Rachel Besser

Wedding dress codes can make us freak out. Beach chic? Upscale country? Semi-formal? Instead of taking a risk and wearing something fun and interesting,

This story was originally published on December 21, 2014. Our noses are redder than a Louboutin sole, and we haven't felt our toes since October. Yep,

This post was originally published on April 22, 2016. Like mom jeans, it's a little funny when a stereotype sparks a fashion obsession. And while it took

Update: This post was originally published on February 2, 2016. Valentine's Day gifts, more than gifts for the other holidays, are tricky to navigate:

This post was originally published on March 28, 2016. You likely don't want the ring you'll be wearing every day, forever, to be considered "trendy." The

It’s no news that fashion is cyclical. As soon as we tire from one trend, another old favorite comes back into play. Take the last few years as an

Update: This post was originally published on November 15, 2016. It's tough to fill your wardrobe with solid finds under $100, unless you buy everything

By now, you’ve most likely spent the majority of your paycheck buying presents for all of the people on your holiday list. So chances are high that

Update: This post was originally published on March 23, 2016. When a new season rolls around — especially spring — it's easy to get a little overly

Off-the-shoulder tops are like chokers: As if overnight, suddenly they're everywhere. But their virality makes sense. They're a good swap for your usual

Plain and simple: Packing for vacation is hard. Even if you consider yourself a packing pro, prepping for any type of trip typically falls into one of

You know when you're shopping online and you see something so fly that you have to have it? Even if the return policy isn't great. Even if the site seems

Let’s face it: Holiday dressing can be a pain. You want to wear something exciting and cool, but you also want to feel appropriately festive (without

The holiday season is officially upon us! Your holiday shopping is done (well, most of it), your trips are booked, and you’re counting down the days

Picking a new pair of boots is hard, mostly because buying them is a serious commitment — boots are typically pricey, they have to be comfortable enough

This story was originally published on November 30. Getting ready for a holiday party can feel like taking a final exam. The pressure is on to deliver,

This post was originally published on June 10, 2016. What defines an It bag varies from season to season: Sometimes, it's obvious that bloggers and

To a fashion editor, writing about sweaters in fall and winter can feel like watching paint dry. Don't get me wrong, I love a cozy knit as much as the

Our family, our friends, our significant others, our coworkers... We'd ideally like to give all of these people (and more) the best presents possible.

It may seem obvious that we swap out our short-sleeved tops for their long-sleeved cousins come fall, but what's not as obvious is what version of the

It's no secret that we love the puffer jacket. When the sporty style came back in fashion last year, we rejoiced. Finally, our super-warm,

The mall may be the first place you think of when reminiscing about how you spent high-school Saturdays, but it's likely not the first when it comes to

Each year, building out a solid winter wardrobe can feel like quite the to-do. There's a balance to strike, and our cold-weather clothes need to be as

The oversized long-sleeved tee, bowling shirt, and hoodie are all items you could probably find in our closets right now. These days, when it comes to

In the '80s, chain belts reigned supreme. They more closely mirrored our jewelry than traditional belts, and women didn't worry if their pants actually

With the return of merch, we were given a chance to re-up our classic T-shirts-and-jeans uniform. While we've been feeling our graphic tees (and admit

There's no getting around it: The 2016 presidential race has been nutty, or rather, the longest season of a very intense, life-altering sport that doesn't

Update: This post was originally published on October 20, 2016. One of the main upsides to shopping at stores like Zara, H&M, and Topshop is that when

Right now, earrings are one of our favorite ways to accessorize, because current earrings trends feel more wearable than ever before. On-point earrings