This winter, the word that’s on my mind when it comes to building out my wardrobe for the season: elegant. Not snobby or stuffy, but elegant. Think glamorous without being in your face, an understated, quiet luxury vibe if you will. I wanted to figure out the simplest way to master the art of dressing elegantly without needing pieces that are uber expensive or feel too fussy. After all the goal is elegant, not difficult. I was narrowing down the hero items one may need when on the quest for an...

Cherry red has burst onto the scene as fashion's must-have color trend this year. We've seen the bright, bold shade dominate in everything from bags to dresses to shoes, but perhaps the easiest (and coolest) way to wear the scarlet shade is through none other than a classic sweater. You see, red can be an intimidating hue to embrace, especially for anyone who relishes in the ease of wearing neutrals. If you've felt like this trend was one you wanted to try but couldn't figure out how, a red kn...

I know this might sound weird, but my family has an odd obsession with cashmere. Ever since I was little, cashmere sweaters, shawls, throws, and winter accessories like gloves, hats, and scarves were what people gifted each other with, both on my mom's side and my dad's. It even became sort of a challenge of who can find the best cashmere for the most affordable price, be it because of deep discounts or a top-secret high-quality but low-price brand. (My mom's pick was always Costco.) As an adult...

It's one of those days when I feel like the universe is messing with me. I recently did a ruthless cull of my fall and winter footwear, settling on a chic capsule of just five perfect pairs (and a search for just one more) that truly are all I need. Now, the trouble with telling the world about this is that I've backed myself into a corner where I really can't make any sneaky additional shoe purchases—which was the whole point, to be fair. And now, just when I thought I was in the c...