I love my sweatpants and matching knit sets just as much as the next person, but I've recently actually been enjoying stepping into my jeans again. They're such easy wardrobe staples and once you have a few pairs in different cuts or washes, you can keep them on rotation to make plenty of no-brainer outfits. I'm not the only one who's been reaching for my jeans more than ever—after scrolling through Instagram, it's pretty apparent that the fashion crowd is pulling out their denim more tha...

Even if a beach vacation isn't in the cards for you this year, let's hope you can still get yourself to a pool, lake, or river. That cute new swimsuit isn't going to show itself off, after all. Along with your sunscreen, hat, and tote bag, all that's left to pack is a functional and stylish coverup. When sifting through Instagram, I noticed four types of swimsuit coverups popping up again and again. Aimee Song, for one, prefers to match her bikini to a sarong, while Lucy Williams is partial t...

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...