Madi Koetting

It’s officially November, meaning it’s finally Advent calendar season! As a commerce editor, I’ve tested somewhere between 30-50 Advent calendars in the past year, and hot take — not all of them are worth it. But my favorite holiday countdown? Coffee Advent calendars — here’s why. Only one coffee Advent calendar has truly impressed me over […]

Confession time: I hate wearing denim jeans. Every little detail, from the restricting waist band to the crunchy texture, feels unbearable to wear for hours at a time. I’m also curvy, so finding a pair that accentuates my hips but doesn’t feel like I’m swimming in the waist area is a feat. I’ll occasionally make […]

If there’s one thing I pride myself on, it’s finding luxury clothing and accessories at a fraction of the price. A designer handbag? I’ll find a lookalike on Amazon for under $100. Luxury clothing brands? There’s got to be clothing with similar — if not the same — fabric makeup but at an accessible cost. […]

Between finding fashionable new pieces for fall and head-turning dresses for holiday parties, there are a lot of occasions to shop for. While I love wearing something new to every event (happy hour drinks, brunch or work) I can’t justify the cost. Instead, I find versatile numbers that can be styled over and over again […]

October is synonymous with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (and pumpkin patches, apple orchards and all the fall things, of course). And in my household, October is also moving month. It’s both annoying and awesome because, well, nobody likes moving — but at least I get to shop for new furniture at a steep discount […]