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When my super-cute and always-festive friend Alice invited me to her holiday pajama party, I knew two things right away: first, I was absolutely going, and second, I needed something cozy and cute to wear — so I started browsing for a flannel pajama set from Amazon. That’s when I found these $32 colorful cat-print […]

I have a Barefoot Dreams cardigan and pullover that I live in on chilly days. They’re unbelievably soft, like wearing a cloud, but still somehow look polished enough to wear out of the house. They’ve become my go-tos for everything from writing days at home to long flights. They’re basically a cozy blanket you can […]

While we recently blogged about socks, today we turn to shoes. The other day, our Editor-in-Chief was catching up with an old friend when the conversation turned—of all things—to shoes. This friend told a story about a pair she loved so much that she wore them until the soles gave out. When they finally couldn’t […]

Google “fall fashion trends 2025” and you might feel like you just walked into Hogwarts. (And speaking of the early 2000s, we already broke down another cultural icon in our Napoleon Dynamite post — proof that the aughts are having a moment.) From bangs to beanies, these trends have a touch of magic—so naturally, we […]

Not only are these young whippersnappers not getting off my lawn, now they’re invading my sock drawer. Fashion is a fickle mistress. Just when you get comfortable with a trend, it’s gone. Consider this article fashion’s Dear John letter to your no-show socks. That’s right: thanks to Gen Z, socks are no longer meant to […]

Why Penny’s Pink Dress Suit in Big Bang Theory Still Inspires In the series finale of The Big Bang Theory, Penny surprised everyone when she traded in her signature casual style for a hot pink dress suit that was equal parts playful and powerful. The look nods to bold ’80s power dressing but still works […]

We’ve talked a lot about clothing items lately, but this time we’re turning our attention to jewelry. And what a season to make the shift: if 2024 was the year of barely-there chains and whisper-thin stacking rings, 2025 is shaping up to be a different story entirely. Bold, colorful jewelry is stepping into the spotlight […]

Melrose Place style is back–and here’s how to wear it now. *This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you.* Confession: In the 90s, a few of my fellow English grad students and I used to gather in my tiny apartment once a week for what we lovingly […]

Before there were influencers, there was the food court. Before TikTok hauls, there was Contempo Casuals. And before fast fashion became a click away, your entire fall wardrobe lived at the mall—anchored by one staple piece: the deep V-neck sweater. Soft. Slouchy. Slightly oversized. These sweaters—especially in dreamy pastels and rich autumn hues—were the crown […]

“It is ever so much easier to be good if your clothes are fashionable.”— Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables There’s something undeniably charming about a blouse with lace at the collar, soft puffed sleeves, or a row of delicate buttons. They evoke a slower time — one of daydreams, letter writing, and long walks […]