Not so long ago, it may have been inconceivable to imagine how much social media would influence the world, yet we've now reached a point where it's just as unimaginable to think of life without it. Love it or hate it, social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest have changed how we view every aspect of our lives—especially our personal style. There's no more straightforward example of this than the various fashion aesthetics, popular brands, and micro-trends that have become viral...

The other day, I landed on J.Crew's Instagram feed and could not take my eyes off the fashion feast of cool outfits and inspirational images. I've looked at the brand's feed more times than I can count, but this time, I was utterly enraptured with the fresh summer looks. I then quickly skedaddled on over to J.Crew's site to take a deeper look at its latest arrivals. From cool bubble-hem dresses to standout jewelry, I bookmarked a handful of the coolest pieces that I am compelled to share w...

With summer in full swing and plenty of activities lined up on the calendar, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in front of your wardrobe figuring out what to wear. It’s times like this when a minimalist approach to dressing is exactly what you need. I always like to keep a mental registry of simple looks I know will always work for me, made up of easy basics I already have hanging in my closet. It’s all about a “less is more” approach to dressing, which is equal parts con...

I'll admit it—I hate getting dressed in the summer. The weather always confuses me, especially with the sporadic temperature changes we've been having as of late. It can be 90° outside, but then the office or your apartment will be freezing cold, so I'm always spending a little too much time staring at my closet in the morning and wondering what on Earth I'm supposed to wear. Lately, I've been resorting to an easy outfit formula—wide-leg pants, a basic top, and a sweater thrown over my shou...