The new year is a really good time to adopt new daily habits even if you don’t like New Year’s resolutions. I always find that the holidays, travel or just

A dressy coat earns its place the moment you step outside in an outfit you have taken care to put together. It should feel at home over your evening clothes,

A soft smoky eye using plum shadow gives you depth with a little color showing through. The aim is a rich lash line that gradually fades into a softer haze,

Every year, around this time, I look at the piles of presents I’ve hidden away to see if they look roughly even. My daughter’s pile is usually substantial – she’s

A metallic blouse can do much of the dressing up for you. Its surface catches the light as you move, bringing an evening feeling to pieces you may already wear

A gel manicure makes getting ready feel wonderfully simple, until the color comes off and your nails feel bendy, flaky, or prone to catching on everything. Giving brittle nails a

A cape coat brings movement and elegance to even a familiar outfit. Add your everyday shoulder bag, though, and you may find that the strap slips, the fabric gathers, or

A hair mask can make fine hair softer and easier to manage, but it can also leave your style looking unusually flat. That does not automatically mean masks are off

Warm socks should make winter boots more comfortable, but that only works when the boots have room for them. A pair that feels lovely with thin hosiery can become tight

A cable-knit sweater and satin trousers bring two very different textures into one comfortable outfit. Raised cables feel familiar and relaxed, while satin catches the light and moves softly as