This Blue Ridge Town Is a Budget-friendly Alternative to Asheville, With a Charming Main Street and Scenic Trails

Abingdon, Virginia, is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains with the 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, a historic theater, and one of the state’s oldest bars.

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Best Street Fashion: Oakland

Just a hop over the bay from San Francisco sits Oakland, a multi-cultural hotspot for fashion firsts and trendsetters, specifically the area around Lake Merritt.

Style Resolutions for 2016

With the start of another year comes the ever-looming pressure to make resolutions. Unfortunately, those little commitments to self-growth have gained an intimidating reputation. It’s

The History of Sequins

The origins of the word sequin technically means ‘coin’ or ‘the mint’. We scoured the web to trace back the evolution of fashion’s shiniest embellishment.

Editor’s Picks from Nordstrom

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History of American Women’s Fashion

In 2010, The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City ran an exhibition called, “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.” It explored

How to Wear Tweed

It’s time to forget everything you thought you knew about tweed. Reimagined for autumn/winter 2015, this heritage cloth – worn for centuries – now comes

3 Quick Hairstyles for Work

For most of us, the daily grind isn’t always inspiring. Even if you are totally jazzed about your 9-5, it’s likely that you’d rather hit

Fall Trend: Men’s-Inspired Look

Menswear as womenswear has been an on-going trend in fashion for quite some time. Remember Diane Keaton, the androgynous bohemian, opposite Woody Allen in Annie

5 Gowns worn by Queen Elizabeth

In celebration of her 90th birthday, the Royal Collection Trust will be showcasing three exhibitions, showing over 150 of her most memorable looks, including ceremonial

Origins of the Overcoat

As with many contemporary staples, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when the overcoat first emerged. Several online accounts name 1772 as the year the overcoat

Rainwear Style Guide

No matter where you reside, dressing for wet weather is a skill that’s surprisingly hard to master. Most women fall into one of two categories.

Moto Jacket + Superga Sneakers

Clockwise from left to right: Topshop Chevron Sweatshirt, Topshop Baxter Ankle Jeans,Topshop Leather Biker Jacket, Superga Sneaker

What to Wear on a Second Interview

This outfit is even more important than your first interview outfit. Of course it’s your personality and skills that really matter, but your appearance is

History in Fashion: Raw Denim

Raw Denim. Have you heard of it? Before you start thinking it’s just the latest trend in fashion, we invite you to consider it’s historical

ACNE Studios Weekend Look

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