Category: Fashion

The minute spring rolls around, my weekends fill up with every special occasion imaginable. Weddings, graduations, outdoor dinner parties—you name it, and it’s on my calendar. Since these formal events require equally formal attire, it’s safe to say that I’ve entered my classy era. I’m on the hunt for dresses that allow me to move gracefully and stand a little taller. (In my opinion, that’s the true mark of a winning outfit.) Of course, Net-a-Porter was my first and only stop. The retailer’s selection of special-occasion clothing and accessories radiates elegance and has something for every event whether I’m leaning floral and frilly or sleek and sophisticated. Here are the picks I’m currently eyeing.

Florals and Frills

Less Is More

Like Fine Wine

A Maximalist Moment

Hair is such a big part of self-expression, and experimenting with different colors, lengths, and styles is one of the most joyful parts of my beauty routine. If you can relate, you need to know about Luvme Hair. It’s the editor-vetted way to switch up your hair to your heart’s desire—sans damage and pricey salon visits. There are a million reasons to love this brand: Its founder, Helena Lee, is a total badass, and the wigs are both affordable and made of 100% high-quality hair. Keep scrolling for all the best-selling wigs you have to see. (Psst—they make the perfect unique gifts for Mother’s Day.)

Who else feels like finding the right undergarments is unnecessarily difficult? They’re an essential element in our wardrobes, so you’d think that finding the perfect style and fit would be easier, but I’ve been searching far too long for confidence-boosting pieces. Thankfully, Bloomingdale’s Lingerie Guide has come to my rescue. It will quickly become your new best friend in the world of bras, panties, lingerie, and shapewear, guiding you toward the brands—both affordable and luxury—that are right for you. Whether you want undetectable shapewear or pretty lingerie that’s worth showing off, you’ll find it here. Keep scrolling to shop my top picks.

Trends come and go but great jewellery is forever. Able to a last lifetime (and beyond), your favourite jewels should offer you an easy way to speak to your personal style everyday. This is why I take the curation of my own jewellery collection very seriously. When I shop for jewellery I like to make sure I have a mixture of refined pieces that layer well and look elegant on their own, as well as more playful items that bring a smile to my face and add a fresh twist to my daily looks.

Bridging these two is the growing charm jewellery trend. Peppering classic necklaces and bracelets with jovial trinkets, the charm jewellery trend offers a lighthearted way to enliven your day-to-day styling.

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The appeal of the charm jewellery trend lays in the possibilities for personalisation. Available in an extensive range of designs, you don’t have to look far to come across a design that perfectly encapsulates your taste.

Any fashion person around in the ’00s will tell you that the charm jewellery trend was the easiest way to showcase your personal interests or travel adventures, Now, the jewellery trend is set to regain its status in 2024. Available in both sleeker and more humorous designs than its ’00s predecessors, 2024s charm jewels feel fresh, vibrant and so easy to wear.

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Backed by so many of our favourite jewellery designers, the charm jewellery trend is taking off this season. To get behind the growing trend seek out unique charms on your travels and stack them up on your favourite chains. Otherwise, read on to discover our favourite pre-designed charm jewellery items to shop this season.

From Astrid & Miyu’s dainty take to Alex Monroe’s animal-embellished style, read on to discover our edit of the best charms and charm jewellery to shop this season.

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This year there’s a fresh shoe trend on the rise that offers all of the elegance of a classic high heel, without any of the discomfort. Loved by the celebrity style set and cropping up all over my social media feeds, of course, I’m talking about the black kitten heel trend.

Whilst the kitten heel might feel very fresh to us in 2024, the hero silhouette has been big news before. Once a go-to amongst fashion people in the 90s, by the late 2000s the elegant trend had fallen out of favour and taller heels were the ones to know. Now, after years in hibernation, the elegant—and comfortable, shoe trend is back on the agenda, and it’s never looked better.

In a dark black hue with a sleek micro heel, black kitten heels are far from boring. With an elegant and sophisticated energy that’s hard to match the trend styles naturally with a flowing dresses, but looks just as chic when worn with baggy jeans.

