Nicki Minaj shared new photos of her son “Papa Bear” with her baby boy rocking a cozy designer look from head to toe.
Papa Bear wore a full Balenciaga look including the $350 Love Earth Hoodie, $250 Political Campaign Shorts and $475 Track Double Touch-Strap Sandals.
Nicki Minaj smiled and posed with her little one wearing a $1,100 Alex Perry Ryan leopard-print stretch-jersey turtleneck mini dress (sold out) paired with red satin sock ankle boots.
Super cute!
Beyoncé confirmed a new Ivy Park x adidas collection is on the way with the latest campaign photos of her rocking potential pieces from the upcoming release.
Beyoncé was spotted on a tennis court surrounded by tennis balls wearing a lime green look including a long jacket, turtleneck bodysuit, and sock boots. She rounded the look off with sunglasses and a tennis racket.
She was also spotted striking a pose by a house in a mixed houndstooth print sleeveless zippered top and high-waisted leggings.
The latest Ivy Park x adidas collection is assumed to be titled “HALLS OF IVY”, channeling the ivy league aesthetic with styles influenced by collegiate-sport styles.
Are you excited for the newest collection?
Photos: Ivy Park x adidas
Kelly Rowland was amongst the many celebrity faces at the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as the singer rode a float and sang live during the famous annual Thanksgiving event in NYC. For her appearance, she stunned in a custom green look.
Kelly Rowland wore a custom Marcell Von Berlin look including a ruched cutout velvet jumpsuit, over-the-knee velvet boots, and a maxi fur coat. She paired the designer look with Diff Eyewear x Lauren London black sunglasses and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Thoughts?
Photos: Tomás Herold
Porsha Williams expressed the many things she was thankful for, with her adorable daughter Pilar Jhena being one of those cherished gifts. Celebrating the day of giving thanks in style, the mother and daughter duo were spotted posing together in chic looks on Thanksgiving.
Porsha Williams wore a full Off-White look including the $1,004 Arrows Languid cardigan, $420 Languid knitted top, and $990 Languid pants. She paired the Off-White ensemble with PVC heels and hoop earrings. Her look was styled by Jeremy Haynes.
Pilar wore a $440 Burberry Icon Stripe cotton dress paired with black combat boots and a cute black hair bow. She was also spied in a $330 detachable hood monogram quilted jacket from Burberry as well.
So cute!
Photos: Will Sterling
When it comes to choosing the right pair of tights, there are a lot of factors to consider, from the weight, size, and length of your tights to their design, fit, and color. Most of us will only think of these when adding them to our shopping cart—and they are very important—but another factor to remember is the durability of the tights you wear.
You might not think much of having to replace your tights every other month, especially if they’re already worn down, but investing in a good pair that lasts longer and looks and feels good also has its benefits. Here’s why:
You Avoid Embarrassing Slip-ups
Maybe you’re out on a fancy night out, or maybe you’re on a casual walk on a cold day. Either way, you wouldn’t want your tights to suddenly rip in public because they’re simply not durable enough or are the wrong size. If anything should motivate you to start shopping for more quality tights, it’s that you wouldn’t want an embarrassing fashion faux pas to happen while interacting with other people.
How to Shop Right
You can start by selecting a thicker denier to make sure that the tights hold well up together, especially if you expect them to get stretched out a lot. Simply put, the denier is the thickness of the material of your tights. It’s important to know the reason you’re wearing your tights, so you know the correct thickness of tights to put on. For example, sheer tights would be best on warmer days, while thicker deniers (30 and higher) would be good for the winter.
Selecting a more durable denier is particularly helpful for tights you often walk around in. However, we don’t always want to use the same type of tights on all occasions, so another thing you might want to look into when selecting a durable pair of tights is their fit. If the ones you’ve chosen are too tight, they’ll end up ripping somewhere along the way. Consult your standard size chart to make the most out of your experience.
You’ll Feel Comfortable Wearing Them
The perfect pair of tights will provide the best comfort and support on top of making you look good. That said, it’s easier to identify a bad pair of tights than it is to find a good pair. The latter is often observable only after much trial and error of wearing pairs of tights that you don’t like and figuring out what you don’t like about them.
