It’s a Flat Earth

Shouts & Murmurs by Gary Richardson: Government ploys, the visibly straight horizon, the bad-boy seductions of Bill Nye, and other evidence. 

6 Photogenic Trends Everyone Will Be Instagramming This Spring

At this point, can something even really be considered a real trend if it’s not on Instagram? Methinks not. With that said, the level of a fashion item’s presence on the social media platform can range from here-and-there to #highlydocumented and everything in between, and such measurement is telling of just how trendy it really is. After all, not all fads are created equal—and that’s probably for the best.

As for the subjects of today’s post, however, I have a feeling they’ll be reaching star status very soon thanks to their photogenic natures. They’re not just begging to be worn but deserve to be posted, too, meaning they’ll be all over our feeds in due time. So what spring trends to I think will be blowing up on Instagram this season? Just keep scrolling to find out and, of course, shop them along the way.  

Up next? The flattering (and under-$40) shoes everyone will be wearing this spring.

4 Mistakes That Make L.A.’s Most Popular Ear Piercer Cringe

It’s not uncommon to see someone with an ear full of piercings these days. What was once a trend has become the norm, especially among fashion girls, but that doesn’t really mean that you should fill your ear with holes with no rhyme or reason. There’s undoubtedly an art to piercing, and few people understand it as well as Brian Keith Thompson, the owner and piercer of the wildly popular Body Electric. I visited the Melrose Avenue shop on a recent trip to Los Angeles for a third piercing in my ear, and based on the crowd gathered in the waiting area that afternoon, it’s very apparent that Thompson has quite the following. 

Since Thompson has been in the piercing business for decades and sets so many piercing trends, who better to get the scoop on the piercing mistakes he sees most frequently? Piercing is clearly a permanent thing, and it’s best to be well informed going into it, so consider this required reading if you’re in the market for a new one.

Scroll on for the four biggest ear-piercing mistakes Brian Keith Thompson sees, and to see some of his very stylish and un-cringeworthy piercings, and shop earrings that are perfect for multiple piercings.

Still not over opals (and probably never will be).
Certain piercings look best with the tiniest of diamond studs.
Now this is how to draw attention to a double piercing.
These special studs are perfect for everyday wear.
Not your average hoop earring.
Add some color to your ear party.
Trust me—champagne diamonds are as sparkly as their white diamond counterparts.
This smoky blue hue is so chic.
You’ll never want to remove this perfect tiny stud.
This would look especially cool in a cartilage piercing.
This is my earring of choice for my second piercing.
These are the perfect size for first-hole piercings.
Pearls are having a moment, so join the club.

Next up, the 9 jewelry trends everyone will be buying in 2019.

These quotes have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

We’re Calling It: Charleston Girls Will Be Wearing These Spring Styles on Repeat

If you think you can’t buy a a whole new stylish wardrobe at Walmart, I have news for you… The seasons have changed, and it’s time our wardrobes follow suit. We’re drawing inspiration from our favorite Southern darlings (who have mastered the fun, carefree vibe of warm-weather dressing), and we’re looking to Walmart to help us nail the looks.

Curious about what’s in our virtual shopping cart? For starters, pearl accessories—like this dainty necklace that only looks expensive—and bright straw bags that feel just as at home with a breezy top and espadrilles as they do on the beach. Scroll to shop the Southern girl–inspired Walmart pieces we love.

5 Innovative New Ways to Wear Your Blazer This Season

The blazer is the unsung hero of our workweek wardrobes. It doesn’t incite as many compliments as a pretty floral frock or make a loud statement like a glitzy clutch, but it has its own kind of power. It lends confidence, power, and polish to every outfit, and is quite possibly the most dependable, hardest-working item you own. It’s for this reason the timeless topper deserves a little fun now and then.

While you can never go wrong with layering a blazer over a simple jeans-and-tee look, lately we’ve been noticing more innovative, forward ways to style the staple. Fashion girls have been spotted playing with layering tricks and reveling in fresh silhouettes—think sweaters tied nonchalantly over blazers and blazers fashionably tucked into jeans. Get inspired and scroll below to see the coolest ways to style your blazer this season.

Up next, the layering trick that makes every outfit cooler.