The 8 Mini Trends I’ll Be Championing This Winter

November 02, 2021 at 06:00AM What is a microtrend? Some might argue that it’s a more fad-driven version of seasonal trends brought on by the fast-moving nature of social media. And while this can certainly be the case in some contexts, I would argue that there’s another way to interpret the concept. Against the headlining trends of the season, a microtrend can encapsulate those aesthetic quirks and unexpected details that arise from fashion lovers deviating away from the well-trodden path. They are the pieces that bring life to simple outfits and the silhouettes that offer an innovative spin on classic styles. I also think that a microtrend is a very personal thing: A particular detail that stands out to you. For this reason, I don’t like to be too prescriptive, but I thought you might be interested to see which fashion details have caught my eye over the last few weeks: Think unexpected colours that I have previously sidelined, the subtle placement of a waistband, and…

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We Already Know This “Naked” Trend Will Be Huge in 2022

November 02, 2021 at 05:00AM As part of what we’re calling “the great shrinkage,” designers have been debuting looks that are getting skimpier and skimpier. The S/S 22 runways were no exception, where “floss” fashion was in full focus stringy dresses and tops with barely there floss-like straps. Yep, things are about to get even more naked come next year.The “floss” trend has been gaining more and more traction off the runways as well recently, with brands like Nensi Dojaka really putting the micro-trend on the map with their signature tiny strap dresses. Their pieces have carved themselves out as one of the cult buys among fashion insiders in 2021.It looks like the micro-trend has a long life beyond this season, with designers including Balmain and Sid Neigum embracing the trend. Whether you opt for a micro mini or a slip skirt with G-string details,…

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Megan Thee Stallion Celebrated “Hottieween” in a Skin-tight Fairy Costume (Wings Included)

November 02, 2021 at 12:05AM I’m willing to bet Megan Thee Stallion (and her nail artist) hasn’t gotten a wink of sleep since Oct. 1, but it was well worth it for the sizzling outfits and scary looks she delivered all month long. To round out spooky season, Megan fully embraced the spirit of Halloween by hosting a “Hottieween 2021” party, where she broke out a skin-tight fairy costume that’s basically a PG-13 adaptation of Tinker Bell’s classic look. The asymmetrical bodysuit featured a figure-hugging, sheer base embellished with shimmering blue, green, and purple rhinestones from head to toe. Leaving no feather or leaf unturned, Megan crowned her head with a floral headband with blue and yellow accents, matching earrings, and heeled green sandals adorned with even more dazzling flowers - because a fairy can never be too glamorous, right? Adding an extra…

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This Canadian Designer Recreated Dan Levy’s Met Gala Look for Halloween

November 01, 2021 at 08:24PM We declare the winner of this year’s Halloween to be Canadian fashion designer Adrian Arnieri, who recreated the iconic look Dan Levy wore to the Met Gala this past September. On Sunday night, the founder and creative director of Arnieri took to Instagram to show off his custom ensemble, and the accuracy is nothing short of awe-inspiring. From afar, fans of the Loewe look will quickly acknowledge the true blue tones, glittery accents and voluminous map sleeves. However, the devil is in the details (a phrase befitting the spooky holiday), as Arnieri masterfully mimicked Levy’s dainty gold chain, exaggerated ribbon cuffs, embellished boots, and glitter purse. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Adrian Arnieri (@adrian_arnieri) While praise has been pouring in in the comments section— see the six clapping emoticons from Levy’s stylist Erica…

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Herby Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast

Herby Ranch Roasted Turkey BreastNovember 01, 2021 at 01:00PM Herby Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast This roasted turkey breast recipe is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving celebration. It is moist, flavorful, and goes great with any of your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. If you are looking for another delicious turkey recipe for a smaller group, try our baked turkey tenderloin recipe, too. Turkey and ranch?! Yup, it’s a match made… Browse READ: Herby Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast Continue Reading… Author Linley Richter | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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How Ants, Star Wars, and Politics Inspired the Squid Game Costumes

