Listen, I'm the first to admit that I don't always get it right. We all have the occasional regretful purchase,but if I had to define my wardrobe or the wardrobe I'd love to own, "classic but cool" hits the nail on the head. Think the best versions of all the most important basics with trendy (but not too trendy) buys sprinkled in and the occasional statement piece for those days when you want to switch it up. Ideally, those trendy and statement buys will go perfectly with all your classics ...

L.A. girls aren't necessarily better at spring dressing, but they do have a leg up in terms of timing. To give you an idea of what's going on over here in California, my weather app has displayed highs above 80° (yes, you read that right) five days in a row. With that kind of a head start, I expect nothing less than expert-level spring looks from West-Coast women at the moment.Take Alyssa Coscarelli, for example. Technically, she hasn't lived in L.A. for all that long, but you wouldn't know it...

Welcome to Let's Get a Room, a series where editor Eliza Huber heads to the dressing room to try on pieces from your favorite retailers, buzzy items, and new collections. Think of this column as a detailed guide to the pieces that are actually worth buying and the ones that, unfortunately, looked better online—no returns necessary.I have to admit I've spent the last few years sleeping on Urban Outfitters, likely because of how absolutely pivotal it was in my teenage wardrobe. For me, par...

My love for Nordstrom dates back over twenty years, which is pretty impressive considering I’m only 25. It was the place where I inherited my Mom’s love for all things fashion: All my life, I’d follow her around the department store, giving my little nod of approval as she picked out the latest Coach purses and Steve Madden shoes. Today, she does the same for me, but via links swapped back and forth through text messages—so now that it's time to do some spring shopping, starting with th...