If you ask me whether or not to buy someone a gift card as a present, I'll tell you that it's impersonal and a bit of a yawn 90% of the time. The only time I praise them is when the recipient is anything like my mother, who almost never buys anything indulgent for herself and therefore needs the incentive to go out and splurge on something that's just for her.That is why I was thrilled to find out that she'd been gifted with a $200 gift card to Nordstrom aka our department store. (Everyone has o...

One of the biggest perks of being a fashion editor is having a list of style pros on speed dial, like Sandy Koszarek. The content creator and former VIP stylist at Nordstrom has a knack for spotting trends before they take over your newsfeed—unless, of course, you're already following her on Instagram.Koszarek has shared her expertise with us all year, so it only made sense to ask her to divulge her wisdom for 2024—a few might surprise you, while others may feel more timeless than trendy...

In January, I tend to dial back my spending and take a shopping hiatus, especially after the holiday chaos. But a fashion editor's work is never truly finished, and it's my job to stay up to date with what's new on the market. So I spent the afternoon browsing Nordstrom to simply see what this editor-favorite retailer has in store for 2024. Browsing slowly turned into shopping, and let's just say my shopping cart is now full to the brim. (Sorry, not sorry!) From stylish winter outerwear to covet...

It's a pet peeve of mine when I purchase something new only to realize it's so trendy that it already feels like it's time to move on after I post myself wearing it once on Instagram. I've found that there's a fine line between fresh and on-trend and overly trendy. At the top of my shopping locales that tend to have staying power is Nordstrom. When I'm perusing the website, I'm always impressed by the number of unique yet simple pieces that, in my opinion, stand the test of time. As added good...