November 12, 2018 at 01:00AM In the early aughts, it was essentially a fashion rite of passage to have a leather or logo-emblazed Coach wristlet dangling from your arm for special occasions and trendy outfits alike—in case you were wondering, I had two. I reveled in the mini movement then, and now I’m totally here for the 2018 wristlets resurgence, which is taking the form of roomier, geometric shapes in cool colors and luxe textures. “Party bags have transformed from a practical vessel for the essentials to the focal point of our outfits.” “Thanks to Instagram, party bags have transformed from a practical vessel for the essentials to the focal point of our outfits,” says Naza Yousefi, designer of the emerging cult label, Yuzefi. While it used to be all about the convenience of the compact wristlet in the ’00s, Yousefi says the new and bigger grab bags of the moment are meant to be more of a statement piece. “I love the simplicity of carrying my handbag around the wrist or the arm.” Sure, a vintage Coach wristlet would seem perfectly in step with today’s nostalgic mood, but a new-age occasion bag comes with more polish and personality. “I wanted to include the Heart Wristlet in our fall collection because they’re a great twist on the classic wristlet and just as functional,” says Brett Heyman, designer of Edie Parker. Recently, the clutch handbag label’s gone beyond its distinctive lineup of playful box clutches to include hands-free options. Whether styled with leggings and
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how gross is it if I never change my socks?
November 10, 2018 at 03:00AM It’s nearly that magical time of the year where feet start sweating and sloshing in the snow, and a little bit of neglect could lead to serious problems. Although you try to be as hygienic as possible when it comes to changing out of gym clothes post-workout, it’s easier to neglect day-to-day foot care. And when it comes to a personal question like—how often should you change socks—during the throes of winter, it isn’t automatically obvious to everyone. By “everyone,” I mean me specifically. So, just how often should you change socks? “That’s easy, every day,” my roommate Emily posited during dinner. “Wait, really,” I asked, my brows furrowing. “Every day?” “Yes, every day,” Emily said, weirded out. “Do you not change them every day?” “Uh, no, I literally wear whatever the hell I can find in my room, half the time my socks don’t even match,” I said. Now granted, I mainly wear dresses and tights, so while I am undeniably gross, I’m also a little less gross than that sounds. But determined to find out where on a 1-to-10 scale I fell, I consulted a podiatrist, who lit the path forward on how to care for your feet, and specifically how often to change out of socks. Here’s the intel. Photo: Stocksy/Melanie DeFazio If you’re battling Athlete’s Foot, change your socks frequently One thing became certain from Yolanda Ragland, MD, a New York City-based podiatrist and foot surgeon and founder of FixYourFeet.com from the get-go. If
How to fix the most common yoga mistakes, according to an instructor
November 09, 2018 at 11:34AM As you glide quickly from one asana to another in yoga, it can start to feel like you’re a human pretzel, who may or may not be doing everything exactly right. The thing is, while you don’t necessarily have to look just like your instructor perfectly executing every move, certain mistakes can take a slight toll on your body (or just not feel as good as doing the move properly). At Well+Good’s last retreat, which took place at the Cedar Lakes Estate, co-leader and New York City-based yoga instructor Beth Cooke revealed the three moves that people most commonly don’t get just right. “These are common things that people get wrong,” she says as she makes hands-on adjustments. “Okay, maybe not wrong—but there are better ways of doing them.” Whether it’s just an alignment that’s out of wack or a downward dog that could use some improvement, here are Cooke’s simple alterations to the most common yoga mistakes that she sees in her classes. “They’re little corrections, but they make a big difference,” says Cooke. “It’s hard work but it’s better for the body, and it’ll give you a stronger practice.” Namaste. Photos: Elena Mudd Downward facing dog “Take your regular down dog with your middle fingers facing forward so you have better traction to lift the hips up and back,” says Cooke. “Now bend your knees and stick your tailbone even higher. Now you’ll have more strength in the spine and the side body, which is
I went backstage at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and all the Angels had one piece of advice
November 09, 2018 at 09:03AM Drink a lot of water. It’s the oldest trick in the book, and yet, one that I heard time-and-time again when I went backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (which will air on December 2) this year. While models have access to all the perks of a wellness life well-lived (and while others are known for throwing down some out-there philosophies), it seemed that everyone I talked to this year was back to the basics: chug that H2O, take off your makeup at night, meditate, and squeeze in a sweat sesh when you can. Let’s be real, it’s not magic, model-making advice, but I do think that there’s something to nailing the good-for-you basics (or picking one good habit to start making) and keeping consistent on a regular basis. From there, it’s all about what makes you feel good and in your own skin. Without further adieu, here are the wellness tips I gleaned backstage. Photo: Rachel Lapidos for Well+Good On having clear skin Megan May Williams (left): “For me, it’s drinking lots of water. And having hot water and lemon in the morning. I’ve also been taking this collagen powder leading up to the show. You put it in hot water—it’s a tip from my dad and it’s meant to fight aging and give you a glow. I also put it in smoothies with lots of greens. Spinach is really good with ginger and lemon. Cucumber is really good, I like it in my smoothies.
