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  • The screen-free survival kit for keeping little ones entertained, engaged, and (mostly) meltdown-free on the road. Every year my husband and I take a long weekend, round up the kids, pack up the SUV and embark on a road trip to explore a new pocket of the country. It’s by no means glamorous. But that’s… Read more

  • Wearing a denim vest in the depths of winter is quite unexpected and exactly the kind of styling moment that separates the effortlessly chic from the merely practical. This time of year, wardrobes tend to skew toward the predictable so the denim vest offers a fresh take. This season, I’ve managed to take it from… Read more

  • The temperature in New York is doing that dreaded thing it does and dipping low. Which means it’s time to reach into the depths of my closet for my chunkiest sweaters. If there’s one thing Chicago winters have taught me growing up, it’s the mastering of knit layering as a seasonal survival skill. But unlike… Read more

  • Lately, the more I go through my closet, the more I realize I’m craving pieces that balance classic structure with an easy, everyday kind of elegance. I recently blogged about the Khy Faux Leather Collared Coat in Five Must-Have Leather Trench Coats that Look Expensive for Every Budget. It’s sleek silhouette instantly elevates any outfit.… Read more

  • A great coat can evoke a sense of confidence like no other garment in your closet. It frames you, defines your shape, and instantly says something about your style before you even do. This fall, leather is leading the conversation again in the form of the long leather coat, but in a fresh, refined way.… Read more

  • We’ve been taught that autumn equals cocoa, rust, and camel. But the proof is on the runway. Fall 2025’s runways staged a polite coup: pastel shades like frosted lilac, milk-pink, and delicate butter-yellow showed up across major houses, reshaping what “seasonal dressing” can feel like. Rather than screaming springtime, designers used soft color as a… Read more