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From the Archives: Jeep Wagoneer vs. Ford Ranchero vs. GMC Pickup vs. Dodge A-108
The current state of the world has us thinking about getting away from it all. This story from our September 1968 issue, featuring a Jeep Wagoneer, Ford Ranchero, GMC pickup, and Dodge camper, helped us scratch that itch. Hopefully it does the same for you–Ed. Something’s wrong. The moment you find yourself and four other virile, red-blooded males of unquestionable romantic heritage sitting innocently in the Corkscrew Saloon 187 feet below sea level at midnight in Death Valley discussing epistemology, theoretical physics and the insidious road to Beatty, Nevada, you know, just know, that this neat little progressive civilization of ours screwed up somewhere along the way. Off-the-road? Remote? Bull. There we were, cursed with a four-wheel-drive Jeep Wagoneer, a rugged For...
I Asked Fashion People What They’re Buying for Autumn and Their Finds Are Epic
If you’re anything like me, you’d probably be thrilled to get a private look inside the closets of the fashion set and the new items landing on their shopping looks. With so many trends and buzzy fall fashion pieces on the horizon, I’ve been curious about which ones have the stamp of approval from insiders. Instead of waiting around to see the covetable looks on their Instagrams, I reached out to some of my favorite buyers, editors, models, and creative consultants to see which pieces they can’t wait to start wearing for the season ahead. Many of their selects revolve around investment buys—versatile pieces like chunky riding boots and fringe bags that tap into the biggest new season trends. Others focus on elevated basics like reinvented knits and high-waisted...
Big Knickers Are Now Super Popular, and We Have the Photos to Prove It
The summer 2020 trends we thought would make it big this season certainly did, but there are a handful of newbies that bubbled up as well. Since we’ve all been spending a lot more time indoors, our outfits are obviously adapting to our newfound lifestyle, and the most recent one to grace our presence is a slightly surprising addition—boxer briefs. That’s right, this underwear is officially trending, and we have all the Instagram photos to prove it. The style has become wildly popular among the fashion set, as they have continued to post dozens of outfit photos lounging around the house in the comfortable, oversized underwear. We first started to take note of the rise of the classic brief a few months ago, but now, these pants are quickly...
All the Best High Street Boots To Bookmark This September
From chunky lace-ups and elegant knee-highs, to statement-making snakeskin and hiking-inspired offerings, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to high street boots this autumn. The likes of Mango, Arket and Topshop have really stepped up their game for 2020, dropping premium-looking pieces that could easily be mistaken for their designer counterparts. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
BTS, Joey King, Jaden Smith, And More Ruled The VMA Virtual Video Booth
The 2020 Video Music Awards are officially underway, and like the BET Awards in June, this year’s show has largely gone remote, with plenty of energetic performances taking place across various iconic New York locales. And though the ceremony isn’t centrally located at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center as previously planned, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that hasn’t stopped celebrities from channeling its fabulous spirit. The VMA red carpet has certainly produced iconic looks throughout its history. (Who could forget the cherry-red gown emblazoned with the word “siren” that Lizzo wore last year ahead of her juicy, booty-bouncing performance?) To keep that big peacock energy alive, musicians and actors captured their best outfits v...
Hailey Bieber Just Confirmed This Is Set To Be 2020’s Coolest Boot Trend
Leave it to Hailey Bieber to be spotted in one of autumn’s coolest boot trends before the season has even officially begun. The model was seen out and about in LA recently, wearing a pair of Bottega Veneta’s BV Tire Boots. The shoes are from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2020 collection and feature a statement-making contrast chunky red sole. Always one to invest in of-the-moment brands, Bieber paired the eye-catching boots alongside Alexander Wang shorts, a Jacquemus bralette and a grey blazer by Magda Butrym. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharin...
