2+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) Yet another cool-girl fashion collaboration has entered the chat. This time, model Alexa Chung is celebrating her long-standing relationship with Madewell " 15 years after their first collaboration " with a vintage-inspired holiday collection that pays homage to the East Village and East London.We've been on a journey together, me and Madewell," Chung tells Refinery29. I've always made an effort to make things super personal, but this is definitely the most personal collection that we've collaborated on. It's very vintage inspired and it's also quite musically led, so it's really specific to my tastes. I am thrilled with it."From tried-and-true winter styles like oversized sweaters, crochet scarves, lacy slip dresses, and herringbone dress coats, to more unexpected styles like football jerseys, white jeans, and We're Witches Bitches" graphic tees, the collaboration perfectly reflects Chung's eclectic, specific, and cool" aesthetic.The nostalgic and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (564+ words) When it comes to legacy beauty founders" second acts, Carisa Janes is in excellent company. From Bobbi Brown"s Jones Road to Ali Webb"s Messy (her sophomore endeavor following Drybar), some of the most exciting beauty brands of the moment are coming from longtime tastemakers." With Hourglass, Janes famously honed a luxury makeup POV with a focus on lit-from-within, sculpted skin powered by baked Ambient light powders that made the brand a household name. With her latest venture, Outside In, she"s not just creating more product for products" sake. The brand is launching with just three products, a Silk Serum Foundation, an accompanying brush, and Floral Reserve Face Oil. The foundation notably features skincare-grade levels of active ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and the face oil features a base of sweet almond, sunflower seed, and meadowfoam seed…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (743+ words) I caught up with celebrity and editorial makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes in L.A. while she was in glam-tour mode with Dua Lipa, and we went deep on career longevity, the internet's role in her rise, and why her namesake line, KJH Brand, is built to teach'not just "trend." When I asked how posting changed her bookings, Katie didn't hesitate. Early on, when legacy shoots felt out of reach, she treated her feed like a living portfolio. "My page became my editorial," she told me, a place to set her own brief, show technique, and get discovered by celebrity teams. She still swears by artists sharing work on themselves; it demystifies the process for clients and doubles as a lookbook they can point to on set. "Instagram became my editorial."kATIE JANE HUGHES Teaching-first beauty (and the case against heavy primer)…...

6+ day, 34+ min ago (1819+ words) Warrant's "Cherry Pie, The Runaways' "Cherry Bomb, Hozier's "Cherry Wine... There's a reason why so many artists " spanning decades and genres " are inspired by one commonplace fruit. On the one hand, cherries represent the simple sweetness of youth and capture the heady nostalgia of long summer days (life is but a bowl of cherries, after all). On the other hand, they're shorthand for sex, seduction, and a loss of innocence (think the sultry lyrics of Lana Del Rey or Twin Peaks' Audrey Horne tying a cherry stem with her tongue). In the art world, cherries are symbolic of wealth and decadence. The Dutch Old Masters couldn't get enough of them in their elaborate still lifes, spilling out of ornate silver dishes with bouquets.The same can be said for cherry fragrances. A cherry note is never just one thing " it…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (489+ words) It may be early November, but go to any store and it's as if the holidays are single-digit days away. And while there are endless beauty blockbuster gifts to peruse, the truth is you don't need to drop triple digits to snap up some excellent makeup and skincare finds for everyone on your list "including you. Case in point: Reader-favorite brand e.l.f. Cosmetics, which has made a name for its ridiculously good, ahead-of-the-curve products at accessible prices. From the editor-approved Halo Skin Tint to the viral Glow Reviver Plumping Lip Oils, the brand rarely misses "including when it comes to holiday offerings. And just in time for gifting season, e.l.f. is dazzling beauty lovers with a suite of holiday sets at every price point. From an under-$100 advent calendar (!) bursting at the seams with full sizes to the cutest stocking stuffer lip…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (1707+ words) When Nina Simone said "an artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times," she wasn't referring to only the moments in history that feel like sunshine and roses. The iconic singer and activist meant the dark and ugly parts, too." Lately, however, there's been an alarming trend of people in power censoring art that reflects reality. Just recently, Apple TV postponed the release of The Savant in the weeks following Charlie Kirk's assassination. The series follows an investigator (Jessica Chastain) who interferes with white supremacist organizations before mass shootings occur. In a statement to Deadline, a spokesperson for the streaming platform said, "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant," adding that it would be released at a later date. Chastain expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating that "we've seen an unfortunate…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (490+ words) The 2025 CFDA Awards commenced Monday evening at the American Museum of Natural History to honor some of the fashion industry's brightest designers across four main award categories.Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy favorites across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design. With honorees such as Jerry Lorenzo, Cynthia Rowley, Andre Walker, Pieter Muller, Donatella Versace, Sarah Moonves, and Ralph Rucci, the ceremony, helmed by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne and CEO and President Steven Kolb, boasts a vast cohort of design creatives across the American fashion sphere and beyond.As we await the results for this year's awards, we're spotlighting some of the most standout red carpet looks as the night unfolds. Brandon Blackwood and Olandria CarthenAccessory designer Brandon Blackwood steps out onto the carpet…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1741+ words) It's official: we've entered Sagittarius Season in full force, and with that comes a'collective vibe shift that's both undeniable and kind of a cosmic whiplash. We're saying'bye to the Fixed water Scorpio Season, with its secrecy, shadow work, and "let me'spiral in peace" emotional intensity. In its place? The boundless optimism, reckless' honesty, and restless wanderlust of Mutable Fire for the next four weeks." Sagittarius Season isn't here to make you sit with your feelings" it's here to make you'book a one-way ticket to anywhere else and sprint'toward the next philosophical adventure. And yet, this fiery shift doesn't mean we can' escape our responsibilities. It just means we're less afraid to face them. From the way'we communicate to how we reimagine our future, this is the week where bold moves'feel less scary and more inevitable.' But don't let the Jupiterian…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (912+ words) It's sala season again, a time for painting our faces, teasing our hair, and slipping into sparkly dresses all to sit on abuela's plastic-covered sofa between the t'a asking, "Y el novio?" and the prima who's there to save us.Whether you're doing Friendsgiving with your amiguis, hitting the office holiday party, dining with your family on Nochebuena, or smooching with a lucky someone on the dance floor on New Year's Eve, there's plenty to celebrate (and plenty of invites that call for glamorous fits). We want to make sure you look and feel amazing in your festive looks.We've gathered some head-turning dresses that are perfect for any holiday event. Each piece is by a Latina designer or a Latina-owned brand, so you'll also be giving back to the community.All linked products are independently selected by our editors....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (760+ words) It's been nearly two years since the action planet Mars has orbited Sagittarius, making this year's comeback memorable. In the midst of several retrogrades (Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), we can rely on Mars in Sagittarius to serve as the energetic light we need to get us through the muddiness of fall from November 4 to December 15. Let's be real, Mars in Sagittarius can get a little messy. The reason is that Sagittarius is an impulsive sign that is super reactive and doesn't focus on the consequences of their actions. When the action planet Mars is fired up in Sagittarius, it can create a mountain out of a molehill, as the archer's energy can push limits and fight to prove a point for the sake of their bravado " even if no one is questioning their abilities and knowledge. We must…...