Shantay, You Stay: Drag Queen Fall Fashion Campaigns and Runway Moments

October 07, 2021 at 08:23PM It’s no surprise to see the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race step off the main stage and sashay into the world of high fashion — after all, the art of drag can be informed by the runways of Paris, London and Milan (and vice versa). The VH1 reality series, which first aired in 2009, has become a pop culture phenomenon in recent years, thrusting drag into the mainstream and prompting designers such as Prada, Moschino and Coach to tap stars of the show (and it’s Canadian and UK spinoffs) for ad campaigns and catwalks. Just this past week, season 13 winner Symone and season seven contestant Miss Fame were in attendance at Paris Fashion Week, taking in the Spring/Summer 2022 collections. In challenging the norms and embracing over-the-top aesthetics, drag queens consistently push the boundaries of fashion, influencing…

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Healthy Pancakes (1 Base Batter – 6 Ways)

Healthy Pancakes (1 Base Batter – 6 Ways)October 07, 2021 at 07:00AM Healthy Pancakes (1 Base Batter – 6 Ways) If you love healthy pancakes, add this healthy pancake mix recipe to the list! This is our favorite healthy pancake base recipe + 6 healthy pancake recipes you can make with it. Start flipping those flapjacks! Breakfast is life. Whether I am mixing up a healthy pancake batter, grabbing a healthy muffin on the go,… Browse READ: Healthy Pancakes (1 Base Batter – 6 Ways) Continue Reading… Author Linley Richter | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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Chicken Lentil Soup

Chicken Lentil SoupOctober 07, 2021 at 07:43PM Looking for a filling and flavorful chicken lentil soup recipe? This delicious soup is packed full of veggies, spices and a great protein boost from chicken and lentils. I think I may have more soups than any other category of recipe here on the blog. It’s no secret I’m a soup lover and while I love the weather of summer I genuinely look forward to temps cooling off because it means soup season is here! But let’s be real, the weather doesn’t really stop me from consuming all.the.soup. It was 80 here last week and you better bet I will still whipping up this chicken lentil soup! This was actually one of my favorite soup recipes from last year but by the time I finalized it, it was spring and soups weren’t exactly in vogue. And…

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Rihanna Welcomes Fall in the Perfect Chunky Cardigan – Of Course, There’s a Sexy Twist

October 07, 2021 at 07:22PM If you want to keep channeling the early aughts as you step into fall, no problem there - Rihanna’s got you covered. The star stepped out for dinner with her friend John Mayer at The San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, and she gave off that perfectly free-spirited bohemian vibe in an oversize cable knit cardigan, grounded out with baggy distressed denim and heeled sandals. Rih layered on multiple necklaces, including some longer chain-link styles and two thick chokers, plus one chunky middle finger ring with a gemstone as tall as her knuckle. Underneath, Rihanna kept it cool and casual in a twisted knot crop top - because you know everyone’s wearing those well into fall and beyond as the belly-baring trend sticks around. Ahead, scope out Rihanna’s choice in cozy fall sweater from a few different angles,…

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BaubleBar’s Halloween Collection Sold Out in 3 Days, But It’s Back in Stock Right Now!

October 07, 2021 at 06:45PM I was on Instagram last night, minding my own business, when I saw someone on Stories ask about Halloween costumes, and what people were thinking of dressing up as this year. I admittedly rolled my eyes, but then when I saw that BaubleBar had dropped its annual Halloween collection, I knew that I was wrong; it is officially time to start thinking about spooky season. If you’re a Halloween lover, you won’t believe how adorable these 13 earrings are. The collection initially sold out in three days, but the baubles are back, just in time for the holiday. Don’t wait, because who knows when they could sell out again! BaubleBar made cute pumpkin earrings, skeleton earrings, and even candy corn earrings (if that’s your thing). Plus, there are even some fun Disney villain earrings that will make you…

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Meet the Jamaican-Canadian Designer Who is Khloe K-Approved

