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Kelsea Ballerini’s Stylist Breaks Down Her Mid-Performance VMAs Outfit ChangeSeptember 13, 2023 at 11:30PMThe 2023 MTV VMAs were part live concert, part magic show this year, thanks to Kelsea Ballerini. After walking the pink carpet with boyfriend Chase Stokes, the country singer executed a sneaky outfit change in the middle of her performance, leaving viewers at home mystified. To hear about how she pulled off the swap so seamlessly on stage, we got the full scoop from her stylist, Molly Dickson, who helped the moment come to life. For those who may not have tuned into the VMAs on Sept. 12, we’ll start with a brief recap of Ballerini’s performance. She took the Prudential Center stage wearing a white strapless gown with a leg slit to sing “Penthouse,” an emotional ballad about her divorce from Morgan Evans. After she belted out the lyrics…

How Rita Ora Approached Designing a 169-Piece Collection That Starts at $5September 13, 2023 at 11:10PMOn the day Rita Ora reveals her Primark collection to the world, she’s wearing the gray acid-wash denim set, consisting of a boxy moto jacket and matching miniskirt with an asymmetrical zipper down the front. She styles the co-ords with leather thigh-high boots, several chunky rings, and a fluffy shopper, one of the signature accessories in the 169-piece collection. It’s clear she’s familiar with them all as she singles out members of her design team at the NYC launch party who are also decked head to toe in Rita Ora x Primark, beckoning them to pose for the crowd. One such look is a tan three-piece pantsuit, my favorite that I’ve seen so far. But the rest of the lineup is easily accessible to me, displayed on racks…

Meghan Markle’s J.Crew Cardigan Is a Quiet-Luxury Dream - and It’s Still AvailableSeptember 13, 2023 at 10:51PMWhile an athletic event usually calls for your best jersey and a functional skirt or pair of shorts, for Meghan Markle, a day of sports means something a bit more refined. On Sept. 13, the Duchess of Sussex attended her husband Prince Harry’s sixth annual Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, a multisport event catered to wounded servicemen and women after serving in Afghanistan. For the occasion, Markle, 42, wore an ensemble that nods to the quiet-luxury trend, while maintaining her signature sophisticated style. Her preppy outfit included a black scoop-neck top, pleated shorts from Staud, black-and-beige Chanel slingbacks, and an ivory cardigan with black trim and gold buttons from J.Crew, the latter of which caused an unsurprising temporary crash of the company’s site when excited fans tried…

15 Fall Wardrobe Finds From Target That Won’t Last LongSeptember 13, 2023 at 10:30PMNow that we’ve nearly turned the page on summer, it’s time to update our wardrobes with some fall-friendly fashion. We currently have our minds on chic sweaters and jackets, stylish boots and scarves, and even more cozy silhouettes we started dreaming about when temperatures began to drop. As you work on packing up your summer clothes, take a moment to think about what pieces are missing in your fall clothing and accessories lineup. Handbags? Dresses? Cardigans? All of the above? We’ve got you covered.Fear not; upgrading your fall wardrobe with several pieces without dropping thousands is possible - it just comes down to shopping savvy. One of our favorite places to scoop up trendy and timeless items is Target. The retailer’s clothes and accessories are our favorite; they’re equal parts…

10 New Coach Bags We’re Coveting For FallSeptember 13, 2023 at 10:15PMFew designer brands satiate our love for a quality handbag quite like Coach. The heritage label never ceases to amaze us with its wide array of accessories that range in everything from compact shoulder bags and spacious bucket bags to backpacks, crossbody styles, and, of course, the on-trend essentials like the sleek (and newly debuted) Penn Shoulder Bag - which has further cemented that metallic fashion is having a major moment. In the spirit of the new season, Coach just debuted a brand-new selection of styles that offer upgrades on classic fan favorites - and just in time for fall, no less.Ahead, we curated a guide to the best Coach bags that are worth splurging on this fall, with styles that include everything from carryall totes for everyday wear to cute shoulder…

