There are a lot of trends bubbling up right now, and while I'd love to be able to invest in them all, I have to be smart. For the time being (because I know a complete no-shopping rule is unrealistic), I'm letting myself splurge on the few things I can see myself wearing often: flatform sandals, cut-out tops and dresses, U-shaped shoulder bags, and baggy jeans. To no one's surprise, Nordstrom has them all, so you can definitely bet I'm scooping up all the latest styles from the site's never-endi...

Shop the top: Reformation Eddie Tee ($38)Nordstrom is filled with a smattering of items to suit a range of styles. While I personally turn to the retailer for a variety of pieces (especially the top-notch assortment of sneakers), it's the affordable section that's always particularly noteworthy in my eyes. Seriously. You can find so many stellar items for under $50.With that in mind, I thought I'd take the next few moments to showcase an edit of the affordable Nordstrom items that caught my a...

The second you press play on The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, our cover star Andra Day’s acting debut, there’s a feeling so visceral you can almost hear it. You could call it magic, but if you watch the film, you’ll realize “magic” is far too cliché and syrupy of a word to accurately describe Day’s Golden Globe–winning, Oscar-nominated portrayal. Instead, it’s a feeling akin to a sound you might hear at a baseball game, the reverberating crack of wood colliding with cowhide...

Just like you don't need to spend a ton on your outfit for it to look expensive, you don't necessarily need to be carrying a real leather bag for it to look luxurious, especially when there are so many vegan alternatives that look just as elevated as the real thing. Some people might turn to faux-leather options to shop on a budget, while others have ethical or environmental concerns with real leather. But regardless of the motivation, there's no denying that shoppers are more curious th...