April 22, 2020 at 07:00PM In this new decade, throwaway trends are becoming increasingly passé, and we are all looking for clothes that will have a lasting impact within a capsule wardrobe. The spring summer 2020 runways were notably more commercial than usual, with a focus on classic legacy buys rather than whimsical and artistic creations, which could potentially fall into the fad or impractical category. Every fashion buyer I have spoken to about the fashion week in September used the word “realistic” as the overarching theme. Another buzzword for spring 2020 fashion is “wearability”—a word I am usually loathe to use to describe clothes, given it is their basic function, but it’s an adjective that keeps being used to describe the aesthetic for spring 2020. Pictured above: The Row. The headlining trends will all seamlessly transition into many of our wardrobes and stay there for the foreseeable future. One of the most in-demand items for spring, for example, is a simple blue Oxford button-down shirt by The Row, along with bodysuits, little black dresses and relaxed suiting. “Keep it simple but never boring,” is how Moda Operandi’s Lisa Aiken sums up the tone of this sensible season. “The large majority of the runway collections have been incredibly wearable, the brands have showcased the ultimate wardrobing heroes in a new and interesting way: the suit, the Bermuda short, the white shirt, the tank top…” says Elizabeth von der Goltz, Global Buying Director at Net-a-Porter. Pictured above: Jacquemus Behind this desire for more classic, timeless pieces is the topic
Month: April 2020
Why Doing Nothing Is As Healthy for You As Working Out
April 22, 2020 at 07:25PM BY KATE CARRAWAY THOMAS BARWICKGETTY IMAGES I recently found myself working 40 hours in only three days while writing and editing a draft—the high-intensity interval training of life as a writer. To help maintain the pace, I made sure to sleep for eight hours, worked out every day, and paused to eat the (at least semi-healthy) meals my husband made for me. But by day four, the words on my screen were swimming and swan-diving. My bullet-train hyperconsciousness blew off its rails. I was halfway incoherent and shivery-shaky. I was so out of it I tripped down three stairs, caught myself from falling the rest of the way, and then just sat down, bleary and mystified. I knew that if I kept going, I’d get sick or just shut down. Culturally, we’ve acknowledged our fixation with “digital overwhelm” and “millennial burnout,” but we still do the same stuff, over and over. Even when I did have time away from my computer during my work cyclone to run, shower, or eat, I was also listening to podcasts or scrolling through Instagram, immersed in the usual digital cacophony. What I didn’t do was daydream, or stare blankly into space, or do any kind of nothing at all. This is what has been termed “waking rest.” In a letter to the editor of the academic journal Sleep last fall, researchers at the Occupational Sleep Medicine Group at Washington State University describe waking rest as a “fourth puzzle piece” in the existing wellness trio
Why Doing Nothing Is As Healthy for You As Working Out
April 22, 2020 at 07:25PM Waking rest is the “fourth puzzle piece” to wellness almost everyone is missing. BY KATE CARRAWAY THOMAS BARWICKGETTY IMAGES I recently found myself working 40 hours in only three days while writing and editing a draft—the high-intensity interval training of life as a writer. To help maintain the pace, I made sure to sleep for eight hours, worked out every day, and paused to eat the (at least semi-healthy) meals my husband made for me. But by day four, the words on my screen were swimming and swan-diving. My bullet-train hyperconsciousness blew off its rails. I was halfway incoherent and shivery-shaky. I was so out of it I tripped down three stairs, caught myself from falling the rest of the way, and then just sat down, bleary and mystified. I knew that if I kept going, I’d get sick or just shut down. Culturally, we’ve acknowledged our fixation with “digital overwhelm” and “millennial burnout,” but we still do the same stuff, over and over. Even when I did have time away from my computer during my work cyclone to run, shower, or eat, I was also listening to podcasts or scrolling through Instagram, immersed in the usual digital cacophony. What I didn’t do was daydream, or stare blankly into space, or do any kind of nothing at all. This is what has been termed “waking rest.” In a letter to the editor of the academic journal Sleep last fall, researchers at the Occupational Sleep Medicine Group at Washington State University
