There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.
Michelle Yeoh is, and will always be, an award-winner in our eyes — and not just at the Golden Globes. She’s been a fashion superstar since she hit it big with the 1997 film “Tomorrow Never Dies.”
The year 2000 was no different: On Dec. 5, the actor appeared at the premiere of Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in Beverly Hills in a bright yellow leather jacket with a matching fur trim, layered over a sequin mock-neck top, and styled with snakeskin pants and black pumps. She wore her hair and her full fringe pin-straight, with subtle eyeshadow, rosy cheeks and a pink lip.
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Photo: Vince Bucci/Newsmakers
The fuzzy shearling jacket isn’t a new trend, but a consistent favorite from the archives, known for turning heads even in the colder months. Like Yeoh’s red carpet pick, the style comes in many colorways and patterns that can be worn with just about any outfit.
Though we can’t necessarily shop Yeoh’s exact jacket from the 2000s, scroll to see where you can find similar options, below.
Brandon Blackwood The Sena Trench, $1,100, available here (sizes S-XL)
Urban Outfitters Amber Brocade Faux Fur Coat, $129, available here (sizes XS-XL)
edikted Faux Fur Trim Coat, $57 (from $142), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Hollister Vegan Shearling Coat, $70 (from $140), available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
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And it’s more than just running shoes that you can snag on sale. The brand has added tons of other eco-conscious and versatile styles to their storefront, like ballet flats, technical sneakers and even cushioned slides.
Each design features some element of the brand’s core materials, such as the eucalyptus knit blend upper for an ultra-breathable wear or a water-resistant and temperature-regulating merino wool that’s perfect for all-season wear.
To shop some of the favorites, keep scrolling, or shop the entire sale up above.
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We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, how much to spend and what’s “you”? These are some of the questions we’re putting to prominent figures in our column “How I Shop.”
Netflix‘s latest installment of “Bling Empire” moves the “Crazy Rich Asians“-esque docudrama across the country to New York City — and there’s an emphasis on drama, which quickly unfolds at an “Haute Couture Meets Surrealism” party, where, of course, the free-flowing champagne and tragic lack of hors d’oeuvres (and a fashionably late entrance) create a possibly irreparable fissure amongst the new cast of scions, socialites and fashion industry figures.
That new cohort includes Tina Leung — who actually may have been the only guest to nail the dress code.
“It’s Victor & Rolf couture. They sent it from Paris in a huge box,” says the street-style favorite, stylist and content creator. “I was thinking, ‘Schiaparelli,’ but then I was like, ‘Everyone’s gonna wear Schiaparelli. And I thought, ‘Victor & Rolf!’”
Tina Leung, in Viktor & Rolf Fall 2021 haute couture (or, sorry, ‘Haute Couture Meets Surrealism’) — plus a peek at her shoe collection.
Photo: Courtesy of Tina Leung
Through her vast industry connections, Leung requested the cheeky Fall 2021 faux-fur coat, covered in opulent oversize embellishments, royal ermine-referential trim and a sash reading, “live like a king queen,” for the shoot. Not taking herself too seriously, Leung also relished in a physical comedy moment as she overheated in the fabulous-but-heavy piece, struggling to open a window for some airflow.
On the show, Leung is actually quite low-key in temperament; sometimes serving as the voice of reason and peacemaker to resident shit-stirrers, like “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” alum Dorothy Wang and jewelry designer Lynn Ban. But she remains sky-high in sartorial personality at all times, even though her on-screen wardrobe choices tended to be last-minute decisions.
‘Bling Empire: New York’ cast at the January 18 premiere, from left to right: Nam Laks, Vika Abbyaeva, Richard Chang, Lynn Ban, Dorothy Wang, Blake Abbie and Leung.
Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix
“I go with my gut feeling and [consider], ‘How do I feel?’” says Leung, who began her career in Hong Kong at society-fashion magazine Prestige before branching out into freelance styling. “[The series shot] during fashion week, so I had some things [borrowed]. I’m close to a few designers, so obviously wanted to represent them, plus AAPI designers.”
She’s not sure what made it past the crackerjack reality show editors and onto the screen, but Leung recalls a few AAPI designers she hopes to showcase on Netflix: Private Policy by Haoran Li and Siying Qu, Kim Shui, Jason Wu. Obviously, she also wore pieces by fellow members of The House of Slay, a community effort founded by Leung and four other fashion insiders/friends to fight racial discrimination: Prabal Gurung, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Oscar de la Renta and Monse, the latter two co-designed by Laura Kim. (Along with “Rich Kids of Instagram” cast member Ezra William, the “Slaysians” received the CFDA’s 2022 Positive Social Influence Award for their activism during the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes across the country.)
‘I’ve met my lifelong chosen family through this industry,’ says Leung. Left to right: Ezra J. William, Leung, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Eva Chen and Phillip Lim at the 2022 CFDA Awards.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Leung prefers not to herself an “influencer” — even though she does quite a few times on-camera.
“What? Do I talk about influencing stuff?” asks Leung, tentatively. “I’m trying to curate my title, but I guess I said ‘influencer’ on TV, so…”
Wait, did she mean to?
“I don’t know if I meant to,” says Leung, with a laugh. “I don’t really have a filter on my mouth.”
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Hey, that does make for optimal reality TV content, right?
Ahead, the Hong Kong transplant shares how New York City brings out her “kooky” style, what she’s impulse-bought recently via Instagram and where she stores her devastatingly enviable aught-y designer wardrobe.
Leung heading to yet another fashion show.
Photo: Tyler Joe/Courtesy of Tina Leung
“I’m a little more kooky in New York. In Hong Kong, I would be a little more ‘ladylike,’ in a sense — even though it does come out and I’m kooky there. I feel like here, I can let it all out and make however many mistakes I want. I don’t care. There, I have more eyes on me, like when we went to events and I used to get written up in the tabloids.
“My style changes all the time. Sometimes it can be like an eclectic patchwork of things; other times, I can be sleek, in all black. It changes with my mood, but in New York, I can go a little kookier. It’s harder, though, for fashion week, because when you go to the shows, you usually wear the brand. It’s harder to mix and match.
“There’s this one Taylor Dorry dress [I just bought that feels ‘kooky’] — I found her on Instagram. She makes these babydoll dresses from old fabrics she’ll patchwork together. I haven’t worn it yet because it’s not my usual style, but I love it. It’s with teddy bears and a huge collar. I would probably wear that with some bright colored thigh-high boots and a big fluffy bright coat.
“I’m more an impulse shopper. But if there’s something I see on the runway that I’m still thinking about months later, I text my S.A. and ask, ‘Do you have this in?’ I do a lot of impulse shopping in the middle of the night on Instagram from smaller brands, like Taylor Dorry, Mia Vesper and Aries. I bought a whole outfit from Aries, plus matching tights, and a whole bunch of stuff from Miaou the other day.
“Ads really work on me. If an ad comes up or if a friend’s wearing this thing that I want to wear, I’m like, ‘Okaaaaay.’ If it’s sales and I’m in Europe, I go Dover Street Market — that’s my favorite store. And Bergdorfs. I just splurge in these bursts, then I stop. Then I splurge. That’s impulse, I guess.
