So you want to buy a good gift, one that brings a smile to its recipient's face—not an "Oh, thaaanks" response, but a genuine one—yet doesn't result in entering 2024 with debt and a non-gift receipt to prove it? You're not alone in feeling like that's an impossible ask. After years of doling out gift advice, we're very familiar with the pressures of the festive season. Accordingly, the Low-Cost, High Joy Gift Guide was born. We're in our second season, and have another batch of truly ...

Looking at what the fashion set has been wearing as winter arrives, there are some undeniable trends that are unfolding, whether I’m spotting them IRL on the streets of New York or on Instagram. There is certainly no denying that a new season is in our midst as more layering and holiday dressing start to take hold. Some of the most dominant trends are being carried over from earlier this year, though adopted for colder temperatures and taking on new shapes. Other trends, still, are just starti...

There are so many amazing items on offer right now during the Nordstrom Black Friday sale. I already curated an edit of standout discounted picks, but I thought I'd create another list of top-notch pieces for you here. Specifically, I focused on those modern classics that are incredibly chic but not overly trendy.Essentially, the finds coming your way have longevity and could fall in that "elevated basics" category. I'm referring to items like beautiful knitwear, forward denim cuts (like straigh...

As you can probably remember, the collective online shopping marketplace hasn't always been as saturated as it is now. Having lots of choices can certainly be a positive thing, but it can also be a negative one—especially if you're feeling overwhelmed by holiday gift-giving. One solution is to do all of your gift shopping in one place, which is very much possible thanks to Nordstrom's vast inventory of gifts.I do the majority of my gift shopping on Nordstrom, and I'm guessing that since you'...