Capsule wardrobes make the art of getting dressed that much easier with the idea that a few core staples can be mixed and matched to create a range of standout looks. While everyone's personal style certainly varies, we're routinely intrigued by how various creatives define their capsule wardrobes for potential inspiration. And that's where Jennifer Sattler comes in. She's currently a stylist and the mastermind behind Closet Choreography. She also worked as a stylist at Nordstrom for years, so...

As with any job, you can get bored, even if you write about something as fun as beauty. Especially if you’ve been writing about it for years. While I don’t ever get too disillusioned with beauty, there have definitely been times when all of the lipsticks, moisturizers, and bronzers start looking the same and morphing into each other. That being said, there are the ones that stand out—whether it’s an entirely new, never-before-seen product or simply something that works so well that you ...

Primers can be such a controversial topic in the beauty industry. While some (like myself) completely swear by them, others can't stand them or think they're complete pointless. I will tell you something, though. In my opinion, they're a must if you have oily or acne-prone skin. Oiliness can be tough to deal with—especially if you have combination skin that gets both dry and oily sometimes. After speaking to countless experts including makeup artists and dermatologists, they all seem to agre...

I consider basics to be the true foundational elements in my closet. It’s these versatile staples that act as the base pieces to my go-to looks and help to balance out the more trend-driven items. Given how important basics are to my wardrobe, I’m routinely on the hunt for fresh finds to build out my selection. And yes, Nordstrom is one of the retailers where I often find some of my go-to pieces.If you too are into a good elevated basic and are also looking to add something new to your rot...