How to Wear Spring’s Jewellery Trends, According to Mara Paris

March 11, 2022 at 06:08PM To paraphrase Marilyn Monroe, jewellery has always been a girl’s (or really anyone’s!) best friend. Made more apparent by the pandemic, an eclectic pair of earrings or cluster of gold chains can instantly elevate an outfit, and many have rediscovered the power of a well-placed upper body accessory thanks to two years of Zoom meetings. But what separates a good piece of jewellery from a great piece of jewellery? Designer Ayça Ă–zbank TaĹźkan of Mara Paris says it’s in the process and the details. “Making pieces that look effortlessly simple is hard,” she shares over video chat. “It’s really all about the small details.” And that’s been the secret to her and her brand’s success. Photography courtesy of Mara ParisNo stranger to a design challenge, Ă–zbank TaĹźkan started her creative career as an architect. Looking for a different…

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Bella Hadid Is Donating Her Fashion Week Earnings to Ukrainian and Palestinian Aid

March 11, 2022 at 05:43PM Bella Hadid joined the list of models donating their Fashion Week earnings this season. Inspired by her sister Gigi Hadid and Argentine model Mica Argañaraz, the model announced on March 9 that she would be allocating her total fall 2022 Fashion Week earnings to those affected by conflict in Ukraine and Palestine. Hadid, whose father is Palestinian, walked in at least 15 runway shows this season. In a statement on Instagram, Hadid said her donation would go toward organizations providing refugee and medical aid. “I wholeheartedly stand with them in support.” Hadid said it’s been an “emotional and humbling experience” witnessing Ukrainian friends and colleagues work through Fashion Week despite Russia’s invasion of their home country. “We rarely have control of our work schedules and this week has really shown me the strength and perseverance of the people…

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From Viral Low-Rise Skirts to Jean Shoes, These 7 Runway Trends Are It For Fall

March 11, 2022 at 05:30PM The fall 2022 season found designers in the four major fashion capitals reflecting on the state of the world. The result? A new set of trends - from reimagined sportswear to reworked denim - to welcome a future where we resume our pre-pandemic lives, hopefully with wisdom gained from the past couple of years. With Miu Miu’s viral low-rise miniskirts, the love affair with Y2K fashion continues. Diesel’s denim-clad models and Loewe’s jean shoes signal a new era for the timeless textile. Elements inspired by motorcycle racing were introduced; blazers were tailored to project a sense of gravitas; and lingerie-style pieces like sheer bras and corsets were designed to be seen. And for those of us who feel the return to normalcy is too abrupt, there’s no shortage of blanket silhouettes that don’t sacrifice style or comfort. Each…

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Rihanna’s Leather Bra and Vest Look Is Peak ’90s Grunge

March 11, 2022 at 04:45PM Following appearances at Fashion Month where she attended the Dior show in a sheer lace slip, Off-White in a leather minidress, and Gucci swathed in purple fur, Rihanna is not slowing down. Every maternity style moment she executes is more memorable than the last. For an outing in Beverly Hills, the beauty mogul, designer, and star channeled ‘90s grunge in two edgy, leather Acne Studio pieces layered expertly: a fitted python vest and oversize moto jacket. She left her coat open to highlight the coordination between its black-and-beige distressed detail and the buff-toned snake print. As usual, she piled on the gold jewelry, including a Patcharavipa diamond necklace, jumbo zodiac pendant from Briony Raymond, and Jacquie Aiche’s delicate Sophia bra, to trace the shape of her bralette. A pair of baggy, ripped Vetements jeans gave way to a…

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Friday Faves

Friday FavesMarch 11, 2022 at 11:59AM Hi friends! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? It’s yard-a-palooza over here. The Pilot is finally home after working last weekend and flying nights for 3 weeks, and we need to catch up on life and chores. I’m so pumped to replant some veggies in our garden – all of my salad greens are still going strong, but some plants died during our last random freeze –  and clean up the yard. It makes me feel like summer pool parties are just around the corner and I can’t wait! Some fun adventures from the week: – Liv’s first dance competition of the season! The girls and I took a little roadtrip up to Phoenix for her performance and they absolutely crushed it. We stopped for lunch at Flower Child during our lunch break and headed…

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French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard DressingMarch 11, 2022 at 10:00AM French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Bring your salad game to the next level and make this delicious French Carrot Salad with honey mustard dressing. The carrots for this salad are Julianne and tossed with strips of thin green onions. It will be your next go-to salad. French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing If you are looking for a salad… Browse READ: French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Continue Reading… Author Linley Richter | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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16 New Arrivals From Free People Our Editors Love For March

March 10, 2022 at 09:45PM As a shopping editor, I personally check Free People every day for new arrivals, because I love the unique pieces. March’s new arrivals are full of flowy dresses, playful jackets, and lacy tops. I will say, with over 700 new releases, it can be hard to figure out what’s worth buying. That’s why I curated a shopping guide of the coolest, cutest pieces that should be on your radar. Ahead, check out my top choices that you should consider adding to your cart for spring. I have my eye on the green knit set and keyhole maxi dress - and wait until you see the satin heels as well. Let’s get comfortable and take a look. Related: This $27 Midi Dress Always Gets Mistaken as Designer Continue Reading… Author Macy Cate Williams | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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Like Diana, Kate Middleton Chose a Sweater That Made a Political Statement

March 10, 2022 at 09:25PM On a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on March 9, Kate Middleton wore a yellow-and-blue pin (Ukraine’s national colors) and a soft-blue Alexander McQueen sweater to emphasize the point. The duchess learned about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe as well as details about donations being made to those on the front lines following Russia’s invasion. Some will note that the style choice follows in Princess Diana’s footsteps, who routinely wore specific colors or designers out of respect for the territory or country she was visiting. For her first royal visit to Wales in 1981, for example, Diana styled silk suit separates in the signature Welsh shades of green and red. For Emperor Hirohito’s 1986 banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Diana wore a royal-blue dress by…

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Julia Fox’s Backless Bandeau Top Defies Gravity

March 10, 2022 at 09:15PM Julia Fox is living in the Matrix, and we’re all just here to witness it. Fox stepped out in Los Angeles on March 9 in a backless bandeau top that begged an important question: how is she keeping the top from falling? Defying the laws of physics, Fox’s blouse stayed upright without the help of any straps, snaps, or zippers. The unique top, which perfectly complemented her low-rise black leggings, extended into a pair of catsuit-like evening gloves, creating a precarious force of tension that kept the off-the-shoulder top in place as she made her way through LA. The top’s placement seemed to be entirely dependent on Fox keeping her arms at her sides all evening, which likely meant no enthusiastic waving or elaborate dance moves for her. The outfit - which Fox paired with chunky Prada boots…

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Dua Lipa’s Low-Rise Pants Take Hip Cutouts to the Extreme

March 10, 2022 at 08:31PM Dua Lipa is taking the world by storm, fashion included. From walking in the Versace show at Milan Fashion Week to pulling off captivating red carpet moments, the singer’s style is iconic - and her latest look is no exception. After her show-stopping appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Lipa was seen on the streets of New York in an all-black ensemble featuring every fashion girl’s favorite 2000s trend: the corset top. Lipa’s look included a Dion Lee corset from the brand’s fall 2022 collection shown last month. She teamed the corset with low-cut black pants of the same brand and Miu Miu leather combat boots. In the same spirit of unconventionality, she accessorized with a Balenciaga shoulder bag, a Gerrit Jacob bandana, and a stunning array of jewelry, including a Jean Paul Gaultier ring. The…

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