This Is The Unexpected Motif The Fashion Set Is Loving For Autumn
Earlier this year, we saw the rise of a trend called cottagecore. It was an aesthetic which romanticised the simplicity of a country life, with Instagrammers carrying wicker baskets filled with flowers and baking homecooked meals amongst idyllic remote settings. In conjunction with a global pandemic, this yearning for simpler days and a return to basics arrived at precisely the right time. This summer, however, it seems brands have taken this concept one step further. Prairie dresses have been replaced with landscape motifs which depict cloud-filled skies, roaming horses or sunrises over the horizon. It’s no longer about dressing like you belong in the countryside, now it’s about dressing to emulate it. We first noticed this niche trend when House Of Sunny released i...
This Hero Hair Product Should Be a Staple in Every Blonde Girl’s Routine
I was keen to understand how purple shampoo works on different hair textures. “The only thing you need to consider with purple shampoo is that, if your texture is super fine, it can stain the baby hair around the hairline,” advises Barron-Hough. “If that’s the case, you would need to leave the hairline out when shampooing and just massage it in the last few seconds before you rinse. “Purple shampoo works very well on Afro hair, too; all of the guidelines I’ve already discussed apply in the same way. As Afro hair is slightly more porous, if the shade of blonde is super light, then a purple tone shampoo will work best for a brightening effect. The tone should absorb quickly, so you needn’t spend lots of time in the shower waiting for it to work....
I Think Rochelle Humes Has the Best Summer Dress Collection
As someone who knows, let me tell you: It’s not easy getting dressed when you’re growing a human. There are days when all you want to do is wear a pair of pregnancy leggings and a loose T-shirt. But, as many of us can attest thanks to the past few months, wearing leggings all the time doesn’t necessarily make you feel good. Not to mention it’s not always the most professional. Thanks then to Rochelle Humes who is here to give us a real lesson in how to dress with a bump. The TV presenter is taking over Holly Willoughby‘s duties during the summer holidays and is currently 33 weeks pregnant. And what a selection of gorgeous dresses she’s been wearing. From of-the-moment checked shirred frocks to classic shirt dresses belted over her bump, there are so...
2020 Honda Civic Si HPT Sedan Long-Term Update: Getting to Know You
We established in the introductory story that I don’t seem to drive a lot of Civics despite my job being to drive all the things, so the short-long-term 2020 Honda Civic Si and I are still getting acquainted. So far, so good. Some of my colleagues have been down on this generation of Civic Si because it has a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine tuned up from everyday Civi spec, not a purpose-built, naturally aspirated, high-rpm screamer like past generations of Si. As much as I love a good naturally aspirated engine, this doesn’t bother me, mostly because I never formed an emotional attachment to those old Si models. Maybe it was lack of sufficient exposure, but I’m not mad about this engine. Not that folks’ criticisms are nonsense. The engine is laggy, like...
SUV or Sedan? 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or 2020 BMW X1?
We’ve been living with the 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for nearly half a year now, and the pint-sized sedan has been put through our daily routines and spontaneous adventures. While the 228i Gran Coupe was out on a road trip, I spent time with one of its platform siblings, the X1, to answer a frequently asked question today’s car shopper might have: What do you gain and give up by switching to an SUV? BMW X1 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: How Practical? For a small sedan with a swoopy roofline, the BMW 228i Gran Coupe is practical for a single person or a couple. The 15.1-cubic-foot trunk easily accommodates a week’s worth of groceries and a couple medium-sized pieces of luggage. However, you need to fold the 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat back for bulky items. An underfl...
“I’m Remixing a Car”: Matthew Dear Harnesses Sounds of the Mustang Mach-E for New Electronic Song
The multi-talented Matthew Dear has found inspiration from an unexpected source for his latest release. Known for experimenting with his work, the Motor City native used sounds from the Ford Motor Company‘s all-electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, for a new electronic track titled “New Breed (The Mustang Mach-E Remix).” He sets the scene immediately with an introduction featuring the sounds of the car traveling down a road. As listeners race towards the checkered flag, he swerves between a steady futuristic beat and robotic vocals to create a soundscape dripping with retro-futurism imagery. While working with a car company on a track is surprising in and of itself, Dear actually went as far as to say his experience with Ford was one of his favorites a...
