Laura Lajiness

For some, charm jewelry feels playful and nostalgic — as a child of the '90s, my interlocking Italian charm bracelets were the epitome of cool. To others, a charm is an incredibly meaningful heirloom or symbol, serving as an identity marker in the…

As a bride-to-be who became engaged during COVID-19, wedding shopping during a pandemic is nothing I ever could have envisioned. At first, I wasn't sure I'd be able to try dresses on at all. When New York City bridal salons re-opened, I scheduled…

The denim skirt is ultra-nostalgic for me. In the aughts, it was a status symbol among the girls in my school, particularly micro-minis from Abercrombie & Fitch or Hollister, styled with colorful (and often layered!) polo shirts with popped collars.…

Bike shorts may be the trend du jour when it comes to athleisure-inspired fashion these days, but looser-fitting silhouettes are likewise having a moment. Biker shorts are, indeed, sporty and in line with the fashion industry's current nostalgia…

Everyone's taste in and approach to bathing suit shopping is different. Some shop for one-pieces and bikinis based on the season's latest offerings. Others stick to tried-and-true silhouettes, colors, and fabrics, regardless of seasonal trends. If…

Though we love a good statement earring (especially thanks to their significance on the latest runways), most might be a little bit over the top for a work zoom. On-trend hoop earrings, on the other hand, are continuing to be a go-to among the…

Swimwear obsessives know, there are tons of amazing brands out there for bikinis and one-pieces. Each corner of the world puts their unique spin on swimsuits, but, naturally, those based in warm-weather locations — Los Angeles, Spain, Brazil, to…

You're undoubtedly altering your approach to summer dressing this season, but that doesn't mean giving up on the hits. Lightweight dresses, denim cut-offs, and breathable jumpsuits are key players in the heat. Stylish swimwear and woven accessories…

Fashion is in a golden age of minimalism. '90s and aughts-inspired style is at the crux of many an Instagram saved folders, filled with pared-back clothing and accessories. In turn, refreshed takes on impeccably cut slips, uncomplicated staples like…

Crochet is one of those trends that's continually reinvented. Though the look is rooted in '70s style and so often associated with a free spirit, these woven knit pieces are seeing a modern revival that give the crafty style a whole new…