“I recently went to a vintage store in Palm Beach. I said that I wasn’t going to spend any money until January — and then I spent a lot of money. But there were so many amazing pieces. There’s a yellow Bill Blass jacket and skirt suit with this weird print. And I got Oscar de la Renta skirts with the label looking super old. I texted Laura [Kim] and Fernando [Garcia, the current creative directors], like, ‘Is this before your time? This looks so old.’ And she’d tell me stories.
“I got a Valentino gown and some Prada. Oh! A Prada dress I’m wearing right now. So many good things. And this pink Yves Saint Laurent Encore suit with rhinestone buttons. [Note: Yves Saint Laurent Encore was a diffusion line launched in 1993 for the U.S. market.] That was interesting.
“One of my favorite vintage pieces is this pink-and-red kimono; just the outer piece of the kimono. It’s in my Hong Kong storage right now. It’s so beautiful. I got it in London at Spitalfields Market, when Spitalfields was really grungy and not many shops. Now it’s so shiny.
“I have a Hong Kong apartment, and I never went back. I moved here and thought I’d be between New York and Hong Kong, but then the pandemic happened. My mom was renting it out, and she moved all my old stuff into a storage unit. My first Chanel bags are there. My old Prada bags. My Gucci by Tom Ford. My YSL Tom Ford. This gown I bought from Cavalli. I treated myself with one of my bigger paychecks ages ago. Lots of gowns are there, because Hong Kong has so many balls. I need to move it over at some point.
“I donate [what I don’t wear anymore]. I give to my sisters and also [consign through] The RealReal. But my favorite things, I want to keep forever. I want to have a ‘Tina Museum.’ Anna Dello Russo has a whole other apartment for her stuff, and she archives it so precisely. I would love that one day. I don’t think I can do it here [in New York City] because of the space.”
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
In case you needed another reason to add new clothes to your closet, there’s a new inclusive clothing brand on the block at Target that you should know about. Rebdolls is a mid-size and plus-size clothing brand that makes affordable and eye-catching garments in a variety of styles, colors and prints.
The brand, which uses the slogan #sexyforall, was founded in 2014 by former model Grisel Paula, who wanted to see more fashionable clothing available in plus sizes. Rebdolls recently released its size-inclusive wares on Target’s website, including outerwear, dresses, skirts, cardigans and more (all up to size 5X), just in time to get you through the rest of winter.
Below, we rounded up some of the cutest options to add to your cart immediately, but you can shop everything at Target.com. You’d better act fast — some sizes are already sold out.
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Since the start of the pandemic, online shopping has grown at a faster rate than ever before. While this is true across most industries, the impact on fashion is unique: According to Statista, apparel currently makes up 23% of all e-commerce on the internet — and unsurprisingly, that number is expected to grow. (The same report predicts that in 2025, $300 billion in apparel will be sold online.)
The inherent downside to this type of growth is that it leads to overproduction from brands seeking to capitalize on our increasingly online lives. That means more textile waste in landfills and secondhand markets, greater carbon emissions and continued unfair labor practices against garment workers to get product in stores faster and cheaper. For consumers, the problem is so big and confusing, it’s almost impossible to know how to shop better.
That’s why a different type of online retailer — one focused on curating conscious fashion — is gaining popularity.
Wolf & Badger, a B Corp-certified company, has been in this space for over a decade, and has seen the change in the last few years. “We have grown our online sales in the U.S. by almost five times over the previous two years, thanks to rapidly increasing demand for more ethical and sustainable products and brands,” Co-Founder and CEO George Graham says. “We first saw this during the pandemic, and it has continued. The pandemic prompted consumers to reconsider their purchases and to a move towards supporting independent makers and businesses, which are creating more considered products. Customers are increasingly cognizant of what goes into the clothes they wear, where they are made, what they are made from and by whom.”
Tania Ali founded Cadre Style — which sells ethically-made clothing and shoes — because of her own frustrations with the market.
“I remember a pair of pants sent to me on an Instagram ad that I thought were so pretty. I go onto the store and into the description to see that it’s just the bamboo button on the pant that’s sustainably made — the pant itself is not,” she remembers. Her goal was to remove that confusing piece of the shopping equation.
“Everything is vetted, so it takes that eco-anxiety off,” Ali says. “You can trust what’s at the store.”
One of the most significant barriers for consumers trying to shop sustainably is combing through clever and often misleading marketing (also known as greenwashing). Ali explains how she’s added layers to her vetting process to combat this: She starts with a questionnaire that examines the brand’s commitments to quality materials, safe factories and certifications, then she uses a third-party background check through a program called Hey Social Good, which does a deep dive to ensure the facilities are up to standards.
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There are other ways retailers are attempting to tackle this overwhelming issue. Couper, for example, works with independent brands to produce unique collaborations using deadstock fabrics.
“We just didn’t want to be another mainstream online retailer, but be that source for limited-edition capsules that people get excited and create some marketing urgency,” co-founder Agee Leinberry says. “We’re buying and producing to sell out. We’re offloading brands with these materials that would otherwise go to waste, which has been really successful for us. People have been on board with being one of 10 people that own a dress. They’re not showing up to these events dressed in the same contemporary or designer names that we see every day.”
Still, making space for sustainability in a sea of fast fashion is not easy work. It’s often expensive, and requires a lot of resources.
Couper works with brands on limited-edition runs made from deadstock fabrics.
Photo: Courtesy of Couper
“One of the issues with working with slower-fashion brands is the heavy requirement and team resourcing required to vet our suppliers and provide resources to them to help them develop and grow more sustainably,” Graham says, adding that it’s worth it because of his company’s mission.
Cadre’s Ali highlights how she’s trying to work with brands that may not always meet her standards by helping them change. “[Dismissing them] will not get us where we need to be. It’s not going to get consumers to change, and it’s not going to get fashion to change,” she says. “It’s not going to get society to change.”
While recognizing that perfection is not totally possible, there’s a caveat to selling new clothing, whether it’s sustainable or not: If the way a garment is discarded isn’t considered, it may still contribute to the waste issues in fashion.
Both Couper and Cadre encourage resale and recycling, but say they’re looking to implement programs directly in the near future.
“We’re just starting to grow, and that’s something that’s at the top of our minds,” Leinberry says. “The [concept] seems to be resonating with a lot of people in our network, and we’re just expanding that every day.”
Luxury retailers are coming for sale shoppers and their go-to discount stores.
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According to Saks Off 5th’s CEO Paige Thomas, the brand saw more competition in the discount store space than in years past, calling the 2022 holiday season “the most promotional” she’s ever witnessed while speaking at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, per Fox Business.
Lower prices were likely due to high inventory levels in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation woes, while holiday markdowns “created opportunity for traditional full-price players to play in our sandbox a little bit and so that became absolutely competitive,” Thomas said.
Thomas said that excessive inventory creates an “unbelievable environment” for Saks Off 5th’s team of buyers to find the best goods for customers, but now luxury stores are using the same “winning agenda” to target sale shoppers.
