Whenever I think of Amazon, the first thing that comes to mind is décor, home-organization pieces, and last-minute Halloween costumes. Recently, however, that’s changed for me. I have been seeing great fashion and beauty products ordered from Amazon all over my TikTok, and I’m amazed at how many really great products people were ordering from Amazon. It seems like I’m a little behind the curve, but I’ve seen the light and realized Amazon is not just a spot for makeup-brush holders and black cat ears. It’s actually a go-to spot for skincare, makeup, and clothing items. During my latest Amazon deep dive, I found 27 products that are so good you’d never guess I ordered them on Amazon. Not to mention, Cyber Week is here, so Amazon is offering major discounts right now.
Keep scrolling to see the sale items that are currently in my Amazon cart.
Is Aubrey Plaza dressing for revenge? Because it sure looks like it. Not only did she debut newly-blonde hair, but she stepped out in arguably her sultriest red carpet look to date: a plunging black Monot gown with an up-to-there slit. Oh, and it was backless, too. I’m loving this new vibe, Aubrey!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been reveling in her performance in The White Lotus every Sunday evening. But one hour once a week isn’t enough to get my fill of Plaza, so I’m happy to see her out on the red carpet. Scroll down to see what she wore to the 2022 Governors Awards in Los Angeles.
The range features thoughtfully designed items in high-quality fabrics. Included in the mix? There’s everything from sleek suiting to the most beautiful skirt. Basically, if you have a few holiday parties coming up, you just might find your dream outfit in the latest from J.Crew and Marie Marot. Keep scrolling to see and shop the line.
Let’s take it back to the beginning. How did your journey with The Fabelmans first begin?
It was April of 2021 around Easter, and Amblin [Partners, Steven Spielberg’s production company] sent an email to my agent and manager, and as soon as they saw Amblin, they immediately sent it to me—like, “Oh my god, your name has come up. This is an opportunity of a lifetime!” So I did a self-tape, and I actually forgot to slate and do the full. In auditions for self-tapes, they always want a full-body shot, and I forgot to do both of those things. I sent it in, and I felt so sad and was like, “I hope I didn’t just ruin my dream self-tape.” But within a few days, they said, “Steven really liked it, and we’ll keep you posted.” That was all I really needed. Even if I didn’t get the part, that was going to satisfy me. And then on my birthday, I got a call from Steven, and he wished me a happy birthday, and he said I was going to be a part of the movie.
What an epic birthday gift! Outside of it being a Steven Spielberg project, what aspects of the story resonated with you when reading the script?
Steven likes to say that no family is perfect, and I definitely could tell what the story was by the sides I was given. It was such a powerful message to really normalize regular families and imperfect families, and I think it’s a very relatable subject for many people, myself included—just to normalize that nobody is perfect. No family is perfect. We all have issues, and that is okay, and that’s normal. I think that was a really powerful message that I’m very glad to be representing.
You play Reggie Fabelman, one of the three younger sisters of the central character, Sammy. What conversations did you have with Spielberg about his own relationship with his sisters?
Well, he definitely said that through writing it he got to be closer with each and every sister, especially Anne, who my character represents. They would tell me little stories about their childhood and how their mom would cut their hair, and I actually cut my bangs for the role. They just told me stories about their relationship when they were younger and their relationship together with their mother and their father, and that was really special to get to hear about that.
Oh, I love that you got to connect with Anne too.
Oh, definitely. We still talk. We go out to lunch every now and then to catch up. She gives me miniatures, which is lovely. She’s like an aunt that gives gifts all the time. She’s so sweet. She gave me her high school ring from, I think, 1967.
That’s so special. What did you enjoy about stepping into this role?
Oh my gosh. Obviously, I enjoyed being on set and working with Steven and getting to work with my on-screen family, but I really got to know Anne, and I really got to know Reggie, and I got to create Reggie. It was such a learning experience for me to be bold and brave and to take acting risks. On the first day after a few takes, I pulled out a little improv, and Steven laughed and loved it, and I definitely think stepping into Reggie… She helped me become more confident and speak my mind. I really enjoyed that.
