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Fall/Winter ’26 Trend Report

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | September 2, 2026
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Fall, forecasted: The Women’s/Men’s Trend Report(opens in new tab) has arrived. Our 41st annual Women’s & Men’s Trend Reports are back and, this season, *everything* has evolved. For the first time in ages, our stylists have noticed an undeniable shift on the runways & real life: the stylistic touches have become the trends themselves. For […]

We’ve Been Gatekeeping: Our Stylists’ Secret Go-to Brands

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 26, 2026
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We’re spilling these secrets… before they sell out. You caught us! As professional shoppers, it’s *literally* our job to know which brands are the best. And while there are plenty of mainstream labels that we love, these smaller-scale fashion lines have been catching a spot in our closets lately! Scroll for 8 under the radar […]

End-of-Season Sales You Can’t Miss (And, Yes, You Can Wear These Pieces After Summer)

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 19, 2026
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The best finds at the best prices? It doesn’t get better than this. Believe it or not, there is one good thing about summer ending: the end-of-season sales. Our stylists shopped and scoured all of the many (and we do mean, many) promotions that are popping up across the fashion industry at the moment, just […]

Summer-to-Fall Work Wear: Multi-Seasonal Styles That Still Beat The Heat

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 12, 2026
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The heat isn’t going anywhere any time soon, even as fall styles are starting to trickle in! Last year in Columbus, it was still sunny well into October. So, with that in mind… how should you invest in workwear that can stand the test of transitioning seasons, style and heat index wise? Let us show […]

Our Shopping Guide, Exposed: How To Shop Like A Professional Stylist

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | August 5, 2026
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Shhh! We’re unlocking some of our top, shopping secrets… just for you. With over 70+ years of collective fashion experience, our team of stylists know a thing or two about sourcing pieces. Lots of people operate under the assumption that style is just a matter of having the right eye. And while, yes, that’s of […]

The Ultimate Summer Wedding Guest Guide

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | July 29, 2026
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It’s peak summer time, and you know what that means: Wedding guest season (and styling) is in full swing. But as blushing brides and dashing grooms look forward to a sun-shining wedding, your outfit daydreams have been halted by the dress code. What gowns meet the formal guidelines? How do you walk the semi-formal line […]

Best In Blue: 7 Selects We Want To See You In At Eat Up Columbus

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | July 22, 2026
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It’s that time of year again: Every summer, our friends at the nonprofit Freedom a la Cart put together a wonderful evening of empowerment, excitement, and fashion! As key Columbus players show up to the August 8th event to support a great cause, they’ll also be showing out in their best blue attire. Our stylists […]

Introducing Our New, Limited Time Services Package: For Students, From Parents

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | July 16, 2026
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It’s the first day of the rest of their lives. Set them up for success. The first semester of college is quickly creeping up for your kids at the end of August… and so is your pre-move-in day checklist. Between grad parties, dorm room shopping, and making the perfect class schedule, your plate is full. […]

No, You Can’t Skip These 9 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | July 8, 2026
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This is not a drill: the once-a-year sale you’ve been waiting for is about to start. We browsed all the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale sneak-peeks so you don’t have to. Save these stand-out selects to your cart so you can get first pick before they sell out… Because, trust us, these ones will!! Pro Shopper Tip: […]