Still, despite complaining about luxury retailers (none were mentioned by name), Thomas said customer research conducted by the company shows they are gaining new fans — a high-earning customer that likes deals but doesn’t necessarily need them.
In addition to targeting this new customer base of “high earners”, that are “very fashion-driven” and “shopped everywhere,” according to Thomas, the brand has invested in technology with the launch of its app in 2021 and its resale partnerships Rent the Runway to help give consumers more access to luxury goods.
Entrepreneur has reached out the Saks Off 5th’s parent company HBC for comment.
Some of you know exactly which designer handbag you want to invest in. In fact, you might always reach for the same style, color, and brand each and every time, safe in the knowledge that you’ll get endless use out of it. But sometimes, the right one can be a little different than you’d expect. Case in point? White handbags have become surprising sidekicks to so many editors in the Who What Wear London office.
Bright-white handbags, like shoes, had a reputation for being tacky and cheap looking for a long time. However, if you look at the bags from Gucci, Chloé, and Prada, you’ll find that many of the most elegant styles are actually in an ivory hue. White handbags might seem like a summer accessory, but they look just as good with chunky knitwear, beige blazers, white boots, and oversize snuggly coats.
To prove that point, we’ve rounded up a few ways the fashion set is styling white bags along with the 24 best white bags to shop at every price point. All of the bags below disprove this old-school “tacky” style rule and show that this is one of the best bags you can buy right now.
You’ve given up time, energy, brain space, precious vanity real estate and a whole bunch of hard-earned dollars expertly compiling your perfect skin-care routine — but what about the rest of your skin that doesn’t happen to be on your face?
It can easily get neglected, even though body care is just as worthwhile a pursuit. Seriously effective, potent products spiked with skin-saving ingredients are officially A Thing, and if you’re not quite sure where to begin, allow us to suggest the retinol-enhanced body cream: Whether quick-absorbing lotions, luxurious texture-perfecting treatments or accessibly-priced options you’ll want to slather all over, the retinoid-meets-body-formula market is currently booming. Even better, these products offer multiple benefits in one quick step, smoothing out lines, preventing uneven tone and correcting texture while they moisturize.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up eight retinol body creams, lotions, serums and treatments that’ll optimize your head-to-toe skin-care routine. Keep scrolling to see (and shop) them all.
Chantecaille Retinol Body Treatment, $108, available here
Gold Bond Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion, $12, available here
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter, $46, available here
Oui the People All in All Melting Body Balm, $95, available here
Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment, $29, available here
Replenix Anti-Aging Retinol Smooth Tighten Body Lotion, $93, available here
Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum with Retinol and AHAs, $30, available here
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion, $18, available here
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Editors’ Picks are the Fashionista team’s true (#notspon) fashion and beauty obsessions, handpicked by professionals who see it all.
Hill House Home’s famous Nap Dresses became a loungewear phenomenon long before Covid drove unprecedented demand for cozy at-home apparel. One reason, presumably, is that most people routinely wear them outside the house. Well, not me.
Back when the brand hadn’t yet expanded into tulle and velvet and tartan prints and tops, I bought its OG Caroline Nap Dress in a slightly sheer, soft, white swiss-dot fabric. While I don’t see or hear about this style as much as others, it has lots of loyal fans based on the reviews, and I’m one of them. It fulfilled my long-held desire for a breezy, long nightgown that didn’t feel too childlike or dowdy. I think this may have been subconsciously fueled (like an embarrassing number of things I’ve done or bought in my life) by an episode of “Sex and the City,” where Carrie runs out to a newsstand in a cream nightgown and zip-up hoodie to pick up a copy of The New York Times containing Michiko Kakutani’s review of her new book.
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The Caroline Nap Dress dress makes me feel grown up and womanly. It’s super comfy to sleep in thanks to the soft, breathable fabric (which gets even softer in the wash), and the sheerness keeps it from being too stuffy. While I don’t wear it out of the house, I do find myself leaving it on for a few hours after I wake up, often popping a sweatshirt over it à la Carrie. I love sleeping in it so much I got a second one in the exact same style (this one a gift from the brand), and will probably continue building my collection of identical nap dresses that I truly only wear to bed.
Hill House Home Caroline Nap Dress, $95, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
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There are tons of dresses on the market right now for just about every occasion, but our prediction is that, much like with our denim, we’ll be swapping our high-waist silhouettes for a more refreshing alternative.
Yes, your dresses can also embody the low-slung effect sweeping bottoms across the nation.
Since Khaite‘s Resort 2022 collection and the release of Abercrombie & Fitch’s TikTok-viral LBD over the summer, drop-waist dresses have become sought-after for their corset-like bodices and skirts starting at, or below, the hips. They’ll usually come in full midi and maxi styles, but we’ve seen itty-bitty versions, too. And luckily, this silhouette pairs well to any moment and in every season.
Ahead, scroll through to find the drop-waist dress of your dreams, from Tanya Taylor to Christopher John Rogers and more.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Mixed Fabric Drop-Waist Maxi Dress, $96 (from $120), available here (sizes XXS-XL)
COS Shirred Midi Dress, $54 (from $135), available here (sizes XS-L)
Christopher John Rogers Printed Cotton-blend Organza Gown, $1,523 (from $3,045), available here (sizes XS-L)
Ganni Black Cotton Poplin Dress, $177 (from $295), available here (sizes 0-14)
Reformation Florissant Dress, $298, available here (sizes 0-12)
Anna Quan Panel-Detail Midi Dress, $463, available here (sizes 4-12)
Tanya Taylor Gabriella Dress, $195 (from $495), available here (sizes 0-22)
Shyanne Drop Waist Lace Button Front Maxi Dress, $70, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Amy Lynn Tie Shoulder Midi Dress, $112, available here (sizes S-L)
Cafe Forgot X All Is A Gentle Spring Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress, $915, available here (sizes XXS-XL)
Chloe Knotted Drop Waist Layered Maxi Dress, $812 (from $3,250), available here (sizes US 2-8)
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Selena Drop Waist Midi Dress, $695, available here (sizes US 00-16)
PatBo Dropped Waist Velvet Maxi Dress, $740, available here (sizes US 0-8)
Fanm Mon Finkie Dress, $322, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Khaite The Robyn Dress, $1,250 (from $2,500), available here (sizes US 0-10)
Mara Hoffman Mereba Dress, $795, available here (sizes XS-3XL)
Tove Studio Iris Silk Mini Dress Black, $210 (from $518), available here (sizes FR 34-42)
Ciao Lucia Elettra Dress, $245 (from $490), available here (sizes XXS-XL)
Tibi Pleated Dropped-Waist Midi Dress, $575, available here (sizes US 0-10)
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I don’t think anyone is trying to pretend that January is the most exciting month of the year. Compared to the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be downright dull (and cold). I personally don’t have a ton of events on my social calendar this month so I hadn’t been all that inspired to shop, but I do have more time to shop for myself than I did over the past couple of months, so there’s that…
My previous statement about not being inspired to shop was in the past tense because that was before I came back after the holiday break and started working on a fresh batch of stories (which require a fresh batch of items to shop). The 15 items below, in particular, really made an impact on me and have snapped me out of my shopping disinterest. Among them are the perfect pair of H&M flats, a trendy new pair of J.Crew jeans, and that viral TOTEME scarf jacket in a brand new color. Scroll to shop these and more, all of which are likely to cheer you up this long, wintery January.
