What's Good: 30 New Things I Tried That I'm Recommending to Everyone

What's Good is aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing column where senior editor Kristen Nichols shares her latest fashion and beauty finds.

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As an editor, I'm always discovering new brands and trends and often testing out many of them myself. To share some of Wholesale Replica Bag things that have landed in my closet and makeup bag, I'm introducing my new column, What's Good, where I'm spilling the details on all of the cool finds that I'm wearing IRL. Some are just-dropped items I couldn't wait to try out, while others are staples I've had for years but think are still worth the investment.

As we head into summer, I'm thinking about pieces for the new season, so you'll spot everything from cutout dresses and strappy sandals to tennis looks and crochet (aka pieces I'm wearing to ease my way into some of the biggest trends of the season). I'm also borrowing styling inspiration from the recent runway and celeb looks, with my own personal spin. Ahead, dive into fashion and beauty editor recommendations, test-driven by me.

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We've been talking a lot about the cutout trend and this piece from Sir is exactly how I want to wear it. Subtle and still polished, this dress is a cool take on cutouts that doesn't feel too trendy for my personal style. Here, I'm wearing the piece with strappy sandals, but also love the idea of adding open-toe mules.

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I can't get enough of the denim-on-denim look that has been trending recently and have been practically living in this look. Cowboy boots and a belt really pull it together and make it tap into some of the looks I grew up wearing in Arizona. I especially love the belt, which is a piece from the just-launched brand Dehanche. The brand takes classic belt silhouettes and makes them feel very modern and cool with details like silver hardware.

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It's the 50th anniversary of the Ralph Lauren polo shirt and the piece is still as iconic as ever. A mainstay in my wardrobe (and my parents' wardrobes) since I was younger, it's truly a staple that never goes out of style. Recently, I've been getting back into tennis, so it is the perfect item to pair with a skirt and sneakers to wear for some time on the courts.

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My wardrobe isn't very trend-driven, but I always try to infuse some of the seasonal trends into my wardrobe in ways that still feel true to my personal style. This piece from Altuzarra beautifully taps into the crochet trend that is set to be huge this summer but has timeless lines so is something that I can wear for years and years to come. Paired with a macramé bag from Merlette, I'm doubling down on all things woven as we head into summer.

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I've been very influenced by '90s fashion recently. Minimal pieces from the decade have always been points of inspiration for me but I'm drawn to the cool, pared-back pieces now more than ever. I first spotted this matching set from Ukrainian brand Cult Naked when Kendall Jenner wore it and was so excited to add it to my closet. I styled it here as a full look with Neil J. Rodgers shoes in the same color, but will also be experimenting with ways to style the pieces on their own.

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As I've mentioned, basics are the backbone of my wardrobe, and I'm always looking for fresh ways to style them. Currently, button-downs are a go-to piece that I've been wearing tucked into jeans or layered over tees. This piece from French brand Sessei is particularly special since it is finished with my initials—a signature detail for the brand.

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I have a soft spot for beautifully tailored pieces with a twist, which is why this matching jacket and shorts from Merlette are one of my favorite new sets in my wardrobe. Adding a pair of pointed kitten heels dresses it up, making it the ultimate unexpected look to wear for an evening out.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.