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Everything You Need to Know About Amina Muaddi and Her Shoes
Muaddi has been on the fashion scene for a while, but she only went solo with her shoe brand last year. Growing up in Italy was always an inspiration for Muaddi to want to design shoes, but she first sought out a career working at magazines—an invaluable network for any fledgling designer. She attended the European Institute of Design and worked as a stylist at L’Uomo Vogue and GQ, ensuring she understood the world of fashion before completely fulfilling her dream. In pursuit of following in the legendary footsteps of footwear designers like Manolo Blahnik, Muaddi travelled to Italy’s famous shoe-making district, Riviera del Brenta, to learn the trade and co-founded her first brand, Oscar Tiye. Following that, Muaddi then moved to Paris, where she collaborated with French couturier Alexand...
Trust Monikh: These Are the 13 Basics I’m Totally Obsessed With
Wanting to get that one last summer piece so you can wear it to your next girls day out, but also know that autumn dressing is round the corner? Well, don’t let those wintery whispers spoil your last few weeks of jacketless dressing. We constantly talk about how much we need the sun and heat, so we owe it to ourselves to enjoy it—and, of course, invest in a dress or two if that’s what we want. When in an almost end of season predicament, I always ask myself, will this piece last? Will it be something I get out of storage year after year? Will I not only feel good in it now, but will it work for me later in life? If yes, then that’s a forever piece. I have so many looks that I’ve worn again and again for year’s now. One’s that have worked for me in my mid 20s and now 30s, throug...
I Just Tried The New Hourglass Foundation And I Have Many Thoughts
As I write this, I’m trying to remember the last time I wore a proper foundation. With the non-stop heatwave that was this summer, I pretty much ditched base products all together and opted to show off my sun-kissed skin, enhancing it with a little bronzer and cream blush. When it’s hot, the idea of wearing a foundation all day felt almost oppressive but now as summer winds down I’m looking for a soft introduction back to bases to subtly enhance my complexion as all the summer glow slowly drains away. Enter Hourglass’s new Ambient Soft Glow Foundation. There’s no doubt, Hourglass are a brand known for their glow. Their Ambient Lighting Powder set the standard for setting powders that kept makeup in place, but are luminising rather than matte and cakey. Even the brand’s high coverage&...
J.Lo Wore a Turtleneck Wedding Dress With Dramatic Ruffles—Oh, and 2 Other Gowns
Let’s break it down by the numbers: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were engaged once in 2002 and once this year. They had one wedding in Las Vegas last month, followed by a whirlwind Parisian honeymoon. That brings us to this weekend when they had a second wedding in Riceboro, Georgia. For the latter ceremony, J.Lo had three—count ’em, three—different wedding gowns, all custom-designed by Ralph Lauren. She also wore 27-carat Samer Halimeh Pear Shape Drop Flower Marquise Diamond Earrings. Are you still with me? Although Vogue has the exclusive on the professional images of J.Lo’s wedding dresses, her stylist Rob Zangardi shared some behind-the-scenes images that we’re absolutely revelling in. In a press release, Ralph Lauren detailed exactly what went ...
Iconic brands including Nike, Gucci have made $260M off NFT sales
The hype surrounding nonfungible tokens (NFTs) has allowed some of the world’s most iconic brands to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue, underscoring the mass consumer appeal of digital collectibles. Leading brands including Nike, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas and Tiffany have amassed a combined $260 million worth of sales from NFTs, according to data from Dune Analytics that was first reported by NFTGators. Nike’s NFT drops have amassed $185.3 million in revenue, with volumes in secondary markets approaching $1.3 billion. Dolce & Gabbana has generated $25.6 million worth of NFT revenue. Tiffany, which only recently launched its NFTiff token allowing CryptoPunk holders to mint customized pendants, has amassed $12.6 million in NFT-related sales. Tot...
Dua Lipa Celebrates 27th Birthday in Microbras, Leather Dresses, and Denim Bikinis
Why have a birth-day when you can make it a week? Well if it’s good enough for Dua Lipa, it’s good enough for us. The singer, who rang in her 27th birthday on 22 Aug., officially declared it a week of festivities in an Instagram post on 21 Aug. And she’s certainly been serving up some incredible style inspiration. As she partied with pals on a summer getaway — and well-deserved break after delighting crowds on her Future Nostalgia tour — she posted a series of showstopping looks that have had us coveting her wardrobe. Cleverly mixing brand new pieces with vintage ensembles pulled from designer archives, Lipa proves no trend is ever off limits. Hundreds of fans were quick to send their best wishes to the star on Instagram. British Vogue editor commented: “Happy birth...