While I enjoy the optimism and feeling of getting a fresh start that a new year provides, I can’t help but think ugh when I hear the word January. It’s cold, long, and dark, and the holiday cheer is a distant memory, but we might as well live in the moment and make the best of it, right? Right. And the best way I know how is by having small things to look forward to, like a cozy new sweater or a pair of slippers to make my WFH life a little more enjoyable.
These days, having a package from Nordstrom, Zara, or Shopbop on my frozen doorstep is pretty much the highlight of my day, and all three retailers are currently fully stocked with warm things (some of which is even on sale) to get us all through this long, dreary month. So before we start wishing January away, let’s live in the moment and think about what we’re going to (or at least would like to) wear. I’ll go first—scroll to see what I chose from Nordstrom, Zara, and Shopbop.
Tinted lip balms are, in many ways, the unsung heroes of the makeup bag. Sure, they provide pretty, buildable sheer-to-intense washes of color without caking, creasing, settling into lines or leaving tumbleweed-level dryness in their wake. But the best ones do so much more than just look good.
The cream of the crop are enhanced with protective sunscreen, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to work overtime as lip-focused skin-care treatments while they deposit a slick of color. They’re spiked with a smattering of ultra-fine shimmer for a luminous — but still minimalist — finish. Or perhaps they upend old-school understandings of “lip balm” entirely, taking the form of non-sticky “oil” formulas that just might make you forget all about that lip gloss stashed at the bottom of your purse.
Ahead, we’ve chosen 21 high-performing, multi-benefit tinted lip balms we’re loving right now — in shades for every skin tone, with price points for every budget. Scroll through to see (and shop!) them all.
Jones Road The Lip Tint in Valencia Orange, $26, available here
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Balm in Caramel Comfort, $11, available here.
Typology Tinted Lip Oil in 2 Powder Pink, $24, available here
Let’s play a quick round of Family Feud: Fashion Edition, shall we? If Steve Harvey were to ask, “What’s a quintessential investment piece in every wardrobe?” the top-grossing answer from a stylish pool would likely be a leather jacket.
Leather jackets of all iterations dominated the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 runways, from Khaite to Prada to Saint Laurent. Most fashion folks love their ability to single-handedly punctuate an ensemble, even one as simple as jeans and a T-shirt; as a bonus, the innate ‘idgaf’ attitude they exude is unmatched. As Sandy famously demonstrated when she traded in her girl-next-door persona for a leather motorcycle jacket in “Grease,” the right one can instantly imbue authority, fearlessness and killer sex appeal.
Prada Spring 2023. Photo: ImaxtreeLoewe Fall 2022. Photo: ImaxtreeMiu Miu Spring 2023. Photo: Imaxtree
There are a few routes you can go to procure the right leather jacket for you. I’ve personally gone so far as to enlist the help of The Jacket Maker, a leather-making service offering a customizable step-by-step design process, to bring my visions to life. There’s also Atelier Savas, which offers made-to-measure leather jackets to fit you perfectly.
Bespoke options can be pricey though, and there are no shortage of excellent off-the-rack leather jackets. Although dubbed an “investment piece” for good reason, bargain shoppers and animal lovers can find equally covetable options made from faux or upcycled materials, like those of responsible leather brand Deadwood Studios.
From moto to puffer, Fashionista’s favorite leather jackets for 2023 and beyond are presented below to shop and peruse. (And, once you find your new baby, be sure to care for it wisely!)
Leather Jackets With Shearling
Hefty, cozy and durable, shearling-trimmed leather jackets are the most timely of the bunch given their hygge practicality. On recent snowy escapades, none other than the Jenner sisters have been cycling through this season’s hottest shearling jackets, from rustic Aviators to vintage Alaïas. Professional Hot Girls™ Kendall, Gigi Hadid and Doja Cat covet Simon Miller’s shaggy Penny Lane-esque Jetz coat, so the cropped version feels like a sound investment. And for fans of faux, House of CB’s new-season bomber jacket will stand firm through ever-changing outerwear trends.
Diesel Shearling-Trimmed Leather Jacket, $2,700, available here (sizes XXS-M)
House of CB Fauz Leather Bomber Jacket With Faux Shearling Trim, $239, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Remain Filima Jacket, $1,830, available here (sizes 32-38)
Simon Miller Mini Jetz Jacket, $595, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Leather Bombers
Oversized bomber jackets took over both Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 runways and the fashion set hastily jumped on board. Relaxed, oversized silhouettes cinched with ribbed-knit cuffs and collars are the sartorial drug of choice at the moment. The Attico and Magda Butrym launched luscious sheepskin renditions while House of CB offers a vegan alternative that equally embodies the 90’s grunge look.
House of CB Larissa Black Vegan Leather Oversized Bomber Jacket, $209, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Magda Butrym Oversized Leather Bomber Jacket, $2,660, available here (sizes 34-42)
The Attico Punk Oversize Leather Bomber Jacket, $2,350, available here (sizes 8-10)
Stand Studio Leather Track Jacket, $725, available here (sizes 2-10)
Leather Puffers
Ah yes, the evergreen puffer coat, an east-coast staple every winter. The whole crew of fashion’s cool girls — Taylor Russell, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner — are all head over heels for Loewe’s Spring 2023 cropped, padded, puffer jacket right now. But we’d be remiss not to mention Aritzia or Stand Studio, two of the most beloved labels for their highly sought-after (and often sold out) quilted leather puffer jackets.
Free People Dolman Quilted Vegan Leather Jacket, $198, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Stand Studio Tatum Faux Leather Puffer Jacket, $545, available here (sizes 4-12)
Super World The Super Puff Shorty (Vegan Leather), $199 (from $275), available here (sizes XXXS-XL)
Nanushka Hide Vegan Leather Puffer Jacket, $445, available here (sizes XS-L)
Leather Varsity Jackets
House of Sunny kickstarted the letterman trend last winter when its buzzy varsity jackets took over Instagram, and they return this season in a batch of new colorways so good that I can’t choose (but if I had to ,the Barbie-core option takes the cake). Also highlighted at Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2023 menswear show, (and previously Versace, Monse & Jeremy Scott), this trend is clearly picking up steam.
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House of Sunny Take a Trip Jacket (vegan leather), £133.60 (from £133.60), available here (sizes XS-XXL)
EB Denim Varsity Jacket, $550, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
LaQuan Smith Leather Varsity Jacket, $5,000, available here (sizes S-L)
Oversized Leather Jackets
If fashion’s hottest runways or “It girls” are any indication, the supersized look will continue to reign supreme well into 2023. The crowd favorites? Del Core renders a larger-than-life aviator silhouette’ Maja Dixdotter of By Malene Birger advocates for a vintage feel and Ronny Kobo unveils the perfect leather topper for her party-ready frocks.
