Imagine a world where you couldn't stroll into a Nordstrom to shop the popular retailer's latest chic selection. This is the reality for my stylish European girlies out there. Thank the fashion gods for international shipping. Speaking of Europe, you already know about my affinity for French style, but it's Italian inspiration that has been creeping more and more into my psyche lately. Sometimes, with my admiration for chic Italian style in mind, I like to play a game—what would a chic Italian...

When it comes to sale shopping, I like to start with the basics. It's a sure-fire way I know I can probably justify a little splurge of impulse shopping—because really, when have I ever regretted reinvesting in the classic staples I wear on repeat? The meat and potatoes of my wardrobe, if you will? I'm no stranger to hitting Nordstrom for these elevated basics, from on-trend denim and knits to seasonal footwear staples and perfectly slouchy trench coats. In the midst of Nordstrom's ...

Typically when we cover "vacation outfits" you'll see many sun-drenched photos on the rocky beaches of Mallorca and the like. But today, I'm focusing on the cozy winter vacations that European girls take. Instead of jetting off to Italy or the South of France, lately, chic European girls have been visiting cities like Copenhagen, New York, or Paris, or opting for something a bit more rural such as the English countryside or the Scottish Highlands. Accordingly, their recent vacation outfits ar...

This winter, the word that’s on my mind when it comes to building out my wardrobe for the season: elegant. Not snobby or stuffy, but elegant. Think glamorous without being in your face, an understated, quiet luxury vibe if you will. I wanted to figure out the simplest way to master the art of dressing elegantly without needing pieces that are uber expensive or feel too fussy. After all the goal is elegant, not difficult. I was narrowing down the hero items one may need when on the quest for an...