Accessories
Accessories
The Best Gold Rings
Stackers, signets and statement bands worth the investment
Bottega Grasp Belt: A Styling Guide
Styling Bottega Grasp Belt is mostly a question of proportion, and the rest follows from there. One piece should lead and the rest should stay quiet; two competing pieces read as an accident.
Lulu Backpacks, Worth the Money?
The short answer on Lulu Backpacks is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Cost per wear is the only figure that matters, and it favours the plain expensive thing over the interesting cheap one.
Tote Bags Under $500
Tote bags under five hundred dollars are the rare practical purchase that can still have a point of view. They need to carry enough, open without a struggle and sit comfortably on the shoulder, but none of that means they have to look like office equipment. I choose the material
Coloured Stones, Explained
Rubellite, peridot, blue topaz and amethyst without the jargon. What actually drives the price of a coloured stone ring, and how to buy your first one without regretting it.
Best Stiletto Shoes
Stiletto shoes are a study in trade-offs. The heel gives a clean line, but the shoe earns its place only when the upper, toe, and fastening keep the rest of the foot from doing all the labour. I look first at the shape of the heel, then at whether the shoe has a slingback or stra
How To Judge Handmade Jewelry From A Photo
Yes, a photo can tell you a great deal about handmade jewelry, but not everything. Use it to judge proportion, visible texture, color relationships, and whether the finish looks intentional; do not treat it as proof of weight, comfort, or durability. Start with scale. A large drop can frame the
Reading a Hallmark on Gold
A hallmark tells you what a piece is actually made of. How to read the numbers, what the letters mean, and where the mark should be.
The Tote Bags Edit
The best tote bags are the ones that carry a real day without making you feel as if you packed for an expedition. I want enough room for the practical things, handles that stay comfortable and a shape that still looks composed when the bag is not perfectly full. My rule is to spe
Is Raffia In?
Raffia, Straw And Anything Woven
Croc And Snake Effects
The Reptile Effect Pieces Everyone Is Buying
Black Leather Bags: Crossbody To Tote
The short answer on Whistles Black Leather Bag: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. Repeat one element, a metal, a texture or a colour, and an outfit looks deliberate.
Shopping Designer Small Bags: Editors' Picks
These are the Designer Small Bags picks worth your time, chosen on construction rather than on how often they appear online. A strap drop under 22cm will not clear a winter coat.
Bags Under $250
Bags under two hundred and fifty dollars are where I look for personality without making the accessory responsible for the whole outfit. The best ones solve a practical problem first, then add a shape or texture that makes the solution worth carrying. A tote needs to hold its pro
Luxury Bags Edit
Luxury bags deserve a more exact conversation than expensive versus affordable. The real question is whether the shape, material and carrying method make sense for the life you want the bag to have. I look for a shoulder bag that stays close, a tote that earns its volume, a small
Desk to Beach: Which Gold Earrings Survive Both
Gold earrings that handle a full workday and a beach afternoon, from BaubleBar's demi-fine range. Drops, huggies and hoops under $130, picked by SVP of global media Marissa Grossman, plus what saltwater really does to gold plating.
The Bags Edit: Totes to Backpacks
The Row Logo, briefly: it is a house signature that has been redrawn several times, and most of what people recognise is the proportion rather than the mark itself. The short version usually matters less than how the thing is used now.
Designer Bags Under 1000 Dollars
Designer bags under 1000 can look considered, useful, and special without reaching four figures. The best designer bags under 1000 balance recognizable design with a shape that earns regular use,
The Shoes Edit
The shoes worth buying are the ones that give an outfit a point of view without asking you to reorganise your day around them. I am interested in shoes that earn repeat wear, whether that means a precise leather ankle boot, a pump with a sensible heel, or a flat that makes denim
Dresses, Jumpsuits, and Elevated Separates
Everything worth knowing about dresses, jumpsuits, and elevated separates is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Lining is what stops a cheap fabric reading as cheap.
Which Earring for Which Piercing
Different piercings want different earrings, and the mismatch is why pieces sit unworn. Which style belongs in which hole.
Best Pearl Necklaces
Pearl necklaces make any outfit elevated. Shop our favorites below.
Date Night Toos: What to Wear
The short answer on Date Night Toos: pick one anchor piece, keep the palette to two colours, and let the shoes decide how formal the whole thing reads. A dress that fits the shoulders can be taken in anywhere else.
Patrizia Reggiani Today: The Style Story
Everything worth knowing about Patrizia Reggiani Today is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Lining is what stops a cheap fabric reading as cheap.