Prada Hooded Leather Jacket, $6,800, available here (sizes 36-40)
Camille Oversized Faux-Leather Jacket, $728, available here (sizes XS-XL)
By Malene Birger Beatrisse Leather Jacket, $1,700, available here (sizes 32-44)
Del Core Boyfriend Leather Biker Jacket, $9,895, available here (sizes 0-10)
Leather Racer Jackets
Few would have put the motorcore trend on their 2022 BINGO cards, except for fans of F21 and Rosalía, of course. The cool kids (see: Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and *ahem* Kim Kardashian) have all taken to the sportif look with open arms; suffice it to say, Motomami-core has surpassed micro trend status. Diesel offers a subtle interpretation in sleek black, or get the full race-girl look with House of Sunny’s matching Racer Pants.
Deadwood Racer Jacket, $500, available here (sizes 34-44)
Diesel L-Silvy Jacket, $995, available here (sizes XXS-XL)
House of Sunny The Racer (vegan leather), £210, available here (sizes XS-XXXL)
Kim Shui Black Moto Jacket, $228 (from $325), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Leather Trench Coats
Oozing sex appeal, it-factor and dominance, a long leather coat will get any job done — point blank. The multifaceted style can skew a mélange of ways so approach the trend with your aesthetic goal in mind. Now’s the time to live out your Zoë Kravitz dreams as a Saint Laurent Catwoman in Brandon Blackwood’s ostrich feather-trimmed trench, or in Zadig & Voltaire’s longline blazer style, which feels very “High Fidelity.”
Brandon Blackwood The Sena Trench, $1,100, available here (sizes S-XL)
Good American Faux Leather Trench Coat, $265, available here (sizes XXS/XS-4XL/5XL)
The Row Traviesa Checker Patchwork Leather Coat, $8,900, available here (sizes 4-10)
Veda Crosby 90s Longline Leather Blazer, $448, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Cropped Leather Jackets
The simplest way to elevate a leather jacket is to bare a little midriff. Marc Jacobs takes inspiration from eveningwear with his “ball jacket” while Et Ochs’ version is belted at the waist. Loewe takes ‘cropped’ extra literally with a short-sleeved moto style which, let’s be honest, is a leather jacket-lover’s dream top. Coupled with a coordinating mini moto skirt? A biker-chic moment to die for.
Et Ochs Parker Leather Cropped Jacket, $1,895, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Marc Jacobs Cropped Leather Ball Jacket, $6,410, available here (sizes XS/S-M/L)
Loewe Leather Biker Jacket, $4,750, available here (sizes FR32-42)
Khaite The Cordelia Jacket, $2,800, available here (sizes 0-12)
Leather Blazers
Similar to the trench coat, the tailored blazer jacket is another professional workwear staple that feels extra striking in leather. Victoria Beckham offers a cropped, fitted blazer while Gauchère sent oversized jackets down the Spring 2023 catwalk. Good American offers an affordable faux version, while Autumn Adeigbo’s rich mahogany style can be worn right into the boardroom, and it’s thoroughly sustainable to boot.
Alexander McQueen Grommet Single-Breasted Tailored Leather Blazer Jacket, $6,950, available here (sizes 2-8)
Autumn Adeigbo Faux Leather Blazer, $695, available here (sizes 0-14)
The Giving Movement Cut-Out Pleather Blazer, $125, available here (sizes XS-3XL)
Good American Leather Unisex Blazer, $195, available here (sizes 0-8)
Leather Moto Jackets
Out of all the names in the hat, moto jackets warrant no introduction but, for the history buffs: Using leather in outerwear first originated with shearling-lined aviator silhouettes during World War II, and shortly thereafter, Irving Schott developed the first motorcycle style that still serves as our blueprint today: bulky, durable hyde and heavy silver hardware. Off-White and Wilsons present archetypal options with a classic look and feel. For something edgier — and trust a moto jacket should skew edgy, if nothing else — no one’s nailing punk-themed leather right now quite like Enfants Riches Déprimés, beloved by goth couple Kourtney and Travis.
Enfants Riches Déprimés Rose Print Classic Moto Jacket, $3,950, available here (size M)
Lita by Ciara Oversized Leather Biker Jacket, $598, available here (sizes XS-L)
Wilsons Faux Leather Moto Jacket, $145, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Off-White Leather Biker Jacket, $2,635, available here (sizes 0-12)
Leather Shackets
A leather boyfriend shirt is both dependable and versatile, making it a fail-safe option for unreliable forecasts come spring showers. Plus, a leather shacket looks just as good with jeans and a baby tee as it does over a mini dress while commuting to cocktail hour. A simple leather polo jacket pairs beautifully with knee-high leather boots and virtually any dainty Reformation dress. Cinch the relaxed shape with a self-tie belt a lá Ksubi or try a bright color via Staud.
Good American Faux Leather Shacket, $170, available here (sizes XXS/XS-4XL/5XL)
Isabel Marant Etoile Berny Shacket (vegan leather), $690, available here (sizes 34-42)
Ksubi Voyager Oversized Leather Shacket, $700, available here (sizes XS-L)
Staud Voyaging Jacket in Moss Vegan Leather, $395, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Embellished Leather Jackets
Strong, stark and powerful, leather jackets are a statement all on their own. But for the bold types, embellished, printed, and sculpted renditions may be just the boost your alter ego needs to make power moves this year. If you’re looking to turn heads, Deadwood’s two-tone diamonds, Akira’s heavy studs, or Other’s painted bones are all very striking, rock n’ roll-approved options.
Deadwood Konnor Jacket, $570, available here (sizes 32-44)
Moschino Abstract-Print Belted Biker Jacket, $3,950, available here (sizes 38-42)
Other Skeleton Deuce Biker Jacket, $925, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Akira All Out Lucifer Stud Moto Jacket (vegan leather), $189, available here (sizes 1X-3X)
Leather Vests
Between Miu Miu and Raf Simons‘ final show, Spring 2023 collections predict vests will have a big moment in the new year. Leather jackets’ sleeveless counterparts are partially the result of motorsports’ sudden foray into fashion, but they also call to an impending rockstar-core trend which, if you haven’t caught a whiff of it yet, entails lots o’ leather, hardware and animal prints — think “Coyote Ugly” vibes. Take the biker route with Harley Davidson or try a gorp-core-approved tactical vest from Iro Paris.
Deadwood Spector Vest, $320, available here (sizes 34-42)
Harley-Davidson Women’s Avenue Leather Vest, $225, available here (sizes XS-2XL)
Iro Maira Lambskin Sleeveless Jacket, $1,400, available here (sizes 32-36)
Rag & Bone Black Vanessa Vest (vegan leather), $585, available here (sizes 00-8)
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We’re reaching the point of the season where your outfit’s only as good as your outerwear. Whether you’re going out to pick up coffee, walk the dog or meet friends for dinner, your coat is going to be the most visible part of your outfit, so it better be cute. Also important: how warm it’ll keep you.
