The quality education that prevents expensive mistakes
Some people have an uncanny knack of walking into any building and immediately identifying all the defects that have been missed by others. The rest of us carelessly traipsing around…
I spent a week learning what “cores” are and now I understand why Gen Z thinks I’m ancient
I received a text from my younger sister Emma at 7: 23 AM: “Madison are you more cottagecore or dark academia?” Before receiving that message, I had literally zero idea…
How I Finally Built a Denim Collection That Actually Works (After Years of Terrible Choices)
Thinking back on my jean collection three years ago still makes me cringe. Me, standing in front of my dresser in my too-small Portland apartment bedroom at 7: 30AM, clothesless…
The wardrobe audit that reveals what you actually need
It’s 6: 30 am on a Monday morning and I’m standing in front of my wardrobe naked from the waist down excepting a pair of mismatched knickers. It’s been five…
Brave or Bonkers? I Tried the Polarizing ‘No Pants’ Trend IRL
I blame Gigi Hadid. Or maybe Hailey Bieber. Or maybe Kendall Jenner? Truthfully, I don’t know who started the trend first. But whoever it was, thank you very much. Because…
The one closet habit that screams “I’ve given up on looking good”
Last week I had one of those deeply embarrassing moments where I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and realized I looked horrific. I was getting dressed for…
We’re All Getting It Wrong: The Surprising Correct Way to Wear This Everyday Item
Last Tuesday, I humiliated myself at Bergdorf’s. No, make that seriously humiliated myself at Bergdorf’s. You know, the kind of embarrassed-that-could-fill-out-a-whole-row-on-your-Shame-Charts™ moment when you start to question your name and…
I spotted the weirdest fashion trend brewing on Martha’s Vineyard (and now I’m obsessed)
Last month, I was visiting my mom on Cape Cod—she had guilt-tripped me into coming to see her new “investment pieces” (read: three basically identical beige linen shirts that were…
Visible Underwear Is Trending? How to Try the Controversial Look Without Getting Arrested
Backstage at Miu Miu’s spring show last month, I did my best not to trip over aggressively thin models or whisper-yet-still-incredibly-pricey dresses as I pretended to blend into the scenery.…
Why I’ve Been Shopping in the Kids’ Section (And You Should Too)
I’m staring at two striped sweaters in Target, and something about them is breaking my brain. They’re identical, but one costs $34.99 and is from the women’s section. The other?…