Month: February 2019

As you may know by now, I describe my personal style as “simple”—and I’m very proud of it. Just what do I mean by that? Well, while I love a statement piece every now and then, my overall vibe is more attuned to a cross between minimal and classic, and I live in jeans, tees, what I like to call best-of basics, and neutral colors. This can be seen in the way I dress, the types of outfits I look to for inspiration, and of course, the way I shop. Since I’ve covered both one and two on the above list—at great length, if you ask me—I thought today I would give you an inside look in the brands I’ve been buying (and wearing) for years.

From high-end designers that are definitely an investment to acquire but have proven worth it, to my go-to affordable brands for fast-fashion as well as essentials, I’m breaking down all 15 of my longtime favorites below. Just keep scrolling to read about and shop each.

Up next? A color trend even minimalists will love.

Sometimes, you just need to look at some really pretty things, and today, we’re going to share with you some of the prettiest shoes we’ve seen so far this year. Because let’s be real, there’s no better therapy than retail therapy. While some of the shoes ahead might look a little impractical due to the abundance of crystals, feathers, and laces, they’re actually much more wearable than you’d assume. 

Wear any of the statement heels ahead with jeans and a T-shirt, a little black dress, or even a tailored suit, and you’re looking at an outfit to remember. Ahead, brace yourself for a dropped jaw and quivering wallet as you shop the prettiest shoes 2019 has to offer including stunners from buzzing shoe brands like Amina Muaddi, Midnight 00, and Attico. 

Next up, check out all the jewelry trends experts say will blow up in 2019. 

When she’s not working with big names like Lupita Nyong’o, Constance Wu, and Diane Kruger or writing a best-selling book, celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger divulges her fashion expertise in our Ask a Stylist column. From the best places to source vintage to the secret to finding your most flattering jeans, come back each week for a professional’s perspective.

New York Fashion Week starts this week, and designers will be presenting collections for fall, but today I’m focusing on spring and simplifying your seasonal shopping list with the top three trends to invest in. Whether you’re looking for fresh staples to update your officewear for the new season or interesting pieces to wear on the weekend, I’ve included an assortment of items that fit into each trend category. Scroll down to check out the three trends I’m recommending and predicting will have lasting power, which makes them worth the investment this year. Update your wardrobe below by shopping my top picks for spring.  

Have you Kondo-ed your closet yet? As a fashion editor, by default, I tend to shop a lot. Consequently, I’ve forced myself to spring-clean my closet a lot too. (The fact that I have been binge-watching Tidying Up on Netflix also might have something to do with it.) But as the saying goes, out with the old and in with the new. So what new pieces are sparking joy right now? While Zara, Topshop, and Mango are some of my favorite fashion retailers for affordable and exciting new pieces, I also can’t forget trusty Nordstrom. There’s no doubt its range of products is extensive with a capital E, and it has some great contemporary, cool brands hiding behind the plethora of drop-down tabs. I turned to my fellow editors to see how they would spend $100 at Nordstrom. From can’t-live-without leggings to of-the-moment handbags, scroll below for the affordable pieces our editors are buying for themselves right now.

Up next, seven spring trends the Who What Wear team wholly endorses.

When you think of “easy” outfits, some variation of a jeans-and–T-shirt situation probably flashes through your mind. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with this look, there are other outfit combos out there that are just as simple but a tad bit more forward. To uncover these vibes, we naturally turn to our favorite fashion girls for inspiration. With that said, keep scrolling to check out five no-fail looks that take seconds to put together, but will give you that “fashion” feel to make a sartorial statement. Plus shop the must-haves for each if you don’t quite have all of the essentials in your arsenal yet. Done and done.

Next, check out the Zara outfit combos we’re all about now. 

We’re all beyond over the idea that beauty equals pain. Right? As a result, when it comes to fashion—footwear specifically—the style pendulum continues to shift toward shoes that are stylish and comfortable. You’ve likely noticed or currently partake in this change yourself, embracing the pain-free life with sleek kitten heels and forward sneakers.

But there’s a catch when it comes to the latter specifically. While it’s brilliant in theory to bop around in cool trainers as opposed to stilettos, there’s one seemingly comfy on-trend sneaker silhouette that may be the worst for your feet, causing long-term painful effects. And we went straight to the expert—Gotham Footcare founder Miguel Cunha—to weight in further.

When chatting about footwear styles that should actually be avoided, he called out sock sneakers. “While they may feel comfortable snugging the top of your foot, they’re not advisable shoes because they provide no support to the top and outside of your foot, which can easily lead to an ankle sprain,” he explained. Woof.

But hope is not lost—there are still plenty of other sneaker styles out there that offer more stability and support. On that note, we’re showcasing some visual inspiration and a range of these picks below. And if you’re still all about sock sneakers and want to risk it, just be very, very careful.

Next, check out the boot style that’s bad for your feet.