In the depths of January going into the February chill, we recommend reaching for longer hemlines to make sure you’re getting the coverage you need. Ahead, shop the long coat styles that’ll get you through the coldest months, from hefty puffers to cozy fuzzy toppers to layerable shackets.
Long Puffer Coats
Canada Goose x Reformation Mystique Parka, $1595, available here (sizes 2XS-XL)
Super World The Super (Re)Puff™ Long, $350, available here (sizes 3XS-XL)
Bernardo Wrap Puffer Jacket, $209, available here (sizes XS-3X)
A&F Ultra Long Quilted Puffer, $200, available here (sizes XXS-XL)
Hilary MacMillan Purple Shimmer Puffer, $285, available here (sizes XS-4X)
Daily Paper Black Epuff Long Jacket, $355, available here
Norma Kamali Long Sleeping Bag Coat, $800, available here (sizes XS/S-M/L)
Long Sherpa Coats
Alo Oversized Sherpa Trench, $298, available here (sizes 00-14)
Heron Preston Black Long Coat, $480 (from $980), available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Ena Pelly Harri Oversized Teddy Coat, $310, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Stand Studio Maria Coat, $486 (from $695), available here (sizes FR 32-44)
Good American Long Sherpa Shacket, $195, available here (sizes XXS-5XL)
Long Wool Coats
Vince Belted Drape Neck Coat, $995, available here (sizes XXS-XL) and here (sizes 1X-3X)
A baguette bag, a boxy tote, a rectangular crossbody — these are and will remain classics for a reason. But we’re seeing a trend toward the surprising and unconventional when it comes to accessories (and their shapes).
In 2022, searches for Prada’s triangle bag were up 81% YOY on ShopStyle, making it one of the platform’s “closet all-stars” of the year; crescent shoulder bags were also highlighted as one of the “stand-out silhouettes” of the past 12 months.
This was also made abundantly clear off the internet, in street style: Across fashion weeks, people couldn’t get enough of these unexpected shapes, as well as other novelty accessories, from JW Anderson’s mini cap clutches, to MSGM’s T-shirt totes, to Thom Browne’s classic Hector bag. And designers keep feeding the demand with their new collections (see: the Spring 2023 accessories carbo-load at New York Fashion Week).
Speaking of Jonathan Anderson, the designer had the internet in a tizzy with his brand’s pigeon clutch, introduced as part of the Fall 2022 menswear collection. A few months later, when Sarah Jessica Parker was photographed with it on the set of “And Just Like That…”, interest in the 3-D bag increased 488% on Lyst, the platform revealed in its Year in Fashion report for 2022.
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The beauty of these novelty-shape bags is that you can go as subtle or as irreverent as you want: You could swap your go-to carry-all for a minimal triangular tote or commit to eccentricity with a heart clutch or wavy-bottomed crossbody. Have some fun with your accessorizing in 2023 and shop our favorite unconventional bag shapes in the galleries below.
There are certain clothing categories that are harder to shop for than others. For example, finding the perfect-fitting jeans or bra is infinitely harder than, say, shopping for a T-shirt. Underwear is another one of those categories—finding the right combination of fit, material, seam stitching, and cut can prove to be quite the task. While underwear shopping is extremely personal based on your unique preferences, it can be made much easier by identifying the style that you like best—whether that be thong, tanga, classic bikini, or cheeky.
If cheeky is your cut of choice, this story is for you. Cheeky underwear features a narrower cut of fabric across the back than a classic bikini but more coverage than a thong. It’s a playful, fun cut that still offers moderate coverage, making it one of my personal favorite styles.
So I took one for the team and scoured the internet searching for the best cheeky underwear and happily accumulated quite the list. Based on a mix of customer reviews, product descriptions, and brand reputations, below are the 30 best pairs of cheeky underwear on the internet.
Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we’re constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we’ve rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.
It’s almost a new year, which will no doubt bring with it a whole crop of new beauty favorites with which team Fashionista will become obsessed. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the standout hair, makeup, skin, fragrance and wellness finds we discovered in 2022. Join us, won’t you?
Scroll through for a selection of our top product discoveries of the year, as well as our month-by-month roundups.
Crown Affair The Leave-in Conditioner, $48, available here: “Leave-in conditioners can be tricky for my fine hair and often weigh it down, but this ultra-lightweight one is a game-changer. It drenches my strands with hydration, making them smoother and less snarl-prone, but doesn’t compromise volume. And a little goes a long way — a nickel-sized dollop is all I need for my below-the-shoulder length hair.” —Stephanie Saltzman, Beauty Director
Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks, $22, available here: “I love these undereye treatment masks for those long days where I’m staring at my computer screen for hours on end. My skin is on the dry side, so after work, I like to treat myself to these bad boys. I know that the whole ‘tired’ look is a trend, but it’s not for me, so I like how this product reduces the puffiness and the darkness, too.” —India Roby, Staff Writer
Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment, $16, available here: “Despite the apparent naming snafu, Hailey Bieber’s new skin-care line has some excellent products. I’ve been obsessed with the lip treatment, which leaves my lips perfectly soft, plump and glossy without any annoying stickiness. It’s great under (or over) a lip color or on its own, and while the flavored versions are nice, I personally prefer it unscented.” —Dhani Mau, Editor-in-chief
Phlur Apricot Privée Body Wash, $30, available here: “The addition of tonka and sandalwood to this fruity body wash makes it less ‘Clean ‘N’ Clear microplastics aughts commercial’ and more sumptuous and lush, especially with the silky and moisturizing, serum-y texture.” —Liza Sokol, Sr. Audience Development Manager
Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil, $20, available here: “I’d been wanting to try this product pretty much since the brand launched, and the wait was well worth it. The oil-to-gloss formula feels super substantial, and the really beautiful taupe color complements the natural color of my lips. It’s my everyday lip product now.” —Ana Colón, Deputy Editor
Flawless by Gabrielle Union Repairing Deep Conditioning Masque, $10, available here: “The first time I used this mask from Gabrielle Union‘s hair-care brand, I was happily shocked with how defined my curls looked. And it’s no wonder: Ingredients like castor seed oil, shea butter, avocado oil, rice complex and biotin make for a powerful formula — and for the price point, that’s especially impressive.” —Andrea Bossi, Staff Writer
Dieux Auracle Reviving Eye Gel, $44, available here: “The makers of social media’s favorite reusable eye masks have finally introduced an eye cream, after an intensive product development process. The result — a bouncy, fast-absorbing, serum-like gel that plumps, brightens and softens fine lines around the eyes — is a total keeper. It also layers beautifully beneath other skin-care products, like the heavy-duty moisturizers that become all the more crucial in cold weather.” —SS
Violette FR Bisou Blush in Inès, $35, available here: “I was first struck by how pretty this marbleized cream blush stick is in its tube — and it’s just as stunning on skin. The texture is soft and blendable, with intense pigment, so a tiny swipe is all you need. It also has a non-chalky matte finish, so it just looks like it could be skin’s natural flush.” —SS
