EDITOR’S NOTE
Happy Sunday. I can’t be the only one wondering where the entire month of September went. Besides my calendar, here’s what else made me do a double take this week:
The next big fashion trend? “Get-Away-From-Me Clothes” — which are shockingly much chicer than whatever Game of Thrones-inspired getup you’re envisioning.
It appears that even the World’s Most Stylish Royal (nope, not Kate Middleton) cosigned the revival of Y2K’s most diabolical accessory.
Calling all frizzy-haired girls: Sure, it may seem weird to run this dental product through your hair, but the results are good. (speaking from experience).
According to Vogue, this is “2025’s Answer to the Centerfold” (TSITP fans, take note: Connie Baby is on board).
Forget Mary Janes — the aptly named “mock turtleneck of shoes” officially has a choke hold on Cool Girls™ everywhere.
Last but not least, a PSA for anyone with eyes: Men’s shirts are about to get a whole lot shorter (the word “crop” may even be involved).
— Melissa Goldberg / Senior Editor / Washington, DC
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👀 Ignore everything you’ve been told about this controversial color combo. It’s actually the secret to putting together “rich-looking” outfits.
🧑🦳 Crack open the strong-hold hairspray. The style everyone's grandmother had is making a surprisingly sophisticated comeback. No standing salon appointment required.
👗 Do you enjoy breathing? Then you’ll love the It Girl-approved, minimalist dress that’s everywhere right now.
🤯 Forget deep-plane facelifts — Hollywood has taken “the blepharoplasty bun” to new extremes.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to bid farewell to the life-affirming experience that is a Rihanna pregnancy. On Wednesday, the Indisputable Queen of Red Carpet Fashion and A$AP Rocky announced that they’d welcomed a baby girl — which many had suspected, after the rapper may (or may not) have accidentally revealed in June. Despite peer pressure from some famous friends to go with this “D” name, the couple continued the family tradition of “R” names, choosing one that we assume is a nod to her dad — rather than the Anthropologie rock. And, naturally, the couple’s first daughter was seemingly brought into the world surrounded by all things pink, including itty-bitty boxing gloves, comically large bows, adorable ruffle socks, and an estimated $100,000 watch on mom’s wrist. Worth noting: Rih also wore a reportedly $8,000 necklace (with a “sweet hidden meaning”) — which, combined with the rest, could be the most expensive outfit we’ve ever seen on a person not wearing clothes.
Of course, this is incredibly on brand for a woman who, in lieu of releasing R9, has made it her personal mission to turn maternity style on its head. That’s been true of all three pregnancies, but perhaps none more so than this last one. Over the past nine months, the singer has: cosplayed as cotton candy; stepped out in a straight-off-the-runway look just to have dinner (we couldn’t forget the life-ring-adjacent skirt if we tried); modeled a string of pearls fit for a giant; and donned many questionable heels — including, obviously, sky-high stilettos, but also, more concerning “cleat heels.” Plus, she shut down the Smurfs premiere in a dress that was equal parts lacy lingerie and dramatic ball gown (though she might’ve been upstaged by her sons’ impossibly cute Dior looks) and turned heads in a suit and polka dot tie that she later lent to Rocky, who styled it slightly differently (read: with a shirt underneath). Not to mention, that maternity tutu. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. And, who knows, maybe now we’ll actually get some new music? We can dream.
Another week, another ploy to get millennials to watch TV. Yes, we’re talking about Laguna Beach — and the two-hour reunion event, in which Lauren Conrad, Lo Bosworth, Kristin Cavallari, Steph-ennnn, and the four other “costars” will seemingly talk about memorable moments like the fight in Cabo, the other fight in Cabo, and at least one other fight in Cabo. Surprise, surprise, we have a few questions: What is a Roku reunion and will a Roku City storefront be involved? (Probably, but you'll find out for sure when you wake up at 2 am to turn your TV off.) Can they please get Justin Bobby to host? Will Lauren wear waterproof mascara? Come to think of it, how did they get Lauren to agree to do this in the first place? And, above all, how will the convos be different from the ones in 2020? Because, while we’ll admit that the 2005 version of us would be dunzo, the 2025 version of us is…done in by all the reboots, remakes, reunions, and everything in between. In just the last few months, there’s been Happy Gilmore 2, Freakier Friday, I Know What You Did Last Summer, the Dawson’s Creek reunion, and what felt like the 1000th Mission Impossible film. Now, to be fair, not all of these were objectively bad — but perhaps some things can stay in the past. Particularly since, thanks to social media, we pretty much already know what the Laguna Beach crew has been up to since high school. All of which is to say: Do we really need to go back, back to the beginning? Probably not.
Because there’s nothing like the soothing sound of your favorite rapper telling you to “keep it cute” on your morning commute. Now, if only she could get the trains to come on time...
We’ve watched enough documentaries to know how to avoid being lured into a cult. The one exception? If Toni Collette was its leader — which is exactly why we’ll be tuning in to Netflix’s Wayward. Set in a fictional Vermont town, the eight-episode thriller follows a police officer named Alex (played by comedian and series creator Mae Martin) and his pregnant wife, Laura (Sarah Gadon), as they settle into what seems like the perfect place to welcome their first child. But the facade is short-lived: Almost immediately, Alex runs into a terrified escapee from the nearby Tall Pines Academy, a boarding school for “troubled teens” led by Evelyn (Collette), an unsettling and exceptionally well-dressed woman who seems to have the whole town under her spell. Despite assurances that there’s nothing to see at this creepy-ass school, Alex isn’t convinced — especially once he crosses paths with two current students (Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind), who can speak to Evelyn’s, shall we say, unconventional methods firsthand. Consider us equal parts scared and seated.
Caroline, senior commerce editor, here. I bought these sneakers with the best of intentions (read: I was going to start running again). But while that never happened, I still wear them constantly — which, I’ll admit, was initially something of a surprise, given that I've been a little resistant to the whole gorpcore sneaker trend. However, these 2010s-inspired ASICS have officially made me a believer. They're my go-to for a day of errands or walking my dog, and they look equally great with linen pants or my version of the Princess Diana sweatshirt-and-shorts uniform. Plus, they're also the most comfortable pair of sneakers I own — thanks to the bouncy sole and cushiony GEL inserts. I've been a longtime fan of the brand and these do not disappoint.
“After the club, you need to get in the shower”
— Snooki, on the advice she'd give to her younger self.
Trending products and brands our shopping team has been loving recently.
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The Halloween decor this season is some of the best we've ever seen. Currently in our carts: a spooky version of our favorite juice glasses, a cute felt garland, and this glittering tabletop Halloween tree. The pumpkin candle is a given.
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