Sigh. I hate doing rant posts and I'm going to do my best to not turn this into just that. But can we talk for a minute? Like, a real talk.I'm so over affordable retailers and their designer collaborations. And last week's Balmain for H&M disaster was my final straw. 
Some people see fall as a time to store summer clothes away until next year. I'm not that person and you don't have to be either. Why not maximize your closet and extend your clothes' wear?No, that doesn't mean you should wear linen shorts this fall and winter, but you certainly can rock some of your summer clothes throughout this season and even next. See a few easy styling tips that make it simple and fashionable to wear your summer threads a bit longer. 
Last month I had an amazing trip to Jamaica but I almost didn't go! My friend wanted to do an all inclusive trip but I was afraid the experience would be too limiting. I'm the type of traveler who likes to get out, explore and eat like the locals. So would an all inclusive resort be for me?It was! We stayed at the Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril and it was so much fun. If you're interested in an all inclusive trip, check out the tips below. 
There's been something interesting/weird happening at some thrift stores lately. They're going a bit upscale. Most notably is Goodwill, which has opened about 60 boutiques nationwide. These locations have more curated designer pieces, are more organized and have a feel of a department store to attract the desired millennial crowd.I'm all about making thrifting easier and more accessible {so much so that I wrote a book on how to thrift shop!}, so I checked out the Goodwill boutique that recently opened in NYC's Union Square. I wasn't impressed. 
This past weekend I did something I never thought I'd do: I donated a fourth of my wardrobe. I'm not exaggerating. From Friday night to Sunday night {with a break to watch The Walking Dead!}, I cleaned out every rack, drawer and bin.I donated 20 bags of clothes, accessories, shoes, beauty products, books and more {I documented all of the action on Snapchat @PatriceJWill}. It wasn't just great to give back to the thrift stores, but from a selfish standpoint, it was the best thing for my closet. And below are four ways a closet revamp can benefit your style as well.