This pandemic will forever signify a number of things—one of them being the lack of gatherings that have always been such a part of our lives. Perhaps the most significant of gatherings that we've missed over the course of the past 14 months is weddings. The majority of engaged couples postponed their weddings that were scheduled for 2020 or 2021, but as vaccinations tick up, many of those patient couples have begun to resume wedding planning for a date when things will be safer. This is lik...

There are a few key items that I think live up to the status of true wardrobe staples. And yes, the white button-down shirt is one of said items. I truly believe this tried-and-true basic can make any outfit feel chic and polished given its timeless and versatile nature. This season, I am specifically focusing on more relaxed cuts and forward details like exaggerated sleeves for a modern feel. Fun fact: My mother actually just bought one of these looser blouses (this style from Madewell), ...

Finding the perfect gift for your friends or family can be a stressful endeavor at the best of times, but we pride ourselves in being quite the experts at gift-giving (we've curated countless guides here on the site from birthday gifts to last-minute gift ideas finds, not to mention our major holiday gift guides.) Today, we're focusing our attention on the best gifts for new moms. As you can guess, anything that encourages comfort and relaxation is a great option, (as a mom of a 20-month-ol...

I scroll through shopping sites on a regular basis as I’m doing market research for my stories. And today, I wanted to share with you some of the key pieces that caught my eye recently. Specifically, I thought I’d provide an edit of three stores I pull from on the regular that I think might be favorites of yours as well. I’m talking about Madewell, Free People, and Nordstrom.This trio often stands out because of the wide array of products stocked at each of them. There’s more or less ...