If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Welcome to the final hours of Christmas preparations — a time of higher-than-average stress levels, awkward encounters with your least favorite extended family members, and the inevitable cooking fiasco. What shouldn’t be on your pre-holidays itinerary this year? Fear over not securing the woman on your list a thoughtful and fancy gift in time for the morning of December 25. With Nordstrom’s generous same-day and next-day pickup options in local stores for qualifying purchases made online, you can make sure that your token of appreciation is wrapped and ready in a flash. In case you’re wondering if Nordstrom’s brick-and-mortar locations stay open on Christmas Eve, that’s a yes, albeit with a caveat. Most have shortened hours of operation, like from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and we most definitely recommend double-checking that this is indeed the case for yo...
NYE Outfit Guide for Entering the New Year in Style — With Coach Handbags, Dresses, Chic Jackets, and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. We know, we know: Christmas isn’t even here yet, so talking about New Year’s Eve plans and outfits is a bit premature. Nonetheless, the end of the year will sneak up on everyone sooner than you can say “mistletoe kiss,” so we seriously recommend starting to peruse your closet for a NYE ensemble that will make you the most memorable guest at the party. And if you can’t find anything suitable for the grand occasion at hand? Why, the best place to shop for some festive threads is at Coach, of course! You might be most familiar with the brand’s wide assortment of celebrity-loved handbag silhouettes, from the bohemian-inspired, Bella Hadid–approved Brooklyn to the classy, Lola Tung–worn Tabby. And while a purse that can hold everything you need for a New Year’s Eve well spent — think digital camera, ID, emergency bandages, and a go-to lipstick — is, indeed...