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The Best End-of-Summer Fashion & Beauty Sales

The Best End-of-Summer Fashion & Beauty Sales

Looking to refresh your wardrobe without paying full price? I've rounded up the best end-of-summer fashion and beauty sales happening this week, featuring editor-approved finds from DSW, White House Black Market, Madewell, LOFT, Talbots, Banana Republic, Farmacy Beauty, Sephora, Ulta, and more. Whether you're shopping for timeless wardrobe staples, comfortable shoes, or skincare favorites, these are the deals worth adding to your cart before they're gone. Shop smarter, save more, and step into fall in style with Stilettos & Mascara by The Hollow Quill.

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Business Casual in the Summer Heat:

Business Casual in the Summer Heat:

Summer workwear doesn't have to mean sacrificing style for comfort. In this edition of Stilettos & Mascara, discover how to build a polished, breathable business casual wardrobe with lightweight linen blazers, effortless dresses, tailored knee-length shorts, comfortable shoes, and work-from-home outfit ideas. Whether you're commuting to the office or logging in from your patio, these chic summer staples will keep you cool, confident, and ready for whatever the workday brings. ☀️👗💼

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Red, White, & Unbothered:

Red, White, & Unbothered:

July 4th style does not have to mean uncomfortable shoes, itchy outfits, or dressing like a walking flag. This Stilettos & Mascara outfit edit keeps things festive, coastal, and effortlessly cute with white linen, denim shorts, breezy blue dresses, woven bags, gold accessories, and sandals you can actually survive the day in. Red, white, and unbothered — exactly how summer style should feel.

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Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Father's Day and my dad's birthday fall just six days apart. This year, both arrive without him. Instead of a traditional gift guide, I'm honoring the things he loved most—from gardening and home projects to Knicks games and family dinners. This one's for Dad. 💙

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Soft Linen, Good Sandals & No Nonsense: Summer Style After 40

Soft Linen, Good Sandals & No Nonsense: Summer Style After 40

I recently celebrated my 40-ish birthday and came to a realization: I'm officially in my Comfortable Girl Summer era. Gone are the days of suffering for fashion, squeezing into uncomfortable trends, and wearing shoes that require a recovery period. This Summer 2026 Capsule Wardrobe is all about soft linens, drapey cottons, supportive sandals, timeless accessories, and effortless style for women over 40 who want to look chic without sacrificing comfort. Because confidence isn't found in trends—it's found in feeling good in your own skin.

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Best Dressed at Easter: Spring Looks That Do the Most (So You Don’t Have To)

Best Dressed at Easter: Spring Looks That Do the Most (So You Don’t Have To)

Spring style, refined.

No overthinking. No chasing trends. Just pieces that fit, move, and reflect exactly where you are right now.

From linen tailoring to silk dresses, this Easter edit was built to carry you through the day—comfortably and beautifully.

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