Elf Cosmetics Putty Blush in Turks & Caicos, $7, available here: “My latest Target impulse buy was this inexpensive cream blush, and I’m now obsessed: It gives the perfect natural-looking — but noticeable — sunkissed glow.” —DM
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Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50 + Vitamin C + Glow, $47, available here: “This hybrid mineral sunscreen/tinted moisturizer/vitamin C serum is literally my perfect summer skin-care product: It provides SPF 50 and antioxidant protection in one simple step, while also creating a glow-y, more evenly-toned finish — meaning I can go pretty much makeup-free. My skin has been garnering more compliments than ever since I started using it daily. One caveat is that it comes in a single shade, which the brand claims is transparent and universal, but I have difficulty imagining it doesn’t look at least a little chalky on darker skin tones.” —SS
BeautyStat Universal Moisture Essence, $40, available here: “If my skin is feeling dryer than usual, I’ll layer this squalane-based oil over or mix it in with my moisturizer at night. It adds that perfect boost of lasting moisture without the heaviness or greasiness of a typical face oil.” —DM
Loewe Paula’s Ibiza Eau de Toilette, $133, available here: “From the moment I smelled this perfume, I knew it would be my summer staple. While Loewe describes it as a ‘floral, aquatic and ambery scent,’ what drew me was its resemblance to that perfectly refreshing spicy margarita we all crave on a hot summer day – and who wouldn’t want to feel like a spicy margarita?” —Brooke Frischer, Contributing Writer
Sunnies Face Lip Treat in Poppy, $16, available here: “This sheer tinted balm is ultra-moisturizing, thanks to shea butter and medowfoam seed oil, and deposits the perfect wash of poppy red pigment, which can be layered for more intensity. It’s been a late summer go-to for me.” —SS
Youthforia BYO Color Changing Blush Oil, $36, available here: “*Lizzo voice* All the rumors are true, this blush oil is amazing. I love how it interacts with my skin’s pH for a natural flush, and the finish is so dewy and glow-y, but the color doesn’t transfer.” —LS
Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25, $42, available here: “The first foundation from everyone’s favorite no-makeup makeup brand is creamy, blends beautifully and feels like nothing while effectively blurring away any unevenness on my skin. As a bonus, it’s packed with skin-care ingredients and UV and blue-light protection.” —DM
January
In January, we found new candles and perfumes that became instant favorites.
February
February brought us luxurious body creams, fancy scented candles, soothing bath soaks and hair-rehabilitating treatments.
March
Our March favorites included delightful spring candles, reparative hair treatments and at least one skin-care product all the TikTok cool kids convinced us to try.
April
During the month of April, we unearthed products that revolutionized our at-home blowout routines, enhanced our overnight skin-care regimens and livened up our Zoom makeup looks.
May
Our May faves? Cream and oil (yes, oil!) blushes, potent brightening serums and sunscreens.
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June
June gifted us an under-$10 mascara that seems far more expensive, innovative sunscreens and a nostalgic fragrance that’s a compliment magnet.
July
In July, team Fashionista fell in love with a non-irritating retinol, hair products that help us make the most out of our styles and a whole bunch of anxiety-soothing CBD remedies.
August
Amid August’s heat wave, we became obsessed with gentle skin-care formulas that actually do what they promise on their labels, hair products that revive our lived-in styles and tinted lip balms with multi-sensory appeal.
September
September was full of perfect-for-fall candles, pretty makeup we wore to weddings and hair care that has become a crucial part of our regular routines.
October
October’s finds included a face oil we’ll be slathering on obsessively through winter, eye-brightening makeup and a multi-tasking moisturizing balm that does basically everything.
November
In November, we discovered an overachieving nude lipstick, actually-good at-home hair color, winter skin saviors and a high-tech wellness gadget.
December
December delivered perfectly festive lip and nail colors, an innovative alternative to traditional perfume and a slew of winter-skin-calming treatments.
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Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we’re constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we’ve rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.
In between shopping our own gift guides, bundling up to avoid the cold, lighting our menorahs and generally being… merry, team Fashionista also took a little time this December to focus on what is truly important: beauty products. What, did you have something else in mind?
We spent the past four weeks trialing a whole bunch of hair, skin, makeup and fragrance finds, and now we’re sharing the stand-outs with you, our beloved readers. This month’s favorites include perfectly festive lip and nail colors, a worth-the-wait eye cream, an innovative alternative to traditional perfume and a slew of winter-skin-calming and -quenching treatments. We also unearthed an actually luxurious anti-dandruff shampoo, an intensely satisfying body exfoliator and a genius concealer that lets us scribble away blemishes with ease.
Scroll through to see (and shop!) all of our new beauty go-tos.
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Dieux Auracle Reviving Eye Gel, $44, available here: “The makers of social media’s favorite reusable eye masks have finally introduced an eye cream, after an intensive product development process. The result — a bouncy, fast-absorbing, serum-like gel that plumps, brightens and softens fine lines around the eyes — is a total keeper. It also layers beautifully beneath other skin-care products, like the heavy-duty moisturizers that become all the more crucial in cold weather.” —Stephanie Saltzman, Beauty Director
Phlur Apricot Privée Body Wash, $30, available here: “The addition of tonka and sandalwood to this fruity body wash makes it less ‘Clean ‘N’ Clear microplastics aughts commercial’ and more sumptuous and lush, especially with the silky and moisturizing, serum-y texture.” —Liza Sokol, Sr. Audience Development Manager
Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks, $22, available here: “I love these undereye treatment masks for those long days where I’m staring at my computer screen for hours on end. My skin is on the dry side, so after work, I like to treat myself to these bad boys. I know that the whole ‘tired’ look is a trend, but it’s not for me, so I like how this product reduces the puffiness and the darkness, too.” —India Roby, Staff Writer
Typology Tinted Lip Oil in Shade 1 Ruby Red, $24, available here: “This shiny, non-sticky formula looks like a gloss, but feels more like a moisturizing, cushiony balm. It imparts the prettiest sheer-but-buildable wash of ruby pigment and feels perfectly festive this time of year.” —SS
Tracie Martyn Complexion Savior Mask, $90, available here: “I recently discovered this overnight mask that aims to hydrate and soothe skin. As someone exploring astrology and crystals, I was intrigued by the formula’s use of malachite extract, since the stone itself is all about protective energy. From my very first overnight use, I woke up with a bright glow the morning after.” —Andrea Bossi, Staff Writer
NuFace Mini+ Starter Kit, $245, available here: “I love that this device relies on scientifically-backed technology to stimulate facial muscles and collagen production, and that my face looks instantly more lifted after each treatment session.” —Angela Wei, Staff Writer
Chanel Longwear Nail Colour in 963 Super Lune, $30, available here: “In the name of science, I have been experimenting with TikTok’s viral red nail theory. Chanel’s long lasting lacquers always have a vibrant shine, but Super Lune has the perfect hue: a deep brick red, making it ideal for winter manicures.” —AB
