The Best Celebrity Looks of the Week Have Us Hanging On to Summer

August 27, 2021 at 07:50PM Pulling out all the stops with brilliant summer dresses, flower-powered prints, and skin-baring cuts, this week’s best celebrity style moments are the kind that make it that much harder to say goodbye to summer. Lori Harvey made the most of a sunny LA day with a bra top and Vetements denim moment that’s on our bucket list to re-create - megawatt accessories included. Yara Shahidi looked like pure sunshine in a printed Stella Jean look, and Mj Rodriguez delivered a stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of summer glam, wearing a floral-printed Christopher John Rogers set. Of course, if you’re ready for fall, you’ll find some celebrity style to inspire the new season, too. Dan Levy’s adorable Loewe sweater is reminiscent of David Rose in the best way possible, while BeyoncĂ© styled up a little ‘90s-feeling plaid suit that’s giving us Clueless…

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Mj Rodriguez and H&M Team Up to Empower LGBTQ+ Youth: “The Conversation We Had Was Beautiful”

August 27, 2021 at 07:49PM Talented Pose actress, singer, and history-making Emmy nominee Michaela JaĂ©, aka Mj Rodriguez, continues to spread her wisdom through all her various projects. She recently partnered with H&M to host LGBTQ+ students at a “Fresh and Fabulous For the Fall” fireside chat. There, she spoke with Elle Moxley, executive director and founder of The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (a nonprofit that protects the rights of Black transgender people), about the beauty in all our various identities, empowering 20 NYC-based students, ages 14-24, ahead of their returns to school. Moxley’s first feature film, Black Beauty, was screened, sparking a conversation about what can happen when we challenge ourselves to reimagine conventional ideas of beauty. Continue Reading… Author Sarah Wasilak | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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Texture Talk: 10 TikTok Creators to Follow for Braid Tutorials

August 27, 2021 at 05:52PM Braids have become seriously popular this summer. With influencers and celebrities embracing them more than ever before, plus the fact that countless stylists were locked down for months on end, perfecting their crafts, they are everywhere. Braids have always been a staple in the textured hair community but, like with many style and beauty trends, each generation puts their own spin on things. Now, a new crop of braiders are adding their own 2021 flair to traditional braided styles. Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest continue to be a source of inspiration but it’s TikTok that has become the go-to destination for those looking for a little braid inspiration. Here we’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite TikTok creators to turn to when searching for new braided styles to try. For passion braids and baby hairs styled…

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Selena Gomez Wears 3 Dresses in Her “999” Music Video, but the Pink One Reigns Supreme

August 27, 2021 at 05:45PM It happens pretty much every time Selena Gomez drops a new music video: we watch the visuals, “ooo” and “ahh” at her beauty, attempt to decode any mysterious lyrics, and instantly scrape every corner of the internet trying to track down the outfits she’s wearing. This exact series of events unfolded when Selena released her “999” music video featuring Colombian artist Camilo on Thursday night. Although Selena wears three eye-catching dresses in the video, we couldn’t help but zero in on the hot-pink number she debuts about halfway through, and our fashion sleuthing adventures were luckily fruitful. A few quick google searches revealed that Selena’s hibiscus-colored dress hails from the celebrity-adored fashion brand Cult Gaia, one of our personal faves. It features an open back, a fitted bodice, a halter neckline adorned with subtly sexy ring details, and…

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Naomi Osaka’s LBD Might Be Fancy, but Her Sporty High-Tops Bring the Outfit Home

August 27, 2021 at 05:29PM Naomi Osaka brought her own sporty touch to a little black dress while attending a Tag Heuer event in New York City with fellow athlete Victor Cruz. The duo hit up the step and repeat at Mr. Purple, both dressed to exhibit their personal styles with outfits grounded in sneakers. As the face of Louis Vuitton, it’s no surprise that Naomi sported the brand’s New Wave Multi-Pochette over her shoulder. As for her shoes, Naomi brought back her 2020 collab with Nike and Comme des Garçons. In fact, you can still find these high-tops, which read “Home is where the heart is,” across the internet, since they’re just that special. Naomi coordinated her snow-white designer bag with a matching timepiece from the accessories brand she was there to support, along with a ring and chain-link bracelet covered in…

