Month: September 2019

James Bond isn’t the only one who drives tricked-out rides. The baddies of the Spectre crime organization in the 007 film of the same name had a fleet of black-out Land Rover Defenders, and now you can own one just like the theirs’—with an added kick from a Corvette engine.

Hollywood, South Carolina’s Himalaya custom shop is cranking out “Spectre” Defender 110 Crew Cabs. Under the gunmetal gray hood is Chevy’s 525-horsepower, 6.3-liter LS3 V8, which cranks output to a six-speed automatic. 

Himalaya also equipped a performance suspension and shocks and lifted the body by four inches, increasing the already-capable Defender’s off-road ability. Everything rides on gloss-black 18-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch all-terrain tires. 

Those mods, in addition to a bepsoke bed mount, give the 4×4 an especially aggro stance that “looks down on everything on the road in front of it,” as the company puts it. 

More custom touches are found in the surprising luxurious cockpit, like a leather-clad steering wheel and Recaro seats, a Puma dash, and an Alpine Halo touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth. 

Price for the Spectre Land Rover Defender isn’t listed on Himalaya’s website, but Uncrate has it at $250,000. Guess you have to pay to play a villain.

It’s no secret that achieving French-girl style is something many, many want to do—and that’s why we’ve curated countless guides on the exact pieces, brands, and combos that some of our go-to French influencers fall back on time and again. We’ve highlighted the six trends they’re skipping this fall (plus those they’ll be sporting instead), found the basics French girls live in year-round, and we even found the lingerie brands all French girls swear by. Follow our guides and, well, you’ll practically be French. 

But even though we’ve covered nearly every aspect of a well-rounded Parisian wardrobe, from the undergarments to the closet basics, there’s one insanely important category we have yet to tackle: the best French denim brands that are key in attaining that highly sought-after French-girl style. Denim, after all, is one of the most-worn fabrics in the City of Lights, so it only makes sense we add it to our French fashion archives, no?

Ahead, the seven jean brands French girls love, including big names like Isabel Marant, plus a few smaller labels you’ll wish you knew about sooner.

Cool and bold best describe the denim you’ll find tucked away in IRO Paris’s amazing collection.

This French-girl favorite brand has everything from flowy dresses to the dreamiest slip skirts, but the jeans—now those really stand out.

A stylish French girl founded Musier Paris. In other words, the offerings (and the jeans) are about as perfectly Parisian as it gets.

Want affordable, sustainable, French girl–approved jeans? Sézane is your calling card.

This one’s a no-brainer. Isabel Marant’s jeans are donned regularly by celebs and street style stars alike.

With a fanbase that counts the likes of Bella Hadid, Selena Gomez, and Kendall Jenner, it’s no surprise the brand’s pants are almost always sold out.

These no-fuss, straightforward jeans are the perfect closet basics you’ll reach for time and again. 

Next up, the best affordable Italian clothing brands to know about now.

If you thought wedding season only pertained to the spring and summer seasons, think again. There’s something about attending a ceremony during the fall. Be it the crisp air, the fallen leaves, or the all-around warm tones, autumn has us in a completely different mindset compared to the warm months past. However, that also means planning your fall wedding outfits is a whole different game. Namely, instead of bright and colorful dresses, you’re opting for darker hues and heavier fabrics—not to mention the possibility of sporting pants to these formal events.

Of course, considering the fact that fall weddings aren’t nearly as frequent as those in the spring and summer, planning out what to wear can be even trickier than usual. Not to fear, as that’s where we come in. We’ve put together the chicest ensembles to wear to any nuptials you have planned after Labor Day. From timeless slip dresses and jackets to fresh takes on the formal pantsuit, you’ll never have to worry about getting dressed for an autumn ceremony again.

A velvet pantsuit will be perfect for any wedding during the fall. Style it with embroidered boots to give your outfit an edge.

A sheer minidress with long sleeves will look so good with or without an outer jacket. Wear simple sandals to let the dress shine on its own.

You can’t go wrong with a jewel-toned dress. Wear a cool moto jacket to give your look some edge.

A blue ruffled dress is something you can wear during the summer into the fall. Style it with classic black pumps for a look that’ll always look good.

