Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we'll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every week that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for four weeks of storytelling, including everything from trying new beauty treatments to copying the most risqué runway looks of the season. It's 2024, and although it may seem like we've hit the peak of celebrity brands—they just keep coming...

We're no more than mere days into 2024, and already, the year's first footwear phenomenon has taken hold, commanding over Instagram and single-handedly ushering in a very chic but slightly uncomfortable 366 days. Its name is Lee. Crafted by Saint Laurent's creative director since 2016, Anthony Vaccarello, the Lee is a 4.25-inch geometric stiletto with a heel that's varnished in the same color of the exaggerated buckle that fastens its patent-leather slingback straps to the rest of the shoes. S...

Perfume is a highly personal product choice, so it doesn't often follow the same trend cycles as other beauty products. If you prefer smoky or woodsy scents, there's a minimal chance you'll opt for a fruity or sweet perfume, even if it's "on trend." That doesn't mean that there aren't still trends in the realm of fragrance, though. Last year, fruity perfumes took center stage, with the year's best fragrances featuring hints of notes like cherries, grapes, tangerines, and figs. This year, the ...

I am always open to discussing French style at length, but in the interest of keeping things on track, let’s cut to the chase: French women love wearing loafers. I see it on my feed every day. It’s also evident in real life, should you find yourself on the streets of Paris any time soon. However, I didn’t quite realize just how much they loved wearing them until recently. Having bought a fresh pair of loafers myself, I was looking for inspiration to style them—cue my favorite Franç...