Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re well aware that Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department, has just been released. And now we know that Ms. Swift was once again working overtime and not only gave us a new album, but a DOUBLE album. If you’ve been counting down the days for this release (like us), you know that simply listening to each track on repeat is not enough. In fact, a new era calls for a complete wardrobe refresh to match the vibes (sorry, not my rules). To help you get in the spirit of TTPD, we’ve compiled a list of The Tortured Poets Departme ..read more

While more days than not, you’ll find me wearing yoga pants chasing after a toddler, in my head and my unused closet of clothes, my fashion style best evokes 2019’s Little Women meets 2024. While it has evolved throughout time, I’ve always gravitated towards more muted tones, with lots of florals and romantic details. It wasn’t until far into my fashion evolution that I even realized this trend has a name: cottagecore.  Cottagecore is a trend that seemed to really take off during the pandemic, as the world was forced to embrace more of a homebody lifestyle. Because of the circumstances du ..read more

As a mom and WFH professional, I’d describe my personal style as comfy, cute, and most often casual, so the explosion of sneaker culture is a welcome trend that I hope sticks around a while. I love seeing the teens sporting sneaks with their homecoming formalwear (goodbye strappy, blister-making heels!). Having the freedom to wear sneakers with skirts and dresses, as well as wardrobe staples like leggings and sweatshirts fits my current lifestyle well. The problem for me is that I’m easily influenced, always looking for the “it” casual sneaker of the moment. I’ve ordered (and returned) Sambas ..read more

I grew up in a household of all boys, with a mom who didn’t really care much for anything to do with fashion. I suspect a psychologist would be able to tell you that it’s that very reason that I went in the totally opposite direction. From teenagehood until now, I’ve been obsessed with clothes, even going as far as letting it inspire my college major in fashion merchandising. Now I’m a mom to a daughter, and while I fully want her to develop her own love (or not!) of fashion, I also have cultivated items in my closet I want to pass down to her when she’s older. From timeless items to clothing ..read more

Once you’re at your destination, traveling always feels worth it. It’s the getting there and back part that can leave you questioning why you ever left home in the first place. Long gone are the days when air and train travel were a glamorous experience. Despite what social media wants us to believe, most of us don’t get to enjoy first-class flights every time we fly. To help make long travel days feel less chaotic, I like to get ahead of the stress and mess by packing elevated travel essentials. My top trick? Pack less, but better. The more clutter you have on hand, the more stressful traveli ..read more

Are you a “Twilight Winter” or “Moonlit Summer”? The question may sound like part of a particularly poetic personality test, but, in fact, they are terms developed by The Color Guru, one of many color consultants offering personalized style tips for a fee. Though the company has its own seasonal color analysis system, the idea of categorizing people based on season is adopted by many professionals in the field. You may have heard fashion influencers talking about their personal color palettes or which “season” they are. I first learned about color consulting when visiting a friend on a tr ..read more

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I’m going to seize any opportunity to dress up in cute little outfits. And when it comes to the Super Bowl, I’ve always been into it because I just love an occasion. Let’s make some apps, gather with friends, have an adult beverage, win some squares, and watch a great show (read: commercials and half-time). I thought that nothing could top the excitement I experienced last year leading up to Rihanna’s half-time show, but this year is right up there with it. Taylor Swift‘s relationship with Travis Kelce (in addition to being absolutely adorable) has brou ..read more

The older I get (and the busier my life gets with my maturing children), the less I care about and rely on social media as a source of information and entertainment. But as much as I’d love to cut ties from the social networks completely, there are a few draws keeping me hooked. One being the fact that I work from home and have limited social interaction (I legitimately keep up with my friends through Instagram), and the second being my love of aesthetics and desire to consume the latest and greatest in everyday fashion.  Over the last several years, we’ve seen fashion content expand beyo ..read more

As a millennial, there are few fashion trends from my childhood that I can stomach coming back into style. Things like layered tank tops, chunky belts, and skinny scarves should stay right where they belong: in my old Facebook albums that I refuse to look at out of sheer embarrassment. But one resurfaced early 2000s trend I can get on board with? Chunky charm necklaces. The trend, which used to be more about bracelets (remember those Italian charm bracelets that would pinch your arm hair?!), is back and taking on a new, elevated form in necklaces. And it’s such a fun way to be both stylish and ..read more

Like so many of us, every winter, I am overcome with a very strong desire to “start fresh” in every sense of the word. As someone who loves clothing, I admittedly own more than my fair share and am always inspired come January 1 to initiate a great closet clean out, ditching items that either go unworn or that tether me to a past version of myself. This year, I’m holding myself accountable and truly committing to said wardrobe purge.  As a mother of two toddlers who works remotely, it is 100 percent fair to assume that my purge will include ditching any and all professional clothing. Afte ..read more