How to Shop Right
So, to avoid getting a pair of tights that aren’t for you, you’ll want to look at how well it fits you. Something that pinches your waist too much, or overstretched fabric, is definitely a size too small. Conversely, if the tights feel loose or baggy around your waist, then they’re clearly too big. A good pair would be somewhere in the middle of hugging your shape while giving you enough room to breathe.
Another factor to consider when it comes to comfort is how your tights make you feel. Comfort is more than just a physical experience but is also about how good you feel wearing something. Something that makes you feel out of place at a function should also be crossed off the list of tights to wear to that specific event. Using our earlier examples on winter tights, you wouldn’t want to wear tights that are too sheer if you’ll be going somewhere pretty cold.
You’ll Feel Confident
Related to the previous point, the right pair of tights will give you a confidence boost. This naturally follows the comfort you feel wearing your tights. Several things factor into the confidence one feels when wearing a good pair of tights. This could be that the design is your favorite or simply that your tights make your legs look a little more flawless.
How to Shop Right
How confident you feel in your chosen pair of tights is where the creativity of choosing your perfect pair comes in.
First thing’s first, when choosing tights that will boost your confidence, look for a design that you like. Whether this means looking for a pair with a nice print on them or getting tights with a solid color that’s your favorite, it will really depend on your preference.
Of course, it’s also a matter of choosing a pair of tights that are suitable for the event or occasion you’re wearing them to. For example, flashy and bright tights won’t be appreciated at an event that calls for a more serious tone, like a formal event or business meeting.
Once you’ve settled on a good design, consider the other factors that were earlier discussed. How often will you be using your tights, and, in relation to this, how durable are they? How far can they stretch, and are they a good fit? These are just some foods for thought that you can test out as you select a pair that suits your needs.
Your Tights Will Adjust to You
While your tights should often fit your form perfectly, leaving a little leeway for some weight gain or loss is also important. Often, certain factors like our diet or our health will lead to weight fluctuations. In such instances, we mustn’t need to go on an entire shopping spree again just to find clothes that will fit us when this happens. Not only is this costly, but it’s also emotionally exhausting to select a new set of clothes every time your waist widens or shrinks a little. When it comes to tights, at least, your clothes should adjust to you and not the other way around.
How to Shop Right
The flexibility of the fabric is something you’ll want to look into. While you don’t want to select a size that’s too big or too tight off the bat, you can test how stretchable your tights’ fabric is by placing your hand inside one of the tights’ legs and stretching out your hand. If your leggings are supposed to be thicker, the skin of your hand should barely be visible underneath the fabric. However, if your leggings are supposed to be sheer, make sure that the fabric doesn’t start to rip when you test it. You can use this as a basis when you’re shopping for your next pair online.
If you’re not confident that this test will work out, you can resort to going one size up, or keeping a backup pair just in case your size changes over the course of a year. Just remember to store your leggings correctly so that they don’t deteriorate easily after remaining unused for some time.
You’ll Save Money
The most important reason to invest in your tights is how it will save you the cost of acquiring a new pair every time. Cost-efficiency, of course, also involves selecting a pair that makes you both feel good and look good at a reasonable price. We don’t want you to feel disappointed because the cute tights you bought only lasted after three to five uses. You can also think of it as prolonging the time you get to use your favorite tights.
How to Shop Right
In selecting a pair that will give you the best value for your money, you should again think about durability. How often can you use a certain pair of tights before they begin to show signs of wear and tear? How long can you use particular types of tights? These are some questions to keep in mind when selecting your next pair of tights.
The length of time it takes to wear down your tights should at least surpass a few months to a year for tights made of thinner material, while they should at least last you some years for tights made of thicker deniers. This will maximize the money you’re spending on that pair you’ve been eyeing for some time now. At the same time, it’s not just about spending less on one purchase. Make sure you’re buying from brands that have good reviews and are known for their high-quality materials and production. You can’t go wrong with a slightly more expensive buy that would last you longer.