This New Montreal-Based Instagram Account Lets You Buy and Sell Vintage Pieces
April 22, 2020 at 07:01PM In the 2019 version of its annual resale report, ThredUp projected that the second-hand clothing market would double in the next five years. More and more people are curious about buying used garments and accessories than ever before as statistics about the impact of new clothing production and our consumption habits are revealed, and there’s no shortage of platforms to help us purchase and sell used fashion pieces from around the world. The success of this emerging model of business is what encouraged Partners & Babe founder Emily Watts-Luciani to launch an Instagram feed for Montreal-based vintage vendors. After the COVID-19 crisis shut down the city’s second-hand stores including Local 23—a multi-vendor shop where Watts-Luciani’s brand, Amie Amie, counted about half its revenue sales from—and put a halt on local flea markets and other vintage-focused community events, she took inspiration from these sites to create a “gently curated” centralized place for her peers to sell their wares while we’re all socially distancing. “I was looking for a way for us to come together as vintage vendors and re-create that experience of shopping at a market, but online,” she says. View this post on Instagram Taille / Size: Size Large Prix / Price: $20 Marque / Brand: Simply Basic Couleur / Colour: Buttercup Yellow Matériel / Material: Unlisted, feels like cotton jersey Condition: Excellent Mensurations / Measurements: Bust: 42" Waist 40" Length: 21" Livraison / Delivery ($): TBD based on location Vendeur/euse / Seller : @daisyheadvintage Comment acheter:
“Shut . . . UP!” Anne Hathaway Just Took on the Pillow Challenge, Princess Diaries Style
April 22, 2020 at 07:07PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) on Apr 22, 2020 at 7:52am PDT Ladies and gentlemen, kindly join me in bowing down to Anne Hathaway, who just knocked Instagram’s popular #PillowChallenge out of the freakin’ park. The actress channeled her Princess Diaries character, Mia Thermopolis, to take on the social media trend, which challenges participants to transform a pillow into a stylish dress. All I have to say is: “Shut . . . up!” Whereas most #PillowChallenge acceptors have simply belted one pillow to themselves and called it a day, Anne somehow managed to fashion three cushions – two white and one blue – into a layered gown of sorts, and used accessories to truly unleash her inner Princess of Genovia. The 37-year-old star donned black sunglasses and headphones and wore her hair slicked back, just like she did while posing for the 2001 Disney movie’s official poster. Plus, she slipped into some black combat boots that Mia would definitely approve of. I mean, did she totally nail it or what?! Related: 7 Style Moments From The Princess Diaries That Will Forever Be Etched in My Mind The cherry on top was definitely Anne’s caption. She quoted none other than her on-screen grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, writing, “A Queen is never late; everyone else is simply early.” Consider this my petition for other actresses to take on the #PillowChallenge as their most iconic movie characters – I mean, imagine
Banishing Impurities with RiRe’s All Kill Blackhead Collection
April 22, 2020 at 06:00PM Bidding adieu to my strawberry nose… more → Continue Reading… Author Sarah Lau | YesStyle Selected by CWC
Bare Market, Toronto’s Package-Free Store, Has Just About Everything You Might Need Right Now
April 22, 2020 at 05:30PM Back in 2012, Dayna Stein noticed a gap in the Toronto market for some of the most in-demand items as of late: package-free goods. “It was impossible to find all the things I would need in a day without the excess packaging,” she says. Fast forward eight years later and Stein has finally found a permanent home for Bare Market — her package-free shop offering everything from beauty products to household cleaners in bulk — which is now open to the public. Prior to securing the east end locale, Stein had been operating Bare Market — which officially launched in 2018 — via pop-up shops around Toronto. The events proved to be incredibly successful, which should come as no surprise, given the increase in environmental awareness and a push towards reducing our waste in any way possible. As a result of these 65 pop-ups, Bare Market was able to help reroute more than 7,300 containers from ending up in landfills. Photographs courtesy of Jake Graham Photography & Megan Glover Photography While this may seem like a minuscule number compared to the reported 120 billion units of packaging the cosmetics industry churns out per year, it’s a step in the right direction. In fact, the number of beauty brands opting for more sustainable packaging options (read: recyclable; refillable) appears to be on the rise. Setting foot into Bare Market’s new 2,800 sq. ft. home is like walking into an airy, Goop-inspired version of Bulk Barn. The
