While we’re absolute champions of the “wear whatever the heck you want!” school of fashion, we’re still very aware of that slightly judgy colleague/family member/friend who always seems to have their eye on our choice of outfit. Whether it’s mom asking repeatedly if we’re sure we’re not cold in that dress or Jenny from Accounting eyeing up our take on smart-casual, the struggle to find the right holiday outfit idea is all the more real as the temperature drops.
To make this hectic time of year just a tiny bit easier, we hit Nordstrom (our go-to spot, whatever the occasion) to share three must-know looks for our upcoming winter events, and they’re all guaranteed to be 100% on trend as we barrel toward 2018. We may not have the last-minute airfares or extra hours in the day you’re looking for, but we will have you showing up in style. Keep scrolling for the three foolproof head-to-toe holiday outfit ideas that are getting us through the season.
Pinning outfit ideas? Nordstrom is decked out with more than we can handle—we’re particularly loving the ’70s-inspired pieces they’ve curated here.
It’s been almost 20 years since Gladiator, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe‘s blockbuster tale of Maximus—a Roman general who is enslaved then becomes a gladiator—dominated the Academy Awards. Now it looks as though Scott is ready to return to the arena with Gladiator 2.
The director has no issue with making sequels—in the last few years he has directed Alien: Covenantand produced Blade Runner 2049. Audiences didn’t necessarily crush each other rushing into theaters for those, but they weren’t failures, either. Scott has plenty of reasons to make a bet on this one.
The trailer for the first film alone makes a pretty good case for revisiting that world.
While Crowe’s Maximus character met his end in the classic original film, Gladiator 2 will follow the continuing story of Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), The youth was the nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the weaselly son of Roman leader Marcus Aurelius who murdered his father seized the throne and wound up in the gladiator ring with Maximus, who though mortally wounded, skewered the emperor before fading into the great beyond to reunite with his slain wife and son. Maximus saved the boy and his mother while avenging his own family, and left a strong impression on the young Lucius.
Every great movie could be mined for multiple sequel prompts, many of them tangential, but that sounds like a pretty solid storyline.
Deadline further reports that Paramount and Universal are involved.
The idea of a sequel to Gladiator isn’t new. Scott and Russell Crowe had Nick Cave write a script for Gladiator 2 a few years ago. As BMD reported in 2017, Cave’s script was insane. Here’s just part of BMD’s breakdown:
Cave’s script begins, as promised, with Maximus dead. His body lies in a dense forest, rain pouring down from above, and his well-armored corpse is soon set upon by a pair of wandering looters. A shadowy figure emerges from the gloom, killing one of the bandits and chasing off the other. The figure approaches Maximus, who suddenly sits up, wide awake and extremely confused. Where is he? What happened? And who’s this weird dude beckoning him to follow him back through the forest?
This is Mordecai, who responds to Maximus’ litany of questions with a simple, “I keep the peace.” The two adjourn to a small encampment, and Mordecai explains that he just came from seeing Maximus killed in the Coliseum, a bit of news that goes over about as well as you’d expect it to. That night, Maximus is haunted by a vision, the same one we saw him struck by throughout the first Gladiator: a rolling wheat field, a large tree, his wife and child waiting for him next to a humble dwelling. This time, the vision is interrupted by rolling thunder and terrifying bolts of lightning. Wherever his family’s at, bad things are afoot. Maximus wakes up, vowing to find them.
Well, okay then. From there, Maximus wanders a bizarre netherworld in search of his family and seriously, it gets much, much weirder.
Read Cave’s insane script here, if you dare. It’s so crazy it would be a classic if Scott did choose to produce the thing. But it sounds like he’s going the rational route with the new sequel.
As the (hopefully non-weird) Gladiator 2 is obviously still in the works, no release date has been set.
Daniel Cormier popped a sweat facing Derrick “My balls was hot” Lewis in UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden, but he didn’t have to work that hard. He beat Lewis with a choke hold in the second round, and when he shouldered his record-setting second title belt, he looked ready for another match.
His words left no doubt about that. He wants that match with a very big target: former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar.
As Joe Rogan held up the mic, Cormier said, “Brock Lesnar! When you come, bring that brand new WWE title too, I feel like being a WWE champion too. Let’s go! Let’s go, Brock! Bring that belt with you if you come to my house.”
