Party-Ready Shoes to Kick-Start Your Holiday Wardrobe

Party-Ready Shoes to Kick-Start Your Holiday Wardrobe

When it comes to your holiday party–circuit wardrobe, building your look from the ground up has surprising sartorial benefits—not to mention the leg-lengthening advantages of certain vertiginous stilettos. Festive shoes are about sophistication, not snobbiness, and the most refreshing options for this season play with color, embellishment, and texture, injecting new life into the most tried-and-true party frock. 

Better still, you’ll be wearing the more versatile among these well after the holidays. Case in point? In his new capsule collection for Salvatore Ferragamo, Colombian-born designer Edgardo Osorio’s reinterpretations of some of the brand’s iconic models have resulted in swoon-worthy, party-ready shoes. His black-and-white polka-dot mid-heel sandals are brimming with possibilities for all seasons.

If comfort is a main concern (which it should be—there is nothing less sexy than the post-party hobble caused by blistered feet screaming for relief), there are plenty of options that allow for a sense of physical freedom. From high-wattage crystal toe embellishment to glimmering pom-poms and ornately decorated buckles, the appeal of eveningwear flats is all in the details.

Whether you prefer stilettos or platforms, classic styles or playful details like disco-ball encrustations and feather-and-ribbon ankle ties, the most festive shoes this season are above all ready to party. Shop our favorite pairs above and get ready to dance up a storm.

The One Trend You, Your Boyfriend, and Every Fashion Girl Will Wear in 2018

The One Trend You, Your Boyfriend, and Every Fashion Girl Will Wear in 2018

Sure we can't get enough of dramatic sleeves, patent leather pieces, and white boots. But there's one 2018 trend that's really transforming the fashion industry. According to The Annual Topics and Trends Report by Facebook IQ, the conversation around androgynous or unisex clothing is growing rapidly on social media. No surprise, since so many genderless brands are making headlines and mixing things up on the runway.

I have to admit, I (a legit girlie girl) even tried on a top I recently bought from the men's department for my boyfriend. And I loved the way it looked on me so much, I contemplated keeping it for myself. Sure, I wore it as a mini dress, but still the unisex trend is one that we will all wear in some shape or form during 2018.

Look at the biggest runway shows, and you'll see feminine labels already mixing in menswear-inspired pieces all over the place—like masculine plaid suits, over-sized hoodies, and slouchy sweatpants. The boys are also borrowing from the girls with long tunics that have dress-like silhouettes, and we'll never forget about the male romper RompHims.

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Gifts from the Bloomingdale’s Sale for Every Woman in Your Life

Gifts from the Bloomingdale’s Sale for Every Woman in Your Life

We all have that friend. The one who religiously drinks Starbucks, works out like a fiend, or only listens to Drake. Then, there's the friend who never goes out or always goes out. And then there's your best friend, the one you've known for years, who takes it personally when you don't know her every like, dislike, and deepest secret. And, of course, we can't forget about the woman who likely knows you best: your mom.

For the many women in your life, the ones who've got your back and you've got theirs, the holidays are an opportunity to show them you've been listening—and that you care. You know she's always cold (buy her a chic sweater), is loving a particular album right now (so, concert tickets?), or that she's "so over going out lately" (clearly, a Netflix subscription is in order).

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What It’s Like to Spend Friday Night with a Victoria’s Secret Model, Nina Agdal

What It’s Like to Spend Friday Night with a Victoria’s Secret Model, Nina Agdal

he Winter Wonderland Ball, now 19 years old, has always been one of the year's most stylish parties. This year’s Ball, held at the New York Botanical Garden, was nothing short of spectacular, with fashion industry’s chicest in attendance: Mia Moretti, Georgina Bloomberg, and Victoria’s Secret model Nina Agdal.

Agdal, beautifully dressed in a winter white lace Etro dress, let InStyle.com tag along as she got ready for the event of the holiday season. Here, follow as she chooses her look, hangs with her glam squad, and chills out before partying hard.

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Here's the Beauty Trend Everyone Was Talking About on Facebook this Year

Here's the Beauty Trend Everyone Was Talking About on Facebook this Year

It's been years since one of Facebook's sole purposes was to "poke" your college classmates. Considering that everyone from your childhood nextdoor neighbor, grandma, and quirky aunt who's blacklisted from family events are on your friends list, it's easy to forget that at one time you needed a valid college email address just to sign up for the social media platform.

But in-between the photo albums of your high school chem partner's firstborn child and invitations from your cousin to play FarmVille, conversations about current beauty trends are also happening. Just like the unfiltered photos that your fave celebs like Chrissy Teigen and Ashley Benson are sharing of heir stretch marks, cellulite, and acne treatments on Instagram, the discussion is taking place on Facebook, too.

aAccording to 2017's Annual Topics & Trends Report by the social media site's research arm Facebook IQ, the topic of beauty transparency is on the rise. Along with your favorite beauty brands and celebs openly showing blemishes, stretchmarks, and foregoing retouching in their ad campaigns and personal social media posts, people are more open to sharing and discussing the treatments they do in the name of beauty even if they're considered taboo.

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So, what specifically are Facebook users talking about? The report found that since January 2016 the conversation around cryolipolysis, a cooling treatment that reduces body fat grew 19.4x, while hair removal was talked about 12x more, and permanent makeup increased 28.9x. The users speaking up the most on these topics were in the 35-54 age demographic, and the majority identified as women. 

The data gives an indication of what topics in the beauty realm that you can expect to see more of on your timeline in 2018. But, the stats also reflect the shift that the beauty industry has seen in the past year. People are becoming more open to the diversity in everyone's own personal experience with beauty and self-care.

Embracing your individuality should never be considered a trend, but we hope the conversation will only continue to get louder throughout 2018. 

Francia Raisa Glowed as She Showed Off Her Kidney Transplant Scar on the Red Carpet

Francia Raisa Glowed as She Showed Off Her Kidney Transplant Scar on the Red Carpet

It's been three months since Selena Gomez and her best friend Francia Raisa revealed that they had undergone kidney surgery to save Gomez's life, and recovery is going very well for them both. 

Yesterday, Raisa, who donated her kidney to Gomez over the summer, stepped out to promote her new show Grown-ish in Hollywood, and she proudly showed off the scar from the life-saving surgery. 

Looking healthy and happy on the red carpet to promote her role in the Black-ish spin-off, the actress wore a black crop top and multicolored striped wide-legged pants. If you look closely, you can see a small scar on the upper left part of her stomach where the incision was made. 

Two weeks ago, Gomez accepted the Billboard Woman of the Year Award and tearfully thanked her BFF in a touching speech. "To be honest, I think Francia should be getting this award because she saved my life," the singer began her emotional speech. ”I would like to thank my amazing team and family because they stuck with me through some really hard times."

We're so thankful that they're both doing great.