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We Spoke to the Designer Behind the Bracelets Lance Bass Gave to Taylor SwiftSeptember 13, 2023 at 08:20PMIf you tuned into the 2023 MTV VMAs, you likely watched Lance Bass of *NSYNC hand Taylor Swift a stack of friendship bracelets as she accepted the award for best pop - a nod to the phenomenon happening at her Eras Tour shows among fans. The moment drummed up a lot of buzz, not least because Swift gushed over how much she looked up to the group growing up: “I had your dolls,” she told them after accepting the bracelets in near disbelief.It might’ve been hard for viewers to get a good glimpse of the glimmering bracelets, but they were made by the brand Little Words Project - and they were hand-beaded the night before.“When Lance Bass wants to hand out bracelets, you make it happen.”Little…

How to Dress For Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour - and Shop Her New Amazon MerchSeptember 13, 2023 at 06:30PMEver since Beyoncé’s long-awaited “Renaissance” World Tour kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden earlier this spring, social media has been abuzz about Queen Bey’s return to the stage - and all of the dazzling concert ensembles she’s donned for the occasion. Of course with any Beyoncé concert, attendees are guaranteed a couple things: an otherworldly performance filled with stadium-shaking vocals, high-energy dance routines, and an electric setlist of back-to-back hits that only one of the world’s greatest entertainers could nail nightly. While Beyoncé’s concert outfits are always a topic of conversation, the visuals for her “Renaissance” album have provided a whole new category of style inspiration for BeyHive members looking to mirror the star’s inimitable aesthetic.Stylistically, fans’ “Renaissance” outfits have been all across the board, with an…

Streamline Fall Dressing With These Two-Piece Sets From Old NavySeptember 13, 2023 at 06:05PMThrough the years, two-piece sets have surged in popularity. They were once predominantly a loungewear trend, but our favorite retailers have since expanded into a diverse range of elevated styles. Old Navy is among the brands that picked up on the fad and has thus curated a dedicated section on its website, offering an extensive array of two-piece sets tailored to various occasions. Whether your quest leads you to sophisticated suit sets for work, fashionable skirt sets for date nights, cozy hoodie and sweatsuit sets, or activewear duos, you’ll discover plenty of options within its lineup.The brand has been steadily expanding its range of two-piece sets, and it’s hard to ignore its exciting additions. In July, one of our editors stumbled upon a chic cardigan set she described as “truly…

Cardi B in a Naked Dress Taylor Swift in Denim and More Celebs at the VMAs AfterpartySeptember 13, 2023 at 04:21PMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, saw best dressed stars like Cardi B in a spiky Dilara Findikoglu dress, Taylor Swift in an edgy black Atelier Versace gown, and Selena Gomez in a scarlet Oscar de la Renta number. Following the ceremony, the afterparties continued into the wee hours of the morning on Sept. 13, and celebrities trekked to New York City to attend Diddy’s soirée at The Ned NoMad and Cardi B’s gathering at Somewhere Nowhere. While some opted for wardrobe changes in the middle of the VMAs - Saweetie, for instance, swapped her pink rhinestone Area Couture sheath for a regencycore moment in Kim Shui Studio before taking…

Doja Cat Summons Halloween in a Spiderweb Dress at the VMAsSeptember 13, 2023 at 05:40AMDoja Cat had the supernatural on her side at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Sept. 12. Ahead of her performance of several singles, including “Paint the Town Red,” Doja walked the red carpet in a see-through spiderweb dress by Monse. The Halloween-ready ensemble, designed by Laura Kim and Fernando J Garcia, was fabricated using faux spiderwebs by Yu Jei Yen Textile. From afar, the fabric created the illusion that the rapper’s gown had been meticulously composed by dozens of committed arachnids. Her stylist, Brett Alan Nelson, paired the look with transparent heels by Amina Muaddi and diamond jewelry from a multitude of jewelers, including Balenciaga, Yeprem, Nicole Rose Jewelry, Maria Tash, and Yessayan Jewelry.It’s likely that the dress, inspired by artist Louise Bourgeois’s famous “Maman” spider sculpture, is a…

Bebe Rexha Flashes Her Butt Cutouts at the VMAs Body-Shamers Be DamnedSeptember 13, 2023 at 04:10AMBebe Rexha is showing her allegiance to the butt-cutout trend. At the MTV VMAs in Newark, NJ, on Sept. 12, the singer walked the pink carpet in a black leather dress featuring two skin-baring holes on her backside - one on each cheek. The body-hugging gown also came with a long black horse tail trailing down the back, and the bustier bodice featured pointy cone-shaped cups à la Madonna. Rexha struck a series of playful poses to show off every angle of the daring design, which hails from London-based fashion label The Uncommonist. Working with stylist Emily Evans, Rexha accessorized with dazzling vintage jewelry, including emerald and diamond chandelier earrings and two diamond bracelets. She finished her look with black platform heels, blush pink nails, and a sleek…

Taylor Swift Fuels “Reputation” Release Rumors With Her Edgy MTV VMAs LookSeptember 13, 2023 at 03:50AMCall it what you want - a hint, clue, or clever Easter egg - but Taylor Swift’s dress at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 12 felt like a clear nod to her next rerecorded album. Less than two months out from her upcoming album release, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” the singer hit the red carpet in a floor-length Versace dress with a thigh-high slit. The all-black ensemble was lined with gold eyelets that matched her chrome nails. She paired the outfit with Anita Ko jewelry.Surprisingly sultry, the dress featured a high slit that ended above her mid-thigh, showing off Swift’s strappy heeled sandals and gold pedicure. From the front, the gown boasted an asymmetrical neckline with ruched detailing. From behind, the embellished straps crisscrossed over her shoulders, creating an…

The Naked-Dress Trend Is All Over the VMAs From Selena Gomez to Megan Thee StallionSeptember 13, 2023 at 02:40AMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet just confirmed what we’ve been suspecting for months: naked dresses are far and away this year’s biggest style trend. The 2023 MTV VMAs kicked off at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Tuesday evening, with hundreds of the industry’s most revered stars stepping out in sheer looks. Naked dresses have dominated fashion in a big way this year, both on the runway and the red carpet. While the see-through silhouettes aren’t especially new - particularly at the VMAs (see: Miley Cyrus’s metallic look from 2015 or Megan Fox’s iconic dress from the 2021 ceremony) - they’ve quickly become more mainstream among Hollywood’s biggest stars. Now they’re trending on the 2023 VMAs red carpet like never before.…

Ashanti’s VMAs Purse Is a Sweet Nod to Her Rekindled Romance With NellySeptember 13, 2023 at 02:30AMAshanti’s accessories really came in clutch. A day after Nelly officially confirmed the two were back together on “Boss Moves” with Rasheeda and Kirk, Ashanti took the news to the red carpet. The singer-songwriter arrived at the VMAs on Sept. 12 in a sparkling cutout gown with a crystallized chest piece and a clutch featuring a throwback photo of herself and Nelly. The standout accessory fully solidified the relationship news, ending months of speculation with a single outfit. Following their breakup in 2013, the two spent a full decade apart, with Nelly saying he just wasn’t ready for marriage, and Ashanti explicitly saying she’d been “betrayed.” After an unexpected reunion on Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s Verzuz DJ battle, Ashanti told Andy Cohen in December 2022 that…