Preppy fashion, derived from the style found at preparatory schools, has kind of a bad rep. Or rather, it has strayed from what it originally looked like and toward obnoxious whale embroidery and an overabundance of gingham. But that's not really what preppy fashion is, and J.Crew—specifically under the helm of its head of womenswear design, Olympia Gayot—has been among the handful of brands to remind people of its origins and fashion codes. Think oxford button-down shirts, classic penny ...

As a beauty editor, Black Friday is my Super Bowl. I spend days combing through all of the Black Friday deals in my inbox to determine the very best ones. This year, to no one's surprise, Nordstrom has some of the best Black Friday deals in the game. The discounts started dropping at Nordstrom starting on the 16th, but they officially dropped at 12 a.m. today. I rounded up the best black Friday deals at Nordstrom right now (some products are up to 60% off), so keep reading for the absolute...

I'll always have a huge appreciation for organic skincare and other nontoxic beauty items. Although I know the term "nontoxic" can be a bit broad and, in some ways, misleading when used as a marketing term, I always appreciate retailers like Credo who set the standard for ingredient consciousness in the beauty space. Every product sold on the brand's website is vetted to the highest standards of safety so you can rest easy knowing the skincare, haircare, and makeup you snag there won't harm yo...

I don’t often splurge on designer purchases, but when I do, I’d still rather not pay full price for them. That’s why when big sale events, such as Black Friday, come around, I’m the first to add to my cart all the luxury investment pieces I’ve had my eye on throughout the season.This week, I’ve scoured all our favorite places to shop designer pieces, from Net-a-Porter to Shopbop, to bring you the chicest designer items on sale that are worth scooping up this Black Friday.From inves...