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May 06, 2022 at 08:40PM I’ll admit it: I’ve been eyeing designer raffia handbags recently. The thing is, however, I’m having a really hard time justifying $100 and sometimes $1000 price tags. (For context, a donkey tried to eat a straw handbag of mine once, and I’ll never forget it - evidence here). I generally try not to dish out too much money on accessories, so I’m no stranger to the new arrivals section at Walmart - which I urge you to check out if it’s been a while since you’ve done so. On a recent perusal of the site, I came across the Scoop Large Straw Crescent Crossbody Bag ($28, originally $34) and was drawn to its crescent shape and cute scarf detail. Sadly, it was sold out at the time (no major surprise there), so I went with the next best…

May 06, 2022 at 07:25PM Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill We’re told it takes a lot to get on the Met Gala red carpet. Generally, an invite seems to require some semblance of notoriety, fame, and talent. But for certain groups, despite having all of the above, invites are still rare, and when they do happen, they can be an isolating experience. Such was the case for Quannah Chasinghorse, an Oglala Lakota and Hän Gwich'in model and advocate, who described her first Met Gala in 2021 as flat-out “lonely.” So when Chasinghorse reached out to Lenise Omeasoo, a Native American beadwork artist, to create the jewelry for her 2022 Met Gala outfit, she was clear about wanting to incorporate traditional aspects of Indigenous culture into the design. Omeasoo was inspired to craft a literal community of tipis to rest upon Chasinghorse’s shoulders…

May 06, 2022 at 06:43PM If we’re going to rewatch anyone’s “Get Ready With Me” TikTok a hundred times, you better believe it’s going to be Lori Harvey’s. The supermodel and entrepreneur performed a styling segment to Gwen Stefani’s hit song “Bubble Pop Electric,” ending up in a stunning Loewe dress. Harvey started out wearing a gray spaghetti-strap crop top paired with matching oversized gray sweatpants while in her bedroom. The video then transitions into her putting on a gorgeous gray and silver midi dress by Loewe that costs $1,200. The sleeveless number comes in a stretchy gray ribbed material and has a metallic leather patch emblazoned across the front. The signature detail was introduced on Loewe’s spring/summer 2022 runway and since then it’s become a recognizable designer look among many celebrities. Zendaya wore the gold version for the 2021 Women in Film…

May 06, 2022 at 06:20PM After two years of Zoom weddings or small local gatherings, wedding dress trends have adapted to in-person events returning. As a result, bridal trends are no longer pared back and limited to minis or simple silhouettes like slip dresses. Instead, they are now beginning to channel the glamour traditionally associated with weddings. Bridal designers are adopting a maximalist attitude to meet the moment, crafting extravagant styles that pack allure and drama for brides-to-be. During New York Bridal Fashion Week, all-over lace cutouts, voluminous gowns, and dramatic trains and veils reigned supreme. The latest bridal designs are as chic as they are opulent, with intricate details such as floral appliqués, oversized bows, beads, and fringe adorning veils, bodices, and hems. These sumptuous embellishments prove that the influence of popular period dramas like “Bridgerton” and “The Gilded Age” is clearly…

May 06, 2022 at 05:17PM Rihanna skipped the 2022 Met Gala on Monday night, appearing instead at Dave Chappelle’s comedy taping at the Hollywood Bowl with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. Still, the star managed to make headlines in both places, shutting down the annual fundraising event with an iconic statue unveiled by Vogue, and turning heads at the live music venue in Southern California one day later. The “Diamonds” singer adopted yet another bump-baring silhouette for the comedy show, wearing a shimmery green bra top and low-rise acid-wash denim midi skirt with splashes of green. The skirt featured several high slits and a flared hem for freedom of movement. Rihanna’s belly was at the center of the ensemble, which she accessorized with layers of gold jewelry. She finished with an electric-blue patent-leather jacket and braided some of her hair, letting the rest fall past…

May 06, 2022 at 04:50PM Jennifer Lopez embraced an all-out ‘70s moment outside of Soho House in Malibu, CA, with friends on May 5. The star, who has recently been channeling the '90s in everything from overalls to cropped sweaters, took us back two more decades - appearing as though she’d just walked off the set of the 2000 cult classic “Almost Famous,” which chronicles life on the road as band groupies in the '70s. Lopez chose a cream, longline knit cardigan with a feather-and-fringe finish at the collar, sleeves, and hemline. The design included a sash and tortoise buckle that cinched at the waist and played up the shade of her Gucci Diana bag, which comes with a recognizable bamboo top handle, the double G emblem embroidered on white leather, and decorative neon shapers. But it was her round Chloé sunglasses that…