For the later months, a beaded long-sleeve dress will be the perfect piece to wear. Keep the beaded trend going and wear a pair of embellished heels.

Need some more coverage for your slip dress? Style it with a velvet longline robe to give it a cold-weather twist.

Make your slip dress cold-weather appropriate with a pair of tights and a white blazer.

You can never go wrong with a silk dress styled with a faux-fur coat. The mix of textures will catch anyone’s eye.

If you want an unexpected, polished approach to your fall wedding outfit, wear a vest with your black trousers for a streamlined ensemble.

No matter where you’re going for the wedding, these looks are bound to turn heads.

Casual fall outfits? More importantly—easy casual fall outfits? Sign us up. We have found ourselves stumped by the contents of our own closets on more than one occasion, but there is something about the colder seasons that makes us feel like we have been wearing the same thing for months. While there is nothing wrong with repeating a black sweater, vintage denim, and black booties at least three times a week, you and I both know that’s kind of taking the easy way out.

Ahead, we are bringing you the casual fall outfits you can throw together in minutes. Combining comfortable go-to items like a sweatshirt with plaid trousers, a simple blazer with leather leggings, and a furry jacket with flared denim just might change your fall style for the better. Who are we kidding? It will definitely change it for the better.

Go on to shop the casual fall outfits fashion girls have been wearing this season.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated by Dale Chong. Next up, shop the eight accessory trends Kendall Jenner loves.

At this point, it’s safe to say that summer has officially come to an end. And while you might be looking longingly back at the months of warm summer nights and backyard barbecues, there are plenty of things to look forward to in the fall such as crisp air, seasonal traditions and holidays, and, dare we say it, pumpkin spiced lattes. Among all of those, of course, are stylish fall outfits.

Let’s face it: Saying goodbye to your warm-weather staples for the year is never easy. But if there’s anything that’ll get you in the mood for the upcoming season, it’s a full range of seasonal favorites like chunky knit sweaters, knee-high boots, and heavier jackets. Once you’ve filled your closet with those, the only thing left to do is put together cool outfits.

Of course, if you feel like you could use a little extra inspiration, we’ve rounded up looks from our favorite It girls that’ll have you missing summer at least a little less. Scroll down to see them all below.

Style Tip: A puff-sleeve blouse tucked into high-waisted trousers will always be a good ensemble.

Style Tip: Throw a cardigan over your shoulders whenever you need an added layer. 

Style Tip: Keep the cargo-pant trend going and style your pair with a classic cropped T-shirt.

Style Tip: You can never go wrong with a floral-print blouse and dark-wash jeans.

Style Tip: Could there be a better fall outfit than denim on denim? Wear your favorite denim shirt with a pair of jeans in a similar hue.

Style Tip: If you’re the type of person who prefers to wear monochromatic outfits, style a black T-shirt with black wide-leg pants.

Style Tip: If you want to wear a miniskirt this fall, wear it with classic knee-high boots for a foolproof outfit.

Style Tip: An oversize sweater will look so cool with a pair of edgy combat boots.

Style Tip: Swap out your standard denim jacket for a leather style to give it more polish.

Style Tip: When you need an easy outfit that won’t require a second thought, wear a graphic tee with wide-leg jeans.

Style Tip: An oversize button-down shirt with skinny jeans and colorful heels will be a simple yet effective ensemble.

Style Tip: Give summer’s tie-dye trend a cool spin for fall with faux-leather pants.

Style Tip: Need a comfortable fall look? Pair your lived-in hoodie with wide-leg linen trousers.

Style Tip: For a cool layering trick that will also keep you warm, style a chic cardigan with a faux-fur jacket.

Style Tip: It doesn’t get any easier than a cool boilersuit. Style it with comfortable sneakers to put an athleisure spin on it.

Style Tip: If you want to wear a dress to the office this fall, opt for a beige blazer to give your outfit a more fall-appropriate approach.

Style Tip: Wear a long wool coat over your standard T-shirt–and-jeans outfit to add a touch of polish.

Don’t forget to add these fall handbag trends into your seasonal wardrobe, too.