When it comes to investing in a luxury handbag, it’s obviously important to find a style you really, truly love. Equally important (and often overlooked) is educating yourself on which handbags will hold their value and never go out of style. The exclusive Birkin, for example, is forecasted to double in value in the next 10 years. But that’s not the only bag worth scooping up. To give you a sense of the bags worth your money, we tapped the experts at LePrix (the trusted online destination for pre-owned luxury) to spill on the styles you need to try. “To get the most resale value for your investment bag, I only have one piece of advice: Invest in the holy trinity—Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès. While the value of luxury handbags can fluctuate due to trends or buzz, these three iconic brands in certain styles have the most resale value at LePrix,” the company told us. Keep scrolling to check out more on the top bags you should buy.
“The resale value of Hermès depends on the style, type of leather, and hardware,” Le Prix shares. “The power behind the Hermès brand is due to their limited quantities. This creates an unparalleled level of scarcity and exclusivity other brands have yet to achieve. While there’s no such thing as an Hermès waiting list, there is a certain waiting period for your dream Birkin or Kelly—depending on your relationship with your Hermès salesperson, the amount spent at Hermès over some time, and pure luck.
“The Birkin specifically is the most sought-after handbag of all. On the arms of celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kate Moss, and the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan, this bag has exponentially increased in popularity. The fervor for Birkins transcends both retail and resale. LePrix stylists are constantly searching for Birkins through our consignment boutique partners for our customers. Birkin bag retail prices range from $9000 to $150,000 and can see resale prices up to $223,000.
“Most Birkins retain or increase in value, again depending on leather, hardware, and demand. If you happen to score the exclusive, highly sought-after black Birkin with gold hardware or otherwise known amongst the fashion tribe as ‘the holy grail,’ this bag will pay you back in spades.”
“Inspired by Grace Kelly, the Hermès Kelly bag also retains or increases in resale value,” Le Prix tells us. “The Kelly bag is a classic and happens to be a favorite for Miranda Kerr, Emma Watson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rosamund Pike, Beyoncé, Karlie Kloss, and, again, the Kardashian-Jenners.”
“While the Birkin recently got buzz for beating the S&P 500, this is not the only handbag that has outperformed the S&P 500,” Le Prix shares. “Ten years ago, I purchased my first Chanel medium flap in caviar leather for $1600. This same exact bag now retails for $4900. That is a 206% return (not adjusted for inflation). Whereas, in the last decade, the S&P total nominal return was 49% (not adjusted for inflation). The resale value of this bag also retains or increases depending on leather and hardware. It’s also a constant favorite of Alexa Chung, Rita Ora, Demi Lovato, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Lauren Conrad.”
“Another bag to consider for investment is the Chanel Boy Bag,” says Le Prix. “While the Boy Bag is fairly new, introduced in 2011, it’s now a mainstay, joining the ranks of the classic flaps and reissue flaps. Five years ago, this bag started at $2500. Today the Chanel Boy Bag starts at $5100. It typically retains at least 90% of its resale value. You can find this bag on celebs like Jessica Biel, Leigh Lezark, Bella Thorne, and Taraji P. Henson.”
“The Neverfull continues to be one of our fastest-selling handbags on LePrix, and there’s a reason why,” Le Prix shares. “While certain fashion-industry reports dictate there’s a decline in the category of tote handbags for other brands, the Louis Vuitton Neverfull remains popular due to periodic price increases and high demand. The Neverfull is one of Louis Vuitton’s all-time most successful bags that come in endless options of materials as well as limited editions and special artist collaborations. It has been worn by A-listers like Sofía Vergara, Cara Delevingne, Diane Kruger, and Reese Witherspoon. It retains at least 85% of its resale value, unless it’s a rare limited-edition bag, which can see upward of double the resale value.”
