By now we don’t even blink when we see models and cool girls all over Instagram wearing the buzziest trends of the season. But when powerful women outside of the fashion world get in on these insider styles, I can’t tell you how exciting it is to witness. Case in point: the nearly sold-out blazer Michelle Obama wore during a recent event to promote her forthcoming book Becoming is the epitome of the holiday trend we’re calling “chandelier dressing“.
The sparkly trend involves loads of dripping crystals on everything from shoes to bags to jewelry and it’s been taking over our Instagram feeds as of late. But seeing Obama putting her stamp of approval on it via a Christopher Kane blazer was exhilarating in a different way. After all, it’s not every day we get to see figureheads like her styling the most forward trends. Needless to say, this Michelle Obama look is giving us a lot of life.
Scroll down to see how Obama wore the chandelier trend and then shop her blazer along with more buzzy crystal items.
Since it’s the biggest shopping holiday of the year, it can be easy to think Black Friday has the best deals across the board. If you’re willing to fight your post-Turkey fatigue to battle the crowds, you should be rewarded with the deepest discounts you can get all year, right? Wrong.
For some items, it is the perfect time to pounce on a bargain, but there are a couple things in the fashion category that you can actually get for cheaper at other times of the year. To narrow in on what those are, we tapped shopping and retail expert Sarah Hollenbeck of BlackFriday.com. She let us in on the fashion items that are worth buying on Black Friday (athletic footwear and wearable tech like Fitbits), and those that aren’t.
Keep reading to find out what falls into the latter category, and then scroll further to check out fashion editor–approved Black Friday sales.
The quintessential winter clothing item, the coat, may be tempting to buy on Black Friday, but you’ll get cheaper deals at the end of the winter season. “Several large retailers love to put out discounted clothing options for shoppers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but you’ll find the best deals when shopping out of season. Those deals will be far superior to what you find on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as retailers are typically just capitalizing on the timing given that it’s gift-giving season and just the beginning of the winter season,” says Hollenbeck. If you do want to buy a winter coat because, hey, it’s winter and we’re fashion people, make sure to weigh Black Friday deals against Cyber Monday. Sometimes the latter has steeper discounts, and you can shop straight from work… on your break of course.Details: 30% off sitewide, with some styles up to 50% off. Free gift with purchase of two or more pairs. Dates: Starts November 21Details: 50% off select fall and winter styles in store and online. Dates: November 22 to 26Details: 40% off the entire store plus extra 15% off sale in-store and online with the code BLACKOUT. Dates: Starts November 19Details: 25% off full-price items plus an extra 50% off sale items on Cyber Monday. Dates: November 23-26Details: 30% off select styles. Dates: November 21 to 27Details: 20% off full price styles with code BLKFRI, and F/W 18 will be marked down to 30% off. Dates: November 21 to 25Details: 20% off everything in store and online from November 23 to 24, and online November 25 to 26.Details: 30% off sitewide. Dates: November 23 to 26Details: 50% off sitewide. Dates: November 23 to 27Details: 40% off everything . Dates: November 22 to 17Details: 50% off sitewide with code LIANA50. Dates: November 19 to 26Details: 20% off F/W 18 and further markdowns on November 26. Dates: Starting November 23Details: 30% off everything online and in stores. Dates: November 21 to 27Details: 30% off select styles with code BF18 November 21 to 25. On November 26 take an additional 25% off with sale code CM18.Details: Additional 20% off sale and 50% off of spring, summer, and pre-fall. Dates: November 23 to 25Details: Up to 70% off. Dates: November 11 to 26Details: 25% off sitewide. Dates: November 19 to 27Details: 25% off all black leather items. Dates: November 20 to 27. Next up, the best Amazon Black Friday sales.
If you live in an area that is the lucky recipient of tons of winter weather, then you don’t need us telling you that dealing with road salt is a daily occurrence during the winter seasons. While it’s helpful for preventing road casualties from snow and ice, it’s also really awful for your footwear; salt can degrade and stain leather, and unless you know how to properly ward that sodium chloride off, the threat is very real.
