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40 Small Fashion Brands to Follow Shop and SupportAugust 01, 2022 at 07:20PMWhile popular fashion designers may immediately come to mind when you consider what’s cool to shop at the moment, don’t knock the small retailers and brand owners that are constantly reinventing what’s in, offering up unique pieces to add to your closet.Many of these include lesser-known jewelers, whose creations feel personal and help shine the light on individuality, along with designers that have been celebrity-recognized (see: Saint Mojavi and JW Pei), but may still be in the process of garnering a significant following on Instagram. That’s why we’re making it easy for you to support these emerging labels: sharing direct links to their pages, but also selecting key pieces that could be recognized as signatures of the brand. That way, when you wear them, they’ll double as conversation starters.Whether it’s a…

The New “Pretty Little Liars” Outfits Have a Hidden Connection to the Original CastAugust 01, 2022 at 07:05PM“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” costume designer Megan Stark Evans is reimagining the fashion from the popular franchise for HBO Max’s reboot. To do so, she pulled together an extensive and well-researched wardrobe for main characters Imogen (Bailee Madison), Tabby (Chandler Kinney), Faran (Zaria), Mouse (Malia Pyles), Noa (Maia Reficco), and Karen and Kelly Beasley (Mallory Bechtel).With over 400 costume changes in season one, there is plenty to unpack and connect back to the original series that debuted on Freeform in 2010. The setting has changed - Rosewood was brought to life from a stage in LA, while Millwood is imagined as a blue collar factory town filmed in Upstate New York - and so too has the wardrobe.Evans, who previously worked on Oscar-winning “Sound of…

Princess Charlotte Is the Spitting Image of Kate Middleton in Navy Polka DotsAugust 01, 2022 at 06:40PMAs Princess Charlotte grows up, it seems she’s taking a page from mom Kate Middleton’s style handbook. The 7-year-old sat on her dad’s lap to record an Instagram video for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s account in which they wished England’s women’s soccer team, the Lionesses, good luck in the Euro 2020 final match. And she did so in a stylish outfit reminiscent of her mother’s previous looks.Charlotte wore a navy-blue short-sleeved frock with white polka dots, a print we’ve seen on mom Middleton numerous times before. In fact, the duchess wore polka dots in July twice, and both designs were from Alessandra Rich, one of her go-to labels for sophisticated dresses with eye-catching details.In June, the royal family shared a photo to celebrate Father’s Day…

J Lo’s Sheer Gown Vanessa Hudgens’s Gold Mini and More UNICEF Gala Red Carpet LooksAugust 01, 2022 at 06:25PMStars gathered in Capri, Italy on Saturday, July 30 for LuisaViaRoma x UNICEF’s fourth annual charity gala. Following an auction that raised over eight million euros to support the organization’s emergency programs for Ukraine and Syria, guests enjoyed Jennifer Lopez’s headliner performance, which she delivered in a custom bold animal-print ensemble by Roberto Cavalli. Prior to J Lo’s electric stage presence, the event’s star-studded red carpet welcomed a sea of glamorous, stylish guests gathered at the Certosa di San Giacomo monastery. And while Lopez skipped the official carpet, she arrived at the event in a sheer yellow dress with a high neck and long sleeves, which she teamed with white platforms, colorful earrings, and a bedazzled green Louis Vuitton bag.Among other best-dressed celebrities, Vanessa Hudgens,…

Simone Biles Welcomes Football Season in a Black Onesie and White ShirtAugust 01, 2022 at 06:20PMSimone Biles is welcoming football season in style. On Sunday, July 31, the gymnast posted on Instagram to cheer on her fiancé, Jonathan Owens, sharing a heartwarming image of the couple kissing in a football field while clad in matching sporty looks. Biles wore what seems to be a sleeveless black onesie with a white button-down shirt hanging off her shoulders. She paired it with a black fanny pack across her chest, a pair of dark rectangular sunglasses, and white Alexander McQueen sneakers. Her diamond engagement ring and a pair of tiny gold studs were the only visible accessories, although the colorful iPhone case she held in her left hand could totally pass as one. “football is back 🤎🏈,” she captioned the post.Owens, meanwhile, sported his team’s uniform:…