Futurewise Slug Boost Hydrating Mist, $22, available here: “Don’t be distracted by this face mist’s annoyingly cute packaging or trendy-as-hell branding: The stuff inside is legit. The fluid dispenses in an ultra-fine, almost velvety veil, dousing skin with hydration-building humectants. It’s the ideal first step to an effective moisturizing routine, and it’s become a go-to for me morning and night. (And ok, I can’t help but like the trendy-as-hell packaging.)” —SS
Jones Road The Face Pencil, $25, available here: “I’ve pretty much always wanted to be able to simply scribble away all my dark spots, breakouts and deep undereye circles… and thanks to the genius of Bobbi Brown, now I can. This chunky, multi-use pencil is packed with a densely pigmented, but ultra-blendable (once you warm it up on your skin) cream concealer that, simply put, could not be easier to use.” —SS
Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask, $34, available here: “New York’s winter is brutal, and my skin seems to always be lacking hydration this time of year. I apply this sleeping mask to my face during the day as well as for some extra love overnight, and I wake up to a brighter, dewier complexion.” —IR
Pleasing The Pleasing Pen, $30, available here: “Ever since receiving a sample of this dual-ended multitasker from the brand, it hasn’t left my everyday bag. In the winter, there isn’t a part of my face that doesn’t feel especially dry, and with this two-sided lip oil and eye serum, a quick swipe soothes my skin.” — Brooke Frischer, Contributing Writer
Sephora Collection Facial Razor Set, $15, available here: “Facial razors have become my go-to essential for maintaining good brows. They’re super effective and precise in targeting stray hairs, and are a less-painful alternative to tweezers.” —AW
Saltair KP Smoother Glycolic Body Scrub, $14, available here: “Spiked with 5% glycolic acid, volcanic sand and microcrystalline cellulose (no microplastics here!), this gritty scrub sloughs away dead skin cells with ease, yielding smooth, bump-free, supple skin. It’s intensive and satisfying — especially if you have KP, uneven texture or ingrown hairs. And the modest price point (for a giant tube) doesn’t hurt, either.” —SS
Nécessaire The Conditioner, $28, available here: “There’s nothing better than instant gratification when it comes to beauty products. My hair feels incredibly smooth and sleek with just a few minutes of letting this sit in my hair in the shower.” —BF
Josh Rosebrook Ultra Peptide Cream, $60, available here: “Although the brand calls this a ‘cream concentrate,’ I consider the texture — which appears thick and almost peanut-butter-y at first, but then melts upon contact with skin — more of a balm or salve. It relies on three biomimetic peptides, botanical-based polypeptides and ceramides for an intensely smoothing, bounce-ifying, restorative effect. I’ve been slathering it on with abandon all month.” –SS
Ouai Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, $36, available here: “I don’t know if you’ve looked at the anti-dandruff shampoos at your local pharmacy lately, but they’re all clinical and sterile, which is why I love Ouai’s elevated version. First off, it actually works (my flakes disappeared after a couple of weeks), but, maybe more importantly, it smells good (Ginger! Basil! Spearmint!), and the bottle isn’t something you’d want to hide under the sink.” —LS
Ranu Copper Brightening Serum, $62, available here: “This serum — from a brand grounded in Ayurvedic principles — does exactly what it says it will: brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation. I’ve never used a product with copper in it, so I was particularly fascinated by this one. With its creamy texture and other superstar ingredients like squalene and glycerin, I’ve seen my skin glow brighter, despite colder, drier winter weather.” —AB
Black Dahlia Alchemy: Inspiratio Candle, $48, available here: “The CBD in this candle reportedly has calming aromatherapy properties, but my favorite thing is the combination of palo santo, patchouli and spiced honey, which is absolutely magical.” —LS
SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream, $135, available here: “Some neck-specific treatments I’ve tried have been a bit too harsh and irritating for my weirdly sensitive décolleté. This one feels plush and smooth going on, provides an instant blurring effect, doesn’t pill and is effective at softening emerging lines (damn you, tech neck!) without even a whiff of irritation.” —SS
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $430, available here: “After finally investing in a Dyson hair dryer, I can attest that this tool undoubtedly lives up to the hype. For someone who’s always in a rush, this dryer is super efficient and includes various attachments for different styling needs.” —AW
Chanel La Mousse Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream-to-Foam, $50, available here: “I’m a creature of habit and typically stick to the same cleanser I’ve been using for years, but I got the opportunity to try Chanel’s La Mousse cream-to-foam cleanser and may be a permanent convert. Just a tiny bit of the super rich cream gets a good foam going, and my skin ends up feeling clean and refreshed. Plus, the texture feels very luxurious.” —Ana Colón, Deputy Editor
Sugarbear LashCare Vegan Vitamin-Infused Lash Serum, $100, available here: “Lashes and lash extensions have been bigger than ever before in beauty. Since I fail with flying colors at applying lashes, I was on the hunt for an alternative. Sugarbear’s lash serum actually works, and my own lashes have shocked me in the mirror with their newfound length.” —AB
Shani Darden Skin Cleansing Serum, $38, available here: “I love a gentle-but-effective cleanser that rinses away easily and leaves skin feeling clean, but not parched. That’s exactly what this formula from celeb-beloved esthetician Shani Darden does.” —SS
Schwanen Garten Antioxidant Treatment Essence, $24, available here: “All month long, I’d been experiencing breakouts, and this antioxidant-rich toner came in clutch. I used the brand’s foaming cleanser before applying this formula via cotton pads and the combination has gone a long way toward calming flare-ups.” —IR
Dermalogica Calm Water Gel, $52, available here: “There’s just something about a gel that convinces my brain it’s more hydrating than any other formulation. This lightweight moisturizer includes multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and does wonders when my skin is irritated from harsh, cold weather.” —LS
Rare Beauty Kind Words Lip Liner in Gifted, $15, available here: “As ever, Rare Beauty can do no wrong. I love to use the rich reddish shade Gifted with just a light balm over top for a contoured lip look.” —BF
Lush Fairy Dust Dusting Powder, $13, available here: “I’m a little obsessed with scents and smelling good, and I find Lush’s dusting powder a versatile product and delightful departure from traditional liquid perfumes. This powder enmeshes with your skin for a silky, glitter-kissed finish that softly smells of cotton candy. Pro tip: Apply it after lotion for optimal results.” —AB
Question: Is there one thing you can’t have enough of in your wardrobe? For some, the answer may be a great pair of jeans, or maybe it’s shoes. But I’ve always been a devoted fan of dresses. No matter what season it is, I’m about that life. And while I always make room for a new frock, I have to admit that there can be a limit to how many dresses one should own (even if it’s only imposed by real estate). When you can’t have every type of dress imaginable, you have to be able to edit it down to a thoughtful capsule.
So in that vein, I’ve scrolled through Instagram for hours to identify 15 types of dresses that are worthwhile investments. Each style’s worthiness was determined by its popularity among the fashion set, versatility, longevity, and ability to fit seamlessly into any wardrobe. Whether you consider yourself a modest dresser or live for a special occasion, you’ll be able to find at least one type of dress that’s worth the closet space for you.
