Adidas X Missoni Is Low-Key Luxe for Your Workout

Athleticwear collaborations are all the rage these days. I've found it hard to decide which are worth the investment and which are pure novelty. Until I was breezing through the September issue of Shape magazine and was stopped in my tracks by a full-page image of the multicolor Ultraboost Clima from the new Adidas X Missoni collab. That’s one gorgeous athletic shoe. Yep, this is the collab to care about.

FOUND: ‘90s Boots, Upgraded

I’m pretty sure that every person who was old enough to buy their own clothes in the ‘90s owned a pair of lace-up boots. Maybe your ‘90s boots were classic Docs, the most popular choice. Or maybe, like me, you jumped on the bandwagon late enough to snag a stylish spin-off. My boots were luggage brown with bottle green laces, courtesy of a much-cooler-than-now J.Crew. They weighed a ton, and I swear I lost five pounds the first semester I owned them thanks to a thrice weekly class on the fourth floor of a building with too few elevators. Such good memories.

50% Off at Banana Republic and How to Use It

The Banana Republic Friends and Family Sale is in full swing through Monday, August 19. The on-site promotion is 40%, with exclusions. But, if you know the magic code, you can actually get a full 50% off with no BR merchandise exclusions. The trick? Use code BRFAMILY to get the bonus deal. If you order $100 or more, also use code BRSHIP for free 3-5 day shipping.

Not sure how to best make use of this limited time only promo code? These five timeless minimalist picks are all sure things, especially at this great sale price.

The new Japan Exclusives collection at Banana Republic is fantastic. These are easily some of my favorite BR pieces in years. But, caution: they were sized for the Japanese market, so you may need to size up. This high-neck black blouse is my absolute favorite.




→ Buy the Banana Republic Japan Exclusive Mock-Neck Blouse, $44.75 with code (was $89.50), at bananarepublic.com.

Under $100: Coach Summer Sale Finds

The Coach Summer Sale just got better. All the remaining sale items are now marked a whopping 50% off original prices. There is still a lot left to choose from, including shoes, clothing, accessories, and a ton of handbags.

The best part of the new reductions is that there are now a bunch of fabulous finds for under $100. A handful of my favorites are here. Plus, don’t forget that all orders within the continental US come with free shipping and returns if you use code FREESHIP!


I’ve never thought of Coach as an edgy, rock-and-roll kind of label, but they are full of surprises lately. Their recent collab with iconic LA nightclub The Viper Room resulted in some fun pieces, including this now sale-priced pouch.




→ Buy the Coach Viper Room Turnlock Pouch 26, $32.00 (was $65.00), at coach.com.

3 Sale-Priced Club Monaco Sweaters to Buy During the Heat Wave

It’s hot here in Northern California. Like, really hot. There’s nothing like a heat wave to make me want to buy cashmere sweaters. You too? That must be because we both know that the best time to score a big deal on cozy winter clothes is during the hottest part of the summer.

Club Monaco is currently offering an extra 30% off already reduced sale items. That means some of their most interesting sweaters are available at a fraction of regular price. I sorted through all the sale-priced goods and found three sweaters – two cashmere and one wool – that are gorgeous, timeless, and marked way down. Check out my fabulous finds:

This 100% cashmere sweater pairs a slim fit with a draped cowl neck for a dramatic silhouette. It would look sleek with trousers or a pencil skirt for work, but it would also pair nicely with slouchy cropped denim for the weekend. It’s available in heather grey (shown) and cream.




→ Buy the Club Monaco Amarynth Cashmere Sweater, 139.30 (was $249.00), at clubmonaco.com.

Loving This Week: Brightening Cleanser + White Loafers

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping picks for the week…

1. 3X1 + Jason Wu Paneled High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans, $295.00
I’ve had these new jeans from the 3X1 + Jason Wu collab out on Rent the Runway Unlimited for the last month (use my link to try RTR for $59 for the first month, regularly $159). I can’t give them back. They just look so good! So often these super high-fashion collaborations look great on models, but horrible in real life. These jeans look just as fabulous on a real-world body as they do in this image. I’m going to end up buying them.

Loving This Week: Magic Toothpaste + Minimalist Sneakers

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Sarto by Franco Sarto Gannon Slingback Buckle Sandal, $79.95
The oversized square buckles give these black leather sandals a vaguely Marni-esque vibe. Except at literally 1/10 of the price.

Loving This Week: A New Fresh Sleeping Mask + Cowshed Cuticle Oil

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Anine Bing City Love Sweatshirt, $169.00
This slouchy sweatshirt from LA-favorite label Anine Bing has the just-right level of distressing in the screen-print city names and faded black color. Wear it with faux leather leggings for that signature Anine Bing look.

Loving This Week: High-Potency Retinol + A Pretty Blue Sweater

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Allsaints Adalee Wool Blend Coat, $525.00
Typically, February wouldn’t be the time to contemplate buying a new winter coat, but mother nature seems to have plans for a late winter this year. This oatmeal-brown wool coat is a fetching blend of classic fabric and modern oversized cut. It’s bold, but in a refined way.

Loving This Week: Fenty’s New Concealer + Everlane Rain Boots

Check out this week’s favorite online shopping picks…

1. Minimarket Sweater Pompidou, $142.00
A cool, interesting cut plus a rich mustard color equals a great find from Swedish label Minimarket.

