I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of spending precious time thinking—and writing—about boring ole basic black boots. Similarly, if I see another pair of white sneakers pop up in my Instagram feed, I may just run out of the office screaming, never to be seen or heard from again. (That escalated quickly, didn’t it? I’m pretty sure by this point, my friends know to take only about 75% of the things I say seriously.)
What I’m trying to say is that I’m all too glad that fall’s top shoe styles are primed for a walk on the wilder side. Finally. Just check out the newest styles from Jessica Simpson, for example: The designer’s footwear section is chock full of knee-high snakeskin-print boots (definitely my idea of a good time), cheetah-print “dad” sneakers, and sky-high pumps in all manner of patterns and color schemes. Keep on reading to see which pairs I’m adding to my cart as we speak…
A modern take on a super-’70s style. Snakeskin for the win.
Finally, chunky shoes that feel more me than my dad. I’ll be pairing these with my favorite black flares from the brand.
I told you snakeskin was having a moment… This cherry-red pair of boots has already skyrocketed to the top of my fall shopping list.
You can’t have an animal-print party without inviting the O.G., leopard print. Slip these knee-high stunners on and you’ll forget you ever owned a pair of plain black boots.
What can I say? There’s just something about red boots. They may not be a neutral, but you’ll still find me pairing them with just about everything this fall.
These look like basic gray sneakers… until you zoom in and get a good look at the textured pewter uppers. (Love a good detail.) Then I’ll add in this fall-ready sweater.
I’ve professed my love for cow-print everything to anyone and everyone who is still willing to listen to me, so obviously these boots have earned a spot in my online shopping cart. (Psst—keep the cowboy cowgirl theme going by way of this chic plaid top. Print-clashing perfection.)
I’ve already got a bunch of boring black heels hanging around in the back of my closet, so this fall, I’m planning on investing in a leopard-print pair. As my colleagues have stated many times before, the best thing about leopard print is that it can actually work as a neutral.
What’s better than one animal print? How about adding two more into the mix? I’m planning on letting these be the star of the show, adding a bit more fun to my go-to head-to-toe black looks.
My sherpa jacket is going to be so stoked about getting some company in the sneaker department. I’ve never been much of a sneaker girl until now, but there’s just something special about these chunky dad sneakers.
AUBURN HILLS, MI—Touting their excitement over the rare opportunity to offer a motor vehicle developed with the signature sense of style of a former leader of the free world, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of North America announced Tuesday that Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multimillion-dollar six-truck contract…
At least five people have been killed and more than 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed after Hurricane Dorian—one of the two most powerful landfalling hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic—stalled out over the Bahamas. It’s the kind of huge disaster that inspires as much sadness as awe and celebs have been moved to make note of it.
But some celebs—like Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara—and a handful of Instagram influencers are under fire because fans and critics may not agree with the ways they’ve chosen to shout-out storm-besieged Bahamians.
Case in point is Brazilian bikini model Tatiele Polyana, who posted the image above with a caption that translated to the following:
My heart is [broken] a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to see this immensity of clear water, truly a PARADISE, how sad my God to see the desperation of the people in the videos, so many houses, cars, hospitals and places all being devastated by this damn hurricane! Let’s pray for #Bahamas ????
The words are fine! And by itself, the image is fine. Taken together, however, they left a very sour taste in some commenter’s mouths. A handful of examples from Polyana’s post:
“Should pick another time to show off your body ? how about share a picture of some damage? Maybe something relevant?”
“Also, the vaguely relative caption doesn’t seem genuine. Sounds like you just whipped something together to leech off the traffic kn the geo tag, and hashtag.”
“Probably not the best choice of platforms to post that pic, but you do have a killer bod”
Yikes.
Still, though she has a half-million followers, chances are you haven’t heard of Tatiele Polyana. But just about everyone has heard of Sofia Vergara, and she published the following Insta on her account.
“Waiting for Dorian,” she wrote in Spanish.
The negative comments were immediate:
“I am a fan. But the waiting for Dorian comment was not funny.”
“This is a perfect example of the idiocy of celebrity. So self absorbed and entitled you lose your humanity.”
“Oh oh….That caption sounds insensitive….people are not gonna like it.”