November 01, 2021 at 07:50PM Still thinking about Squid Game? Me too. I’ll admit it: I was sucked into the Squid Game vortex with the rest of the 111 million people who watched the runaway South Korean Netflix hit. The plot twists, incredible acting, and fascinating escapism of the show captivated me, but it’s the ultradetailed world building that Squid Game does that has kept it lodged in my brain (and nightmares) for months. All that creative world building produced some fascinating details and symbolism in the costumes, adding to the complex and clever layers of the show. In case you’re still thinking about Squid Game like me, here are some of the most interesting details to enhance your next rewatch. Warning: spoilers abound ahead, so proceed with caution if you haven’t watched yet. The Original Style Concept For the Guards Was ……

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I Thought I Was Done Buying Handbags, Then I Discovered Apede Mod

November 01, 2021 at 07:20PM To date, I have 42 handbags in my collection. Zero exaggeration - I just counted. Handbags are the way I express myself. I have large, small, structured, oversize, crossbody, tote, mini, and everything in between - in nearly every color you can imagine. I often switch out my handbags based on my outfit or the event I’m attending. And despite what my mother thinks, each bag is a little bit different. Some are great for important work meetings. Some are showstopping for date nights or an event. Others are good for everyday errands or brunch with friends. The point I’m trying to make is, I love handbags. I love the confidence they lend me and the way they can totally transform an outfit. At 42 total, I thought I had all the handbags I needed, until, of course,…

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15 of the Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes

November 01, 2021 at 06:45PM Halloween is sadly behind us, and what better way to mark the end of spooky season than a recap of the best celebrity costumes to grace our social feeds? Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner and Olivia De Jonge showed us what dreams are made of with a Lizzie McGuire Movie moment, dressing up as Paolo Valisari, Isabella Parigi and Lizzie McGuire, respectively. Over at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Harry Styles’ two night concert Harryween was in full swing, and we can thank the Watermelon Sugar singer for serving not one but two looks: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and what is likely the most chic clown costume we’ll ever see. We can’t forget the queen of Halloween: Heidi Klum, who came to slay with a short zombie flick on her IG in which the model meets “her untimely doom at…

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Thanks to Squid Game, This Fashion Item’s Sales Have Spiked 7,800%

November 01, 2021 at 06:35PM If you’ve somehow managed to miss out on the global phenomenon of Squid Game, (a major feat unto itself considering that 111 million people in 90 different countries watched), the escapist dystopia is now Netflix’s biggest show ever. The ultraviolent South Korean import has been embraced so deeply by fans that in the two months since its premiere, the cultural ripples it has made worldwide are better described as a rogue wave. It’s everywhere. Halloween 2021 was gleefully flooded with green tracksuits and pink boiler suits, TikTok is full of Squid Game makeup tutorials, everyone is patiently stirring sugar into dalgona, and the iconic white sneakers that the ‘Squid Game’ players wear are seeing a massive resurgence. The white, canvas shoes worn by the doomed players in the series are classic slip-On Vans sneakers. The American company introduced…

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Thank you, Insecure: Molly’s Chainlink Bra Top Is Now On My Holiday Mood Board

November 01, 2021 at 06:04PM A big thank you to Insecure’s costume designer, Shiona Turini, for inadvertently supplying some excellent holiday outfit inspiration via the show’s latest looks. In case you haven’t been watching (and in which case, what are you waiting for?!), here’s a spoiler you may have already seen coming: Molly (Yvonne Orji) wears a very good outfit in episode two. It’s largely thanks to that chainlink halter top, but the whole thing is pretty perfect, if you’re into statement-making dressing that’s chic and still kind of chill. Molly breezes into Issa’s big event, showing her support, dressed in a look that makes a mark - the kind you’d notice at any party for all the right reasons. It’s sexy, and chic, and not all that hard to pull together. So, we followed the inspiration and went shopping, pulling the key…

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