Why Twinning With Your Coworker Is No Coincidence—It’s Science

Why Twinning With Your Coworker Is No Coincidence—It’s Science

“One time I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip-flops, so I bought army pants and flip-flops.” Remember that iconic Mean Girls quote? Half of it came to fruition on a recent Friday, when three Vogue editors—Fashion News Director Chioma Nnadi, Emerging Platforms & Fashion News Editor Steff Yotka, and Living Editor Ella Riley-Adams—happened to wear three variations of camouflage cargo pants to the office. Each had a different reason for wearing the combat-ready trousers (the search for a “subversive uniform,” or an “office-to-Netflix” transitional piece).

This trifecta of camo had a strange effect on me, too. When the next Friday rolled around, I found myself gravitating toward a pair of camo Wranglers—not quite as casual as jeans, not quite dress pants. They had just the right amount of printed funk to add some kick to my standard lazy look, and suddenly, I was ready to match with my colleagues, too.

Kim Kardashian West Wears 9 Head-Turning Looks in One Day

Kim Kardashian West Wears 9 Head-Turning Looks in One Day

Wearing one or two looks during the day can seem like a lot, but if you're Kim Kardashian West, it's all in a day's work. The Keeping Up with the Kardashian's star was spotted wearing not one but nine looks while on a photo shoot in Los Angeles, and each one is sexier than the last.

While all of the ensembles are different, there is definitely a distinct theme to her outfits. Each one consists of neutral separates and in the majority of the looks, she's baring her toned abs and going braless. Hey, when you work that hard at the gym why not show it off, right?

In one of our favorite looks from her session, Kim wears tan skin-tight leggings (shop a similar style here), a matching crop top, and an oversize sweater. If you think that is sexy, scroll down to see all of her head-turning ensembles, in which she wears everything from a baseball cap and biker shorts to sky-high booties and wide-leg trousers.

How to Travel Like a Supermodel

How to Travel Like a Supermodel

The holiday season is upon us, and that means family time, heaps of Thanksgiving food, and one necessary evil: travel.

While traveling (and packing specifically) can be a headache for many, just because you’re jet-setting doesn’t mean you have to leave fashion by the wayside. Just ask Joan Smalls. The supermodel is such a pro at looking polished and poised right off a plane that W Hotels partnered with her to create an “Off Duty” closet collection inspired by her.

Seven emerging designers created pieces using Joan Smalls’s style as inspiration, and the results are impressive. They include Smalls’s hand-picked looks for an on-the-go woman, but that’s not even the best part. All the brands involved are fronted by women, and on top of it, Smalls is donating her portion of the proceeds to Puerto Rican disaster relief—and W hotels is matching it. Talk about a win-win.

“Joan and I came up with words that would describe her style: urban, feminine, and tomboy. She’s really very consistent in a picture from 2007 to 2017 because she always looks like herself when she’s off the runway,” said “Off Duty” Creative Director Sarah Easley. “She always has a cool leather moto jacket or distressed denim, and broken down it’s pretty simple pieces, but they fit her perfectly and then she does really feminine makeup and hair, so it’s a balanced look.”

You can shop the "Off Duty" pieces here, but before you do, check out our interview with Smalls below to hear her tips on how to travel like a supermodel, how to pack for specific abroad locations, and why she’s donating her portion of the project's proceeds to Puerto Rican hurricane relief.

Today's Everyday Fashion: #GivingTuesday

Today's Everyday Fashion: #GivingTuesday

I love blogging about fashion, but it's definitely not my life's purpose. A career path, certainly. But things with deeper meaning like giving to and helping others, are things I think about more often, and are far more exciting than clothes! That's why I love the idea of #GivingTuesday, the day that falls after Cyber Monday and Black Friday. (I only wish that it came before Thanksgiving - giving first, THEN the shopping!) Today is a time to reflect, and strategize how we can give back.

TIME - Let's start with the one thing that absolutely anyone can contribute no matter your age or station in life: your time. Many nonprofits and charities could not function without a large amount of manpower. Take the Feeding Children Everywhere initiative we recently participated in - they sent 4.4 millions meals to Puerto Rico, which required the help of 54,000 volunteers! Does it feel like your schedule is too packed and there's no way you can help? Please hear me when I say that I understand that feeling. During our busiest season we work 120+ hours a week, and barely have time for self-care or socializing let alone volunteering. But Joshua and I recently spent a Saturday afternoon cooking for and serving a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless during an absolutely INSANE week, and it was magical. Volunteering is funny like that - when you are stressed to the MAX and have zero time is often the best time to do it!

SKILL - There's using your two hands and feet to volunteer (TIME) and then there's using your qualifications or (SKILL) to help others! Whatever your abilities may be, there are tons of exciting ways you can make a difference. A great resource for getting started is Taproot, a website that allows you to enter your skills, browse available projects, and apply to help pro bono. For me and Joshua, this is definitely one of our favorite ways to give back. It means sitting on the board of a nonprofit, donating consulting and/or social media services, or doing pro bono blog posts or photography sessions. We don't always share publicly, but a couple examples you've seen here on the blog include going to Haiti to establish best practices for a nonprofit/fair trade brand, and utilizing one of the unique perks of my job (free clothes!) by donating or doing closet sales for a cause.

Lover goes into voluntary administration

Lover goes into voluntary administration

In news that is saddening for the local Australian fashion brand, Lover has gone into voluntary administration, according to a media release from Ferrier Hodgson – a financial advisory firm.

Ferrier Hodgson were appointed as administrators on 23 November, with the firm stating it would be “business as usual whilst the administrators assess the business and immediately call for expressions of interest for a sale as a going concern.”

The media released by Ferrier Hodgson further stated, “Lover is an iconic and well-established fashion brand that represents a unique opportunity for interested parties.”

Continuing with, “we plan to work closely with Lover’s management to find an acquirer for this popular brand.”

Lover will still go forth actively online, with prices of all garments marked down to sale.

At this time, Lover has not yet released a statement.

This news follows further desolate news pertaining to several other retailers facing the financial chopping block – Marcs and David Lawrence, Topshop and Kit and Ace included.

Please say the end to our wedding-inspired dreams haven’t come to a close.

LET'S TALK ABOUT HAIR: feat Honeycombe Hair Extensions

LET'S TALK ABOUT HAIR: feat Honeycombe Hair Extensions

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It is a reflection of our identity; it is both personal and public. 

Just like your eyebrows shape your eyes and face, Having amazing hair, either short or long, does make an unbelievable difference to your overall look!

You all know I do love long and thick hair, whilst my hair is long, being blonde it is not a thick as I would like, i love very thick hair! That's why I have been working closely with Alison from Honeycombe Hair Extensions who has helped create extra length and volume for my overall look.

I can always rely on Alison to do an outstanding job.  She is a genuine specialist who sources great hair and custom makes wefts for her clients.

For anyone wanting hair extensions for the first time it is so important to choose a qualified extensionist who has a hairdressing background. Too many times I see women with nasty hair extensions hanging out of their hair.

Alison takes the time to test and understand your individual hair - scalp, strength of hair,  growth patterns and many other things which are important in order to avoid damage to your scalp and hair.  Being an experienced hairdresser, she knows exactly how to distribute the extension weight to make sure you feel comfortable.   This is important because you don't want headaches or to damage your natural hair.

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