Month: August 2019

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If her star keeps rising, Marianne Fonseca just might become the next Adriana Lima or Alessandra Ambrosio.

The Brazilian beauty is already a formidable force in the modeling industry, having posed in campaigns and shows for fashion behemoths like Dior and Hugo Boss. Her picture-perfect physique and captivating gaze have no doubt helped her land covers of Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Cosmopolitan. 

Aside from the obvious, our favorite thing about Fonseca could be her humanitarian spirit. The link at the top of her Instagram bio directs not to her latest spread or personal website, but a page for a mission trip to Uganda, where she and her team will spend two weeks hosting a medical clinic and other outreach projects.  

Get to know more about Fonseca’s favorite NBA duo, biggest turn-on and more below:

How can a man catch your attention?

I have a very specific type that I like. For some reason, when a guy is too handsome or very strong or looks too “perfect” I don’t feel so attracted to him. I prefer a normal, cute guy that seems more approachable.”

What’s the worst pick-up line you’ve ever heard?

“On a scale of 1 to America, how free are you tonight?”

How do you let a man know you’re interested?

I guess my eyes give it away. If I like someone, everybody can tell. 

Tell us about your ideal date.

When I can spend the whole day with the person I like with no plans, doing nothing together. Then have a long dinner, Italian dishes and red wine.

What about a man turns you on the most?

Confidence for sure! And if he has green eyes.

When do you feel sexiest?

After a couple days by the sun, when I get that good tan.

Who’s your biggest celebrity crush?

RIHANNA!

What’s on your favorite music playlist?

I love hip-hop—always have, since I was a teenager. The 90s songs by Akon, the Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, No Doubt. But right now I’m listening to a lot of Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Bossa nova from Brazil.

Do you have a favorite athlete or sports team?

Volleyball is my favorite sport, I played for years growing up and made it to my city’s team. So probably Brazil’s indoor volleyball team and beach volleyball. I also really enjoy watching basketball in the U.S., my first game ever was years ago between the Clippers and Warriors. I love watching Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, aka the “Splash Brothers”.

What fashion brands do you like the best?

Right now, Burberry is one of my favorites, also Area and Chanel.

What’s your favorite meal?

French fries or mac and cheese.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the bedroom?

Besides watching Netflix, I prefer to keep that to myself.

And what should a man never do in the bedroom?

Don’t rush.

Have any sexy fantasies?

Public places.

Lastly, what’s your guiltiest pleasure?

Lava cake with coconut ice cream.

For more, follow Marianne on Instagram. 

We absolutely love when a unique and modern styling trick gets us excited to try something new. I felt this way when layering sweaters over sweaters became a thing last fall (which is still going strong this fall, just FYI), but what’s getting me seriously giddy right now is a specific shoe styling trick currently taking our Instagram feeds by storm. Lace-up sandals tied over trousers or jeans is the micro-trend and secret styling trick every cool girl worth her salt is trying right now.

The technique blew up after Bottega Veneta’s Resort 2020 collection, where the brand tied cool lace-up sandals over slouchy trousers. And it’s been a hit ever since. It’s the perfect trans-seasonal trend because it’s still warm enough to wear our sandals but getting cool enough to swap our breezy skirts for tailored pants. If you’re looking to elevate your outfit and take your regular trousers to a whole new level of cool, scroll below to see how fashion girls are wearing the trend and get inspired to test-drive the styling trick too.

The easiest way to make your outfit look luxuriously expensive? Stick to monochrome hues of cream and beige.

Your jeans can get the fashion-girl treatment too. Pair them with poppy red lace-up sandals—a combo that always looks so cool.

Don’t be afraid to play with a statement color. Red skinny jeans are perfect paired with black lace-up sandals for your next night out.

You can’t go wrong with a simple yet striking black-and-white trouser-sandal mix. For a sophisticated look to take you from desk to drinks, opt for smart yet relaxed-fitting tailored trousers.

If you don’t want to buy lace-up sandals but happen to have a ribbon from your Chanel skincare box lying around, then go for a makeshift straps-over-trouser look, and pair simple translucent heels with tapered pants and tie at the ankle with your Chanel ribbon. Voilà!

Up next, I found fall’s chicest boots for under $150.

There’s nothing like a blazer to make you feel instantly polished and pulled together. Even the most understated outfits (heck, even your pajamas) will look more elevated when you throw one over your shoulders. And fall happens to be the perfect time to update your trusty staple. It’ll add a chic touch to your new-season work outfits, and look sharp over jeans and tees, transitioning you seamlessly from day-to-night in style.

If you’re looking for a little guidance to inspire your next blazer purchase, today I’m sharing the best-selling blazers on Who What Wear this month—along with a few tips on how to wear them. It’s not surprising the fashion girl–loved plaid blazers made a frequent appearance on the list, as well as timeless (and affordable!) black blazers you can wear with literally everything.

Scroll below to see the top five best sellers I test-drove this month, and how I styled them.

Up next, I tried the three best-selling white T-shirts on Who What Wear—here are my thoughts.