Alexis

The formula for the perfect stocking: 3 marquee items - Something special/unique/highly desirable to the recipient (doesn’t have to be high dollar) 5 useful items - High-quality versions of stuff they need or regularly use 3-5 snacks - Include both sweet and savory. Need ideas? I have you covered.

A collection of my favorite thoughtful little vintage and handmade gifts for the hostess/host

Luxe resale and economical recs for wintering in style. Upon the couch.

An *almost* entirely secondhand holiday guide full of vintage and resale finds, plus a few economical new and easy-to-find items to either accompany your thrifted present or for that last minute gift (we’ve all been there).

The vibe is NOSTALGIA. Think french fries and martinis served in grandma's silver and some mid-century glassware.

The very best species within the very best family in the wardrobe kingdom is, paradoxically, the rarest on these streets. It is the cape. And you should own one. Here are some bits of inspiration, plus links to secondhand, vintage and luxury resale options. Happy shopping!

Banish those early '00s versions that stained your neck. Look for beautiful vintage and handmade options for this go-round with the statement necklace.

For the secondhand shopper, the off-season season is the perfect time to pick up great finds and dream of warmer climes. My favorite resort wear is the caftan. Let’s start here!

The easiest and most neglected accessory opportunity. Throw a vintage brooch on your coat/scarf/blazer and instantly feel cooler. Compiled some good finds for fall/Spooky Season.

Secondhand luxury resale finds for fall. So much cashmere and silk. And the color mustard because I can't help myself.

Elevate your fall wardrobe with everyone's favorite accessory right now: a chic little scarf. Tie it around your waist like a sarong, your neck in a million different configurations, your bag a la Babe Paley - whatever! Here's a collection of gorgeous vintage, new and secondhand, mostly silk and cashmere options.

A great bag can make an outfit. A great deal on a great bag can make your whole week. I love shopping vintage and secondhand bags - here's a running list of deals and styles I'm tracking.

It's what's on the outside that counts. Dreamy secondhand luxury vintage and resale coats, jackets, capes, outerwear (you get the picture). Outerwear is the best investment. You can wear a coat every day for a whole season and no one thinks anything of it. Best way to get a price-per-wear down. If you take care of them, they'll keep for years. I find ‘50s-’70s has the best quality, when it comes to vintage. Because of sizing differences, it can help to search ‘vintage swing coat’ or ‘cocoon coat’ if you're looking for larger sizes (I always size up a few sizes in winter outerwear anyway because no one likes to shove a thick sweater-ed arm into a tiny jacket). Beware of moth holes, but if the flaws are primarily internal and you're not super-picky, there are some excellent deals to be had on otherwise beautiful coats.