Cropping in high street and designer retailers, the elegant shoe trend is becoming one of the season’s most prolific.

With outfit elevating credentials that rival high heels, read on to discover our edit of the best black kitten heels to shop right now.

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When you think of a wearable color, yellow certainly isn’t what comes to mind. However, butter yellow is shaping up to be a top color in this trend, and it’s one you’ll find ease in styling. It’s leveled saturation makes it act as a neutral shade that pairs easily with the rest of your wardrobe. It’s subtle but offers just the right amount of interest in an outfit. It’s exactly what you want to be wearing this spring.

Many designers return to the pale color season after season, and it’s had an uptick in the past, but you’re about to see the shade everywhere. At Jacquemus’s spring runway, it was the focal point of the structured jackets and coats modeled by Gigi Hadid and more. At Bottega Veneta, the pale yellow dresses were a contrast against the other striking hues, like red and orange. Jonathan Anderson has used the color often, but this time he used it in a satin dress and gauzy knits.

If you’re not convinced about the color yet, see the runway looks below as well as some Instagram inspiration and shopping picks.

On the Runway

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On Instagram

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If trendy shoes are your thing but spending a lot of money on them isn’t, Jeffrey Campbell is the brand you need to know about—but there’s a good chance you already do. The Los Angeles-based brand is very good at interpreting current shoe trends, putting their own spin on them. It uses high-quality materials and nearly every shoe comes in at under $200. Given all of this, and how big of a fan base the brand has, it’s not surprising that Nordstrom currently has nearly 300 styles of Jeffrey Campbell shoes in stock, which is a lot even for Nordstrom.

Given that 300 pairs of shoes is a lot to choose from, I did a deep dive and selected 19 of the best ones to buy right now. Trust me—it wasn’t easy narrowing it down but I think you’ll be pleased with the finalists. I, for one, have several of these styles in my Nordstrom cart right now.

Keep scrolling to shop the chicest Jeffrey Campbell shoes on all of Nordstrom.

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When it comes to fashion investments, the more classic the better. Personal style evolves, trends come and go, but a solid black tee is forever, no? I remind myself of this exact sentiment every time I do a closet clean-out. Typically, the pieces I pass along to a new home are cheaply made, hyper-trendy items that I lose interest in after one season. It’s certainly not the most sustainable way of shopping, and in an effort to extinguish this cycle, I’m heading straight to Bloomingdale’s to shop its excellent selection of apparel from Theory. The brand’s Good collection prioritizes sustainability in every step of the supply chain. The Good Linen fabric is created with flax fibers from 5 different farms in France, woven in Italy, and then promptly added to my closet. I couldn’t recommend these investment pieces more. The high-quality materials, classic silhouettes, and perfect fit are exactly why these pieces will live in my wardrobe (and yours) for years to come. Keep scrolling to shop my favorites.

While living in a big city is a fun and unique experience, I tend to feel trapped by the sheer number of people and never-ending concrete walls. That’s why I like to get out of town for a nice reset when the opportunity arises. This year, I’m planning a getaway to the great outdoors to channel summer camp vibes. (Oh, to be a kid again!) Picture tall trees, scenic views, and a cozy log cabin—which will, of course, require brand-new clothing and accessories to match the environment. Thankfully, Bloomingdale’s is on my wavelength. This spring, the retailer is transforming its pop-up carousel shop into Camp Bloomingdale’s, a summer camp–inspired shopping destination that features every elevated piece for my favorite pastime. From colorful one-piece swimsuits and a raffia sun hat for days by the lake to classic overalls and an Anine Bing hoodie for nights by the fire, here are the 16 camp-inspired pieces I’m adding to my summer wardrobe.

I love everything about Mother’s Day: pretty bouquets, elegant brunches, handwritten cards, and best of all, getting to spoil my mom with love (and a few special gifts). Finding a gift worthy of such a special woman can be a little overwhelming, but Bloomingdale’s has my back. The retailer has all the inspiration I could ever need. To narrow down my options, I put together a list of my favorites, including investment handbags, classic sunglasses, and the jewelry she’ll keep forever (that I can borrow later). Keep scrolling to shop them all.