Month: January 2019

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7 Items I Never Buy From the Women’s Section

Don’t worry—this isn’t another one of those “borrow your boyfriend’s boyfriend jeans” stories, because we’ve all heard that one too many times. Plus, it rarely works. Rather, I’m sharing the items I’ve actually purchased from both the men’s and even children’s departments of stores for a multitude of reasons. Whether it was because all the sneakers in the women’s section were pink or purple and I just wanted something simple, snagging a men’s concert tee because the women’s styles simply didn’t have the same boxy cut, or resorting to children’s Uniqlo heat-tech gloves because they were cheaper and in stock in black. There are a lot of practical (think: pink tax) and aesthetic-based (think: literal pink stuff) excuses, so it’s a practice I highly recommend. Just when and where should you seek out these alternate items? Keep scrolling to find out and, of course, shop.

Up next? Shop some of the absolute coolest pieces I’ve seen this month.

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These 9 Winter Getaways Are Officially It Girl–Approved

What’s on your travel bucket list? If you’re anything like me, you might have a hard time narrowing down all the places you want to see—one week, I’m dying to go to Japan, and the next I’m all about Switzerland. Well, it never hurts to get a second opinion on your next travel destination, so I scoured Instagram to find out where It girls are traveling right now, hoping they’ll steer me in the right direction.

While Aimee Song will renew your interest in Tokyo, Caro Daur and Camila Coelho will have you laser-focused on traveling to London and Cartagena, respectively. Palm Springs, Bali, Tulum, Marrakesh, and Stockholm also made the list, thanks to stamps of approval from editors, bloggers, designers, and more. Scroll down to see nine winter getaways approved by It girls and shop the pieces you need for your next trip. Bon voyage!

Up next: I compared 21 airports, and these are the six most stylish. 

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It’s True: Celebrities Can’t Stop Wearing This Freaky Trend

Yep, celebrities can’t seem to stop wearing neon. To be more specific, they can’t stop wearing varying shades of neon green. We noticed the color trend rising among the celebrity world late last year as Blake Lively stunned in a head-to-toe neon green suit and Kendall Jenner posted multiple neon green Instagrams in a row. It seemed like no matter the event, be it a red carpet premiere or a quick trip down the block, celebs were smitten with the freaky hue.

Fast-forward to 2019, and we’ve seen more and more celebs wearing the polarizing trend. Don’t worry: Not every outfit we’re about to show you is doused in highlighter juice. Some looks integrate the trend in a subtle way, while others really do smack you right in the face. If you’re feeling like this trend is a little too much, we are bringing you the celebrity looks that made us feel like it was our time to try out the 2019 trend for ourselves, and we hope you feel the same way.

Style Tip: Make an all-black look pop with a subtle hint of neon on your sneakers.  Who: Bella Hadid
Style Tip: Prove neon can be pretty by opting for a flowy dress and topping it off with cool white sneaks.  Who: North West 
Style Tip: Layer a classic tailored coat over a matching neon sweatsuit for a level of chic each piece alone wouldn’t be able to achieve.  Who: Hailey Bieber 
Style Tip: Carry on business as usual with your ready-to-wear look, but add that little shock factor via a neon handbag.  Who: Gigi Hadid
Style Tip: If you’re nervous to try the trend, test it out by choosing an outerwear piece that has just hints of the shocking hue.  Who: Priyanka Chopra
Style Tip: The next time you reach for your go-to blazer, try to think outside the box and layer a neon T-shirt underneath instead of your usual white one.  Who: Rihanna
Style Tip: Go bold and contrast the blinding hue with a bright yet cool hue like blue.  Who: Ashley Graham
Style Tip: Monochromatic neon can be extremely elevated for a cocktail event when worn with minimal accessories and simple hair.  Who: Chanel Iman
Style Tip: Take your favorite graphic tee to the next level by layering a neon piece underneath.  Who: Kendall Jenner
Style Tip: Further proof neon should be the color you try for your next formal event—accessories included.  Who: Duckie Thot
Style Tip: Wake up everyone in the office on a Monday morning by wearing a head-to-toe neon suit.  Who: Blake Lively 

Next up, feast your eyes upon something truly shocking: Anna Wintour wearing flats. 

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The 3 Shoes a Stylist Wants You to Retire Before Spring

Yes, I’m aware that I’m already bringing up the topic of spring trends, but hear me out. While the winter drones on, I’ll be prepping my closet ahead of time so I’m ready to break out my freshest pieces at the first signs of spring. Which brings me to another topic I’m always game to discuss: shoes. If you looked at the current state of my shoe rack, boots and other wintery staples would fill your view, but it’s about time I do some spring-cleaning.

To get some intel on which pairs to ditch and the spring shoe trends I should replace them with, I reached out to celebrity stylist Andrew Gelwicks. He shared three shoe styles, in particular, he wishes you’d just ditch already—consider these the heels, boots, and flats that need to go. “All of these trends have been played out,” he noted, “and it’s time to bring in new ideas.” We couldn’t agree more, which is why we’re jumping the gun with spring 2019 trends to ensure you’re as prepped as possible going into next season.