For those of us who are sartorially minded, this winter struggle is particularly poignant. We did the research for you so you can easily combat the negative effects of winter road salt on your precious boots, sneakers, and heels. So go ahead and buy that new pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing with the confidence of knowing they’ll last you through the winter. From preventative measures to how to deal with salt on your shoes, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know. Keep scrolling to learn how to keep road salt from totally ruining your shoes.
Before you go anywhere, you need to add a protective layer to your babies. Buff your leather shoes with a lotion or conditioner that repels dirt, water, and salt. When you step outside into the wintry tundra, your shoes will be much less likely to come back with stains.Once you get where you’re going, you’re probably still going to have a delightful buildup of salt, snow, and sludge on your feet. Gently use a paper towel or washcloth to wipe your shoes clean of any grime; this further reduces the risk that salt will soak into the materials and stain them.If your shoes do end up getting slightly salt-stained, as long as they haven’t been sitting for too long, they’re not terribly difficult to remove. Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with a cup of water, then use a clean, soft rag to gently blot the stain out. Apply the mixture sparingly, and let the shoes dry completely before wearing them again.If your shoes have just about had it with winter weather in general (and not just the accompanying salt), you might need to give them a solid blowout, for lack of a better term. Stuff your soaking-wet shoes with dry newspaper, then leave them out to dry, avoiding direct heat, which can crack and ruin leather; leave the newspaper in overnight to absorb any extra moisture. Keep scrolling to shop some of our favorite shoes now!
If there’s one celebrity stylist that all the major Hollywood girls have on speed dial, it’s Monica Rose. Think Chrissy Teigen, Sofia Richie, Shay Mitchell, and Chanel Iman, to name a few. It’s not hard to imagine how many pairs of shoes, bags, sunglasses, and racks of clothing Rose needs on hand when her clients come by. In fact, the sheer volume of things that needed organizing was one of the biggest challenges Lisa Adams, founder of L.A. Closet Design, had when designing Rose’s closet.
Adams was faced with a monumental task, but she took it head-on and managed to create a multifaceted 1800-square-foot space that also serves as a chic, minimal, and cozy studio, office, and closet where Rose and her clients can work. You can see from the photos that Rose’s fashion style absolutely influenced her closet design.
“My style is masculine with a touch of feminine, chic yet minimal,” she says. “I love a neutral palette, and I love to mix vintage with modern. I also tend to gravitate toward a lot of marble and clean lines.” All the pipes throughout the closet design are very strong and have clean lines, yet all the accents are softer and chic, just like her personal approach.
There is so much to love about this closet design, but our favorite part is the stunning lounge area complete with a curved velvet sofa—a hot trend we hope is here to stay. Read on to learn how Adams did it and then shop the look.