12 Things a Skincare Expert Wants Our Editors to Stop Doing Immediately
“Stop taking good skin for granted. As someone who favours less over more and has essentially fairly good skin, Lisa informed me that I’m probably taking my skin for granted rather than doing a few small things to make it look its best. She has told me to not ignore what my skin is trying to tell me. As the largest organ in the body, it needs to be fed in the same way that you would feed your stomach or brain! So if it’s dry or I sense my dairy intolerance flaring up in forehead spots, listen to it.” “Don’t choose products based on scent. She could tell I liked scientifically led products and favoured lighter-weight formulas rather than anything too heavy, but the problem is that I’m just choosing things because of the smell rather than the ef...
20 Moisturisers That Won’t Clog Your Pores at All
You’ve probably heard the term before and thought it sounded good for the most part but didn’t really know much about it. “Simply put, a non-comedogenic product has been tested to not clog pores,” explains board-certified dermatologist Ife Rodney, MD, FAAD, of Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetics. “That means it’s less likely to cause acne. Though, this is not guaranteed. Dirt, dead skin cells, or sebum can clog the pores, causing acne. Comedogenic products—usually heavy or greasy—can also clog your pores. It’s important to note that non-comedogenic products won’t necessarily treat your breakouts. They just won’t contribute to the problem.” While non-comedogenic products are helpful for just about anyone, those with oily, sensitive,...
Kendall Jenner Just Wore the Flat Shoe Trend That’s All Over Mango and M&S
Wouldn’t you just love to spend some time in Kendall Jenner’s shoe wardrobe? I’m sure it’s a magical place. I’ve written my fair share of content about her shoes, but this is the first time I’ve covered Jenner wearing ballet flats. But given that they’re a major trend at the moment and she loves a trend, it’s quite fitting. Personally speaking, I love it when somewhat classic shoe styles such as ballet flats become trendy, as I can feel good about investing in them knowing that I’ll still want to wear them once the trendiness cools off. Ballet flats are that for me, and forward brands like The Row, Miu Miu, and Gucci are embracing it and people are responding, as I see them selling out left and right. But not to worry, th...
21 Expensive-Looking Pieces From & Other Stories I Simply Can’t Wait to Wear
News flash: The new season is upon us. But before you cry into one of your last iced lattes of the summer, I have a silver lining for you: new season = new wardrobe. After months of sweating in places I didn’t know one could sweat (my forearms—weird, no?) I can’t wait to step into autumnal dressing. Sequins, suits, cashmere, boots—I can’t get enough! Heading into the office brings opportunities for layers and texture. My work wardrobe consists of a sea of cosy knits layered on top of cotton shirts and leather trench coats. And let’s not forget that as we part ways with weekends filled with festivals, we welcome party season. And boy, oh, boy! This year is our year for extroverted, unapologetic, high-octane glamour. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking...
I’m a Fashion Stylist—These Are the Jewellery Brands I’d Honestly Recommend
When it comes to the best jewellery brands there is so much choice that it can be quite an overwhelming category to shop from. Whether big and bold or small and dainty, the options are endless. As a fashion editor it’s probably up there as one of my most asked questions, ‘Where can I find a fabulous piece of jewellery from?’ and one that I love, to be honest. As a huge jewellery fan, I’m more than up for sharing my latest obsessions and fantasy splurges from brands like Seb Brown or Cece Jewellery. Once you start wearing jewellery in a more obsessive way, it becomes part of your everyday look and you can’t be without it. I’ve been known to run back home and put my favourite signet ring on or my...
7 Shoe Trends French Girls Will be Wearing This Autumn
With autumn just around the corner, emotions fluctuate between sadness over summer’s imminent departure and mounting excitement for cold-weather dressing. Sunny days might soon be behind us, but the cloud of knitwear on the horizon certainly softens the blow (literally and figuratively). Shoes sit right up there with woolly jumpers and oversized outerwear on the list of exciting early autumn purchases. From ankle boots to lug-soled loafers, there are plenty of cool and classic footwear options for the transitional months—ensuring you don’t have to go straight from sandal to ski boot. Step into September in a dainty ballet flat or subtle western silhouette; whether you’ve started reaching for your blazers or are having a hard time letting go of pretty floral dresses, the...
