Those who know me well, know that my weaknesses have always been pastries, shoes, and Nordstrom shopping (in more or less that order)—and when it comes to the latter, I consider myself a bit of a pro at unearthing the absolute best pieces from the multi-brand retailer before they sell out. I'm an avid Nordstrom shopper, you see. I could tell you practically every brand it carries; I can navigate its website faster than you can say "add to cart"; and I write about the retailer so often t...

Even though summer is looking a lot different this year, all I want to do is wear flowy dresses, tanks, smocked tops, and everything in between. Honestly, I just miss getting dressed in "normal" clothes and wearing them outside my house. So I've really tried to make an effort this last month to wear pieces other than sweat shorts—not just for my sanity and productivity but to prove to myself that my clothes actually still fit. (I may or may not be baking a lot these days.)It's hard to justify ...

Birthdays can be stressful, especially when it comes to planning a detailed schedule for the special day. Figuring out where to go for dinner, who to invite, and most importantly, what to wear, can oftentimes take weeks of preparation—unless you have a little help. Luckily, we're here to advise about the latter—the all-important celebratory ensemble.We searched through the always-inspirational 'gram, rounding up some of our favorite on-trend, weather-appropriate looks we think would be per...

There are those that stick to tried and true outfit formulas, and those that shrug off any concept of fashion boundaries. I'd consider myself a part of the latter—there's rarely any style or trend I won't touch or at least try—but shorts have always been the exception. It's not that I have anything against them—if anything they're downright functional for this time of year—but the mini length and leg squeezing design just doesn't seem to jive with my thicker thighs and curves. For this...