These Are the 8 Products Everyone Is Buying From Old Navy Right Now
April 22, 2020 at 05:20PM As someone who shops for a living, I make it a priority to not only pay close attention to the new products dropping at various retailers each week, but I also keep a close eye on sales, restocks, and bestsellers. Recently, a little shopping birdie at Old Navy clued me in to what shoppers were buying, and I smiled when I saw the list, because most of it’s already sitting in my shopping cart just waiting for me to hit purchase. If you’re in the mood for Summer-ready tie shorts, an everyday maxi, or a lightweight cardigan that will be great for transitional weather and to wear around the house, you’ll love taking a peek at the most popular items at Old Navy right now. Almost all of it is on sale, too! Related: I Love Wearing Tie-Dye Print, and Right Now, These 13 Pieces From Old Navy Are All on Sale Continue Reading… Author Rebecca Brown | Popsugar Selected by CWC
Opening Ceremony x Beastie Boys Released a Clothing Collection, So What’cha, What’cha, What’cha Want?
April 22, 2020 at 04:58PM Opening Ceremony has teamed up with legendary New York hip-hop group Beastie Boys on a limited-edition collection retailing on Farfetch, consisting of graphic pieces inspired by their most iconic music. The special collection celebrates the band’s legacy and the release of Spike Jonze’s new documentary and photo book about the Beastie Boys. The director is a longtime friend of and collaborator with the group, and the documentary tells the story of the band’s legacy and cultural significance across both music and fashion. The Apple TV+ documentary is releasing just in time to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the release of Beastie Boys’ album Ill Communication. According to the press release, “Opening Ceremony curated a list of iconic artists (including those connected with the band) to re-interpret one of the Beastie Boys’ album covers with their own design. Additionally, Opening Ceremony designed a special piece inspired by the band’s own style legacy: a jumpsuit, as a nod to the famous one-piece uniforms worn by Beastie Boys during the 2004 MTV Music Awards and in their music video for ‘Intergalactic.’ This piece is emblazoned with the traditional Beastie Boys logo.” OC worked with artists Raymond Pettibon, Nejc Prah, Geoff McFetridge, Kim Gordon, and Bill McMullen to continue Farfetch’s efforts to #SupportBoutiques. In terms of pricing, the collection begins at $130 for the rad graphic tees, and the jumpsuit is the most expensive at $560. Read on to shop some of our favorite selects. Related: We Can Already
Music to Our Ears: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Spotify Playlist For The Row
April 22, 2020 at 04:55PM Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are two of the many fashion designers finding a way to connect with their followers and supporters during this time of sheltering in place. The design duo behind The Row just released their April 2020 playlist on Spotify, and if it’s any hint as to what they’re jamming out to while dreaming up chic clothes, we totally get why we vibe with their style. There are some seriously iconic artists on this playlist, from Elvis Presley to Santo & Johnny. The mood is classic, cool rock with a touch of romance, and we can just imagine the Olsens in their long bohemian tops and pants throwing photos up on a mood board for a future collection. Related: How 5 Designers Are Staying Positive and Giving Us the Inspiration We Need Right Now Other fashion houses that have released playlists to the public include Alexander McQueen and Kenzo. Marc Jacobs launched a weekly sketch series with artists, inviting followers to sit down, relax, and draw a stylish still-life image, and Phillip Lim released a new version of his cookbook from last year, this time a digital version that’s accessible via Apple Books. While you read up on all the incredible ways brands are taking initiative to keep our hearts light, we highly suggest you tune into Mary-Kate and Ashley’s speakers, and pray that a May playlist for The Row will follow April’s. A girl can only hope. Continue Reading… Author Sarah Wasilak