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Hey, So This Jean Jacket Is Perfect For Fall, and It’s Only $40

August 27, 2021 at 05:00PM Gigi and Bella, cheese and wine, primer and foundation - there are countless dynamic duos out there, but when it comes to seasonal fashion, there’s no better pair than jean jackets and fall. The outerwear piece is a staple for a reason, and with the temperature changes that happen from summer to autumn, finding a lightweight jacket is the key to any outfit’s success. Since the window is so short between not-too-cold and far-too-cold on the East Coast, I made it my mission to find a jean jacket that was easy to pair with anything, comfortable, and affordable. I don’t usually wear jean jackets because the fabric can sometimes be restricting (think skinny-leg jeans), but since I desperately needed a new outerwear staple, I decided to test my luck. Luckily, Old Navy released its new 2021 fall line…

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Amazing Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Amazing Dry Rub Chicken WingsAugust 27, 2021 at 05:00PM Amazing Dry Rub Chicken Wings These crispy dry rub chicken wings are flavorful, perfectly crispy, and an amazing appetizer for any occasion! Throw them in the oven for your next party, you won’t be disappointed. Wondering what to serve with these amazing dry rub chicken wings? We like to serve our wings with crunchy celery and dip them into our… Browse READ: Amazing Dry Rub Chicken Wings Continue Reading… Author Linley Richter | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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Cardi B Drops Her NYC-Inspired Reebok Line: “If It Sells Out, Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You B*tch!”

August 27, 2021 at 03:53PM After dropping numerous one-off collaborations and collections for Reebok, Cardi B is back with her second full apparel line, called Let Me Be…In My World. The range is inspired by her hometown of NYC, and unlike the golden sneakers and metallic and pastel trainers that came before it, it’s offered in a monochrome color palette of dusty rose, cranberry, olive, and white. Cardi appropriately poses on a taxi in the campaign images, which she helped bring to life when she dreamed up the collection from sketches to samples. “I was so happy to see the love for my first Reebok apparel collection so I’m really excited to introduce this one. This NYC-inspired collection features some of my favorite pieces to wear - from corsets to tracksuits to fly kicks, all inspired by my time and love of New…

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Open Source Fashion Cookbook Shares “Recipes” for Upcycling Clothes At Home

August 27, 2021 at 03:52PM Now here’s some creative fare to truly get behind: the recently released Open Source Fashion Cookbook, a critical and inventive title that presents an inclusive and intimate approach to eco-conscious design. It features essays by sustainability thought leaders, including CĂ©line Semaan and Aditi Mayer, and a host of thorough how-to instructions for making upcycled garments based on patterns from brands like Ræburn, Chromat and BrownMill. The “cookbook” is the brainchild of Angela Luna and Loulwa Al Saad, co-founders of New York-based genderless label Adiff. As an activism- centric read, it affords the chance to better understand the colonial roots and capitalistic structures that have enforced — and continue to reinforce — the myriad problematic ethical and environmental aspects of the fashion industry. Yet, as both the book and the brand exemplify, they’re issues we can attempt to course…

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Everything to Know About the Viral Met Gala Seating Chart That Enraged the Internet

August 27, 2021 at 03:12PM After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s highly anticipated return of the Met Gala is almost upon us. The exclusive fashion event will be taking place on September 13 (coinciding with the close of New York Fashion Week), and the question currently on everyone’s mind is: who exactly will be in attendance? Recent fake (but widely circulated) guest lists and a Met Gala seating chart seating showed a 2021 event brimming with more Gen-Z influencers and controversial internet personalities than A-list celebs and bona fide fashion industry insiders — resulting in some very strong opinions. What’s up with the rumoured Met Gala 2021 guest list? As is tradition with the Met Gala, the official guest list will be kept under wraps until attendees arrive on the red carpet. Nevertheless, the internet has been…

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