For many people, candles are an integral part of their self-care ritual. Lighting a candle instantly transforms any space into a sanctuary—it’s a quick way to inject a room with ambience. Though they may seem fairly innocuous, many candles may actually pose a major sustainability issue. Thanks to single-use or non-recyclable vessels, unsustainable wax, and questionably sourced fragrances, that candle on your nightstand might actually be causing more harm than good. While most candle-making ...

I may love fashion, but I don't love putting together complicated outfits. I rarely give myself more than five minutes to figure out what I'm going to wear, so the simpler the outfit, the happier I am. This is why coat season (aka winter) is so appealing to me. I get that winter being appealing is probably an unpopular opinion, but think about it. If you have a few cool coats, you can just wear jeans and a sweater every day of the week but still look like you made an effort when wearing a specia...

The catchphrase of the moment is "quiet luxury." In case you haven't heard of the term, it's all about opting for luxurious items that don't immediately scream designer. In other words, we're forgoing logo bags and obvious labels in favor of tasteful, high-quality pieces that an untrained eye might think nothing of.Yes, it all sounds very Waspy, but quiet luxury is actually an easier aesthetic to obtain than you may think. I'm here to tell you that the easiest way to participate in the quiet-lu...

The New Balance 990v6 is one of the Boston-based brand's most iconic silhouettes and it is now receiving a workwear update thanks to Carhartt WIP.The utilitarian brand takes creative liberties, painting the hardy sneaker in its signature colors of brown and blue. Utilizing a grey mesh base, three different shades of brown touch the leather and suede overlays, welcoming a rich tan hue, a dusty chocolate brown and a warm camel shade. A soft navy touches the familiar "N" logos on each side, while a...