In last year’s rising-musicians portfolio—published a month into quarantine—I harped on the fact that music is the ultimate unifier. At a time of great uncertainty and isolation, at-home performances and virtual concerts brought a welcome sense of community and joy. While curating this year’s story, the word resilience was top-of-mind. In what has been a particularly trying 12-plus months, it has been truly exciting to see a new wave of artists and music not only emerge from this time bu...

Summer is top of mind for me at the moment, along with all of the cool outfits I’m planning to wear. I already have my eye on some of the trends emerging for the season ahead. Yep, from three-piece swimsuits to playful jewelry and tinted pilot sunglasses to elbow-sleeve tees, there are plenty that have already landed on my short list.I’m sure that my summer shopping list will only be expanding in the next couple of months, but I’ve already scoured the internet for some of the coolest finds...

One of my dear friends recently texted me asking if I could send her a few spring and summer outfit ideas that didn’t involve shorts. While she’ll wear shorts from time to time (especially if it’s super hot), she’s just not as into them on the regular. Naturally, I wanted to help her with a few looks to consider. I also thought you might be interested as well, so I’m sharing the ensembles below.The outfits in question are all easy and effortless. Some of the looks feature chic skirt...

A while back, I began working on a story about how our shopping habits contribute to our carbon footprints and how it has become critical for consumers to adopt smarter shopping habits and prioritize purchasing sustainable brands. Even now, there is still a large misconception around sustainability, specifically with denim. The most controversial thing about denim is not the fact that low-rise jeans are becoming a thing again (surprisingly) but that denim production is one of the bigges...