Ultimately, Curves Are the Star of Christian Siriano’s Spring Runway

September 08, 2021 at 04:15AM For his 40th collection, Christian Siriano kicked off the spring 2022 shows at New York Fashion Week, delivering the level of runway we hoped for. The designer brought his optimistic glam when we needed it most, giving us neon hues, denim, dramatic evening wear, and a catwalk filled with beautifully diverse models to mark a new season - and maybe, a new beginning for Fashion. If looking to 2021 meant reimagining the future of fashion, designing for 2022 is bringing it to fruition, and who better to lead the charge than Siriano, a champion of diversity and the talent behind looks we’ve loved from Beyonce, Zendaya, Amanda Gorman, and more of the world’s most impressive women. The spring ‘22 show was, unsurprisingly, a celebrity draw, attracting names like longtime muse Coco Rocha and Lil Kim, who sat front…

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Lily Collins’s Ralph Lauren Wedding Gown and Lace Cape Are Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

September 08, 2021 at 01:30AM Congratulations are in order for Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell after the happy couple shared photos of their magical wedding, held on Sept. 4. Poised in front of a spellbinding waterfall backdrop, the happy couple shared a sweet kiss that could easily make for the cover of a fairy-tale romance, made all the more enchanting by Lily’s Ralph Lauren wedding dress. The embroidered gown featured an elegant high neckline and delicate lace sleeves that perfectly matched her hooded cape veil, aka the ultimate wedding accessory. The extraordinary look has us wondering if the Emily in Paris star enlisted the help of a fairy godmother - the dress-cape combo is so enchanting that we will definitely be adding these wedding photos to our fairy-tale wedding vision boards. “What started as a fairy tale, is now my forever reality,” she…

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Stylish Outdoor Gear to Bring On Your Next Adventure

September 08, 2021 at 12:15AM Many of us turned to the great outdoors this summer to escape our cramped apartments in the city and find comfort in the sights and sounds of nature. According to Huffington Post, some doctors in British Columbia are actually prescribing outdoor activities to boost patients’ physical and mental health. And research has found that spending time in outdoor green spaces, such as parks and gardens, can lower our stress levels and increase our ability to concentrate. Whether you’re going a on camping, hiking or fishing trip, or just park-hopping in your hood, functionality is a must — and looking cute is always a plus. Even fashion designers are making their way into excursion-ready gear. Jacquemus pulled inspiration from the mountains for his Fall/Winter 2021 runway collection (aptly name “La Montagne” or “the mountain”) which was hosted in an…

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These Are the September 2021 Beauty Launches We’re Looking Forward To

September 07, 2021 at 11:47PM As we leave behind the sunny, sweltering days of summer, there’s plenty to look forward to for fall, especially where beauty products are concerned. There are fragrances that stir up the imagination, mood-boosting body washes for our shower routines, and much more. These are the September 2021 beauty launches you need on your radar. Paco Rabanne Phantom View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Paco Rabanne (@pacorabanne) Your fragrance wardrobe is about to get a whole lot cooler. Phantom, the new scent from Paco Rabanne, taps into technology to create a feel-good fragrance. Perfumers used a combination of AI and neuroscience to carefully select ingredients based on which ones had emotional benefits. The resulting scent brings together a blend of lavender, Italian lemon, vetiver and woody vanilla. Also, did we mention that it’s shaped like…

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I, Too, Would Like Oscar Isaac to Sniff and Smooch My Arm

September 07, 2021 at 11:31PM Over the weekend, I was reminded yet again of why I could never be an actor: I would simply fall in love with all of my co-stars. This is especially true if my colleague was Oscar Isaac, the internet heartthrob who seems to have chemistry with every person on Earth. When gracing the Venice Film Festival red carpet on September 4, Isaac and co-star Jessica Chastain sent the internet into an absolute froth with some very sensual sniffing action that will be forever etched into pop culture’s collective memory. The flirty incident, which was of course captured on video, starts innocently enough: Chastain has her arm around Isaac’s shoulders as any co-star hamming it up on the red carpet would. And then there’s a moment — a pivotal moment — when he turns to her, stares down at…