Constantly losing one earring? Here’s some good news for you
November 09, 2018 at 09:00AM Watching Desperately Seeking Susan for the first time as an impressionable 14-year-old was a revelatory experience. It taught me that personal ads are a great source of entertainment (R.I.P Craiglist’s missed connections), there’s no such thing as a free jacket, and most importantly, that all you need for a look is exactly one statement earring. The first time I felt bold enough to experiment with this idea, I was trying to be glass half full about losing a giant, bejeweled cross earring. (It’s honestly still painful to type about.) Instead of calling it a day and burying the other one somewhere I wouldn’t be visually triggered by it, I decided to wear it with another orphaned earring from my jewelry box. Aside from finding a second life for my widowed accessory, asymmetrical earrings are one of those things (like leisure suits or pattern mixing) that just eschews an ere of competence with complex styling. And even if you’re not into the other jewelry revivals from the ’80s, this is still a trend you can get behind without dating your look. The style trick works equally well with more delicate and minimal pieces. To start, you can scrounge through your collection to see if you have any single earrings that speak to you, or you can buy a mismatched pair or standalone statement maker from someone who’s done the work already. For the latter, below is a selection of earrings—some individual, some asymmetrical pairs, and some matching sets that
If you’re sick of your skinny jeans, try this denim trend on for size
November 09, 2018 at 08:39AM It started, like so many fashion trends do these days, with a photo of Gigi Hadid. The supermodel stepped out earlier this week wearing loose-fitted denim, and it was all the incentive the internet needed to give their skinny jeans a rest day. “It was time for something new,” says Katrina Klein, co-founder of the label ASKK NY and the first denim designer for both Rag & Bone and J Brand, of the rise of relaxed-fit pants. “The feeling of putting on a good loose pair of jeans after years of constantly putting on a restricting jean is refreshing. And it’s corny but true: When you feel good, you look good.” High-waisted with holes in the knees, Hadid’s Danielle Guizio vintage jeans sat somewhere between a straight-leg boot cut and a roomy pair of JNCOs. (Remember those?) Hadid paired her pants with a white T-shirt, a blazer, blue sunglasses, and the one thing that’s most crucial to pulling off the trend, according to Klein. “Loose-fitting jeans are all about attitude,” she says. Photo: Getty Images/Gotham/GC Images Not to be confused with boyfriend jeans, “these new loose shapes are built for women and offer her something different,” says Klein. “The cut and shapes are different. Boyfriend jeans are inspired by a men’s jean, tweaked for a woman.” Alternatively, loose-fit jeans are designed with the female figure in mind. They sit higher on the waist and the leg tapers toward the ankle, making them feel less baggy, but still relaxed.
