Gothic looks have been dominating the runways for Fall 2015, with Thomas Browne staging a faux funeral in lieu of a traditional catwalk show, Alexander Wang sending out a veritable Army of Darkness donned in pieces influences by heavy metal icons, and Nicholas K showcasing an eerie but fascinating collection inspired by 1920s horror films.
Once temperatures dip to the single digits, it feels impossible to look fashionable while also staying warm — especially given the amount of layers necessary to withstand the frigid air outside.
The red carpet at the Grammy Awards has a reputation for welcoming everything from over-the-top flashy and theatrical looks (as in 2010, when Gaga donned a yellow wig and a dress with hula hoop-like orbs circling the bodice, or in 1980, when Grace Jones donned an umbrella-shaped hat) to bafflingly eccentric ensembles(Bjork’s swan dress comes to mind), piquant and provocative get-ups (think of the plunging green Versace number Jennifer Lopez wore in 2000), outfits so funky and glittery they border on gawdy, and a fair share of glamorous gowns with unconventional details.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day (a February 13th festivity invented by Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope that involves lady friends celebrating one another and having a “Lilith Fair minus the angst” amount of fun), the sentiments behind your holiday of choice should be affection, respect, gratitude, and joy.
Love may conquer all, but that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to forget (or ignore) Valentine’s Day when you’re in some form of a relationship — whether it’s a new development that’s still in its nascent stages, a long-distance arrangement, a live-in partnership, or a marriage.
I’ve been fighting a flu of epic proportions, so I was snuggling under layers of blankets last night, my hands clutching a cup of ginger tea, looking very unglamorous while watching the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards last night.
Yesterday, I stopped by Telemundo 47’s “Acceso Total” morning show to offer some tips on how to hydrate the skin during the winter season and, moreover, how to make sure those nutrients are being absorbed and that you’re working towards replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier.
Until recently, opera gloves were considered pompous and passé, as impractical and costume-y as feather and tulle fascinators or black Venetian lace masks.
Like a “Fire and Ice”-themed ball at the Grayson Mansion (that’s a fancy estate in the Hamptons, for all of you who don’t watch Revenge), the red carpet at the Golden Globes featured tons of red and white gowns, with Hedi Klum, Allison Williams, Jane Fonda, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Mara, and Lena Dunham all opting for scarlet, crimson, and oxblood gowns and Kate Hudson, Amanda Peet, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey, and Emily Stone opting for ivory and pearl numbers.
Once upon a time, it was considered sloppy and even uncouth for a woman to wear gym-ready clothing while leisurely strolling along the city streets or meeting up with friends for coffee and lunch.
