Petty Cash is a weekly advice column where the experts (plus a millennial InStyle editor well-versed in pettiness) weigh in on your awkward and annoying financial faux pas. DEAR PETTY CASH, So, my ex boyfriend owes me money — quite a bit of money, actually. We dated for a year-and-a-half. When we first met, he had a great job at an agency and was living with roommates. After two months, he moved in with me. Read More...
I'll be the first to admit that my phone has become an extension of my being. Wherever I am, my phone is not too far away, but constantly multi-tasking between the digital and real-world makes it easy for me to misplace my most prized possession. The solution I came up with to reduce my chances of losing my phone is what I call my phone's "leash," and it's saved me on several occasions: Enter Peacocktion's Crossbody Cellphone Purse, which resembles a similar (but pricier) crossbody phone case that a number of celebrities, like Blake Lively, Martha Stewart, Oprah, and Eva Longoria use. Read More...
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect, simple one-piece swimsuit. While I have a few favorites, like the editor- and celebrity-loved Andie Swim Amalfi One-Piece and Blake Lively-worn Gooseberry So Chic One-Piece Tank Swimsuit, both cost around $100. Recently, I found an alternative that’s equally chic but half the price—and it’s from one of my favorite price-transparent brands. The Quince Italian One-Piece Cami Swimsuit feels and looks just as luxurious as more expensive suits I have worn (and believe me, I’ve tried a lot). Read More...
