Let's be honest — between wrapping presents, perfecting your sugar cookie recipe, and trying to figure out if that ugly Christmas sweater is ironic enough, who has time for complex hair tutorials that look like they require an engineering degree? Fear not, fellow festive souls — we're about to crack the code of holiday hair that looks like you spent hours on it (while actually leaving plenty of time for eggnog). Effortlessly Elegant Styles for the Styling-Challenged The "I Woke Up Like This" Elevated Straight Look The laziest option: messy hair and some chaotic bobby pins. Lelet NY Still messy hair and fancy schmancy crystal clips. Lelet NY Remember when your mom told you not to play favorites? Well, forget...
It's a chilly morning in early winter, the kind that cloaks the world in a soft hush. You drift through your closet, your fingertips skimming the fabrics you've collected over time. Perhaps your hand pauses on a woolen cardigan—slightly coarse and nubby, its thick yarns offering a comforting warmth—or lingers on a smooth silk blouse that catches the light with its subtle sheen. Your mind sparks with possibility: It's not just the color you're drawn to; it's how these textures, when paired thoughtfully, can transform even the simplest outfit into something quietly captivating. We often obsess over hue and silhouette, chasing the perfect shade of green or the most flattering cut of trousers. Yet, as we refine our personal style,...
I remember the first time I met its majesty Cashmere. Not $40 cashmere sweaters you can find at Amazon or "cashmere-like" knitwear at Target, but the most luxurious, buttery soft, irresistible yarn imaginable. As a student at FIT, I was tasked with an assignment to compare fabrics across three different stores. Wandering through Bergdorf Goodman, I found myself alone in the Chanel boutique. It was my first Chanel experience, I've never had any feelings for Chanel, had absolutely no intention to buy anything, and in general felt like an imposter. There were racks of understated black, gray, and white clothes around me. And this is Chanel? I thought. But an assignment is an assignment, so I absently reached out to...
"She has the eyes of a tiger" — how many people do you know who've earned such an intriguing compliment? Wide-set eyes are nature's rare masterpiece, a feature so distinctive that it transforms ordinary faces into extraordinary works of art. In a world where beauty standards often feel standardized, wide-set eyes always stand out, evoking comparisons to ethereal beings, porcelain dolls and majestic big cats alike. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to celebrate and enhance this remarkable characteristic, keeping in mind that it's not a feature to minimize, but rather a unique signature to embrace. Identifying Wide-Set Eyes Gemma Ward. Instagram/@gemma Wide-set eyes are characterized by having more space between them than the width of one eye. To...
'Tis the season when everything sparkles—from frost-kissed mornings to candlelit evenings, and it's no surprise that the most iconic outfits for the holidays are covered in shimmer. But here's the secret: the most mesmerizing sparkle isn't hanging on a department store rack—it's already within you. Your natural coloring holds the key to unlocking the full potential of holiday shimmer. While that dazzling silver sequined jumpsuit might set your heart racing, it's the rose gold slip dress that could make you look like you've been touched by starlight. Consider this your insider's guide to the art of sparkle, where we decode which sequins and metallics will transform you from merely glittering to absolutely gleaming. After all, the right sequins don't just...
