I'm an unapologetic lover of HGTV. (Yes, you may DM me if you have suggestions.) In one episode I watched recently, the husband-and-wife duo were discussing landscaping for a craftsman-style house they were renovating in the South, flower boxes in particular. It turns out there are three key types of plants to know about when it comes to flower boxes: thrillers, fillers, and spillers. Thrillers are the hero flowers of the season that are the main event, fillers are the low-key shrubs that fill i...

At 5'11, Taylor Swift already towers above many of us, but despite that, all of her favorite shoe trends are heels. She looks great in heels, so it makes sense. Much to the delight of all the Swifties out there, she's been out and about a lot this year, with photographers following her every outfit. As an editor who covers lots of celebrity style, I don't think I've missed a Taylor Swift outfit yet this year, and I've been looking for themes.Swift has changed her personal style off and on over...

If you're tapped into fashion even just a tiny bit, you'll know how much fashion power J.Crew currently holds. Even as someone who never really shopped at the so-called "preppy" retailer until now, I fully understand the hype it's received this year. You can always find compliment-inducing standout pieces and easy basics you'll get plenty of wear out of. I'd even argue that you don't have to spend a penny at the store to find it helpful. How? Well, a favorite pastime of mine is looking through ...

There's no time like the holiday season to snag a few new party dresses that you can also continue using throughout the rest of the year. And since I know we’re all knee-deep in gift buying, travel planning, restaurant going, or simply living, I figured I would see what I could find us for under $100 right now. Luckily, Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M delivered as always, and my roundup is as chic as if it had no budget at all—maybe even chicer.From minis to maxis, LBDs to statement-making red st...