Over the last few months, the old-money aesthetic has been everywhere. Gone are the days when flashy monogram labels and opulent appliqué garments are objects the fashion crowd desires. Instead, a subtler attitude about style, high-quality clothing, and understated silhouettes has given rise to the toned-down, minimalist aesthetic defined as "quiet luxury." Brands like The Row, Loro Piana, Khaite, and Toteme have built empires from construction and color palettes that scream "If you kno...

I always find amazing basics when perusing through Nordstrom. The retailer consistently updates its new arrivals section, so there's always a fresh batch of fantastic things to discover. I went through Nordstrom's basics yesterday to curate an edit of items I think you'll love. And when I refer to "basics," I'm talking about highly versatile pieces that can be styled with a wide range of other items.What will you find included in the edit ahead? There are several easy dresses, A+ denim sil...

Sandy Koszarek is a stylist and blogger (her site is Stylish Sandy) who once worked in the Nordstrom VIP styling department. As a result, she has years of experience helping clients build out their wardrobes. While she certainly suggests bold, trendier picks in her sessions, there are a few more understated trends she likes to recommend first because of their versatile nature. These “non-fussy” items, as she calls them, can act as the foundational elements of a great, well-balanced close...

Unlike me, who hasn't quite figured out how to stop shopping, my mom hardly ever treats herself. Ever since she moved from L.A. to a small beach town in Michigan a few years back, the temptation that comes with living near countless shopping destinations is gone, and she rarely shops online. So when she texted me the other day with plans to go into Chicago for the weekend and asked me for ideas of what to get at Nordstrom (where I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Nordstrom is the mecca for...