13
April

100+ Best Places to Shop for Antiques and Vintage Online

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100+ Best Places to Go Antiquing OnlineCountry Living

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While nothing could ever rival the real-deal thrill of braking for an antique or vintage score at a roadside market or a neighborhood estate sale, there are plenty of hidden gems on the internet that are ripe for the clickin’ when you can’t go pickin’. It’s also easier than ever to peruse wares you’d otherwise never know existed, because everyone from traditional antiques dealers to casual collectors have gotten a whole lot savvier about selling their stuff online—some via websites, others straight through their social feeds (Instagram, mostly). Because you likely already know about the biggies—think Chairish, 1stDibs, RubyLane, eBay, and Etsy*—we’ve rounded up 100-plus lesser-known purveyors of patina that Country Living editors have bought from and bookmarked, all of whom make it relatively easy to shop their wares remotely (regularly updated inventory, streamlined shipping, fast feedback, etc.). Here, some of our favorite virtual must-visits for when the antiquing itch strikes. (And when doesn’t it, really?)

*Stay tuned for our definitive guide to shopping Etsy!

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE

collection of vintage doorknobs, door hardware

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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10
April

How to Style an Oversize Shirt

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A higher neckline and thicker material are a great place to start, according to Triano. These factors take a shirt from accidental to architectural. She loves the details, particularly the shoulders. “You can easily adjust the length and draping with a belt, or tuck, so go for something that frames your body well around the neck and shoulder area,” she says. Try pairing an oversize shirt with mid-waisted boyfriend jeans, she adds, or belt a long one without pants.

D’Ara Nazaryan, artist and founder of Aris, only ever buttons one button. “Whether it’s at my neck or navel, I pick one and stick to it,” she says. She’s known to style a long powder-blue button down with baggy low-rise black jeans and vintage Prada kitten heels, or a cropped oversize shirt with basketball shorts and frilly socks, plus loafers. She suggests sticking with something crisp, simple, and boxy. As evidenced by her outfits, a plain button-down worn well can be an ideal canvas for creative expression.

Worried menswear would overpower her, D’Ara used to shy away. Now, she knows life’s too short not to wear what you want. “I’ve found that dressing for the male gaze can suck

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07
April

Abercrombie fall fashion must-haves: 11 editor-approved styles

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Add these women’s fall fashion picks to your next Abercrombie order.

It may still be summer, but like any fashion-obsessed individual, I’m already on the hunt for fall styles to update my wardrobe for the season. Surprisingly, one brand that keeps calling to me with their selection of new arrivals? Believe it or not, it’s Abercrombie & Fitch.

Like it does for many millennials, Abercrombie brings up memories of dark stores, model-esque sales associates, and the unmistakeable scent of the brand’s signature cologne (you just had to be there).

However, in recent years the retailer has turned things around from its ’90s “cool kid” vibe to provide a more modern, inclusive experience for 2023 shoppers. These days, it’s become a go-to for wedding guest attire, jeans and everything in-between.

Ready to get shopping? Scroll below to shop my favourite new Abercrombie fall finds, starting at $35.

Denim Maxi Skirt. Image via Abercrombie.

Denim Maxi Skirt. Image via Abercrombie.

This denim maxi skirt is high on my fall shopping wish list, featuring a high rise and a front slit. Bonus: it’s available in standard and petite lengths.

$112 at Abercrombie

Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Mini Dress. Image via Abercrombie.

Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Mini Dress. Image via Abercrombie.

For an upcoming wedding, birthday, or

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04
April

2023 designer Christmas baubles for style fans

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It’s the time of year to surrender to the season and deck the halls with a glimmering array of decorations and ornaments. For the style connoisseur, we’ve compiled a list of Christmas baubles to add a fashionable flourish to your tree, comprising designs from the world’s best-known designers, houses and brands. Whether Prada’s geometric glass spheres, Paul Smith’s signature-striped baubles, or animal-adorned decorations from Loewe, these luxurious decorations are made to treasure – or gift generously.

Christmas baubles for fashion fans


Prada

(Image credit: Courtesy of Prada)

These distinctive glass ornaments – which arrive as a set of four – feature geometric motifs which recall the house’s Milanese design codes (the checkerboard design, for example, evokes the black-and-white floors of the first-ever Prada shop in the city’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade). Each bauble is completed with the Prada’s distinct logo. 

Who’s it for: aficionados of the Italian powerhouse’s sleek design philosophy 

Available from: prada.com, £380 for four, also available in red (top). 

Paul Smith

Paul Smith Bauble

(Image credit: Courtesy of Paul Smith)

What says Paul Smith more than his colourful signature stripes? Eschew the Christmas tedium of red, green and gold with these rainbow-esque globes, which encapsulate the British

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01
April

Best Amazon Deals August 2023

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Amazon is a one-stop-shop for just about anything could possibly need. But with millions of options, finding the absolute best Amazon deals can be tricky. After all, how do you know that you’re truly getting a good discount? That’s where we come in. We’ve checked the price history on some of the retail giant’s most popular products and narrowed down the best deals you can shop right now.

Below, you’ll find discounts on everything from popular beauty products and high-end home appliances to top-rated tech, like the newest Apple Watch Series 8. Here are 34 of the best Amazon deals you can shop today, broken down by category.

Best Amazon Deals: Tech


Best Amazon Deals: Home


Best Amazon Deals: Beauty

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