Autor: Chavez

I don’t know about you, but it feels like I can’t keep up with the cost of living no matter how hard I try. Everything has an exorbitant price tag, and it feels like simply stepping outside my front door costs money these days. Especially with summer (one of the busiest and most expensive times of the year) in full swing, I’m starting to worry that my bank account won’t make it out alive. But alas, I’m still resolved to have a fun, memorable summer. So, I rounded up a bunch of low-spend summer activities to help you make the…

Almost two years ago, the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty ended, and I was feverishly unwell. I could not, for the life of me, accept the fact that I had to wait an unknown amount of time for the third season. Besides the fact that I wanted to keep watching Steven and Taylor bicker like an old married couple for, like, I don’t know, ever, Belly’s choosing of the Fisher boys left me slightly nauseous. I remember thinking, “Thank GOD there is another season, so this can be corrected.” Even though Conrad basically told Belly to kick…

If there’s one category our editors can’t resist splurging on, it’s shoes. Sneakers, boots, sandals—you name it, we can’t resist it. There’s just something about having a covetable shoe collection—years of binging Sex and the City, perhaps?—that feels like peak self actualization. And the place our editors find the best shoe deals year after year? The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. While most investment-worthy shoe brands rarely go on sale outside of end-of-season bargains, annual Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale features pages of new shoe arrivals at up to 50% off their usual price. From the viral Frye Kate boots to wear-everywhere sneakers, this…

Summer and desserts go hand in hand: a big scoop of ice cream after a day at the beach, a gooey s’more around a campfire, and a fruity treat made with goodies from the farmers market. A sweet treat after a long, hot day in the sun is one of my favorite parts of summer, and there are so many delicious options you can easily make yourself. Below, I’ve rounded up a bunch of dessert ideas that feel just right for summer, including no-bake recipes, frozen treats, fruit-filled bakes, and nostalgic sweets that’ll take you straight back to childhood. Whether…

Like all other Gen Zers, I need to be entertained with some sort of screen 24/7. I’m always listening to something—more often than not, multiple things at once. So, it goes without saying that my complete avoidance of silence has turned me into quite the podcast aficionado. As much as I love a podcast that’s just two girls gabbing, my absolute favorite genre of podcasts to listen to are ones that feel like you’re watching a TV show. I used to put a show on in the background while doing chores and would literally watch an entire series without knowing…

Getting dressed for work is rarely fun. Getting dressed for work in the dead of summer? It’s practically an Olympic sport. Since office dress codes don’t exactly bend for heat waves, you’re left to navigate the impossible: dodging armpit stains on your morning commute, steering clear of anything that reads crop top-adjacent, and somehow trying not to dissolve into a puddle of polyester and existential dread by noon. The good news? It can be done—with the right pieces. The secret to warm-weather office dressing lies in smart fabrics and easy silhouettes. You can trade in your structured trousers for breezy…

We’re barely halfway through July, the temperatures are still scorching, and we’re several weeks away from feeling any sort of chill in the air, but yes, it’s already time to start thinking about fall. You see, the season always sneaks up on us faster than you might expect, and if you wait until September or October to start shopping for all your fall essentials, you’re going to be sadly out of luck. In fact, fall decor has already started hitting shelves, and now is the best time to start shopping before everything sells out, starting with Anthropologie’s gorgeous fall decor…

If 2025 hasn’t been chaotic enough, Mercury retrograde is back (right on the heels of the Buck Moon) to shake things up even more. If you feel like Mercury was just in retrograde, you’re not wrong (the last one ended in March), but the astrological event is happening all over again this month. Thankfully, Mercury retrograde is never as crazy as the internet makes it out to be. After all, it happens 3-4 times a year, and we get through it every single time. Sure, our technology might go awry and our communication might be a little off, but if…

Working in fashion and staying financially responsible? It’s like wearing heels to an outdoor wedding—possible, but far from ideal. My job revolves around style: staying ahead of trends, sourcing the best new finds, and curating head-to-toe looks that speak before you do. So the idea of not shopping feels… counterintuitive. While working in fashion is absolutely a dream, it’s also the exact reason I’ve had to get crystal-clear about how I spend my hard-earned dollars. The irony isn’t lost on me—I work in an industry obsessed with “new,” yet I’ve had to set some pretty firm boundaries with my own…

Summer isn’t even half over, but for anyone who lives for the autumn months, the countdown to fall began weeks ago. Although the temperature outside might still say summer, the season of cozy sweaters, spooky decorations, and all things pumpkin can’t come soon enough. Starbucks seems to agree, because the coffee giant just shared the official release date of their beloved fall drinks. The iconic PSL—and several other fan-favorites—are making their long-awaited return in just a few weeks. And even if that means sipping on a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew while it’s still scorching outside, I’m not complaining. Read on…