Yeah, they did not.
The model and the actress certainly had defenders as well. A commenter going by “sbatcave” was a good example, commenting on Sofia Vergara’s post that “People need to get a grip. She’s living as she chooses. She didn’t tell anyone to not be prepared. Stop being so offended by everything.”
Worth noting, too, that the actress’s post was apparently published well before the true extent of the hurricane’s power and destruction was revealed.
Kim Kardashian West also shared some photos that were reportedly from her own recent trip to the Bahamas, but she had the wisdom to simply post them with a “waves” emoji and nothing more, leaving her intent open to interpretation.
Truth is, there are much more important things going on and the time anyone took to ream an actress or a model on social media for not hitting the right note could’ve also been spent googling appropriate charities—like the ones listed and ranked here.
Jennifer Lopez knows all those hours at the gym (and some good genes) have paid off in spades, and she knows what you’ve all been thinking: She’s inexplicably ageless. While the rest of us were mourning the end of summer, Lopez was posing aboard a yacht in St. Tropez in a swimsuit emblazoned with the words “Forever Young” in gold letters. Could there be a more fitting phrase for the 50-year-old?
Along with her signature oversize hoops and sunglasses, Lopez added a yellow cover-up to her high-cut white swimsuit. The $198 swimsuit is a special edition collab with Vix to celebrate Nikki Beach’s 20th anniversary, and it’s safe to say the Forever Young one-piece can be worn by absolutely any age. Plus, in case there was any doubt, you can kiss goodbye the old adage that you can’t wear white after Labor Day. Scroll down to see how Jennifer Lopez wore the high-cut swimsuit and shop it for yourself.
On Jennifer Lopez: Vix Special One Piece 20 Year Anniversary Swimsuit ($198)
The back of the swimsuit stamped is stamped with “Nikki Beach.”
Auburn moved into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after beating Oregon while the rest of the poll remained mostly unchanged as the Top 25 went 23-0 against unranked teams to open the season.
Indian Motorcycle has unleashed its 2020 Scout lineup, highlighted by two new models that pay tribute to the 100-year legacy of the iconic Indian Scout bike–the Scout Bobber Twenty and the limited edition Scout 100th Anniversary.
In 1919, Indian announced the world’s first Scout motorcycle with the 1920 model year Scout. In celebration of the Scout’s 100th birthday, Indian has created an all-new, collectible Scout 100th Anniversary model, limited to just 750 bikes globally.
The special anniversary edition takes styling cues from the original Scout, highlighted by its color scheme of Indian Motorcycle Red with Anniversary Gold trim paint job. The bike’s finishing touches include a genuine leather desert tan solo saddle seat, color-matched Scout 100th Anniversary badge, black wire wheels, beach bars, luggage rack and chrome finishes to complete the heritage-inspired styling. The Scout 100th Anniversary is priced at $15,999.
The “Twenty” in Scout Bobber Twenty also celebrates the original 1920 Scout, as do several of the bike’s unique features, including wire wheels and a floating saddle. The 2020 Scout Bobber Twenty delivers classic bobber style enhanced with modern ergonomics.
Scout Bobber Twenty features an old-school mix of chrome and blacked-out finishes, 10-inch ape hanger handlebars, and it comes in three colors: Thunder Black (ABS or non-ABS), Sagebrush Smoke (ABS) and Burnished Metallic (ABS). Pricing starts at $11,999 for non-ABS and $12,899 for ABS.
“The Indian Scout has stood the test of time as one of the most influential, iconic and recognizable motorcycles in the world,” said Reid Wilson, Vice President for Indian Motorcycle. “100 years is an incredibly special milestone, and it made perfect sense to honor Scout’s history and legacy with these two heritage-inspired 2020 models.”
Indian Motorcycle also introduced a selection of new Scout touring accessories, including a color-matched quick release fairing with a two-inch windshield and weather-resistant semi-rigid quick release saddlebags. New performance accessories include a stage 1 shorty slip-on muffler kit and an all-new 2-into-1 full exhaust system.
Cleaver, one of the leaders of Wussy, sings about joy, pain, sorrow and regret on Send Aid. The resulting album stands with the best of anything Cleaver has ever done.
