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Posts by Tory Hoen

Tory Hoen is the author of the novel The Arc. She spent five years as the Creative Director of Brand at M.M.LaFleur (where she founded The M Dash!) and has written for New York Magazine, Vogue Fortune, Bon Appétit, and Condé Nast Traveler.

Six Maternity-Dressing Rules, Reexamined

October 13, 2023

Six Maternity-Dressing Rules, Reexamined

Let go of old assumptions to make dressing for pregnancy simpler—and a lot more fun.

Quiz: Ready to Find Your Wardrobe Soulmate?

February 11, 2022

Quiz: Ready to Find Your Wardrobe Soulmate?

We created a ’90s-magazine-style quiz to help you find your perfect match. We know you’ll be very happy together.

6 Things I Learned When I Left My Job to Write a Novel

February 04, 2022

6 Things I Learned When I Left My Job to Write a Novel

I leapt from a comfortable status quo into a decidedly uncomfortable “what if.” Here’s what I learned.

A 7-Piece Uniform for Re-Entering the Real World

April 23, 2021

A 7-Piece Uniform for Re-Entering the Real World

A simple but incredibly chic uniform that’s ready for picnics, coffee strolls, puppy playdates, and whatever else your life looks like right now.

How to Wear Navy and Black Together: 5 Chic Looks for Work

February 17, 2019

How to Wear Navy and Black Together: 5 Chic Looks for Work

Same sought-after color combo, all new pairings.

7 Insights from Gretchen Rubin on Cultivating Happiness in Uncertain Times

May 29, 2020

7 Insights from Gretchen Rubin on Cultivating Happiness in Uncertain Times

Feeling unhappy? Happy? Anxious? Numb? An expert helps us make sense of it all.

6 Vacation-Worthy Summer Outfits That Will Transport You Wherever You Want to Go

May 22, 2020

6 Vacation-Worthy Summer Outfits That Will Transport You Wherever You Want to Go

International travel may not be feasible this summer, but you can still channel those vacation vibes.

The 60-Minute Closet Edit with NEAT Method

May 15, 2020

The 60-Minute Closet Edit with NEAT Method

One way to clear your mind? Clean out your closet! We asked the experts at NEAT Method to help us edit our wardrobes in easy 60-minute increments. Here’s how it’s done.

My One-Color Summer Uniform (in 6 Easy Pieces)

May 15, 2020

My One-Color Summer Uniform (in 6 Easy Pieces)

This season, I’m keeping my look simple by limiting it to one color—white—and layering in tones like ivory, cream, and bone. Here’s how it’s done.

5 Inspiring Women on Lessons from Their Mothers

May 08, 2020

5 Inspiring Women on Lessons from Their Mothers

Cecile Richards, Anna Quindlen, Maaza Mengiste, and other trailblazing women on the lessons they learned from their mothers.

WFH Diary: Davina Ogilvie on Juggling Entrepreneurship and New-Motherhood

May 08, 2020

WFH Diary: Davina Ogilvie on Juggling Entrepreneurship and New-Motherhood

As a new mom and the founder of Wovn Home, Davina Ogilvie invites us into her quarantine (virtually, of course) to show us how she’s juggling it all.

Padma Lakshmi Is on a Mission to Tell the Truth

May 01, 2020

Padma Lakshmi Is on a Mission to Tell the Truth

With her new show, “Taste the Nation” (coming June 19 on Hulu), Padma Lakshmi challenges us to think in a more nuanced way about the diverse cuisines—and the immigrant communities—that give the United States its authentic flavor.

Miyako’s Mood Board: How Our Creative Director Works from Home

May 01, 2020

Miyako’s Mood Board: How Our Creative Director Works from Home

Miyako Nakamura, M.M.LaFleur’s Creative Director, shares her WFH rhythms and rituals, which involve brioche, British magazines, and learning to love virtual fittings.

My 7-Piece Quarantine Uniform

May 01, 2020

My 7-Piece Quarantine Uniform

Working from home means only wearing the pieces you really love—and then wearing them again. And again.

Summer Preview: Nyjerah’s Top Picks by Color

April 24, 2020

Summer Preview: Nyjerah’s Top Picks by Color

Time for some color therapy! Here, our Brand Stylist, Nyjerah, breaks down our new Summer Preview collection by hue.

The WFH Diaries: 5 Creatives Share Their Quarantine Routines

April 17, 2020

The WFH Diaries: 5 Creatives Share Their Quarantine Routines

Self-isolation is an exercise in creativity. Below, five of our team members let us in on their work-from-home routines—outfits, snacks, naps, pets, and all.

The “Work-From-Homeschooling” Phenomenon: 6 Moms on How They’re Coping & What They’re Wearing

April 10, 2020

The “Work-From-Homeschooling” Phenomenon: 6 Moms on How They’re Coping & What They’re Wearing

As the world goes into self-isolation, many women are suddenly doing their full-time jobs (from home) while trying to homeschool their kids. It’s a lot, to say the least.

The Rocket Years: Author Liz Segran on How Your Twenties Launch Your Life

April 10, 2020

The Rocket Years: Author Liz Segran on How Your Twenties Launch Your Life

Why our twenties are so crucial for career-building—and how we can benefit from that decade’s lessons at any age.

How to Dress for Various Self-Isolation Scenarios

April 03, 2020

How to Dress for Various Self-Isolation Scenarios

Virtual first dates. All-company Zooms. Panic-baking sessions. Self-isolation has given rise to many scenarios we never saw coming. Here’s how we’re dressing for them.

On the Front Lines with News Producer Kate Eby

April 03, 2020

On the Front Lines with News Producer Kate Eby

In our new series, we’re profiling women who are on the front lines of the fight to understand and contain the coronavirus. This week, we caught up with Emmy Award winner Kate Eby, who produces the 6pm newscast at ABC-7 in San Francisco.

A Rainbow of Mood-Boosting Looks from Our Sale

March 28, 2020

A Rainbow of Mood-Boosting Looks from Our Sale

We all need a little lift right now, so our stylist Nyjerah organized her favorite on-sale pieces into colorful mood boards. Ready for some tangerine? Blueberry? Saffron? Lichen? Pinot? Shop the rainbow here—or just indulge in a little color therapy.

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