Fashion Impulse Mania

Image Source: Getty Images / Edward Berthelot. PS Photography / Jessica Andrews As someone who works in New York City, I'm very particular about handbags . I've never been the stylish commuter who grabs a mini clutch and is off for a day of adventure from the office to dinner to cocktails. My work bag is essentially the equivalent of a car trunk for me so the more space, the better. That said, it's no surprise I gravitated to Coach's recent oversize bag offerings , particularly the Coach Large Kisslock Frame Bag ($695). But obviously, it's not just about function. When I saw it on the runway, I immediately recognized the design inspiration: grandma's coin purse. Coach actually cites the vintage Cashin Carry as its muse, the 1969 handbag conceived by Bonnie Cashin, the brand's first lead designer. How innovative for Coach to reimagine that archival staple as an oversize It bag - I've never seen anything like it. I shared clips of the bag on TikTok ...

Image Source: PS Photography | Marisa Petrarca / Calvin Klein Winter dressing stresses me out. Don't get me wrong - I love cold-weather fashion. Cozy sweaters , layers, and plush textures are infinitely more fun than anything I wear in the heat. But winter coats and all the bundling that comes with them tend to push me over the edge. Unless I'm trekking through actual snow (rare), putting on a full coat just to get in the car feels unnecessarily chaotic. Adding a scarf into the mix only amplifies the overstimulation. I adore how they look, but wearing one "just because" sends me into a level of heat-induced distress that genuinely feels like something to unpack in therapy. So when I found the coat that finally solves all of it - and happens to double as a great holiday gift for cold-weather dwellers - I knew I had to share. Enter the Calvin Klein Short Puffer Jacket ($140, originally $349).The built-in scarf is what sold me, and I'm unpacking why ahead. ...