As the weather becomes cooler in the fall and winter, it also becomes much drier — cold air retains less moisture than warm air — and it can wreak havoc on skin, creating dryness, dullness and all around dreariness. One of the simplest fixes has nothing to do with investing […]
KARA, the NYC based accessories label, is searching for a designer. Position reports to the Creative Director, 3-5 experiences necessary, please see below for details. Characteristics:- Entrepreneurial mindset: thinks outside of the box, motivated and enjoys problem solving- Strong organization … Continue reading
In the midst of a global pandemic, a minor personal miracle: I discovered that I liked my face — my actual face — without makeup. Already I quite liked my face with it. A bold fuchsia lipstick gave me a sense of power, as if I were suddenly someone daring […]
We know that accessories can make or break an outfit, but they certainly haven’t been at the forefront of our minds this past year. So when we began noticing an influx of over-the-top and, at times, completely unnecessary, jewels, hats and more on the runways of the spring ’22 collections, […]
Mushroom prints and motifs have been an emerging trend since at least the spring ‘21 shows, but this season, many designers went all in, using mushrooms as their main inspiration in a variety of spring ’22 collections. Coming on the heels of other popular trends from the ‘70s like halter […]
“If you were a tree, what kind would you be?” It’s the type of inane question that many people would roll their eyes at if it were asked during an icebreaker exercise or on a first date. But for Sally Gibson, the question was posed someplace much, much worse: a job […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. This year has forced many […]
We all buy clothes, but no two people shop the same. It can be a social experience, and a deeply personal one; at times, it can be impulsive and entertaining, at others, purpose-driven, a chore. Where do you shop? When do you shop? How do you decide what you need, […]
While his contemporaries were mining the late ’90s and early 2000s to find inspiration for their spring 2022 collections, Nicolas Ghesquière was looking centuries further back in time for Louis Vuitton’s. The designer is well known for his ability to cherry-pick elements from bygone, often … Continue reading
Scrolling through TikTok the other day, I heard a distinctly Kardashian voice posing a question: “Honestly, who can say they don’t want to be tan?” Uncovering the original audio proved it was Khloé in her confessional on one of the earlier seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The audio […]