October 07, 2021 at 06:28PM In 2009, 19-year-old Sashagai Ruddock (Sasha) would run home after a day of classes at the University of Guelph Humber, where she studied criminal justice, to share her latest fashion finds on deliciouslyfat.blogspot.com, the plus-size style destination she had created. Cut to 2021 and this Brampton-born influencer stitched her way into a US$100,000 prize courtesy of SHEIN. Streamed on the brand’s app and social platforms, the SHEIN x 100K Challenge saw designers around the world compete in multiple challenges across four episodes. In the end, celebrity judges Khloe Kardashian, Christian Siriano, Jenna Lyons, Law Roach and Laurel Pantin crowned Ruddock the winner. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sashagai 🇯🇲🇨🇦 (@flawsofcouture) During the SHEIN x 100K Challenge, Kardashian had said of Ruddock: “I don’t think she’s going to let anyone else win this competition…

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Zendaya’s Latest Red Carpet Serve Features a Gold-Plated Dress Snatched Right Off the Runway

October 07, 2021 at 05:04PM If you don’t have time to sift through dozens of Fashion Month runway photos to catch up on the latest trends, never fear - we can all count on Zendaya to show us each season’s standout looks. The stylish star did just that on Wednesday evening while attending the 2021 Women in Film Honors in an eye-catching Loewe dress that debuted at Paris Fashion Week just five days prior. Seemingly plucked right off a model and shipped overseas straight to Los Angeles, the gray sleeveless dress featured a large golden breastplate that extended all the way from neck to hip. Some may call it a giant metallic kidney bean or a shiny version of that apron you put on before dental X-rays, but we call it the epitome of high fashion, and Zendaya owned it like no other…

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Beyoncé’s Black Velvet Gown Took 10 Days to Make, and Boy, Was It Worth the Wait

October 07, 2021 at 04:43PM Beyoncé joined her husband, producer JAY-Z, at the London premiere of Netflix’s The Harder They Fall, although she couldn’t be spotted on the red carpet. Nevertheless, the multihyphenate posed for photos for her stylist KJ Moody, showing off her custom velvet gown from every angle. The look was crafted over the course of 10 full days by Albanian fashion brand Valdrin Sahiti and is made from silk and velvet fabric with Lycra on the interior corset. The team posted a shot of Bey in the final look on Instagram, referring to it as her favorite black dress - so unsurprisingly, it seems like she had her pick from many. The outfit was complete with simple black sandals, a crystalized Judith Leiber clutch, sunglasses, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. (Her pear drop earrings were 21 carats alone, but she also…

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September Reader Favorites

September Reader FavoritesOctober 04, 2021 at 11:05PM I’m rounding up what y’all having been loving and shopping this September. Here are the top 10 products Fitnessista readers purchased this month.  I love sharing my favorites with you – whether it’s something for the girls, a staple in the Pilot’s closet, or my newest activewear finds – I enjoy sharing what we are using and loving, and love when you love them too! Here are the top 10 products Fitnessista readers purchased this month: Farrah Ankle Skinny Jeans A staple in my closet, I wear them constantly. Edged Chain Necklace A simple accessory that goes with most anything! I get a ton of compliments on it, too. Sage Midi Tank Dress Can dress up or down, this tank dress is perfect for Arizona weather year-round. Crimini Slipdress Elegant yet comfortable, I love the thin…

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Actor, Singer and Red Carpet Slayer Cynthia Erivo is FASHION’s November 2021 Cover Star

October 07, 2021 at 02:30PM While the pandemic has waylaid the best of plans, Cynthia Erivo has risen to make the most of it. When I connect with the Grammy- and Tony-winning actor, singer and producer via Zoom in late August, she is in L.A. and sounds exceptionally at ease for someone on the brink of a monumental month. Erivo’s September started with jury duty at the 78th Venice International Film Festival and a rapid-fire round of breathtaking fashion moments, including one Schiaparelli Haute Couture number in which she seemed to be encircled by silver foil. Photography by Royal Gilbert. Dress, price upon request, Giambattista Valli. Necklace (bottom), $3,290, Sterling King. Septum ring and studs (worn throughout) and necklace (top), Erivo’s own.And then there was her Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha and the release of her first…

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