When it comes to shopping for tights, you must take the time to consider the best pair that will serve you best. Investing in your tights will give you plenty of benefits, like making you look and feel good, boosting your confidence, and giving you your money’s worth. Shopping right involves considering the right occasion to wear certain pairs of tights, how long you intend to use them, and whether you’re wearing the right fit. Putting all these into perspective will give you the best experience with a comfortable pair that won’t let you down.
Christina Milian struck a pose in a black and white ensemble which included black vinyl pants from Fashion Nova. Tune in below for details on her look:
Christina Milian wore Fashion Nova’s $49.99 Late Night Texts Vinyl Pants in black. The pants appear with a high-waist detail, skinny pants legs, and zipper-button closure in sleek, shiny vinyl. While she wears the black color option, the pants also come in pink and red with sizes ranging up to 3X.
Christina paired the pants with a white sweater with black stripes along with black and white Nike sneakers. She also wore a pair of hoop earrings.
Thoughts? Shop the pants here.
Meta Description: Kim is an icon and much-watched on social media for the way she puts herself together. Read on to pick up a tip or two that may give you a glow that edges towards, but doesn’t necessarily equal, her very own.
KEEPING UP WITH THE CAPTIVATION
Gaining immense fame from her appearance in the reality TV show, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian West has inspired many women with her fabulous looks and incredible makeup style. In fact, her striking appearance makes a brilliant argument for switching to mineral powder foundation, assuming you have not yet given this relatively new product a whirl.
While many Instagram stars and TikTok influencers have taken to their social media feeds of late to give insight into their beauty and makeup regimes, Kim is no mere influencer. First up, she has a following on Instagram of 262 million, and, secondly, the guest bathroom she poses in to showcase the type of products she prefers, and the order in which she applies them is akin to a bathroom out of The Ritz-Carlton.
A secret Kim has shared with Allure.com, to which many other mums of young kids will relate (and hugely resonate) – is that hiding out in that particular bathroom (i.e. not her bedroom’s en-suite) gives her a bit of a break from their endless demands. North (age 8), Saint (age 6), Chicago (age 3), and Psalm (17 months) are the cutest ever, but still, a gal’s gotta seek a moment of sanity occasionally.
Order of proceedings
Kim begins with a foundation in Olive Beige and blends it across her skin using a small buffer brush. To conceal any imperfections (say what, she has imperfections just like the rest of us?), she applies a liquid concealer suited to her usual self-tanned complexion – which she sets in place with a beauty baking powder. “She bakes her face?”, you may query. Yes, most hotshot celebrities do. According to beauty blog Byrdie.com, “baking your face [involves] applying a setting or translucent powder to areas of the face that tend to crease over time. After applying the powder, you let it bake for five to 10 minutes, then dust off [any residue] for a flawless finish that lasts all day.” That’s the beauty of minerals at work over the many hours you hope to maintain your look.
Sayings to live by
Apparently, as the Kim K saying goes, “I hate it when women wear the wrong foundation color. It might be the worst thing on the planet when they wear their makeup too light.” Moral of the story? Choose your foundation wisely. Further to our star’s makeup application tutorial: while Kim allows the “baking” process to conclude, she works on her eyebrows – brushing them up and filling them in with brow pencil. Next, she contours in a Medium shade – targeting areas such as cheekbones, jawline, forehead, and nose; and then with a lighter shade for nose, forehead and cheekbones before blending with a beauty sponge.
Paraphernalia deluxe
“I have too many makeup brushes,” said no one ever, and “Makeup may come and go, but brush cleaning is forever” are two of the Nanshy.com sayings you may have come across in beauty circles. The same sentiment, of course, applies to sponges. Plenty of decent-quality ones that are kept scrupulously clean will serve you well and prevent any adult acne flare-ups. Brands to invest in, in the sponge department include the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (US$8.09), which is rated best for applying foundation fast. The Brushworks HD Multi Tasking Complexion Sponge (US$5.75) can be used wet or dry to apply powder, liquid, and cream products. Another highly affordable option is the Lottie London Blending Sponge (US$7.42), which features a tapered tip to blend concealer evenly around the eyes and nose. There are hundreds of others, of course, but your wallet is likely to shake and shiver at the price. The above options remain wallet-friendly, just as you like them.
