From My Desk: September
Looking forward to routine and a refresh.
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Meg’s Most Loved Sleepwear & Intimates
Sleepwear and intimates are deeply personal categories, and finding pieces that are truly comfortable can require a surprising amount of trial and error. Once I find something that fits well, …
My Honest Review of the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress
Earlier this summer, we finally replaced our mattress after living with a truly terrible sleep situation for much longer than any reasonable adults should have. The mattress itself was already …
Meg’s Most Loved : Accessories & Fragrance
Accessories and fragrance are some of the easiest ways to make what you already own feel more personal. They can finish an outfit, add color or interest, and become part …
Meg’s Most Loved: Bags & Shoes
Shoes and bags are two of the categories I’m asked about most. Which shoes are actually comfortable? Which bags are worth the money? What do I carry every day, and …
Meg’s Most Loved: Year-Round Clothing Favorites
Timeless Year Round Basics I Love Most
How to Clean Out Your Closet Without Losing Your Mind
A Step by Step Guide to Closet Freedom
How to Shop Your Closet Like a Professional Stylist
Build better outfits from what you own.
How To Purge Clothes: 7 Mindset Shifts You Need to Edit Your Wardrobe
How to Let Go of Clothes that Don’t Serve You
5 Style Myths Women Over 40 Still Believe That Make Getting Dressed Harder
Style starts when rules break.
How to Dress for Your Actual Life (Start Here)
Finally dress for the life you live.
How to Create a Fashion Vision Board for Your Personal Style
A Simple Clarity Creating Exercise
Why Your Personal Style Deserves Your Attention
Personal Style Week: Day 1
The Workday Essentials That Make Busy Days Easier
From your desk to your commute, these practical workday essentials help you stay organized, prepared, and comfortable.
The Travel Products That Make Every Trip Easier
Clever finds to make travel a little easier.
The Beauty Products You Don’t Know You Need Until You Do
The beauty products you’ll be glad you bought before you needed them.
The Wardrobe Problem Solvers I Keep in My Closet
The wardrobe tools I never think about until I need them. Then I’m incredibly glad I have them.
The Best Cotton Fisherman Sweaters for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
One of my favorite parts of this series is discovering where spending more actually makes a difference. Sometimes a higher price buys noticeably better materials and craftsmanship. Other times, the …
What to Buy at Quince
Buy Now, Wear Now Favorites
The Activewear Brand I Buy Instead of Lululemon
Premium Quality at an Affordable Price
5 Lessons I Learned as a Personal Stylist That Helped Clients Build Their Dream Wardrobes
People assume a decade as a personal stylist meant glamorous clients, designer wardrobes, and dressing rooms full of $2,000 dresses. The truth was much more real, and far more interesting. …
What to Buy at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
A few weeks ago, I asked our readers if and how they shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and, if they do, what would be the most helpful way for me …
Your Full Body Skincare Routine After 40: Simple Steps for Softer, Smoother Skin
You moisturize your face religiously. You’ve got a whole shelf of serums and SPF for your neck. But what about the rest of you: your arms, your legs, your chest? …
The Best Casual Linen Pants for Women Over 40: Splurge, Spend & Save
There is a clear winner.