If there’s one thing I know to be true, it is that choosing what to wear in the morning can be a difficult task. I’m always looking for new ways to simplify the process and eliminate the perpetual choice paralysis. This is why I am a huge advocate of the recent co-ord trend, which basically does the decision making for you. From Ganni to Stine Goya, Faithfull to & Other Stories, this season, several brands have created stylish shirt-and-shorts coordinating sets that make getting dressed that much easier. Between the polka-dot patterns, linen fabrics, and frilled iterations, there is a style out there for every aesthetic, which means that no matter your preference, there is likely a co-ord for you. And it seems I am not the only one who is championing t...
Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell welcomed their first baby girl, Cecily Philips Donnell, earlier this week — and her name might sound familiar. “Meet Cecily Philips Donnell, born on July 14th. She’s strong as heck and ready to change the world, and we have never loved anything more in our lives,” Murin wrote an Instagram Friday (July 17) along with a picture of the family of three in the hospital. “‘Life is not the things that we do, it’s who we’re doing them with.'” Murin quoted a lyric from “Cecily Smith” by Will Connolly, a bonus track from the 2014 original Off-Broadway production Fly By Night: A New Musical, which she starred in. The new mother did not explicitly explain whether they named their daug...
Given the newness of the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8, its limited quantities, and general lack of second-hand examples, those looking to heavily modify a C8 don’t have that many options. Why pay full price for a factory fresh example when you’re just going to cut it up, juice the engine, and more? This 2020 C8 Corvette might be just the ticket for you, if you’re looking for something both affordable and unlikely to spill tears from a Vette fan dismayed to see you significantly alter it. Or, hey, maybe you’re that Vette fanatic, and you’d like to save this C8 from the crusher or a wayward modifier and restore it back to its original glory. Either way, this C8 suffered some misfortune in its brief life so far. It quite literally was dropped as a baby. The s...
The Ferrari F40 is an incredible vehicle, a refugee from an alternate universe in which Ferrari entered Group B rallying with a fury. Descended from the 288 GTO, it was also one of Enzo Ferrari’s pet projects in his twilight years, one of the final incarnations of his legacy. For the rest of us, it was one of the perfect poster vehicles, offering fascinating and otherworldly shapes and angles from every viewpoint—the perfect thing to lay in bed and contemplate. Details such as the wing and its little gills, the pop-ups over the glassed-in elements, the NACA ducts in the hood, and the all-business mesh panel housing the absurdly simple taillights. The “F40” logo itself. It’s all outrageous, more an air superiority fighter sans wings than a beautiful Pininfarina road ...
Iggy Azalea has her 13.5 million Instagram followers “checking” out her latest Fashion Nova outfit. In yesterday’s (July 16) quarantine ‘fit pic, the “Fancy” rapper stays classy and cool with a mimosa in hand, showing off a checkered two-piece set that had Noah Cyrus commenting, “wwoow.” The artist (real name Amethyst Amelia Kelly) unveiled the name of her newborn son, Onyx, on Instagram earlier this week with a voice recording titled “Amethyst & Onyx,” revealing his adorable coos. Last month, she announced she had given birth and that she wanted fans to respect her family’s privacy. “I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret & I love him beyond...
Electropop superstar star Tove Lo is taking her love of Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the next level. The Grammy Award-nominated songstress has announced a special DJ set taking place in the wildly popular Nintendo game tomorrow, July 18th. Taking to Instagram to share the news, Tove Lo invited fans to “come party like it’s pre COVID.” She will be choosing 6 players to join her on her Animal Crossing island, who can enter by designing a custom in-game outfit for their character and sharing it along with the hashtag #ToveLoAnimalCrossing. “I got hooked on this world at the start of quarantine cause… it’s cute animals and tropical islands lol,” she wrote. “So I’m very excited about the news below!!” You can check out Tove ...
Out of all the shops on the high street it’s fair to say that Zara has been the ruling monarch when it comes to expensive-looking staples. It has a knack for being able to glean inspiration from the latest trends, but interpreting them in a way that feels chic and undeniably timeless. This has certainly been helped along by the industry’s recent fascination for all things minimalist, an aesthetic which lends itself to longevity. In summary? 2020 is all about the elevated staple. These are items that you can happily wear at home with slippers as you can with a smart jacket and heels. I’m thinking sculptural shirt dresses, knitted tank tops, throw-on midis and puff-sleeved shirts. They look good, work hard and are easy to style. ...
We love driving fast. We like SUVs. When you merge those two together, you get fast and powerful SUVs. Sounds like fun, no? BMW’s M division and Mercedes-AMG are both known for their performance coupes, but lately they’ve been crafting sporty SUVs with the aim of delivering the same go-fast experience you’d expect in one of their high-performance cars. Sure, SUVs are bigger, taller, and heavier, but when you add a powerful engine, retune the suspension, and add all-wheel drive, the result is a thrilling experience. The BMW X6 M Competition and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S are two gripping SUVs whose job is simple yet difficult to achieve: enchant the driver. The two automakers share the same objective, but each goes about the execution in its own way. Which one does it best?...
There are bigger Basecamps about to be established in the woods, in the form of the new 2021 Airstream Basecamp 20 and 20X. The all-terrain travel trailer—and its off-road-enhanced X-Package variant—is a longer, taller, and wider version of the original Basecamp (now known as the Basecamp 16 and 16X), Airstream’s best-selling travel trailer that was originally launched in 2007 and redesigned in 2016. All Airstream trailers share a nomadic heritage of free-spirited travel, as well as an aluminum aesthetic, but the modern-looking Basecamps are specifically tailored toward gear-hauling outdoor adventurers. The Basecamp travel trailers—designed to be smaller, lighter, and higher off the ground—are made from the same riveted aluminum as Airstream’s other traditional travel trai...
So you’ve landed the interview for your dream role (congrats!), groomed your résumé into pristine condition, and practiced answers to potential questions the interviewer might throw your way. Next, you’ll have to pick out what to wear. It’s a tall order considering you need a look that strikes all the right notes for the job and company you’re interviewing at. You want to look as polished and prepped as you truly are and wear makes you feel like your absolute best self (because at the end of the day, confidence is your secret weapon). Yet not all interview outfits are that simple. Knowing the role at hand and the culture of the company you’re interviewing at is critical to putting together an appropriate look. To take a whole lot of stress out of your i...
One of the high-street brands our editors are most impressed by this summer is COS. Simple classics are the bread and butter of this brand that has built a loyal fan base for its minimalist basics, so it’s no surprise that the new-in section is filled with navy blue, cream and black separates that will go the distance within your wardrobe. COS doesn’t do fad trends, but that doesn’t mean the designs are boring either. This summer, the hero pieces all have streamlined ’90s silhouettes that give us Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss vibes. Many of the pieces are formfitting but in a relaxed fashion, meaning they have plenty of throw-on appeal (think boat necklines, delicate spaghetti straps and clever draping). The pieces that we are most impressed with...
We all make suitable changes to our wardrobes when a new season rolls around, so why should our skincare be any different? While some of your products will remain relevant throughout the year, come summer, there’s new important switches that need to be made as far as your skincare regime is concerned—and we know exactly where to turn. By now, you’ll already be familiar with our beautiful sister brand, Versed. Not only is it affordable (every single item is under £18, just as an FYI), but the 19 sustainably sourced, vegan, cruelty-free, results-driven skin products that compromise the range are essentially everything you need to ensure your skin looks its best, all year round. But which products are key for summer? Who better to ask than Versed’s ...