A flat lay photograph of fashion and beauty items on a white marble surface, including a black high-heeled shoe, sunglasses, perfume, lipstick, mascara, and a black mug with gold lettering, with a framed fashion illustration and a bouquet of pink peonies in a glass vase in the background, and a sign promoting stilletos and mascara by The Hollow Quill for women over 40.
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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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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9 Cozy-Chic Outfits for Hosting, Toasting &                               Turning Heads
E. Lynn Jimenez E. Lynn Jimenez

9 Cozy-Chic Outfits for Hosting, Toasting & Turning Heads

Let’s be honest—Friendsgiving isn’t just a dinner party.
It’s the annual fashion Olympics where we pretend to be effortlessly chill while plotting how to outdress our friend who still swears by low-rise jeans.

Whether you’re hosting in your new cozy apartment, showing up to your ex’s cousin’s potluck (because the universe has jokes), or sitting fireside at a backyard soirée pretending not to check your phone, I’ve got you covered.

This is your Friendsgiving Survival Guide: Fashion Edition.
Warm, witty, and wearable—even through the food baby.

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