarks, serial number, and condition grade before deciding, because every piece here is a one-off.

Barefoot Shoes: Sneakers, Boots and Trail Runners

Barefoot Shoes: Sneakers, Boots and Trail Runners

Barefoot shoes span everyday sneakers, boots, sandals and trail runners, with a level profile and more room at the toes. I sort them by use and say what I would test before a long day.

The Gucci Crossbody Bag for Women, From Mini Marmonts to Small Lunettas

The Gucci Crossbody Bag for Women, From Mini Marmonts to Small Lunettas

A Gucci crossbody bag for women is mostly a question of size and shape, so this edit sorts the mini crossbodies, camera bags and messengers, the small and medium crossbodies, and the small shoulder bags for dressier nights. It is written for anyone choosing a first one.

Versed Skin Tint, the Serum Tint Behind the Brand

Versed Skin Tint, the Serum Tint Behind the Brand

The Versed skin tint is a mineral SPF 40 serum tint from Katherine Power's skincare-first brand. Here are eight Versed picks, from concealer to retinol, and eight other skin tints and tinted moisturizers to compare.

Silver Heels: Dorothy's Shoes Were Silver Until Technicolor Got Involved

Silver Heels: Dorothy's Shoes Were Silver Until Technicolor Got Involved

Silver heels have a better origin story than most shoes: Dorothy wore silver first. Here are twenty pairs, from mirrored pumps to crystal sandals, with a plain test for wearing them every day.

Denim Set: Jackets, Shirts, and Skirts That Match

Denim Set: Jackets, Shirts, and Skirts That Match

Denim set ideas here pair jackets, shirts, vests, and tops with matching jeans, shorts, or skirts. I sort them by silhouette and wash, with a few checks I would make before wearing the pieces together.

Tennis Shoes: Court Performance Pairs, Classics and Designer Sneakers

Tennis Shoes: Court Performance Pairs, Classics and Designer Sneakers

Tennis shoes were mostly rubber and canvas for decades, and this edit sorts designer sneakers, performance pairs and court classics. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check on the sole.

Black Dress Guide: Mini, Midi and Maxi Styles for Every Occasion

Black Dress Guide: Mini, Midi and Maxi Styles for Every Occasion

The black dress is the one piece that works for dinners, weddings and every party in between. This edit sorts the black dress by length and shape, from minis to floor-length gowns. Choose the silhouette that fits the plans on your calendar.

Cute Polka Dot Skirt, From Minis to Midis and Maxis

Cute Polka Dot Skirt, From Minis to Midis and Maxis

A cute polka dot skirt can be a sharp little mini, a dark long line, or a lighter midi with color in the dots. I like the print best when the rest of the outfit gives it room to speak.

Gucci Bamboo, the Scent Named for a 1947 Bag

Gucci Bamboo, the Scent Named for a 1947 Bag

Gucci bamboo is a woody floral named for the house's bamboo-handle bag, and it does not smell like bamboo. These are eight Gucci women's fragrances, Bamboo included, and eight lily, ylang and sandalwood scents to compare.

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Micro Shorts: How 1970 Hot Pants Became the Fall Tights Look

Micro Shorts: How 1970 Hot Pants Became the Fall Tights Look

This edit of micro shorts runs from tailored and denim pairs to knit, faux leather and sequin ones, all made to wear in fall. I tell you which I would put with tights and loafers first.

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UGG Boots: From the Ultra Mini to the Tall Classic

UGG Boots: From the Ultra Mini to the Tall Classic

UGG boots began as the sheepskin pair Brian Smith's California surfer friends were missing after cold morning sessions. These are 40 I would wear now, from the Ultra Mini and its platform to the tall classics, the Bailey Bows and the waterproof Adirondack.

Dirndl Dress: Bavarian Color, Vintage Finds and Oktoberfest Sets

Dirndl Dress: Bavarian Color, Vintage Finds and Oktoberfest Sets

This dirndl dress edit moves from Bavarian-inspired color to vintage finds and Oktoberfest-ready sets. I say how I would style each group and what I would inspect before wearing a secondhand piece.