The resurgence of workwear is giving rise to a whole new generation of Rosie the Riveters
November 09, 2018 at 07:00AM A few fashion cycles ago, the internet almost combusted over a $200 cotton DHL T-shirt from the French design collective Vetements. People split in to camps—was it superfluous and excessive or a genius deconstruction of what it means to be designer? The jury, even all these years later, is still out. The episode was a watershed moment, however, that helped bring workwear to the forefront of ready-to-wear fashion. To be clear, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to add some utility to your wardrobe. Quite the opposite actually. For example, this Carhartt Surrey Rain Coat only costs $70, while this G&F version is only $12. And it’s precisely that intersection between affordability and utility that lends workwear its mass appeal. In it, conscientious consumers, who are increasingly interested in reliable, long-lasting, yet affordable investment pieces, have found an antidote to fast fashion and the notion that affordable finds are rarely made to last. In quick order, traditional workwear brands like Carhartt, Dickie’s, Ben Davis, Dr. Martens, and Wrangler have become street-style staples readily available at retailers like Asos, Urban Outfitters, Odin, and Target. Then there’s Carhartt’s Work In Progress (WIP) stores. Currently, there are 80-plus locations worldwide, including Paris, New York City, Tokyo, and London, and each caters to a clientele that’s decidedly more high fashion than Home Depot—even though their inventory is essentially elevated versions of its traditional pieces like overalls and canvas jackets for men and women. View this post on Instagram Look 1. Fall 2018 CALVIN KLEIN #205W39NYC
When it comes to gender, for a growing number of fashion brands, the feeling is neutral
November 08, 2018 at 11:55AM Within the fashion world of (millennial) pink being for girls and blue for boys, there’s a huge white space. “Statistics show 38 percent of Gen Z-ers ‘strongly agreed’ that gender no longer defines a person as much as it used to, and 27 percent of millennials felt the same way,” says Christina Zervanos, the head of PR at The Phluid Project, a brand built on the concept of genderless dressing. “These generations are the future of retail, accounting for $143 billion in spending in the next four years.” As a result, a growing number of fashion brands are starting to think outside the binary box. Over the last few seasons, luxury designers like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Haider Ackerman have held coed runway shows. Moda Operandi debuted its first unisex streetwear collection earlier this year, and Zara started releasing ungendered collections in 2016 with models of both sexes styled in the same clothes. More notably, a crop of new brands like Agender and Rebrand have popped up to cater to consumers who don’t want to be told what’s men’s or women’s fashion. Demand for fashion not focused on gender is so high in fact, that when Asos’ released its first unisex collection earlier this year, it became the fourth most popular offering (out of over 800) within a week. As a result, the UK’s largest online retailer is expanding its neutral fashions. So far, it’s focused on streetwear: sweatshirts, tees, and other casual staples most people grow up wearing regardless of gender. “Designers create clothing that caters
The top 5 self-care practices we want RBG to do while she’s on the mend
November 08, 2018 at 11:51AM If there’s anyone to strive to be like in this world, it’s Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At 85, the two-time cancer survivor, scrunchie-loving fitness planking queen, and—no NBD—oldest serving member on the bench has never not been a #girlboss. Like, not even in the ’50s when she became a lawyer at a time when no women were lawyers. But right now, for the first time in her life, she has to slow down. At least for a little while. According to CNN, Ginsburg fractured three ribs last night after a fall in her office—something, in true RBG-fashion, she described as “discomfort” before going to get treatment. Even though she most definitely hates every single second of being on the mend, she’s gotta take it easy while she heals up—not just for her, but for all of us: She’s basically the only beacon of hope and strength we have to get through this year. To make sure she’s back on the bench in tip-top shape again soon, it’s time for her to prioritize her own care over her constant care of the nation—and these are the practices she should start with. Dear, RBG: Please do these self-care practices so you can feel better again soon. View this post on Instagram Preparing to run to the polls tomorrow like ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ #VOTE #ElectionDay #EqualityForAll #Repost @participant A post shared by RBG (@rbgmovie) on Nov 5, 2018 at 3:53pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1. Drink a golden milk latte for great sleep “The fastest
The top sneaker on the planet right now is a dad shoe from Nike
November 07, 2018 at 08:59AM Every quarter, the global online retailer Lyst releases its rankings of the buzziest fashion items from the past three months. Its intel comes from data on over six million products and more than five million shoppers per month. And this fall, the top sneaker (and fifth overall item in the women’s category) is Nike’s M2K Tekno. Curious about the sneaker that launched so many add-to-cart clicks, I reached out to Nike for details on the kicks. What I learned is the M2K Tekno isn’t quite the mother of all dad shoes—but it’s close. That all-important OG title goes to a M2K derivative: The Nike Monarch I, a cross-trainer that debuted two decades ago. It’s one of “the most undeniable heritage ‘dad shoes’ of all time,” says Jin Hong, a senior footwear designer for Nike. And after seeing the chunky sneaker trend starting to return in 2016, Nike tasked Hong and her fellow designers with giving the Monarch a millennial makeover. The result? The $100 M2K Tekno. “The Nike M2K Tekno, along with the ‘dad shoes’ trend in general, captures this generation perfectly. This generation is not afraid of true self-expression.” —Jin Hong, Nike designer “For the M2K Tekno, we had fun infusing design details that are contradictory to the Monarch I—using sleeker lasts to deliver everyday comfort and bringing a sharp/modern edge by adding a heel clip,” says Hong. “It was an unexpected clash of old and new, which delivered something that felt relevant and unique