Ready for some fresh Nordstrom buys? The new year is almost here, and we're already off to a strong start at the retailer, and the new arrivals section is popping off right now. How do I know this? Over the past few weeks, I've done a ton of trend research for the year ahead, poring over the winter collections and scanning my social media feeds to find out what people are talking about. I usually peruse Nordstrom's site when I need to update my basics, but the buys I found on my recent sea...

I've been studying the trends that come and go within the fashion industry for years, and I've noticed the most notable shoe styles have usually revolved around a bold look of heels or a platform sole. And when there is a more comfortable look involved, it's more likely to be sneakers than anything else. The past year or two, however, has been dominated by flat shoes. (Let's call it a flat shoe renaissance if you will.) With brands like Tory Burch and Prada releasing standout pairs, mixing fashi...

Your one-stop shop this winter season.I'm somehow always astounded to find how many items I add to my cart when shopping at Nordstrom, but the retailer stocks an endless surplus of season-appropriate staples at a wide range of price points. In other words, I can't help myself. That means that if I'm looking to invest in a wear-everywhere designer boot that lasts me years, I'll probably also land upon a perfectly suitable work dress for under $100 at the same time. And just like that, the sho...

They're easy to re-create with basics.Want to master the minimalist look, but afraid your outfits will veer too boring? Join the club. Pulling off a simple, streamlined outfit that turns heads without the use of prints, layers, or personality-infused accessories is quite the challenge. It's amazing how some style savants have the formula down to a science, never missing a beat and always managing to appear effortlessly cool, even in jeans and a T-shirt. What it actually comes down to is familia...