Since the closet is located in a loft space with high ceilings (and a lot of windows), it really was a dream space for Adams to work with. “When I first visited, there were a lot of cabinets, garment racks, and boxes everywhere; they weren’t sure how to utilize the space,” she says. Turns out, making use of space is Adams’s specialty. The space was originally intended to be Rose’s studio, so Adams was excited about the prospect of fusing the studio with the closet and dressing room. Despite the room’s 1800-square foot size, Adams tells me that in terms of actual space, it isn’t the largest closet she’s ever designed. It was, however, the largest in terms of volume of clothing and accessories and the various categories that Rose has to have for her clients’ fittings. We can only imagine.Since Rose is leasing the space, Adams’s team couldn’t do any major construction, but they did install custom hanging rods out of pipes, created a fitting room, installed full-height shoe shelves and islands, and hung artwork.It was important to Adams that the loft feel of the studio be maintained while finding a way to create an intimate and personal vibe despite the high ceilings. “Monica says that her clients usually come with a team (glam, assistant, etc.), so I wanted to create a sitting area, as well as a conference area for having meetings,” Adams explains. “She’s always felt embarrassed in her previous studios to bring clients in because of the clutter, so it was important to her to have a space that could function in the various ways and still be a beautiful space she is proud to bring clients into.” Adams is very confident in her approach and aesthetic, describing her style as modern, classic, and feminine, and Monica really looked to her and trusted her design sensibility and style to create and reimagine her studio space. “It was overwhelming, at times, because of the sheer volume of items going into the space, and I like things having a place, so we definitely went back and forth to try to give her the most storage as possible while still trying to achieve a clean, modern look,” she says.Despite everything in the room, Adams’s favorite thing about the new studio design is the hat wall. “When I think of Monica, I associate her with a hat, so creating this wall of hats was personal,” she says. “I love that she can now see every hat that she owns. I also love the two intersecting islands with white and black marble countertops, respectively, and the conference table that butts up to the island. Who doesn’t love a triple island? All that countertop space.”The biggest challenge of the project was the sheer number of items and various functions the space needed to serve. For example, it needed to be an office for Rose’s girls, fittings, conference/meetings, sourcing, packing, putting together various looks for clients, storing Monica’s wardrobe kits, photo shoots, the list goes on. “We were also mindful of the budget, so we really got the biggest bang out of every dollar,” she says. “Her boots were also tricky—I wanted to hang them, but couldn’t because of the number of boots she had, so it was a math problem trying to get all of her over-the-knee boots, tall boots, calf boots, and ankle boots in there.”Shop Monica’s closest design below:This French-style gilded floor mirror is sure to ramp up the style dial in any room.Looking for that perfect corner chair? This Bertoia-style will do the trick. Throw this chic black Icelandic throw over an office chair to ramp up the homely cozy factor.This see-through desk is perfect for a small office or those who love minimal design.Swap chairs for ottomans to save space and add a unique touch to an office or studio.There is a mushroom trend happening in lighting (we’re obsessed with the Atollo lamp), so it was only a matter of time before it came to furniture too. This coffee table is super chic. Up Next: Exclusive—Designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Open Up Their L.A Home.
Brigitte Macron might not actually be royalty, but she looked every bit the princess while attending a state dinner at the Royal Palace in Belgium. Joining Queen Mathilde of Belgium for the black-tie affair, Macron wore a sleek black dress with glittering embellishments at the neckline and waist. Queen Mathilde, for her part, wore a pretty velvet number that was a bit reminiscent of Meghan Markle’s favorite bateau neckline.
We revel in Macron’s tours of other countries just as much as we love when Markle or Kate Middleton travel abroad. So far, Macron has worn a polished all-gray outfit and a cool tweed pantsuit, and we can’t wait to see what else she has up her sleeve in Belgium. Scroll down to see everything Brigitte Macron has worn on her tour of Belgium so far.
Who’s excited for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s upcoming wedding? Chopra has already stunned with her feathery bridal shower dress and cool bachelorette trip outfits, so we have a feeling their wedding will be second to none (with lots of outfit changes to boot). Before the wedding kicks off, though, there’s one last thing to check off the to-do list: their registry. Chopra partnered with Amazon to reveal every item on her wedding registry, and, well, you might want to take notes.
Although her home picks are chic as well, we zeroed in on one section in particular: the travel category. “I am always traveling for work and fun—it’s great to be able to refresh my travel essentials,” Chopra said in a statement. From her go-to luggage brand to practical yet cute laundry bags, scroll down to shop Chopra’s Amazon picks.
Behold: the most practical designer backpack there ever was. A sleek cosmetics pouch is a must for traveling. It’s the portable photo printer you never knew you needed.Because you don’t want your shoes near your clean clothes. Investing in durable, well-made luggage is always a good idea. How cute is this for brides-to-be? Silk eye masks are the ultimate affordable little luxury.
