Tag: Fashion

Coming up with a Halloween costume that hasn’t been done a million times and that you’re excited to put together and wear for a night is a bit of a tall order, but it can be done. So how does one find the perfect Halloween costume idea—you know, the one that’s equal parts unique, alluring, and impressive? 

The answer is simple: By turning to our seasoned panel of experts in everything cool, the It girls of the fashion world, of course. To give you a jump start, we did some celebrity research ourselves and we’re sharing an assortment of creative ideas from Alexa Chung, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kate Moss, and more, including everything from fashionable spins on classic costumes to inspired takes on movie characters. Get a head start on your Halloween costume this year by bookmarking these supremely stylish ideas. Plus, shop the essentials you need to re-create each creative look. 

Check out 15 fashion girl–approved Halloween ideas below. 

Nike loves to hype all of its sneaker releases—using terms like “legendary” and “iconic” to describe its newest shoes—but the brand’s latest product description just might top them all. Nike is calling the Air Presto Mid Utility x Acronym Sneakers ($200) truly out-of-this-world—and we’re intrigued.

“NikeLab and Acronym co-founder Erollson Hugh join forces to bring to life a reproduction like no other,” the product description reads. “One inspired by a brighter tomorrow and technologically modified for a more expressive human experience. Technical utility and functional design come together in aesthetic harmony— delivering a product that transcends the limitations of time and space.”

Scroll down to see the shoes in question, which officially launch at 10 a.m. ET on September 20.

Opening Image: The Style Stalker

Back in March of this year, Meghan Markle stepped out for an event in Birmingham, England, wearing a gorgeous navy wool topcoat from J.Crew. Of course, it came as no surprise when the fall staple was completely out of stock on the retailer’s site just minutes after the Dutchess of Sussex was spotted in it (the Meghan Markle effect is real, folks). The good news is that restocks are usually on the horizon, and they’re something we pay very close attention to, especially if it pertains to an affordable (the coat is priced at $298) royalty-approved piece. Now, we’re excited to share that his stunning navy wool J.Crew coat is finally back—but it’s already selling out crazy fast.

Right now, the coat is still available in some sizes. The good news? The sold-out styles have an estimated shipping date of September 12, which really isn’t that far out. The even better news? You’ll most likely receive this elegant Meghan Markle–approved piece well before the cool fall temperatures settle in. Have your credit cards ready? Read on to shop Meghan Markle’s navy wrap coat before it’s gone and then scoop up other fall coats we’re currently coveting for the new season.

One of Instagram’s most famous models is flirting up a storm with the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. 

Or at least that’s what Odell Beckham Jr., who recently signed a $95 million contract extension with the New York Giants, might take away from TMZ’s recent interview with the great and powerful Lindsey Pelas.

When a reporter asked the bodacious beauty if it’s time for the 25-year-old football phenom to settle down, she said “absolutely not.” 

“I think he should play the field, on and off the field,” Pelas quipped.  

After being informed that she and Beckham both attended Louisiana State University at the same time, the paparazzo asked Pelas if she’d field an Instagram DM from him. 

“[Regarding] athlete DMs, I should be on the receiving end,” she said. “I might catch it, I’d look for it. I’m open.”

Given OBJ’s history of hanging with other lesser known Instagram bombshells like Polyxeni Ferfeli and Laura Cuenca, Pelas could very well get her wish. 

All we know is that her 7.7 million followers would probably kill to be in Beckham’s cleats right now. 

Want proof? Check out a sexy sampling from her feed here: 

Mercedes has created a freaky new concept van and we’re not sure if it’s undeniably awesome or disturbingly weird. So while we’re figuring that out, might as well take a look at this thing.

It’s called the VISION Urbanetics. It may never be commercially available, but it seems like the rare concept that points directly to the future of both commercial and consumer transportation.

The big thing? Interchangeable chassis. The Urbanetics chassis rests on an electric base, which can functions like a giant, self-driving hoverboard. 

That’s what we mean when referencing commercial and consumer uses. This thing can also easily function as a cargo carrier. A kind of traveling box. It looks like a giant toaster, really.

So if you owned one of these babies you could haul furniture or garbage or bodies by day then switch it up and head out with the family at night. (Don’t haul bodies.)

It’s electric and has autonomous capacity, which appears intended for the cargo function, considering that toasters rarely have windshields.

The VISION Urbanetics is intended to carry up to 12 people—meaning serious potential as the most versatile party van, ever. Mercedes envisions the vehicle with huge screens that can notify pedestrians that it won’t necessarily run them down as they cross the street.

