January isn't exactly the most exciting time of year on the calendar, which is why I always find myself in the mood to shop during this long, dreary month. Since it is deep winter, many brands are still embracing the cozy winter après-ski aesthetic as far as their inventory is concerned, but Madewell is ready to dip a toe into spring. This week, I discovered that it has tons of new arrivals, many of them spring leaning and under $130.Among the excellent new arrivals are fresh denim, versatile t...
It's official: We're in the midst of cuffing season. The typical definition of this period refers to one's desire to redefine their romantic relationship, but for fashion people, it takes on an entirely new meaning, especially mid-season. Our qualms have less to do with efforts to secure a ring and more to do with solidifying a shopping list. Sure, choosing what trends to adopt isn't a lifelong commitment, but it's no less tiring! It's a reality that's even harsher for indecisive shoppers, who o...
Long live maxi skirts and micro-shades—two staples of '90s style. Between Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's New York street style and Miuccia Prada's pre-smartphone runways, the time period between 1990 and 1999 may be my favorite yet. Although I didn't exactly live through it as a Gen Z fashion editor, every scroll on Pinterest provides me more and more opportunities to channel my inner Kate Moss and Julia Roberts, two leading ladies of the decade. Known for its preppy, sophisticated style, J...
Undoubtedly, anyone claiming to be a part of the fashion set has likely watched one particular film: The Devil Wears Prada. We all have our favorite scenes from the flick, but for the sake of this story, only one is top of mind. About 38 minutes into the movie, Andy Sachs meets her boyfriend Nate and friends Lily and Doug at a bar bearing gifts. As she doles them out, she lifts a Marc Jacobs Mercer Blake bag above her head, to which Lily replies, "Gimme, gimme, gimme." The film may have been f...