Before going vegan, I never gave much thought to the ingredients in my personal care products. I rarely considered whether the chemicals were harmful to my body or the planet, or tested on animals. I kept just two things in mind: how well they worked and whether or not they made me look good. But just a year after my conversion to a vegan lifestyle, the shiny rows of makeup, hair, and body products at mainstream retailers were no longer appealing.
As I write this, I’m sitting in a coffee shop, where another espresso-sipping patron looked up from their laptop and complimented my shoes just five minutes ago. It’s hardly the first time I’ve received praise on my Regina Pro Square-Toe Boots from Vivaia — a brand worn by Katie Holmes, Scarlett Johansson, and Selena Gomez. Decidedly stylish, the boots feature a fun silhouette with a square toe box and a funky, sloped block heel.
Dissecting the many stages of Taylor Swift’s music — and corresponding style — has become an international pastime, especially during the run of her Eras tour. And a perpetual fan favorite? Her Red era. To refresh your memory: The Red album was released on October 22, 2012, and the corresponding Red tour ran from March 2013 to June 2014. Of course, we were treated to a part two when her re-recorded Red (Taylor’s Version) came out on November 12, 2021.
In today's break-neck speed of brand expansion, the slow but steady growth of outwear mainstay Smythe is refreshing. Ten years after launching their Toronto-based brand, co-founders and designers Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe are launching ready to wear for the first time. Modeled by Tasha Tilberg, the collection maintains a modern sensibility that still keeps a keen eye on the classics—think of-the-moment pajama dressing offset by cool suiting, lean preppy dresses and easy trenches. The point is, Smythe hasn't lost sight of its brand DNA while dipping a toe in new waters.
As someone obsessed with finding a good deal, I keep tabs on outlet sites from my go-to brands, and one of my favorites just launched a double-discount sale. Kate Spade Outlet currently has some of the biggest savings I’ve seen this year: on-sale items are an extra 20 percent off right now, with prices on bags, shoes, and clothes starting at just $31. To help you quickly shop the best deals, I sorted through the sale-on-sale and found nine items you’ll want to grab before they disappear, including timeless satchels, trending booties, and an 82-percent off crossbody bag.