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Designer Winter Coats Worth the Investment

Designer Winter Coats Worth the Investment

A buying guide to designer winter coats sorted by what they are made of, from wool and cashmere to down, shearling and the classic peacoat, with the fit test I use for each.

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Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink, From Mabel's Lashes to Your Lips

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink, From Mabel's Lashes to Your Lips

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink is the liquid lipstick that made a hundred-year-old Chicago brand a lip-color name again. This edit follows the four shades, the other SuperStay formulas and the liners, gloss and balm that go around them.

The Mesh Ballet Flat Edit: Sheer Uppers, Studs and Crystal Details

The Mesh Ballet Flat Edit: Sheer Uppers, Studs and Crystal Details

This edit gathers mesh ballet flats, studded and crystal styles, mesh mary janes and slingbacks. I focused on airy textures, secure straps and easy ways to wear them with tights and a good coat.

Barbour Jacket: Waxed, Quilted and Lighter Ways to Wear the Classic

Barbour Jacket: Waxed, Quilted and Lighter Ways to Wear the Classic

A Barbour jacket starts with a story from South Shields in 1894, and this edit sorts the waxed jackets, the quilted ones and the lighter, hooded layers. I go through the shapes by name and how each one wears, with a note on rewaxing.

Khaite Jeans Guide: The Fits Worth Knowing

Khaite Jeans Guide: The Fits Worth Knowing

Khaite jeans have a loyal following among people who care about fit and fabric. This guide covers the wide, straight and flared Khaite jeans you can find across a few of the best multi-brand retailers. Use it to compare the cuts and choose the pair you will actually wear.

Non Toxic Nail Polish, and What the Labels Really Mean

Non Toxic Nail Polish, and What the Labels Really Mean

Non toxic nail polish is a marketing phrase, so I read the claims closely. Here are eight polishes from eight brands that use free-from labels, plus eight base coats, top coats, removers and cuticle picks to go with them.

Free City Sweatpants: Hand-Printed in California, Worn Everywhere

Free City Sweatpants: Hand-Printed in California, Worn Everywhere

A look at Free City sweatpants and track pants, from the California brand Nina Garduno started in 2001. It covers the logo sweats, the Large and Superfluff shapes, and the graphic prints.

Fall Capsule Wardrobe: The Blazer, the Slip Dress and Everything They Go With

Fall Capsule Wardrobe: The Blazer, the Slip Dress and Everything They Go With

A fall capsule wardrobe built around one blazer and one slip dress, with tailored trousers, T-shirts, tanks, pumps and ankle boots styled from Monday to Sunday. I borrowed the idea from Donna Karan's Seven Easy Pieces and updated it for this October.

Prada Carbon, the Lavender With a Metallic Edge

Prada Carbon, the Lavender With a Metallic Edge

Prada carbon is Luna Rossa Carbon, the 2017 men's fragrance with a cool, mineral lavender. Here are eight Prada fragrances, from Carbon to Paradigme, and eight lavender and woody scents I compared them with.

The Cap-Toe Slingback: Beige, Black and Walkable Heels

The Cap-Toe Slingback: Beige, Black and Walkable Heels

This edit gathers the two-tone slingbacks shaping fall dressing, from beige pumps with black caps to block heels, kitten heels and flats. Start with the contrast and fit, then choose the heel height that suits your day.

The Contrast-Border Throw: Jacquard, Wool and Cashmere

The Contrast-Border Throw: Jacquard, Wool and Cashmere

This edit gathers wool, jacquard and cashmere throws, plus pillow covers, with contrast borders and woven texture. I would shop it for October by checking the edge, fiber and weave first.

The Curved-Flap Bag: Crescent Shapes, Canvas and Charms

The Curved-Flap Bag: Crescent Shapes, Canvas and Charms

This edit gathers curved-flap shoulder bags, half-moon shapes, denim and canvas styles, embroidered totes and bag charms. I picked the pieces for rounded silhouettes, tactile materials and hardware that catches the light.

The Bit-Trim Loafer: Backless Mules, Slides and Lug Soles

The Bit-Trim Loafer: Backless Mules, Slides and Lug Soles

This edit gathers backless loafer mules, snaffle-bit loafers, platform slides and lug-sole styles, all built around polished hardware across the vamp. I picked them for their varied shapes and wearability, with notes on fit, materials and what to check in person.

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The Clean Floral Trend: Citrus, Rose and Soft Musks

The Clean Floral Trend: Citrus, Rose and Soft Musks

This edit brings together bright citrus and patchouli scents, fresh fruity florals, airy aldehydic blends and easy-to-carry mists and rollers. I organize the picks by scent family, with notes and wear tests to help you find a fragrance that settles well on your skin.

