Megan Schaltegger

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mom or the maternal figure in your life just how much you care. And while there’s a lot more to showing gratitude than just a good gift, it doesn’t hurt either, especially if one (or both) of you considers it to be your love language. However, […]

Butter yellow is the season’s top color trend — but you probably don’t need Us to tell you that. The sunny shade has been splashed across social media and was even spotted on designer runways. Now that Katie Holmes, Kendall Jenner and more celebrities appear to be on board, we can only expect the colorway […]

I struggle to shop for my mom, but not for the reason you might think. She isn’t picky and is always grateful, but she also just buys what she wants and needs when she wants and needs it. That means that when Christmas or her birthday rolls around, I have to get creative with what […]

While we’d no longer describe the weather as cold and miserable, we’re not exactly out of the woods yet. In most parts of the country, you’ll still need a light layer to stay comfortable as we make our way through spring. However, instead of reaching for the same denim style you’ve owned for years or throwing […]

Now that the weather is starting to actually reflect the calendar date, breezy dresses and lightweight jackets feel more like a reality than a pipedream. But, if the spring styles stuffed in the back of your closet feel a little out of date, why not start fresh? That is the whole point of a new […]

As soon as I book fun travel plans, I start strategizing my outfits. For my first beach trip of the season, I thought of nearly everything — new swimwear, lightweight dresses and comfy sandals. But, I failed to account for one important item: A swimsuit cover-up. I lucked out with a friend on the trip […]

The new season is a perfect opportunity to overhaul your wardrobe. Call it “spring cleaning” and donate your outdated duds just for the excuse to shop for all new styles. Freshening up your closet doesn’t necessarily mean overspending, either. We scoured our favorite retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and Nordstrom, to find affordable and seasonably-appropriate tops […]

I’ve lived in New York City for over six years, and I’ve never had the kitchen cabinet space for anything more than the essentials — plates, glassware and food. However, I finally decided to make room on the shelves for a bullet blender. I wanted something small and convenient so as to not take up too […]

A new season is the perfect excuse to donate all the clothes you never wear and replace them with styles you actually will. After all, “fresh” and “new” are the unofficial themes of spring — why not adopt the same mentality when it comes to your closet? As for where to start your shopping expedition, […]

As a shopping writer who spends her time hunting for the best deals and testing new products, I can confirm that while sometimes cheap knockoffs are worth the risk, you shouldn’t roll the dice when it comes to your vacuum. Unless, of course, you’re fine buying a new model six months down the road. Albeit […]

There’s a time and place to splurge on designer fashion — and that’s whenever you want and wherever you want. However, there should never be pressure to drop your entire paycheck on a new pair of shoes or a luxe bangle you’ll probably lose after a few months. Especially when there are so many similar, […]

Right on cue with ushering in the new season, our favorite shopping destinations — including everything from Walmart to Tory Burch — are offering major markdowns on clothing, shoes and accessories. To make it easy for you, we scoured the internet for the best deals this month. We’re talking designer shoes and handbags up to […]

It doesn’t matter whether you have 100% Irish blood coursing through your veins or just really love an excuse to sip beer on a weekday: St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and you’ll need a festive outfit for the occasion. If “Kiss Me I’m Irish” tees and glitter shamrock headbands aren’t exactly the vibe you’re […]

My wardrobe is a careful balance of investment styles and affordable pieces that look the part of luxury without the price tag. I know when to spend and when to splurge, and I’ve become a professional at scouting designer-lookalike styles for less. Zappos is the ultimate destination for just that. The shoe retailer is teeming […]

While I love a good kitten heel or a luxe leather sneaker as much as the next girl, there’s just something about a sleek, well-fitting boot that takes an outfit to the next level. However, actually finding that dream over-the-knee style is a lot easier said than done — especially if you have wider or […]

I am the first person to advocate for a designer purchase. As a shopping writer, I’ve become a professional girl mathematician, often rationalizing splurges by calculating cost per wear. However, sometimes a style really isn’t worth that $1,000+ price tag — especially if we’re talking about sneakers. There’s no reason to drop your entire paycheck […]

While I’ve always aspired to be a sophisticated fashion girly who wears heels, I’m not one to casually toss on a pair of stilettos or even a chunky, two-inch platform. My pain tolerance (and patience) is too low to clonk through the night in an uncomfortable shoe. However, with a little perseverance and a few […]

Even if you live in athleisure, there’s a time and place when sweatpants simply won’t cut it. However, just because you have to dress up for the office or a night out doesn’t mean you should sacrifice comfort. Enter the Free Assembly Wide-Leg Chino Pants. They’re the easiest way to elevate an outfit while feeling […]

The wellness landscape is constantly changing, and it goes beyond everyday food choices. Even as a shopping expert, I often forget about the common household products with toxic ingredients because, frankly, they’ve become such a popular presence in kitchens. Scratched cookware, old dish sponges and plastic food storage containers are out for a reason. Single-use […]