holiday indulgences

We may long for the days of our youth as each generation ages, but some parts of childhood weren't necessarily everything they're cracked up to be. Exhibit A: Shopify's video "Christmas Crazes," which looks at some of the biggest holiday toy obsessio…

The festive season is so close and for many, the holidays may have already begun. Thus, you may need a guide on how to make the most of the holidays, so that you enjoy every minute of it. For me, the holidays have such an exciting lead up and often t…

Building a wardrobe is hard work; it takes time, patience, and (let’s be honest) it can take a lot of money. The first step to forming a truly wonderful, adult closet is finding the perfect balance between cheap-o garments and investment pieces. But …

Your best buddy does plenty of wonderful things for you. She’s always there to give you honest outfit advice, split a bottle of wine, or pour over your latest texting convo with your crush. But you're only human, and sometimes, you take your friendsh…

‘Tis the season to throw holiday parties. After all, your friends and family are back in town, everyone has a lot to catch up on, and the weather’s cold enough that everyone wants to stay indoors. What better way to celebrate than by throwing a holid…

Are you looking for a way to give back to the LGBT community this season? Finding the perfect place to donate can be overwhelming, especially when you want to give to all of them, but never fear — I'm here today to tell you all about the one LGBT cha…

Whether you've started decorating for the holidays already or are still putting it off, your makeup can actually add a really nice touch. Yeah, you heard me right. You can totally make your makeup work double duty by using pretty cosmetic packaging a…

Most of the supposed tragedies of being an only child have never really affected me — loneliness, underdeveloped social skills, the inability to share food, etc. I've actually spent the majority of my life enjoying not having any siblings. But I have…

There are certain products I “need” to splurge on (using that word loosely, trust me), like sulfate-free shampoo for the frizz mop on my head. But things like shimmering eyeshadow palettes or eyeliner that cost the same price as my weekly grocery tri…

At this time of year, there's definitely a lot of pressure to pick a uniquely ravishing holiday outfit. The other day, I was lamenting the process to my roommate, when she said something particularly insightful: "I'm not worried about the perfect hol…

Have you had the good fortune to take a glimpse at the Chanel Métiers D'Art runway show in Rome yet? Over the past few years, Chanel has held its runway shows at some of the most exciting venues around the world — there was the recent Chanel Airlines…

Don't hide behind clunky winter boots this season if you don't want to. Transform your winter wardrobe with sleek thigh high boots. These sensational shoes are great for the colder months as they basically act like another pair of pants. Their excess…

When it comes to gifting for the beauty-obsessed person in your life, you obviously can't go wrong with a beauty-related present. But what will totally shock and amaze them is a totally luxurious beauty gift — something she wouldn't normally buy for …

When it comes to the holiday season, one thing there can never be too much of is glitter. Glitter decor, glitter shoes, glitter makeup, and glitter manicures are always welcome. My favorite? Those sparkly nails, of course. They add the right amount o…

Listen, we've all been there. The holidays are fast approaching and you're supposed to be buying gifts for all the loved ones on your list, but you keep getting distracted by cute clothes that you really want. Don't feel guilty; it happens to the bes…

When it comes to fuzzy outerwear, it can be hard to nail the trend. Some people walk a fine line between just enough and way too much fur, but this actress has a different tactic. Kate Bosworth wore a leopard print fur jacket that was over-the-top in…

Are Goop, Valentino, and Wonder Woman three things you ever expected to hear in the same sentence? Well, thanks to Goop's pop-up shop in New York City, it will be quite the collaboration to behold. The Valentino-designed capsule collection includes e…

More than just trendy and buzzy, fashion is largely about emotion. As such, most aficionados will agree that it's an art form in the truest sense, so it's no surprise that fashion and film have always enjoyed a close relationship. In the past few yea…

As the sequins, leather, and lace dresses come out to play, so do their equally playful counterparts: statement clutches. Maybe it's that they look so damn good with leather gloves, but these fun bags and colder weather always go hand in hand for me …

It doesn’t matter if she’s strutting around in her lingerie or if she’s all bundled up — this girl always manages to look amazing. Gigi Hadid wore a coat with a fur-accented collar that was to die for. I’m not kidding. It’s seriously the most fabulou…