This is going to be difficult, but I will refrain from making any Matrix comparisons in this story (oops, does that count?). Celebrities are fully embracing a dramatic, kind of uncomfortable trend this winter, and what it lacks in comfort it makes up for in coolness. Leather clothing—real or faux—has become a favorite trend this season of everyone from Rihanna to Taylor Swift to Kylie Jenner. And I'm not talking about just a basic leather jacket—I'm talking about significant pieces of c...

Before becoming a beauty editor, my background was in English literature (more specifically, novels and essays produced by women through the 19th and 20th centuries). Spending so much time in the company of books provided endless inspiration and intrigue in my daily life, transporting me to places and introducing me to people I never knew I needed before cracking open a cover. Between essays, presentations, and tests, I spent every possible moment in college reading to my heart's delight. Trust ...

There are times I go into my closet full of clothes and find nothing but individual items that don't go with anything. Why do I have sheer turtlenecks with nothing to go underneath them? Why do I own 10 workout tops and no workout leggings? As a Type B personality, it's unsurprising that my closet is as disorganized as my brain. However, a closet with missing pieces to its puzzle is nothing a shopping trip can't fix.Additionally, I must prepare for a heavy winter, so I'm on the lookout for new ...

Shopbop is the go-to internet destination for some much-needed shopping therapy. As a fashion enthusiast, I frequent the site in search of unique items that I seldom find in department stores, such as a Ba&sh blouse or a beautiful pair of Oliver Peoples specs, which are a useful find for eyeglasses users like myself. Shopbop also offers a range of price points, making it a perfect site to peruse for budgeters and splurgers alike.As we get closer to winter, it may be a good idea to stock up on...