March 5, 2018
by Rachael Comeau
The 80’s have seemingly been this season’s biggest trend, as elements from the decade have popped up in every city throughout fashion month. In New York, color seemed to play the biggest role on the runway, and many designers like Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, and Adam Selman opted for vibrant, 80’s inspired hues as opposed to subtle neutrals. At Tibi, a collection inspired by cities and architecture, featured bright orange, yellow, and blue, all in oversized, relaxed silhouettes. Jeremy Scott, who is often influenced by the 80’s decade, showed a sci-fi inspired collection featuring tracksuits, neon accessories, and puffer jackets in bold colors and metallic finishes.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers at NYFW interpreted the 80’s in their collections.
February 27, 2018
by Rachael Comeau
Skincare has undoubtedly become a standout segment of the beauty industry in recent months, with shoppers seemingly becoming just as interested in skincare-only brands as they are in other cosmetics brands. One of the newer trends encompassed in the popular rise in attention to skincare is products that incorporate technology and high-tech features.
Brands like Neutrogena, Foreo, Clinique, and Homedics have all released products that use technology to promise clearer, cleaner, and more radiant skin. If you’re looking for a new, innovative way to treat acne and breakouts, check out Neutrogena’s Light Therapy Acne Mask. The product uses red and blue lights to fight off bacteria and inflammation, which ultimately lead to breakouts and redness. The brand also offers a smaller version of the product, which acts as a spot treatment for individual breakouts.
Foreo recently released a personalized facial cleansing brush and anti-aging device called the Luna 2, which comes in four different styles for different skin types. On the low-tech, manual side of the spectrum is the noteworthy Herbivore Botanical’s Jade Facial Roller. Jade rollers have been known to have benefits such as improving facial blood circulation, elasticity, reducing dark under-eye circles, and tightening and reducing pore size.
Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for technology-based skincare products.
November 16, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
For Spring 2018, bags are truly coming in all shapes and sizes. Most prevalent of these on the most recent Spring 2018 runways is the circle bag, as many designers opted for unique silhouettes rather than classic styles. Featured in shows like Anya Hindmarch, Balmain, Christian Siriano, and Dolce & Gabbana, this style came complete in bold colors with fun embellishments, perfect for any occasion, day or night.
Most come in a convenient cross body style, making this piece easy to carry around for everyday use. For a version that’s slightly edgier, look for the circle silhouette in a clutch style, like this 3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Circle Clutch. To get the look yourself, make sure to also check out pieces like Brahmin’s Lane Melbourne bag, Anthropologie’s Carolina Circular Crossbody Bag, or Bembien’s Rose Bag, all of which are available online.
Click through the slideshow above to see how designers styled this unique bag trend for Spring 2018.
October 2, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
With fashion month now coming to a close, Paris Fashion Week solidified the major trends that we’ll most definitely be seeing in spring 2018. Following in the footsteps of New York, London, and Milan, key trends from Paris continue to be bold and daring. One standout trend from the runways is patent leather/vinyl pieces, featured prominently in both clothing and accessories. Designers like Balmain, Proenza Schouler, and Isabel Marant all incorporated this look into their most recent collections.
Kym Ellery was inspired by forward thinkers of the 20th century, as well as the 1960’s decade when creating her spring 2018 line. The collection was packed with references to retro-looks, and included pieces like statement blouses and flared pants, as well as a black patent leather a-line skirt. Designer Tuomas Merikoski of AALTO featured this trend in the form of a slouchy pant, while in the accessories department, Proenza Schouler paired every look with a pair of patent leather, pointed toe shoes.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers interpreted the patent leather/vinyl trend for spring 2018.
