Accessories
Accessories
Card Holder: Slim Slots, Zip Cases and Pre-Owned Classics, All From One Forgotten Wallet
A card holder edit in three parts: slim designer cases, zip and flap styles, and pre-owned Chanel, Hermès, Goyard and Louis Vuitton. I say which one I would carry, where it fits and what to check before you buy.
The Designer Bag Edit: Shoulder Bags, Totes, Minis And More
Two hundred designer bags, sorted by the way you actually carry them: on the shoulder, by the handle, as a tote, across the body, as a mini, a clutch or a bucket. I looked for the houses doing real work in leather, raffia and weave, and for the shapes that will still feel right in five years.
Yellow Clothes: Pieces in Every Shade From Cream to Mustard
Yellow clothes come in every shade from buttery cream to deep mustard. I pulled tanks, sweatshirts and sun earrings that make a closet feel brighter.
YSL Earrings Put The Monogram At Ear Level
YSL earrings repeat one graphic, the Cassandre monogram, across studs, hoops, drops and threaders. I look at how scale and movement change the same mark at ear level.
Y2K Fashion Reboot: Low Rises, Chrome and Butterfly Details
Y2K fashion is back in a sharper, more self-aware version, with low rises, chrome accents and butterfly details. I picked cargo micro shorts, a zip vest and a sweater that wear it lightly.
Card Case Wallets: Slim Card Holders, Bifolds and Chain Styles
A practical guide to choosing a wallet, from slim card cases to zip and bifold styles and the small chain bags that carry your cards. I walk through pieces from Coach, Saint Laurent, Prada, Tory Burch and more, and how each one sits in a bag or a pocket.
Vacation Outfits: Dresses and Cover-Ups for a Week in the Sun
Vacation outfits for a week in the sun: a crochet cover-up dress, white dresses, a maxi dress, easy pants and tops, and a sea necklace. I picked easy pieces for a week of beach days, starting with the cover-up.
Statement Earrings: One Strong Pair With Button-Downs
One strong earring can do more work than a whole jewelry box. This edit pairs eight statement earrings against the button-down shirts and gold necklaces that actually share the frame with them. The point is not more jewelry, it is picking the one piece that changes the outfit's balance.
The Croc Effect
Embossed leather, everywhere it counts
Saint Laurent Belts: Leather, Suede and Embellished Styles
A belt can make a dress look finished, and Saint Laurent belts in leather, suede and embellished styles are the focus here. I use one to hold a waistline, add a horizontal break to a long silhouette, or bring in texture.
Tennis Necklace Guide: Diamond, Crystal and Everyday Gold Styles
A diamond tennis necklace is a single line of stones that sits close to the collarbone, and crystal and gold-tone versions follow the same shape. I cover slim everyday styles, fine diamond pieces and lab-grown lines.
Small Gifts for Men That Don't Feel Small
Small gifts for men can still carry weight: belts, beanies, candles, notebooks and bar tools. Marcel Mauss wrote in 1925 that every gift creates an obligation, and these carry it lightly.
Shirts, Dresses, and Tailored Pieces
Shirts, dresses and tailored pieces are easiest to judge by the lining, so check it first. I start with the signature pieces, then what actually decides a good buy.
Gold Hoop Earrings Have Left the Quiet Corner
Gold hoop earrings need not stay in the quiet corner. Compare mini hoops, chunky shapes and a pavé crescent to find a proportion that feels like you.
Men's Gen Z Fashion: Craft, Quality Fabric, Utilitarian Cuts
Men's Gen Z fashion is moving away from hype and streetwear toward craft, quality fabric and utilitarian silhouettes. I pulled selvedge denim, a suede belt and driving loafers that fit the mood.
Paola Sighinolfi Jewelry: Sculptural Rings, Earrings and Cuffs
Paola Sighinolfi makes jewelry that treats color and volume as part of the silhouette, not an afterthought. The Colombian-born, Barcelona-based designer studied gemology and jewelry design, worked with maisons including Piaget, and launched her own brand in 2014. Malachite, carnelian, resin, and sculptural metal give the pieces a distinctly personal charge.
Best Purses to Carry Your Whole Life: My Mary Poppins Bag
The best purses for carrying your whole life are big, roomy bags like the Apparis Maxi Colette and the Flattered Alva Big Bag. I gathered the ones I would trust to hold everything.
The Woven Raffia Bag Has a Day Job
Explore woven raffia bags for everyday plans, from Coach’s straw shoulder bag to compact bucket bags and polished totes that work beyond the beach.
Living Lux: Black, Ivory and Cheetah Looks for Evening
Living Lux is a bold luxury edit of black and ivory evening looks, plus one cheetah print night. I pair midi skirts, totes, clutches and jewelry for each.
Leather Belts: What To Know
Buy a leather belt to your trouser waist, not your natural waist. I cover what changes what you buy, then everyday picks and lighter ones for warmer weather.
Jennifer Lawrence Wedding, and What She Wore
Jennifer Lawrence wedding dress searches lead here to mini, crochet and gown styles you can shop, with notes on how to wear them. I sorted the signature pieces, evening looks and accessories.
Cashmere Cardigans and Sweaters to Wear on the Regular
Cashmere cardigans and sweaters are easy to wear on the regular, like J.Crew's perfect cashmere cardigan and waffle-stitch crewneck. I added a fair isle snowflake mockneck for when you want a little pattern.
Minimalist Office Wear: Sharp, Organized Pieces for Inbox Zero
Minimalist office wear is sharp and highly organized. I pulled tees, blazers and dresses that keep the workday simple.
How to Wear Red Accessories
Wear red accessories by letting one bright bag or pair of shoes carry the whole outfit against black and ivory basics. I go through red bags, red shoes and the neutrals that set them off.