Ice Spice’s VMAs Dress Is a Tribute to Madonna Britney Spears and Christina AguileraSeptember 13, 2023 at 09:45PMIce Spice blew a metaphorical kiss to Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Sept. 12. In honor of the trio’s iconic performance at the VMAs exactly two decades ago, the rapper walked the red carpet in a sheer bridal dress with lacy tights and a voluminous tutu. Spice’s style team completed the elegant ensemble with silver jewelry and strappy heels with rhinestone embellishments. Spice’s dress featured a satin corset bodice with lacy sleeves that transformed into fingerless gloves at the ends of her wrists. At the waist, the dress puffed out in either direction, boasting multiple layers of floral lace. The delicate, sheer fabric appeared again along the neckline and on both sides of the bodice, marking two large cutouts…

We Spoke to the Designer Behind the Bracelets Lance Bass Gave to Taylor SwiftSeptember 13, 2023 at 08:20PMIf you tuned into the 2023 MTV VMAs, you likely watched Lance Bass of *NSYNC hand Taylor Swift a stack of friendship bracelets as she accepted the award for best pop - a nod to the phenomenon happening at her Eras Tour shows among fans. The moment drummed up a lot of buzz, not least because Swift gushed over how much she looked up to the group growing up: “I had your dolls,” she told them after accepting the bracelets in near disbelief.It might’ve been hard for viewers to get a good glimpse of the glimmering bracelets, but they were made by the brand Little Words Project - and they were hand-beaded the night before.“When Lance Bass wants to hand out bracelets, you make it happen.”Little…

How to Dress For Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour - and Shop Her New Amazon MerchSeptember 13, 2023 at 06:30PMEver since Beyoncé’s long-awaited “Renaissance” World Tour kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden earlier this spring, social media has been abuzz about Queen Bey’s return to the stage - and all of the dazzling concert ensembles she’s donned for the occasion. Of course with any Beyoncé concert, attendees are guaranteed a couple things: an otherworldly performance filled with stadium-shaking vocals, high-energy dance routines, and an electric setlist of back-to-back hits that only one of the world’s greatest entertainers could nail nightly. While Beyoncé’s concert outfits are always a topic of conversation, the visuals for her “Renaissance” album have provided a whole new category of style inspiration for BeyHive members looking to mirror the star’s inimitable aesthetic.Stylistically, fans’ “Renaissance” outfits have been all across the board, with an…

Streamline Fall Dressing With These Two-Piece Sets From Old NavySeptember 13, 2023 at 06:05PMThrough the years, two-piece sets have surged in popularity. They were once predominantly a loungewear trend, but our favorite retailers have since expanded into a diverse range of elevated styles. Old Navy is among the brands that picked up on the fad and has thus curated a dedicated section on its website, offering an extensive array of two-piece sets tailored to various occasions. Whether your quest leads you to sophisticated suit sets for work, fashionable skirt sets for date nights, cozy hoodie and sweatsuit sets, or activewear duos, you’ll discover plenty of options within its lineup.The brand has been steadily expanding its range of two-piece sets, and it’s hard to ignore its exciting additions. In July, one of our editors stumbled upon a chic cardigan set she described as “truly…

Cardi B in a Naked Dress Taylor Swift in Denim and More Celebs at the VMAs AfterpartySeptember 13, 2023 at 04:21PMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, saw best dressed stars like Cardi B in a spiky Dilara Findikoglu dress, Taylor Swift in an edgy black Atelier Versace gown, and Selena Gomez in a scarlet Oscar de la Renta number. Following the ceremony, the afterparties continued into the wee hours of the morning on Sept. 13, and celebrities trekked to New York City to attend Diddy’s soirée at The Ned NoMad and Cardi B’s gathering at Somewhere Nowhere. While some opted for wardrobe changes in the middle of the VMAs - Saweetie, for instance, swapped her pink rhinestone Area Couture sheath for a regencycore moment in Kim Shui Studio before taking…