Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:Quince (1)Bottega Veneta’s luxury fashion has been spotted on celebs includingJennifer Lopez,Rihanna, andDemi Moore. And while I personally had my eyes on the brand’sAndiamo Intrecciato Tote, I just couldn’t justify spending $5,500on a bag— even if it’s crafted from Italian-made leather.My budgeting approach paid off. I found a nearly identical version of the luxe design, but for a fraction of the cost.Quince’s $150 Handwoven Satchelis similarly made from high-quality Italian leather and features intricate textured detailing.
Mar. 15, 2025
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Walmart
The holiday season calls for sparkles, sequins, beads, and bows. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are so many occasions that require an outfit that is brimming withholiday cheer.
Free Assembly Beaded Sweater Dress $32$20 at Walmart
Thesweater dressfeatures pearlescent beading around the body that gives the otherwise simple dress a luxe and festive feel. While my color is selling out quickly in several sizes, it’s still almost fully in stock in the snowy white shade.
Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:Walmart (3)I love to splurge on big ticket items,like a couchor spacious dresser, but when it comes to decorating, I try to keep my budget low. There’s no reason not to when Walmart’s home decor section is packed with affordable finds thatlook so much more expensivethan they are.For my latest haul, I snagged five luxe and small but mighty home upgrades, including eleganttaper candlesandcandle holders,placematsthat are as stylish as they are practical, and atoothbrush holderthat looks so high-end, my mom asked if it was from West Elm.
Mar. 15, 2025
Photo:WayfairAs a work-from-home shopping writer, Ispend a lot of time in my apartment— practically all day, every day. When I moved into a new space a few weeks ago, I decided toprioritize comfortand functionality when decorating, in a way that I have never before. After all, it’s my home and office.While I wasn’t able to bring my desk to the current place, I found a set ofteddy bear-soft bar stoolsatWayfairthat have transformed my countertop into the most convenient workstation during the day and a stylish bar top come 5 o’clock happy hour.
Mar. 15, 2025
Elemental Media; Mariner Books
I don’t know a single woman who has an uncomplicated relationship to her body — or, for that matter, a single human being. Being a fleshy creature in the age of Instagram seems to be a universal curse. But when you get sick, like I did in my 20s, the complications thicken. When your body starts causing you constant pain, interrupts your life and wreaks havoc on your sense of self, remembering to be grateful for it becomes all but impossible.