This $45 Old Navy Shirtdress Made My Street Style Dreams Come TrueAugust 01, 2022 at 05:56PMA personal fun fact: I’m not usually one to step out of my comfort zone when it comes to style. I’m a big fan of fitted silhouettes, so much so that you won’t find much of anything oversize in my closet. I don’t love this about me, though, and I’ve been trying to challenge myself to wear pieces I’d typically shy away from; case in point, the Old Navy Long-Sleeve Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirt Dress ($45). When I came across it in the brand’s new-arrivals section, I couldn’t help but think about its versatility. In theory, I knew it would be perfect for breezy summer evenings and styled with a coat and boots in the fall, but I wasn’t sure if the fit would be flattering. I took the…

Going Braless? Here’s What You Need To KnowAugust 01, 2022 at 05:20PMGoing braless can feel liberating. Whether you’re working from home, running errands, or attending a formal event, nixing constricting undergarments is a fashion freedom like no other. And from a styling perspective, you get added benefits. Perhaps, for example, you’ve opted for a strapless top, plunging neckline, or backless design. Going braless means you can avoid straps, clasps, or underwire lining affecting the visual impact of your look. But you may have large breasts and feel more comfortable with support. Or you might be small chested and rely on bras for lift. In either scenario, ditching a bra is easier said than done. Some people, meanwhile, could simply be unsure about forgoing the undergarment altogether. So we’re here to dig into the realities of wearing (or not wearing) a bra. We spoke…

North West Is the Newest Yeezy Muse in Futuristic Silver SunglassesAugust 01, 2022 at 05:13PMNorth West makes quite the convincing Yeezy model, and you only have to look at the brand’s latest social media post to see why. On Sunday, July 29 a selfie of West appeared on the brand’s Instagram profile, featuring her clad in a large pair of silver shield sunglasses at the brand’s studio. “YZY SPLY SHDZ,” the caption read, referring to an upcoming launch by YEEZY SUPPLY, Kanye West’s sneaker line.Kim Kardashian also documented the moment on her Instagram story, showing her daughter modeling the futuristic eyewear in a black sleeveless leather onesie. During her visit, West showed off her creativity when she got to making some Yeezy design sketches. She drew two alien figures on pieces of fabric, one of them rocking a pair of dark sunglasses similar…

Pineapples Fishing Nets and More Sustainable Materials Landing in Your ClosetAugust 01, 2022 at 03:29PMA couple of years ago, Mary Bemis was going through her closet, trying to offload some items on a popular resale site. As she was reading the labels, she noticed that everything she was selling was made of polyester, a common material used in apparel that usually comes from petroleum. In other words: it’s a form of plastic.“I was pretty shocked,” Bemis, 31, tells POPSUGAR. “As I’ve been switching to a more plant-based diet and buying more clean beauty and personal-care products, it was shocking that my clothing, which also sits on my skin all day, was made with materials that are pretty toxic.”According to the CFDA Materials Index, polyester is the most widely used fiber in the world, accounting for about half of the overall fiber market and…

Everything to Know About Fast Fashion and How to Avoid ItAugust 01, 2022 at 03:28PMIf you shop for clothing, chances are fast fashion is a regular part of your routine. Even if you aren’t buying it, you likely encounter it when you walk through the mall, scroll through your social media feeds, or search for a new outfit to shop. At this point, finding cheap, trendy, and brand-new clothing is as simple as getting a cup of coffee. Some brands have been around for decades, and recently, some newer, online-only retailers have taken over the space. What they all have in common is that they sell the top trends at the lowest prices.While having inexpensive clothing at our fingertips might seem like a dream, fast fashion has a cost - and people and the planet are paying it. The clothing made by these…