It’s clear that Mercedes-Benz has a vision of this versatile vehicle potentially de-cluttering the roadways. It can run day and night, and has minimal need for a driver at the wheel. 

Jokes about the appearance aside, there’s something encouraging about this look at the (possibly near) future. Hopefully more manufacturers will consider following the company’s direction. 

A solution to the major traffic tie-ups that plague every major city would save a lot of lives just by preventing anger-induced strokes alone.

This guy deserves to be banned from motorcycle racing for life. 

Romano Fenati was fired by his Marinelli Snipers team following an absolutely insane incident where he grabbed rival racer Stefano Manzi’s brake lever at 140 MPH during Sunday’s Moto2 race in San Marino, Italy.

His team made the firing announcement on Facebook Monday. 

“We can communicate that the Marinelli Snipers Team shall terminate the contract with the rider Romano Fenati, from now on, for his unsporting, dangerous and damaging conduct for the image of all,” read the team statement. 

“With extreme regret, we have to note that his irresponsible act endangered the life of another rider and can’t be apologised for in any way. The rider, from this moment, will not participate in any more races with the Marinelli Snipers team.”

But it didn’t end there. Fenati was supposed to race for for MV Agusta in Moto2 (kind of one step down from MotoGP) starting in 2019. 

On Monday, that company’s president, Giovanni Castiglioni, shared a post on Instagram that said he’ll do everything he can to stop Fenati from joining the team, calling it the “worst” and “saddest” thing he’d ever seen in a motorcycle race.

Road & Track points out it’s not the first time Fenati has faced criticism for totally unsportsmanlike conduct on the track.

Fenati published a statement apologizing for his action, calling it “a disgraceful gesture” and stating that he’s “always been a just rider” and has “never put someone else’s life in jeopardy.”

But longtime motorcycle racing fans will remember instances where Fenati punched and kicked at fellow racers at speed, including this incident from the Moto3 warm-up in Argentina in 2015 which culminated in Fenati reaching over and hitting the kill switch on Niklas Ajo’s motorcycle, forcing him to withdraw from the warmup event:

Should this guy get yet another second chance, or should be be banned for life? 

If you’ve ever smoked weed before, you don’t need a team of researchers to tell you that everything is better when you’re high. Food tastes better, music sounds better, and, of course, sex definitely feels better.

But even though we know this as an undeniable fact, scientists at Stanford University went ahead and conducted a study to confirm what we already know: Weed takes sex to a whole ‘nother level.

For the study, which was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers analyzed data from a massive group of 28,176 women and 22,943 men “to elucidate whether a relation between marijuana use and sexual frequency exists using a nationally representative sample of reproductive-age men and women.”

The study found that “marijuana use is independently associated with increased sexual frequency and does not appear to impair sexual function,” and moreover, it was revealed that people who toke up daily reported having 20 percent more sex than those who don’t smoke weed.

An additional JSM-published study entitled, The Relationship Between Marijuana Use Prior to Sex and Sexual Function in Women, conducted at Saint Louis University in Missouri also found that weed can significantly improve things in the bedroom, Forbes reports.

In this survey, researchers polled 133 sexually-active adult women at one particular, academic ObGyn practice, during their annual check-ups. The female patients filled out a lengthy questionnaire regarding marijuana use before sex (hashtag #MUBS).

Thirty-eight women (29%) disclosed consuming cannabis prior to copulation. Of those 38 women, 68 percent reported more pleasurable sex, 16% said it ruined their sexual experience, while the remaining 16% were undecided or unaware.

The same research team later widened the scope of their survey to 289 adult MUBS women, with similar results: 65% decided it enhanced their sexual experience, 23% said it did not matter one way or the other, 9% had no significant feedback and 3% said it sabotaged their sexual experience.

So, in short, researchers reached this simple conclusion: Weed + Sex = Amazing.

However, I would personally like to make note that not all weed is equally great for sex, and some strains might actually make you more catatonic than kinky. 

So, if I may kindly offer my suggestions on three of the sexiest strains out there:

Granddaddy Purple

Generally used to relieve stress and muscle spasms, this indica strain is perfect for lowering inhibitions in the bedroom for some of the best sex you’ll ever have.

Sour Diesel

Energizing and uplifting, this sativa dominant hybrid gives you the lusty energy you need to do the do like a champ. 

Strawberry Cough

A potent sativa blend, Strawberry Cough gives you a deliciously tingly body high while giving your mood a nice boost. Just a hit or two of this, and you’ll be well on your way to weed-fueled ecstasy.

Enjoy!