Getting back to business
Returning, once again, to Kim’s makeup application tutorial: we’re now at the point of brushing aside any extraneous powder beneath her eyes and ensuring that her lashes are curled above and beyond with a lash-curler deluxe. The last few steps (and we’re excluding a few extraneous ones that any mere mortal may not have the time, or inclination, for) before Kim steps into any virtual event or red-carpet limelight: range from sweeping highlighter pigment down the bridge of her nose and onto her Cupid’s bow (best way to achieve a soft glow); use of a shimmers brush palette (in rosy) to encourage a “more youthful and awake” look; a new mini mascara that she can apply – wait for it – with her mouth closed and concluding with a skin mist and a nude lip liner.
To check out all the brands and details, you’re advised to go to Allure.com; or to seek out similar products and/or shades in the brands you personally favor.
Surprise and delight
Another famous quote of this prolific entrepreneur: “I love when people underestimate me and then become pleasantly surprised.” A close examination of Kim’s Enneagram Reading, which is just one amazing life-coaching tool that can shed light on this popular TV personality – reveals she is a Three personality with a Two wing.
So, according to Sosyncd.com, an Enneagram Three acts with his or her heart – making decisions squarely on the basis of emotion. Kim greatly values connections with others and providing support to those who do the same for her. Also, feeling appreciated and recognized is key to her levels of vitality. Enneagram Three is a personality that is “driven, enthusiastic and practical”; she works towards her goals, remains busy and active no matter her mood, and has truly amazing people skills. It’s no wonder her many fans watch her like a hawk, waiting for clues as to her inherent likeability and success.
But not all of us are cut out to be media personalities, socialites, models and businesswomen. This beauty has also founded her own beauty and fragrance businesses, making her all the more trustworthy in terms of what works on, and for, your skin in the long-term and how to outshine even (her mate) Paris Hilton.
Your makeup personality
If you’re looking for a trusted source of information on looks, don’t hesitate to follow this Libra – a star sign that represents a balanced and thoughtful approach to life. As well as being able to count on her to keep it real, Kim is detail-oriented – to the point of being a perfectionist. With this in mind, you may be able to sidestep some of the many processes she follows if you’re striving for a beach or workout look that’s effective but not too demanding on your limited time.
Brushstroke, and away you go.
History making Louis Vuitton Menswear and Off White designer, Virgil Abloh, died today.
The brilliant designer, who made waves in the fashion world as one of the few black designers creative directing at a European luxury house, had been battling cancer privately for several years.
Our condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.
May he Rest in Peace.
Coi Leray was spotted lounging at home wearing an olive green ribbed long sleeve romper from Fashion Nova. Discover how to secure her look:
Coi Leray wore Fashion Nova’s $49.99 Daisy Snatched Romper in olive green. Part of Fashion Nova’s Snatched Collection, the romper hugs the body with its stretchy compression ribbed knit, complete with long sleeves for some warmth. It also features a plunging scoop neckline for an added level of sexiness.
Coi Leray accessorized the romper with icy jewelry pieces like anklets, rings, and a stack of necklaces. She also sported a pair of fuzzy orange slip-on shoes.
What say you? Shop the romper here for only $24.99 during Fashion Nova’s sitewide sale.
Megan Thee Stallion took to the ‘gram to share her latest look where she stunned in a Fashion Nova nude mesh legging set. Let’s get into her look:
Megan Thee Stallion wore the $59.99 Cruise Control Mesh Legging Set in taupe from Fashion Nova. The mesh set includes a sleeveless mesh top with extended wraparound trims and ruched high-waisted stirrup leggings. Since the set is mesh, it is see-through and does not come with a lining.
Megan styled the set with a pair of nude heeled sandals and jewelry pieces such as a watch, rings, and bracelets. She also went with a wispy bang hairstyle.
Thoughts? Shop the set here for just $17.98 during Fashion Nova’s sitewide sale.
