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Courtesy of Chrissy Lombardi High-end shoe fanatic Chrissy Lombardi is walking the walk by designing her own footwear collection, now available at her eponymous retail store in Short Hills. A resident of Mountain Lakes, Lombardi and her young family live in the same town where she grew up. After studying art history, Lombardi enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where her shoe obsession led to a footwear-design and pattern-making course in Italy. “In Milan, I came to understand the costs that go into making fine women’s shoes. I thought, I can do this and provide the same quality...

— By clicking one of our links you're supporting our labs and our independence, as we may earn a small share of revenue. Recommendations are separate from any business incentives. A crisp and clean white T-shirt is the one staple that every woman should have in her closet. It goes well under blazers, matches almost any skirt, and, of course, pairs perfectly with your favorite jeans. But finding a T-shirt that still looks good after you’ve owned it for six months can be a challenge. We've already found the best white T-shirts for men that hold up the best to...

— By clicking one of our links you're supporting our labs and our independence, as we may earn a small share of revenue. Recommendations are separate from any business incentives. If your mattress has seen better days but a new one isn’t in the budget right now, your next best option is a mattress topper. They go on top of your existing mattress (hence their name), providing added support, plushness, comfort, or whatever else your mattress might be lacking—they basically give your mattress a facelift. However, there are a lot of toppers to choose from, and they range in price...

Have you ever wanted to play the part of your favorite TV or movie character? It can be a lot of fun imagining yourself in these crazy, silly, or even bizarre situations our favorite characters get into. Unfortunately, we won’t get the chance to be that person in real life (other than in our dreams), but I did find a way to feel like your dreams are a little bit more of a reality. Thanks to TV Store Online, you can find a TON of cool gear from your favorite shows, movies, and more! TV Store Online sent me these...

I remember going to the grand opening of an A&P Grocery store. My mother held my hand as we walked the three blocks to Cicero Avenue. She was wearing her dress gloves, a woolen cape and a fancy hat. We ran into neighbors that were also dressed in what also looked like their Sunday best. In fact, this wasn’t uncommon because decades ago, women wore dresses every day.  As with many fashion trends, daytime dresses have gone by the wayside. I’ll be the first to say that leggings and jeans can be more comfortable. However, there is just something about...