I’m an Editor in NYC—5 Trends I’m Currently Shopping (and the Ones I’m Skipping)
Take notes on these.

In New York City, trends come and go at a pace as rapid as the subway trains. This season, the trends have come in many forms, but to be safe, I like to focus on the ones that stay true to my typically classic style. Personally, I’ve been opting for trousers and a pair of ballet flats, which are all the rage this season, as an elegant alternative to jeans and boots. Functional fashion is in, too, so I’m leaving behind those micro bags (adorable as they may be) for a capacious tote that holds all my essentials for a day out in the city. I can’t forget about my beauty routine, and I like to apply my fashion habits to my makeup choices, which means a healthy dose of blush and glossy lips are what I’ll be wearing daily. Feeling inspired to follow my lead? I would head over to Nordstrom. Trust me—between its NYC store, which has three glorious floors, and e-commerce site, it was actually a little too easy to stock up on everything I wanted. Keep reading to shop the fashion and beauty trends I’m currently loving.
Skip: Lug-Sole Boots, Shop: Ballet Flats
Skip: Skinny Jeans, Shop: Elegant Trousers
Skip: Micro Bags, Shop: Functional Totes
Skip: Matte Lipstick, Shop: Lip Gloss
Skip: Harsh Contour, Shop: Tons of Blush
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Emma is an associate beauty editor of branded content. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.
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