Cool Girl Brands To Know (Because They Actually Work IRL)

Focusing on the non-negotiables: quality fabrics, ease of wear, and pieces that bring personality. Millennial approved.

Apr 9 • Ilana Zadikov

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March 2026

How to Enjoy the Shopbop Spring Sale Without Regretting It Later

I sifted through a ton of stuff so you don’t have to — enjoy!

Mar 31 • Ilana Zadikov

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We’re All Obsessed With CBK — But I Didn’t Survive a New York Winter to Dress in Black and White

My POV on the Carolyn Bessette effect — and why spring deserves more personality (and color). Embrace the decade of your time!!!

Mar 27 • Ilana Zadikov

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A Birthday Reflection: Starting Before I Was Ready

I didn’t feel ready to start this — but I started anyway. A year later, it’s become one of the most meaningful parts of my week.

Mar 18 • Ilana Zadikov

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Paris Fashion Week and the Many Ways of Dressing for the Moment

Whimsy, melancholy, princess dreams and worn-out coats. Paris Fashion Week revealed surprisingly different answers to the same question: how do we dress…

Mar 13 • Ilana Zadikov

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Things I’m Eyeing for Spring

Escapism via spring outfits. A small mood board for when New York winter finally loosens its grip.

Mar 6 • Ilana Zadikov

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February 2026

Everyone’s Busy Saying NYFW Is Dead. Meanwhile, This Is What We’ll Actually Be Wearing.

Less runway drama, more real-life fashion — here’s what NYFW is actually influencing.

Feb 21 • Ilana Zadikov

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Romance Is Back — And Couture Set the Mood

Couture leaned into romance this season — and here’s how it’s translating into real-life date-night outfits right now. Just in time for Valentine’s.

Feb 5 • Ilana Zadikov

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January 2026

Valentino: Couture as an Act of Attention

If you tried to “get” Valentino’s couture show in a scroll, you probably missed it. This wasn’t about spectacle — it was about attention.

Jan 30 • Ilana Zadikov

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You Don’t Have to Follow Menswear to Understand This Dior Show

Everyone rushed to decide whether this Dior show was brilliant or a failure. That verdict misses the point. This wasn’t really about menswear at all.

Jan 24 • Ilana Zadikov

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December 2025

Winter Style for People Who Refuse to Look Miserable

Gloves, belts, brooches, and one hedgehog bag — the accessories that actually matter.

Dec 12, 2025 • Ilana Zadikov

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Chanel Underground - Matthieu Blazy's Second Act

Matthieu Blazy brings Métiers d’Art to the subway — democratizing couture and making the elegant woman feel cool again.

Dec 6, 2025 • Ilana Zadikov

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