Cormier had something else to say. “Two belts for each shoulder! I get to look at this again. It’s history and Daniel Cormier is one of the best of all-time.”
Cormier’s decisive win was against an opponent with superior reach, one who looked like he was in better shape and equally strong, but the end was in sight in the first round, when he first took Lewis to the mat.
Cormier remained in charge after that, and his win with a rear naked choke in round 2 just seemed like a foregone conclusion. With that he established himself as the first MMA champ to successfully defend titles in different weight classes—heavyweight and light heavyweight.
As for his challenge: He doesn’t just want to face Brock Lesnar in the Octagon—he wants to add a third belt to his collection with the big man’s title as WWE Universal Champion.
“Bring that belt with you when you come to my house,” Cormier said.
As you may already know, I’m very into bags. From tracking down the best from fashion week street style to curating my own little collection to simply seeing them in my day-to-day work “research,” if there’s a cool purse out there, I know about it and have likely already considered buying it. So in my continued effort to bring you all some grade-A content, today I thought I’d round up my favorite designer It bags of the moment but with a very exciting peg. From classics like Prada and Miu Miu to newer brands like By Far (that Kendall Jenner just happens to be sporting above), I’ve rounded up the 34 coolest, brand-new, under-$500 purses on the market right now, just for you. Since I likely lost you at under $500, I’ll end it here and let you continue on to shop.
This brand is really blowing up right now.I’m all for Prada this season.The perfect night-out bag.This one is a street style hit.These just keep getting better and better.Cool shape, cool material, cool color—what more could you want?I’m getting ’90s vibes all the way.I’m obsessed with this print and color.For those looking to step up their black-tie game.MNZ can do no wrong if you ask me.This is how you make the woven bag work for the colder seasons.Yes, Attico!Something about this shape is so unique and classic at the same time.There’s no shortage of amazing mock croc out there for fall.The vintage-inspired print inside this bag is such a nice surprise.I think the furry bag trend will continue going strong this winter.The OG of beaded bags.Add polish to any outfit with this.If you’re over your basic black clutch, let me suggest this beauty.So wearable, yet so cool.All things animal print go this season.Just the right amount of edge.Few brands can do mock croc like Nanushka.Possibly the most eye-catching of the bunch.Just. So. Cute.Pro tip: Hunter green matches almost anything.Wear it from work to drinks seamlessly.Don’t say I didn’t warn you: There’s only one left in stock!Had to add something super classic in.Why am I so oddly obsessed with this one?As you can see, a little velvet makes anything fall-ready.Perfect for the upcoming holiday season.I think this one speaks for itself.Simple yet effective.
Leopard print has made quite a name for itself in 2018, and dare we say we’re a tad tired of it? Not forever, of course, but for the time being, we need a bit of a break, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. As of late, we’ve been seeing a rise in a timeless trend you probably haven’t been excited for since the third grade—checkerboard print.
It girls have been sporting the trend on everything from belts to pants to jackets and back again. Acting as a semi-neutral just as leopard print does, the striking pattern is one you’ll get a lot more wear out of than you’d expect. Take it from Reese Blutstein up above and pair the print trend with a statement jacket and white T-shirt, or use it to accent an otherwise bland outfit. And if all else fails, slip into your favorite checkered Vans and call it a day.
Below, shop our favorite curation of the rising checkerboard trend and get ready for your wheels to start turning. Exciting non-leopard looks are in your near future.
The leather jacket of our dreams. Hoodies can be cool too. The addition of a statement bag into your wardrobe will transform your outfits in no time. You can’t go wrong with a classic. We’ve never been more excited for the next torrential downpour. This sandal style is huge for spring 2019. Are you here for it? Check this brand out ASAP. Who knew checks could be so cozy? A cherry on top is just what this bag needed. In case black and white isn’t really your thing, but cool sweaters are. Carry your coins in style. Not your grandma’s cardigan, that’s for sure. A white T-shirt and jeans are all this belt needs. Winter ain’t got nothin’ on you. Sock sneakers, but make them interesting. We have a strict checks-only rule this fall. This entire look is giving us life. Seriously, though, have you checked out this brand yet? Wear these with colored socks in the cooler months. Cropped to perfection. A black “dad” fleece would look amazing with these. Cuddle up this winter in these gold checkerboard sweats.