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The Packable Nylon Tote: Foldable Shapes, Leather Trim and Crossbodies

The Packable Nylon Tote: Foldable Shapes, Leather Trim and Crossbodies

This edit gathers nylon and canvas totes, minis, packable bags and crossbodies with leather trim and slim handles. I picked them by the details I would check first: the handles, the stitching and the fold.

The Soft Sculptural Bag: Knots, Panels, Raffia and Slouch

The Soft Sculptural Bag: Knots, Panels, Raffia and Slouch

This edit gathers knotted drawstring clutches, angular panel bags, raffia baskets, soft shoulder bags and leather charms. I picked the details that make these shapes work, from clean seams to handles that hold their form.

The Modern Pearl Edit: Drops, Gold Links and Layered Necklaces

The Modern Pearl Edit: Drops, Gold Links and Layered Necklaces

This edit gathers pearl drop earrings, pearl-and-chain necklaces, gold link earrings, barrettes and layered strands. I focused on pieces that make pearls feel easy to wear, with practical notes on fit, finish and layering.

The Wide-Strap Sandal: Flat Slides, Cutouts and Sporty Soles

The Wide-Strap Sandal: Flat Slides, Cutouts and Sporty Soles

This edit gathers the wide-strap sandals showing up in late-season wardrobes, from plain leather slides to cutout, sporty, suede and metallic styles. Start with a simple tan or black pair, then choose a supportive sole for longer days.

Sculptural Gold Jewelry: Bold Links, Heart Charms and Fluid Cuffs

Sculptural Gold Jewelry: Bold Links, Heart Charms and Fluid Cuffs

This edit gathers chunky gold links, heart charm bracelets, sculptural cuffs, link earrings and necklaces, and slim bangles. I would start with one bold link and build the stack from there.

The Nylon Bag Edit: Compact Shoulder Bags, Totes and Backpacks

The Nylon Bag Edit: Compact Shoulder Bags, Totes and Backpacks

This edit gathers compact nylon shoulder bags, backpacks, totes, top-handle bags and crossbodies. I focused on lightweight structure, useful pockets and leather trim that makes nylon feel considered.

The Beaded Clover: Four-Leaf Jewelry in Gold and Color

The Beaded Clover: Four-Leaf Jewelry in Gold and Color

This edit gathers clover jewelry shaping the current mood, from station necklaces and bracelets to beaded-edge earrings, pendants and rings. Start with the finish you wear most, then choose a center stone and scale that feel right for you.

The Round Dress Watch: Fluted Bezels, Link Bracelets and Date Windows

The Round Dress Watch: Fluted Bezels, Link Bracelets and Date Windows

This edit gathers round watches with two-tone bracelets, fluted bezels and small date windows. I started with the details that make this polished, versatile shape easy to wear.

enewton Bracelets: Pearl Strands, Gold Beads and Stacks Built by Hand

enewton Bracelets: Pearl Strands, Gold Beads and Stacks Built by Hand

This edit sorts enewton bracelets into pearl and bead stretch strands, 14kt gold-filled beads, and stacks and sets, starting from the cross necklace that began the brand. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you put it on.

Tory Burch Miller Mini Crossbody Bag for Women: Small Bags, Real Days

Tory Burch Miller Mini Crossbody Bag for Women: Small Bags, Real Days

A first-person look at the Tory Burch Miller mini crossbody bag women keep reaching for, plus the other Tory Burch crossbody and small shoulder bags that do the same job. It covers strap length, size, quilting and the slightly roomier shoulder styles.

New Balance 9060 for Women: The Chunky Pair and Its Quieter Family

New Balance 9060 for Women: The Chunky Pair and Its Quieter Family

A women's guide to the New Balance 9060, from the twelve pairs that are actually 9060s to the other chunky runners, the Made in USA and Made in UK line, and the everyday classics that sit nearby. It is a practical look at how each one wears and what to try on first.

Colored tights: The Runway Color Story Below the Hem

Colored tights: The Runway Color Story Below the Hem

Colored tights bring fall runway color into five palettes, from red and plum to green, blue, pink, yellow, and brown. I would start with the skirt hem and let one color note lead.

Brown Sambas: The Adidas Samba OG, Jane and ADV in Every Shade of Espresso

Brown Sambas: The Adidas Samba OG, Jane and ADV in Every Shade of Espresso

Brown Sambas started as a 1950 football boot for icy pitches, and this edit sorts the Samba OG, the Jane, LT and ADV cuts, and a few terrace cousins by shade and shape. I say when I would reach for each pair and what to check before you wear them out.

Rolex: Datejust, Day-Date and Submariner Watches With Their Own Past

Rolex: Datejust, Day-Date and Submariner Watches With Their Own Past

Rolex has been refining the Datejust since 1945, and this edit sorts pre-owned Lady-Datejust, Datejust, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Submariner and GMT-Master II watches by size and style. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you commit.