Oversized totes, Y2K shoulder bags and playful charms are shaping summer style, according to an Accessorize buying and design director. Handbags are getting more practical, more personalized and a little more nostalgic this summer. Rebecca Ribeyro, Buying and Design Director at Accessorize, says many of 2026’s biggest bag trends draw from the ’90s and early…
The right fabrics, colors, and layers can help you feel cooler, even when wearing more clothing sounds like the last thing you’d want to do. When it is brutally hot outside, most of us instinctively reach for the smallest outfit possible. A tank top. Shorts. Sandals. Done. But summer dressing is not just about showing…
An apparel expert says summer laundry habits can be rough on your clothes. Here are his tips, along with the laundry habits I use to keep my own clothes looking better longer. Summer is hard on clothes. Everything feels like it needs to be washed sooner, especially after a hot day outside or a sweaty…
My last Amazon gift card giveaway was such a hit, I couldn’t not do another one. Actually… I’m doing 2! One finished a couple of weeks ago, and the next is starting May 13, 2026! And since I buy a slightly ridiculous amount of stuff on Amazon, I figured this was the perfect excuse to…
I tested Quince’s linen pants, shirts, and maxi dress in real summer weather — then washed everything to see what held up. I owe the Quince linen pants an apology. In my last Quince review, I tried the white linen pants and returned them almost immediately because they were way too sheer. The comments on…
Last-minute gift ideas that go beyond the usual mug, tie, or panic-bought gadget! Father’s Day is almost here, which means we are officially in the “can this still arrive in time?” stage of gift shopping. At this point, I’d skip anything that needs complicated customization or mystery shipping. The better move is something easy to…
I’ve bought enough from Quince over the years to know what they do well — and what I would not waste my money on again. This post is not sponsored. Quince has never reached out to me; they have no idea who I am, and everything I’m talking about here was bought with my own…
Trying to figure out what to pack and wear in Ireland? This post is here to help! I recently did a road trip around the coast of Ireland in October, starting and ending in Dublin, so this trip involved packing for a pretty wide mix of weather and activities. You can go from city streets…