Keep reading to find out the outdated styles Gelwick’s recommends tossing; then shop the new spring shoe trends that will take their place.

“Instead of sock boots, go for a leather or suede boot with a tall, skinny heel. It has the same narrowing effect, but is so much sexier and chicer. Sergio Rossi has a great tall suede boot option I love. It can be easily paired with whatever you’re trying to rock.”
“I would love to say goodbye to massively chunky sneakers that are used as everyday shoes. If you want to do more casual flats, instead of choosing sneakers, opt for nice loafers. They’re classic, sleek, and still keep you comfortable.”
“Ditch the socks under the heels, and play around with jewelry for the feet—anklets, toe rings, etc. Jennifer Fisher makes some of my favorite jewelry and their anklets are just as good. I love their chain link ones—they are dainty but still have a bit of edge to them.”

Next, the heel trends a podiatrist loves and loathes.

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What 6 Cool Fashion Girls Would Buy at Sephora With $50

When double-tapping through our favorite fashion influencers’ Instagram feeds, we can’t help but notice that some of their beauty games seem to be really strong. Sure, we come to Sabina Socol for her chic Parisian ‘fits, but her effortlessly wavy hair is equally intriguing. And, yeah, Claire Most boasts some of our favorite streetwear styling on the internet, but her flawless skin and fantastic hair deserve just as much recognition.

In an effort to decode the beauty vibes of some of the coolest fashion girls of 2019, we tapped six influencers and asked them all one simple question: If we gave you $50 to spend at Sephora on whatever you wanted, what would you buy? Keep scrolling to see their 11 hair, makeup, and skincare picks.

The first choice for this laidback Parisian living in Amsterdam was easy: Fenty’s liquid concealer, which is long-wearing but lightweight and crease-proof and comes in a whopping 50 shades.  
At $24, Milk’s dewy highlighter stick was the perfect next pick. Swirly two fingers in this stuff and then tap it on your cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, bridge of the nose, eyelids, and inner corners of the eyes to look glowy and lit from within—but not sparkly.
This model on the rise has savvy-as-hell taste in beauty products. Proof: This organic and pure oil, which is packed with linoleic acid and pro-vitamin A—ingredients proven to reduce the signs of aging. Talk about $10 dollars very well spent. 
Yasmin owes her plump, popsicle-stained pout to Pat McGrath’s super-hydrating lip balm in Wild Cherry, which nourishes the lips while leaving a sheer wash of red color.
This trend-forward fashion girl would spend her 50 bucks on just one thing: her favorite concealer. “Nars is the best formula and blends perfectly,” she says. “I put it under my eyes for a fresh ‘I got a full eight hours and drink plenty of water’ look. Even when I’m running errands, I put a little bit under my eyes and dab on a little blush to look awake and ready for the day.”
Rosa is known for her chic minimalist style, and the same rules apply to her beauty routine. Her first Sephora purchase would be this pack of sheet masks, which she calls her matchless favorite. “It makes my skin instantly hydrated, plumped, and smooth,” she says. “Works perfectly with my oily skin without feeling greasy.”
Another concealer hit from Nars. Rosa says, “Can’t live without this one. Perfect natural coverage and lightweight. I use it before foundation and instantly helps to reduce redness and imperfections so I don’t need to use a lot of foundation afterward.”
French fashion columnist Sabina Socol says one of the keys to her effortless French-girl hair is this secret weapon from Ouai. “I use it every time I wash my hair if I want a naturally wavy effect,” she says. “It’s actually super easy. I blow dry my hair but not all the way, and then I just texture the ends with my hands and a little bit of product. It makes my hair look naturally wavy when it dries, but it doesn’t feel like you have product in your hair.”
To achieve her naturally full-looking brows, Socol brushes up her arches then fills in the sparse areas using the lighter color of this pencil. “Brow pencils are LIFE savers. I don’t know what I used to do before!” she says. “And this one from Lancôme has been my fave so far, as it’s not too pigmented so it’s perfect if you’re going for a natural look.” (In fairness, Socol’s picks total up to be $5 over budget, but that’s easy to do at Sephora.)
The L.A. cool-girl behind @alwaysjudging has an extensive skincare routine, but the following two products are a couple highlights that fall within budget. Her go-to face wash at the moment is this gel cleanser. Formulated with cold-pressed kale, spinach, and green tea, the product loads your skin up on antioxidants, phytonutrients, and vitamins.
Savvy skincare gurus on a budget always come back to The Ordinary. One of Trop’s favorite products from the line is this azelaic acid treatment, which brightens and evens out skin tone and texture, in addition to controlling breakouts. 

Next up: 7 Overhyped Makeup Products You’ve Probably Bought and What to Buy Instead