Author: Chavez

Love triangles have been a staple of pop culture since the dawn of time. As soon as we were old enough to read, we were forced to pledge allegiance to one relationship team and vehemently defend our ship until the end. Team Peeta vs. Team Gale. Team Edward vs. Team Jacob. We all knew exactly where we stood. The early aughts had us believing that in adulthood, we would be forced to choose between two loves, like all our favorite heroines had to. While it’s been a while since the love triangle was the default trope for books, shows, and…

As with anything, when it comes to packing, practice makes perfect (or as perfect as you can get when you’re figuring out which of your belongings to throw in a bag). The more you do it, the easier it gets—but there’s no use suffering in the meantime. As a fashion writer who’s constantly traveling, if I’m an expert on anything, it’s packing, and I have a laundry list of lessons I’ve learned from traveling as someone who doesn’t want to sacrifice their style on a trip. Nothing can put a damper on a trip as quickly as a horribly packed…

Not to age myself, but as a millennial, I remember a time before cell phones and social media. I grew up in the ’90s, and so much of my childhood was spent outdoors with friends, especially during the summers. Summer was the time to run around barefoot, make and trade friendship bracelets, read under trees, and run wild with friends. We were running purely on vibes, without the pressure of social media urging us to document everything or weigh our experiences against others’. That said, it tickles me that getting off your phone this summer is very much in. Pinterest…

There’s a reason murder mysteries have taken up permanent residence on our bookshelves and televisions. It may be a simple premise, but the edge-of-your-seat thrill only a whodunnit can deliver has stood the test of time. I mean, what other genre has dinner parties solely dedicated to it? Whenever I feel a reading slump coming on, I always know that a classic murder mystery thriller is the perfect antidote. So, when my Kindle hadn’t been picked up in a suspiciously long time and I saw one of my favorite YA authors had released her first adult thriller, I knew I…

Let’s be honest: summer is great, but it’s also hot. And while we’re here for the longer days, rooftop drinks, and the thrill of swapping sweaters for sundresses, there’s no denying the seasonal struggle: How do you stay stylish when you’re also sweating through everything you own? If you love fashion, the start of a new season usually means experimenting with trends, refreshing your wardrobe, and leaning into the main character energy of it all. But when temps start pushing 90 degrees, even the most style-savvy among us can feel stumped. Being the fashionable girl and the sweaty girl? It…

We all have our Netflix comfort watches. Whether it’s journeying back to the operating room in Grey’s Anatomy or rooting for your favorite couples in Love is Blind, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with your tried and true viewing after a long day. Picture it: You are freshly showered, tea and phone in hand, Slack messages off, and ready to doom scroll through the entirety of the show (guilty). But as much as we love revisiting our favorite shows and movies, sometimes taking a chance on new cinematic worlds can be just as satisfying, if not more so. Tucked…

Maybe it’s my rising Aquarius energy, but I’m the kind of person who can sit outside on a 90-degree day with a good book and plenty of water without batting an eye. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll break a sweat while doing so—I just won’t be bothered by it. What can I say? Nothing makes me happier than clear blue skies and scorching temperatures. I know I’m the minority in this sentiment, so for those of you who don’t love the heat as much as I do, I’ve got some ideas for things to do during the hottest months of…

Sometimes you meet someone, and the second you lock eyes, something clicks. I’m not talking about love at first sight or the kind of fireworks that only happen in romance novels, but there’s a cosmic energy between the two of you—an immediate attraction you can’t quite explain. Well, turns out the explanation might be just that: it’s cosmic. And while that can account for the instant connection or the following sexual compatibility when it turns into something hot and heavy, it can also explain why, despite your endless efforts, that Hinge date you know is a great person and you…

As a fashion writer, reviewing the latest wave of trends and scrolling through hundreds of new arrivals is just another day at the office—and yes, I take the job of spotting the next It-piece very seriously. The downside? My cart is basically always overflowing. The upside? I have a front-row seat to what’s new, noteworthy, and actually worth your attention. While I can usually resist the urge to impulse-add every cute thing I see to my cart, there are always a few pieces each week that I simply can’t pass up—and I wouldn’t dream of gatekeeping them. I like to…

These days, trends come and go at a dizzying pace. Especially in the home decorating space, it can be hard to keep up with what’s trendy and what’s on its way out. And since switching up your furniture and decor typically requires more of an investment than, say, snagging a new pair of trendy sandals, you want to make sure that when you decide to dip your toes into a trend, it’s something you really love. That’s why I’ve always aimed for timeless over trendy in my own home decor, but the latest design fad I’m seeing everywhere happens to…