There’s a superfine line between showing off and showing out. That’s where the dandies dance. They’re fierce, fearless fashion plates — clotheshorses who dare to wear flashy ’fits as a form of self-expression, radiance and rebellion. The dandy aesthetic will be on parade at the Met Gala the first Monday in May, when voguish VIPs will be … Read more
If fashion isn’t your bread and butter, this dressing hack can freshen up your style. The sandwich dressing method — which involves layering or color blocking — is an easy styling trick to make your outfits look polished with little effort, and fashionistas can’t get enough. The tried and true method of sandwiching is to use pops … Read more
Your hairdo may be a hair don’t. Cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes (cVMS), commonly found in hair products, are known for shining and smoothing tresses — desirable qualities when you’re trying to tame frizz and prevent tangles. But a new study published this month by the American Chemical Society suggests that when these molecules are heated … Read more
Kate Middleton has tricks up her sleeve. The Princess of Wales, 41, uses a nifty hack to make her waist look tiny, according to stylist Miranda Holden, who said the royal uses “bum padding” to make her midsection appear smaller. The fashion expert uploaded a YouTube video recently where she explained how Middleton applies the … Read more
Start your outfit on the right foot — with the “wrong shoe.” In a seemingly counterintuitive move, pairing beachy sandals with slacks or chunky New Balances with a gingham gown is the latest viral trend for looking effortlessly cool. Aptly dubbed the “wrong shoe theory,” the styling hack declares that such fashion-forward oxymorons are oh-so-right. … Read more