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Seriously the BEST Italian Meatballs

Seriously the BEST Italian MeatballsSeptember 07, 2021 at 10:36PM Seriously the BEST Italian Meatballs Italian meatballs and pasta is a crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly dinner idea. This truly is the best meatball recipe and it’s simply made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and your favorite marinara sauce! Hands-down the BEST Meatball Recipe Making homemade Italian meatballs is actually kind of therapeutic for me. It’s like making cookies, but the end results are hearty… Browse READ: Seriously the BEST Italian Meatballs Continue Reading… Author Lee Funke | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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The Surprising Connection Between Only Murders in the Building’s Costumes and Timothée Chalamet

September 07, 2021 at 10:30PM The “collaboration between cast and costume designer is where the magic happens,” costume designer Dana Covarrubias told POPSUGAR of her work, outfitting Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Hulu’s new murder-mystery comedy, Only Murders in the Building. “There’s always a moment in the fitting where you get to see how your costumes are helping to transform the actor into the character they’re becoming.” That’s the part we see play out onscreen as we watch Selena as Mabel Mora, Steve Martin as Charles Haden-Savage, Martin Short as Oliver Putnam, swathed in the looks carefully crafted by Dana - and rooted in the script. How she set about dressing Selena as Mabel was guided by the cues there, she told us, “My first influence is always the script. Mabel, Selena’s character, is scripted as a tough, no-nonsense single-woman…

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If You Need Me, I’ll be Wearing This $28 Dress All Fall Long

September 07, 2021 at 10:05PM With Labor Day weekend officially in the rearview mirror, we’re all in for a rude awakening: that’s right, summer is over. And, while many people are saying goodbye to summer Fridays and beach vacays, I’m personally mourning my summer wardrobe. (Or, well, so I thought.) You see, I practically live in easy, breezy sundresses all summer long. When the temperature and humidity are at all-time highs, the last thing I want to do is pile on the accessories. So, my sundress stock offers a low-effort way to feel somewhat put-together. (All I need to do is slip on a dress, grab my favorite sandals and purse, and I’m good to go!) Don’t get me wrong, I love sweaters and boots as much as the next style-conscious consumer, but piecing together the perfect outfit can be…a lot. Fortunately, A…

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25 Models Bringing Their Black Girl Magic to the Fashion Week Runways

September 07, 2021 at 09:02PM More Black models walked the Fashion Week runways in 2020 than ever before, and hopefully the numbers will go up even more this year - specifically this spring 2022 season. Black models are making strides that in years past would have never seemed possible: opening and closing some of the biggest shows, appearing in groundbreaking campaigns, and splashing the covers of some of the biggest magazines. These models are showing what the power of a little melanin and a lot of strength can do for the fashion industry. There is still a long way to go for inclusion on the runway. It’s not often you see someone who is differently abled, trans, or of any “>size that would qualify as "curve” walking the catwalk. But tides are shifting in the world of fashion, and it’s cause for celebration.…

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Tinashe Sizzled on Stage at MIA Festival in a Butter-Yellow Leotard Speckled With Rhinestones

September 07, 2021 at 08:53PM In a move that has my sunscreen trembling, Tinashe took a cue from the sun and lit up the stage at the Made in America music festival in Philadelphia on Sunday. Over the weekend, the “Bouncin’” singer rocked a sunshine-yellow L.O.C.A. leotard bedazzled in shimmering rhinestones, along with a pair of Nike Air Max 90s and a layer of glittery silver eyeshadow. “Lil booty on the loose 💛,” she captioned an Instagram post on Sept. 6, showing off the gorgeous outfit. Covered in more cutouts than a slice of swiss cheese, the leotard - complete with rhinestone-embellished fringe - leaves little to the imagination. Like beams of sunlight, the thin strips of golden fabric and sparkling jewels created a delicate criss-cross pattern across her torso that kept us entranced during her entire performance. Oh, and did we mention…

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