Pikolinos: The Spanish Shoe Story With Two Beginnings

Pikolinos: The Spanish Shoe Story With Two Beginnings

Pikolinos brings ankle boots, tall shafts, sneakers, sandals and leather accessories into one edit, with its Elche roots and Maasai collaboration in view. I like how its leather story puts the small construction details ahead of a grand fashion claim.

Designer Slides for Women: The Flat, Logo and Platform Pairs I Would Wear All Summer

Designer Slides for Women: The Flat, Logo and Platform Pairs I Would Wear All Summer

Designer slides women actually reach for, sorted into flat leather slides, logo and rubber pool slides, and platform, padded, faux fur and embellished pairs. I go through how each kind wears and what to check in the fitting room.

Burgundy Dress: Midis, Minis and Velvet Picks for Every Occasion

Burgundy Dress: Midis, Minis and Velvet Picks for Every Occasion

A styling guide to the burgundy dress in three groups: midis and maxis, minis and short dresses, and velvet, satin and knit styles. I explain how I would wear each one, from a wedding guest look to a dinner out.

Tiffany and Co.: Heart Tags, Bone Cuffs and the 1966 Key Tag Behind Them

Tiffany and Co.: Heart Tags, Bone Cuffs and the 1966 Key Tag Behind Them

Tiffany and Co. began its heart tag story as a 1966 key tag, and this edit sorts heart tags, Elsa Peretti shapes and HardWear, T and Lock pieces, new and pre-owned. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the clasp and hallmark.

Chanel Boots, From Quilted Combat Shapes to Tall Two-Tone Lines

Chanel Boots, From Quilted Combat Shapes to Tall Two-Tone Lines

Chanel boots move from quilted lace-ups to short cap-toe shapes and tall shafts. I would build the outfit around the hem and let the boot decide how much color and detail is enough.

Beer Hat: Margs Truckers, Patch Caps and Crochet Buckets Past the 1985 Joke Helmet

Beer Hat: Margs Truckers, Patch Caps and Crochet Buckets Past the 1985 Joke Helmet

The beer hat started in 1985 as a joke helmet with cup holders, and this edit swaps it for cute truckers, patch caps and crochet buckets. I sort them by the afternoon they suit, from a bar patio to a tailgate to a lake day.

Delvaux Bags: The 1958 Buckle That Became a Logo

Delvaux Bags: The 1958 Buckle That Became a Logo

Delvaux bags start with a mirrored D buckle from the 1958 Brussels World Fair. This edit covers Brillant, Pin and Tempête, the minis, and a few pre-owned finds, with a tip for choosing between them.

White Mini Dress: Lace, Satin and Beaded Styles With a Very Short History

White Mini Dress: Lace, Satin and Beaded Styles With a Very Short History

A white mini dress has been turning heads since a short white shift dress caused a sensation at the 1965 Melbourne Cup Carnival, and this edit sorts lace, satin, corset and beaded styles by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the fitting room.

Gucci Sunglasses: The House Only Started Making Them in 1989

Gucci Sunglasses: The House Only Started Making Them in 1989

Gucci sunglasses have a surprisingly short history for a house this old. Here are twenty frames sorted by shape, from cat-eye and square to aviator, rectangular and shield, with a face-shape test for each.

Black Lace Dress: Minis, Midis and Corsets for a Fabric Chanel Loved

Black Lace Dress: Minis, Midis and Corsets for a Fabric Chanel Loved

A black lace dress was a particular favorite of Gabrielle Chanel, and this edit sorts minis, midis, maxis, slips and corsets by how the lace behaves. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the fitting room.

Cream and Chocolate Brown Outfits to Try This Fall

Cream and Chocolate Brown Outfits to Try This Fall

Cream and chocolate brown are the softest high-contrast pairing there is, all the polish of black and white with none of the chill. These four looks pair a cream jacquard cardigan with chocolate suede trousers, a brown ruffled turtleneck with a cream fringed skirt, and an ivory shearling gilet over brown silk and wool. Start with one piece of each and add as you go.

Purple Sweater: From Tyrian Snails to Perkin's Mauve and Back

Purple Sweater: From Tyrian Snails to Perkin's Mauve and Back

This purple sweater a piece I keep coming back to here we cover some selects from lilac, plum, cashmere, cardigan and cable knit options for October.