On the whole, jewelry never goes out of style. No matter the decade or the trend, unique designs of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings have served as both statement pieces and daily accessories. Whether pearl, gold, silver, rose gold, diamond, or something else entirely, a good jewelry piece can stand alone, completing your outfit and adding the right amount of elegance and sparkle. As much as we love our day-to-day pieces, though, we’re always on the hunt for new ones to add to our collection, ones we will hopefully be able to pass on as family heirlooms. And so, more often than not, you must invest in designer jewelry brands to acquire a piece that will outlast trends and generations.
Whether it’s a renowned Cartier Love bracelet or a classic Mikimoto pearl necklace, so many designers are elevating jewelry and creating pieces worth every penny. To streamline the best designer jewelry brands in the market for you, we decided to put the 12 best in this article. Make sure you commit them to your memory, from brands whose clothing you love (hi, Hermès and Chanel) to labels that have been perfecting their craft for many years.
The beauty of Black Friday sales is that, on top of the amazing deals on gift-worthy items, you’ll find highly covetable fashion items for every season of the year from low-priced brands all the way up to designer labels. Since I’m somewhat of an avid shopper, I tend to buy those everyday items I need (aka basics) when I need them, but based on the number of stylish basics I’ve seen on sale this week, I really wish I’d waited and bought my jeans, tees, sweaters, and coats in bulk this week.
Some of the best brands for basics, such as Reformation, H&M, Madewell, and & Other Stories, are having great sales right now, so if you’re like me, your head is probably spinning. I can help with that if you keep scrolling. And if you’re not like me and haven’t already bought all the basics you need for the time being, you’ve come to the right place. I rounded up the 11 everyday wardrobe staples that I highly suggest shopping for today as well as the most stylish sale items in each one of those categories. Good luck today, folks. I know we’ll need it.
Nordstrom sales don’t come around all that often, and when they do, they’re big—like Anniversary Sale big. So when one kicks off that includes over 42,000 discounted items at up to 80% off like the retailer’s current Black Friday sale does, you don’t hang around to think about it. You act fast.
Though I’m more than guilty of using the low-to-high price filter during a Nordstrom sale, this Black Friday, it’s the more luxurious end of the spectrum that I’m focusing my efforts on. After all, it’s not every day that sought-after pieces from Khaite, Balenciaga, Nensi Dojaka, BBY FAR, Commission, and more enter 50%-off territory. But trust me—they, more than anything else in the sale, won’t last long. So without further ado, scroll down to shop the most splurge-worthy finds from Nordstrom’s Black Friday designer sale. If you have expensive taste like me, you won’t leave this story empty-handed.
Her look, which featured Rapunzel-esque super-straight strands, deeply side-parted bangs, and a waterfall of hair gathered at the top of her head, will definitely be considered iconic for years to come. Paired with silver jewelry and a powder-blue ensemble, Cardi B truly stole the show.
To create this stunning look, celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez reached for GHD tools. Below, find the full breakdown of how Stylez created Cardi’s sculptural hair.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I typically find award show makeup looks boring. Don’t tell anyone, okay? It’s just that more often than not, stars tend to play it safe and go for the classic awards show combos: smoky eyes with a nude lip, red lipstick with winged liner, or glowy skin and neutral colors. Don’t get me wrong, these looks are classic for a reason—they just don’t necessarily elicit a heart rate spike on my end.
That’s why when I saw Sabrina Carpenter’s makeup at the American Music Awards last night, I was pleasantly surprised that my heart skipped a beat. Her makeup was just so. Damn. Good. Glossy, two-toned lips and shiny lids are exactly the kind of show-stopping makeup I want to see at an awards show.
Emily Hikade is designing sleepwear fit for royalty—quite literally. As the founder and CEO of luxury sleepwear brand Petite Plume, Hikade has garnered the attention of royals including Prince George and the kids of major celebrities such as George and Amal Clooney and Jimmy Fallon—to name a few. Petite Plume has forged a new niche in the sleepwear industry through its European-inspired, premier-quality sleepwear. Designed with unparalleled attention to detail and sophisticated craftsmanship while being incredibly comfortable and fabricated in chemical-free cotton, Hikade’s pajamas are tailored to perfection.
