I've been studying the trends that come and go within the fashion industry for years, and I've noticed the most notable shoe styles have usually revolved around a bold look of heels or a platform sole. And when there is a more comfortable look involved, it's more likely to be sneakers than anything else. The past year or two, however, has been dominated by flat shoes. (Let's call it a flat shoe renaissance if you will.) With brands like Tory Burch and Prada releasing standout pairs, mixing fashi...

Your one-stop shop this winter season.I'm somehow always astounded to find how many items I add to my cart when shopping at Nordstrom, but the retailer stocks an endless surplus of season-appropriate staples at a wide range of price points. In other words, I can't help myself. That means that if I'm looking to invest in a wear-everywhere designer boot that lasts me years, I'll probably also land upon a perfectly suitable work dress for under $100 at the same time. And just like that, the sho...

They're easy to re-create with basics.Want to master the minimalist look, but afraid your outfits will veer too boring? Join the club. Pulling off a simple, streamlined outfit that turns heads without the use of prints, layers, or personality-infused accessories is quite the challenge. It's amazing how some style savants have the formula down to a science, never missing a beat and always managing to appear effortlessly cool, even in jeans and a T-shirt. What it actually comes down to is familia...

I'm at the age where everyone I know is finally moving out of their college apartments and, for the first time in their lives, stepping into the scary real-estate world. Whether you're in your hometown or an overwhelming urban metropolis, chances are, you have several friends starting to rent or buy their first "real adult" apartments or houses.Although shopping for home decor and furnishings is uniquely personal, you most likely have pride in surrounding yourself with a ton of stylish, chic fr...