Jessica Velez

You guys, it’s the last stretch of the summer — so put down your Jack Kerouac novel and head out on one last adventure to this California gem: Big

"You have a fake leg because of a firework," my five-year-old nephew says, as if he’s breaking the news to me for the first time. To put it more

This post was originally published on June 18, 2014 It's time we face the truth: We'll technically never have a real summer in San Francisco — blame

Tavi Gevinson was a girl boss long before we were all uttering the phrase — and before she was even a teenager, for that matter. So, when we heard

The holiday season is so jam-packed with celebrations that it can be hard to let go of all the cheer once the presents are unwrapped. But, even though

Some folks might like to wait in the bitter cold during the wee hours of the morning to fight over that same flat-screen TV you could get anywhere, but

If the mere thought of putting together a Halloween costume is enough to scare you, don’t worry — you don't have to face those fears alone. We've

Despite the return of the pumpkin spice latte, fall is only just getting started. And, it's not quite

If you've been wearing the same skirts (ahem, black pencil) since your first day at your desk, it's time to rethink your office-style game. And, that

When you think of knee-high boots, images of denim jackets, the West, and full-on Americana probably come to mind. That's because this style is a classic.

Boot season is upon us, folks. But, if you've got substantial calves, finding knee-high boots that actually fit can feel like an impossible dream. Like

When you're prepping your wardrobe for a new season, it's essential to start out with a solid foundation. And, that means a sturdy pair of stellar jeans.

When Mother Nature decides to throw that first curveball with the inaugural too-cold-to-wear-just-a-tee morning, you reach for your trusty knit. And,

Ear cuffs aren't exactly the newest bauble in the jewelry box, but they've made quite the resurgence lately. In fact, there's a quartet of innovative

Your trusty skinnies may be seeing their tragic end of days, like some sort of pants apocalypse (pants-pocalypse?). And, while you can technically still

We know you're on top of your fall shopping game and have already selected a supreme pair of boots. But, you might be forgetting the coziest way to warm

You've worn your basic little black dress to death. Sure, it's gotten you through important meetings, lunches, and happy hours, but it's done — and

Of course we want to indulge head credit card first into fall trends, but we don't want to end up with a full closet and an empty bank account. So, we

As much as we enjoy piecing our clothes together for a masterfully undone outfit — it's the fashion girl's version of a jigsaw puzzle — we also have

When you think of maxi-skirts, visions of flimsy, lightweight styles in too-vibrant patterns probably come to mind. But, if you're not on the beach

Fall is for new beginnings — academic and sartorial. And, there's no fabric that suits these changes better than leather. It may feel buttery-soft, but

Sure, pullovers are cozy and can by synonymous with chill days spent lounging, but that doesn't mean they can't be striking to the eye, too. To give the

Your style conundrum can be summed up thusly: You're more than antsy to get your fall wardrobe on lock, but summer has thrown this whole last-minute heat

Don't break up with your boyfriend — jeans, that is. Our love for this denim trend is still going strong, and we can thank the latest versions for

You needn't tell us twice — we're often early adopters to each season's coolest new trends. Though, this fall's shoe crop of classic black pumps is

It may be pushing 85 degrees in much of the country today, but now that it's officially September, fall's impending cooler temps are very much a reality.

As if waving goodbye to summer wasn't hard enough, you probably assumed you also had to say sayonara to one of our favorite trends of the season: crop

Between laying in the sand and strolling in espadrilles, your feet have had it easy this summer. Now that fall's coming around, it's time for those