Loving This Week: Cute Ugly Boots + No-Smudge Mascara

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for this week…

1. Everlane The Bralette, $24.00
Did you hear the good news? Slow fashion powerhouse Everlane now makes perfectly minimalist cotton-blend bralettes. Like all Everlane pieces, these bralettes are made from sustainable fabrics in ethical factories, with complete transparency. They’re available in five neutral shades, including this pale pink. And, unlike just about every other bra in existence, they are machine wash/ tumble dry. Just go ahead and buy all five colors of your new favorite bra right now.

The 5 Best Things On Sale at Vince Right Now

Do you love classic minimalist style and cozy knits with a light dusting of laid-back California vibes? Vince might just be your new dream brand. Unless, of course, you are already a huge fan like me. Either way, now is the time to snag a few deeply discounted Vince pieces, whether they’ll be your first purchases or just the latest in a long string of well-loved items.

The Vince online store just marked down lots of sweaters, pants, jeans, dresses, and more. Since the markdowns are fresh, there are still plenty of color options and sizes to choose from. Here are the five best pieces on sale at Vince right now, in my opinion.

This wool-cashmere blend funnel neck sweater features wide sleeves with a button-fastening detail. The slouchy fit and directional knit make for a modern silhouette, and it’s available in both this light heather grey and a beautiful deep indigo blue shade called “coastal.”




→ Buy the Vince Button Sleeve Funnel Neck Sweater, $219.00 (was $365.00), at vince.com; shipping and returns are free.

Loving This Week: a Block-Layout Travel Journal + Beige Loafers

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Theory Workwear Wrap Skirt, $375.00
This new arrival may be inspired by the workplace, but it will look just as great with dressed-down weekend separates. The overall look is minimalist, but with a kick.

25 Top Finds From The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

The holiday season is nearly over, but the sales are just getting started.

Nordstrom kicked off their amazing Half-Yearly sale this week and the discounts are deep. You can get up to 50% off a selection of over 2000 items. It's a bit overwhelming, really.

Rather than diving in head-first, why don't you sit back and browse this selection of 25 perfect sale finds that nicely combine a minimalist-leaning aesthetic with an excellent sale price. Here are our 25 favorite markdowns from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

Loving This Week: A Simple Black Clutch + Scandi-look Sweaters

Check out some of my favorite online shopping finds for this week…

1. Club Monaco Tommie Merino Sweater, $139.50
Being somewhat of a sweater aficionado, I’m always interested in finding new shapes that compliment my minimalist fashion leanings. This week I have two new finds to share, the first of which is this 100% merino wool sweater. The high neckline and long ribbed cuffs look modern and vaguely Scandinavian in the tradition of labels like Acne Studios and Hope. But so much more affordable than those Swedish heavyweights.

Sale: Nordstrom Cashmere Sweaters $58

I find sale-priced cashmere very hard to resist. Just in time for holiday gifting -- for others or yourself -- Nordstrom has put two classic cashmere sweater silhouettes from their Halogen house label on sale. This is about as good as it gets in cashmere sweater land.

The Relaxed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater has a kick-back look that is weekend-ready and perfect for layering. It comes in twelve colors, including two neutral striped options that look straight out of a how-to-dress-French guidebook.

For a more refined look, the Crewneck Cashmere Sweater is an appealing option. It has a side slit that makes it a bit more interesting than a plain crewneck, but it’s still 100% work appropriate. It comes in fourteen color options, including two colorful striped patterns and a very pretty navy blue Donegal-look knit.

Both sweaters are available in sizes XS to XXL regular and XXS to XL petite, although some of the more popular size and color combinations currently have very limited inventory. Shockingly, very few combinations are sold out. Shipping and returns are both free.

→ Buy the Halogen Relaxed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater, $58.90 (was $89.00), at nordstrom.com.

→ Buy the Halogen Crewneck Cashmere Sweater, $58.90 (was $89.00), at nordstrom.com.

3 Fashion Girl Gifts That Give Back

There’s no need for the good deeds to stop after #GivingTuesday has passed. There are a ton of options for gifting your good taste while also giving back to a worthy nonprofit. Here are three of my favorite finds for the holiday season, each of which results in a donation to a wonderful organization.

This peachy-pink sweatshirt has the trendy vintage athletic wear look down cold. 100% of the sales from this sweatshirt goes to support Girls, Inc. This nonprofit, founded in 1864, works to empower girls age 6-18 through mentorship, programming, and skill-building.




→ Buy the J.Crew x Girls, Inc. Girls Sweatshirt, $69.50, at jcrew.com.

Loving This Week: A Perfect NYE Dress + Political Cashmere

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Emerson Fry Sparkler Dress, $288.00
Oh, hey – it’s your New Year’s Eve dress. Slouchy, sparkly, and fully lined. Plus, adjustable shoulder straps! It doesn’t get much better than this.

Loving This Week: Faux Leather Leggings + Pajar On Sale

Check out my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Halogen High/ Low Turtleneck Sweater, $79.00
The low, curved hem of this cotton blend chunky turtleneck gives it an elegant silhouette. And who doesn’t want a sweater that covers their bum occasionally? It’s available in five colors, including the dark grey heather pictured here and a beautiful forest green.

Loving This Week: Shaggy Faux Fur + A Wine Advent Calendar

Check out a few of my favorite online shopping finds for the week…

1. Topshop Camille Hooded Faux Fur Coat, $150.00
A perennial favorite. This shaggy faux fur coat is available in four colors, but it’s this pale brown that gives off a vintage vibe straight out of The Royal Tenenbaums.