Fashion
Nordstrom: The Beauty I’d Restock If I Lost My Bag
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These are the products I’d replace first because they shape how my entire routine works, the steps that make skin look smoother, makeup sit better, and everything feel more polished from the very beginning. They’re the kind of favorites that anchor what you do every day.
This edit follows the rhythm of getting ready, starting with skin on bare face and ending with the details that make you look finished.
Shop my Nordstrom beauty edit below.
Before Makeup: Prep that Changes How Everything Wears
The way makeup sits is decided long before you start applying it. These are the pieces I rely on to make skin look smoother, fresher, and more even so everything layered on top looks better.
Start with the Theraface Depuffing Wand on clean skin. The cooling metal head helps bring down puffiness and wake up the face, especially around the eyes and cheekbones, creating a smoother canvas for everything that follows.
Follow with U Beauty The Super Hydrator. This deeply nourishing layer locks in moisture so skin feels plush and balanced — an essential base that lets makeup glide on and sit evenly.
Next, apply U Beauty The Eye Concentrate. It hydrates and smooths the under-eye area so concealer and tint sit cleanly without creasing or breaking.
This is a step I reach for when skin needs a little more smoothing. This sonic dermaplaning tool removes peach fuzz and dry surface buildup, giving makeup and skincare a cleaner, more polished finish.
After Makeup: The Pieces That Make You Look Finished
Once skincare has fully settled, the focus shifts to bringing softness, dimension, and balance back into the face. These are the makeup steps that enhance skin rather than cover it — everything melts in, nothing sits on top.
Start with the U Beauty Super Tinted Hydrator. This is the base when you want skin to look even and fresh without full coverage. It offers a soft blur, natural glow, and hydration in one step, letting skin still look like skin.
Add a hint of color next. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick brings a natural flush that makes skin look healthy and awake. The cream texture blends seamlessly and adds life back into the face.
Keep eyes simple and lifted. Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara defines and separates lashes for a clean, open look that lasts without smudging or heaviness.
Finish with lips that hold everything together. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner softly defines the lip line and adds structure. Follow with Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain for long-lasting color that sets in place while still looking natural and effortless.
Fashion
The Cold Weather Investment Edit
Max Mara Coat (old, similar here and here), Toteme Sweater (old, similar here, here and here), La Ligne Jeans, Le Monde Beryl Boots, Similar Scarf (and here), Agnelle Gloves, Dior Sunglasses
Cold weather challenges wardrobes to earn their credibility. This edit centers on pieces with presence, outerwear and layers defined by material, construction, and detail. These aren’t everyday basics. They’re specialty buys: shearling and calf hair that bring texture, tailored coats with intentional proportion, statement knits, and jackets finished with trims, embroidery, or sculptural shapes. Each piece offers something beyond function, whether it’s craftsmanship, fabric story, or silhouette.
The focus is on quality you can see and feel. Substantial weight. Thoughtful construction. Finishes that elevate even the most minimal outfit. A great coat should hold its own. A sweater should bring dimension through color, stitch, or pattern. Accessories should introduce contrast through texture and form.
These are pieces you buy now, wear immediately, and return to next winter without hesitation, investment dressing built for longevity, not a single season. Designed for repeat wear, they move easily between polished looks and relaxed days while maintaining their character. Let the details carry the season.
Leopard Hat
This leopard print hat brings depth to simple looks; works equally well with tailoring, denim, or evening layers.
Fur Trim Parka
An oversized cotton parka with dropped shoulders and removable shearling collar, blending relaxed tailoring with utilitarian polish.
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Craft as Luxury
Valentino Garavani Jacket, The Elder Statesman Sweater, Dries Van Noten Pants (old, similar here and here), Valentino Bag
Texture, embroidery, fringe, and hand-finished details set the mood, bringing a sense of artistry back into dressing. Beaded jackets, brocade minis, silk twill pants with fringe, and richly patterned blouses lean into craftsmanship, where fabric and finish do the talking. These are pieces that feel layered with character, decorative, tactile, and designed to be noticed.
The beauty is in the details: dimensional trims, intricate motifs, sculptural bags, and jewelry that adds warmth and polish. It’s expressive dressing with an elevated point of view, combining color, pattern, and texture in a way that feels collected, thoughtful, and effortlessly chic. Each piece carries its own presence, inviting styling that feels personal rather than precious.
Printed Silk-Organza Midi Skirt
Pair this statement skirt with simple knits or tailored tops to balance volume and movement.
Small Leather Clutch
Carry with prints or color — this textured leather clutch is a bright accent that sharpens polished, patterned looks.
Embellished Satin Mules
Let these stunning embellished satin mules lead: style with cropped trousers or fluid skirts to highlight the detail.
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Amazon Sundays: Accessorizing in Color
Outfit Details:
Coat, Sweater, Scarf, Gloves, Jeans, Socks
This week’s Amazon Sunday is all about making a statement with color, from leather gloves and oversized scarves to bold earrings, belts, and playful accents that dress up winter outfits. Try pairing your gloves and scarf in the same shade, mixing complementary colors, or layering jewelry over gloves for an unexpected styling moment. These are the kinds of pieces that add personality and impact to everyday layers, finishing cold-weather looks with a playful touch. Browse the full edit below, and explore more in our JB Amazon Shop and Amazon Storefront, refreshed weekly.
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