Since its launch in 2015, Petite Plume has been picked up by major retailers including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and J. Crew, and is carried in over 500 luxury boutiques with a dynamic product offering ranging from men, women, and children to home and sleep accessories.
Before Hikade dreamt of the coziest sleep essentials, she lived a drastically different life. For almost 15 years, she lived and worked around East Africa and the Middle East, focused on counterterrorism as a member of the CIA. And while Hikade certainly loved her position in the CIA, it took a near-death situation for her to completely reevaluate her career goals. Listen to the latest episode ofSecond Life to hear how Hikade made one of the most dramatic career pivots we’ve seen thus far and how she plans to continue evolving the luxury sleepwear industry.
And keep scrolling to shop some of Petite Plume’s latest arrivals.
Shopbop is a go-to retailer for basically every editor on our team. While the assortment of designer items and more statement-making picks are always enticing, it’s the basics—especially those elevated picks—that often make it into our carts. After all, it’s these staples that act as the foundational elements in our wardrobes.
Well, as our fashion editors collectively agree, this might be the ideal time to add some of the items you’ve been eyeing to your cart because Shopbop’s Black Friday Sale is amazing. Now through November 28, you can save 25% with the code HOLIDAY. Like, wow.
To give you a bit of inspiration on some of the best basics to consider, keep scrolling for a range of standout jeans, knits, dresses, and more. Happy shopping.
Like many, fall fashion is something we get the most excited about. But since we are optimistic here (or at least try to be), we’re still holding out hope for our devotion to fashion to continue on into the winter months. It can be difficult to navigate the freezing temperatures and the sun sets earlier than we’d prefer, but we’re still focusing on the positives of all. That includes thicker knits, statement outerwear, and a whole lot of other trends that will keep you cozier than a cup of hot chocolate. And while we’ve already given you the rundown on the main pieces you’ll be seeing this season, we also did a little digging to find the colors popping up on social media and within the market. While many fall hues trickle on into winter, there are a few new shades that have popped up just in time for the holidays and the New Year.
Some days may be dreary, but you can supplement the lack of sunlight with some of the colors ahead. Since we’ve included saturated shades like cobalt and fuschia, we don’t think that will be a hard task. Keep scrolling for our seasonal color report and find where you can shop each right away.
For someone who lives in what anyone off the island of Manhattan would consider a shoe box, I own a lot of coats. From floor-length styles made of wool and leather to insulated puffers for running in the coldest of temperatures, my collection checks off every box. Yet when I saw brands start to drop their fall outerwear offerings a few weeks ago, I felt a familiar feeling creep up—the same one that led me toward buying the many coats I already do own.
Despite promising myself that this year would be different and that I wouldn’t once again invest in a coat, or coats, I don’t technically need, it seems the options this season are just too good to resist. At this rate, I’m going to need an entire storage unit dedicated to my growing outerwear collection. On the bright side, at least I won’t have to worry about frostbite once winter eventually arrives.
Ahead, shop the coats that broke me down with as little as one glance.
You see, besides being a beauty editor, I am also likely in the top 1% of Elemis fans. I’m a sucker for efficacious luxury skincare that has a spa-like, sensorial aspect that just makes you feel great whenever you use it. The best skincare product, after all, is the one that you actually use. So needless to say, I love Elemis, and I’m not alone. With every fan of Elemis singing its praises all over social media, it’s no wonder that so many people are intrigued.
However, it’s worth noting here that I am also someone who fervently believes in honest and open conversations around skincare, and that is hard to come by when it comes to luxury products. When we part with a lot of cash for something, we become determined to make it work. And this is where I come into the conversation.
As someone who is hard-pressed to name a single Elemis product I haven’t tried and as someone who has also tried just about every other luxury skincare product out there for comparison, I’m in a pretty good position to say which products are (and which aren’t) the best of the best. So to answer my most-asked question definitively, this is my honest review of the 13 best Elemis skincare products out there, from the brand’s cult cleansing balm to the Pro-Collagen line that ticks all of the boxes.
