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The 5 Fall Coats for Women Actually Worth Buying in 2026
There are a lot of coat styles being presented as “trends” this year. Military-inspired details, elaborate front closures, car coats, satin finishes, funnel necks, dramatic collars and, of course, plaid are all being positioned as the latest things to wear. Plaid? For fall? Groundbreaking. But very little in outerwear is genuinely new. These are classic…
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The 5 Fall Coats for Women Actually Worth Buying in 2026
There are a lot of coat styles being presented as “trends” this year. Military-inspired details, elaborate front closures, car coats, satin finishes, funnel necks, dramatic collars and, of course, plaid are all being positioned as the latest things to wear. Plaid? For fall? Groundbreaking. But very little in outerwear is genuinely new. These are classic…
From My Desk: September
Looking forward to routine and a refresh.
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, feels good and holds up, I tend to buy it in multiples. This guide brings together my year-round favorites, including the bras and underwear I…
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 on its way out. Then, unbeknownst to us, our bed frame broke after Maddie took a flying leap onto our bed. It turns out bed…
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