SolaWave suggests using the wand for at least five minutes per session, three to five times a week. Start with a washed face (be sure to dry your face after washing it), and then apply SolaWave’s Renew Complex Serum to keep skin moisturized throughout the treatment. (You can swap this for your favorite serum as desired.) After applying serum to the forehead, cheeks, and neck, pick up your tool and start by moving it outward from the center of the forehead and down the temples on both sides.
To address under-eye bags, place the device in the corner of the under-eye area and work your way outward. Next, move on to the cheeks, and apply the wand like you would contour, keeping it pressed against your skin. Following the cheeks, do the smile line, beginning at your lips and gently pulling your skin up toward the cheeks. Finally, rub the wand against your jawline and then upward on your neck. Voilà, that’s all it takes to successfully use the wand!
Typically, a fashion trend has a short life span when it goes viral overnight. However, year after year, season after season, there has been one overnight trend in particular that has remained relevant: the bomber jacket. The outerwear became an off-duty-supermodel sensation around 2015. As if they planned it, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid were spotted all over New York and L.A. wearing the trendy piece.
Since then, the style has prevailed on the runways as designers have reworked it every season. No longer just considered an athleisure staple, this jacket’s ability to be seasonless and genderless has cemented it as an essential part of everyday ensembles. And now that the trend has fully saturated, bomber jackets are available at every price point. From casual and lightweight to fuzzy and fleece-lined, there are so many bomber jacket styles to choose from. Below, I’ve outlined 32 of the season’s best bomber jackets for every type of personal style at every price point.
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Hopefully you’ve already planned your menu, and now it’s time to plan your look for the cozy holiday. We provided plenty of outfit inspiration here, here, and here, but what about the pieces you shouldn’t be wearing on Thursday? Sadly, there are plenty.
When you’re eating, drinking, and socializing with family and friends all day, you undoubtedly want to look stylish, but comfort is key on Thanksgiving (duh). Similar to travel outfits, we’ve all made our fair share of Thanksgiving outfit mistakes. It happens, but hopefully you’ve learned from them.
In case you’re in need of a little refresher, we’re here for you. Keep scrolling to find out what to wear on Thanksgiving and, well, the seven worst things to try and avoid. Then, shop the stylish, comfortable pieces we recommend instead.
It just doesn’t feel right to think about sweaters when it’s still 90ºF in the shade and everyone on your Instagram feed seems to be on the Amalfi Coast. Trust me—I get it. But as of yesterday, it’s officially fall, and chances are you’ll soon find yourself reaching for a sweater. I, for one, am ready for that after five months of heat and humidity. (I live in the South…)
Sweaters are one of those items that you’ll probably want to invest in classic versions of before trends, but sometimes the classics become trends and vice versa. So let’s talk about fall’s sweater trends, shall we? There are five styles that are quickly emerging as the top trends of the season, and there are also five that I’d advise stowing away for now. (Chances are they’ll be back.)
Scroll on to shop fall’s most important sweater trends and find out which are taking a back seat this season.
We’ve seen plenty of impractical celebrity airport outfits lately, so it’s refreshing to see one that we non-famous folks would actually wear to the airport. See Kerry Washington. Washington was photographed at JFK this week wearing a comfortable, chic travel outfit that you could feasibly copy every time you catch a flight for the rest of your life—it’s that good.
Washington’s outfit consisted of a matching sweater set (specifically, a turtleneck sweater and loose pants, probably cashmere) in an oatmeal shade, followed by an oversize black coat and white sneakers. The set looks comfortable enough to take a nice long transcontinental nap in and the coat adds a dose of polish to the look. And you know what they say—always wear your bulkiest piece on the plane so that it doesn’t take up your entire suitcase.
Scroll to shop the pieces needed to re-create the perfect airport look in advance of your next trip.
