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Madewell Is Having a 40% Off Sale and These Are the 14 Things I'm Eyeing

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A good sale is always hard to refuse - Madewell is currently having a big one. The retailer is offering an extra 40 percent off that works on a majority of its full-price new spring pieces and even sale items. As someone who shops all day, every day, I know that deals this good can be rare. To help you find the absolute best releases, I shopped for you. Ahead, I curated a list of the 14 things that are currently in my shopping cart. From rainbow shorts to comfy sandals and versatile dresses , it's going to be hard to decide between these hot picks. Keep reading to shop all my favorites and see which pieces end up on your shopping cart. Related: Madewell Launched a New Home Line With Parachute and It's a Cozy Dream Source: https://ift.tt/2VC4FLh

Steve Madden, GOAT Among Top Retailers for Americans Shopping on a Budget Now

In the current economic state, consumers more than ever are focusing on budgeting and balancing their spending. Retail technology like Afterpay’s “Buy Now, Pay Later” service is rising to prominence as it allows customers to pay for purchases in segments over four interest-free installments. In fact, the Australian company’s share price gained 20% in the past year, as reported by Simply Wall St. In its 2020 Global Fashion and Beauty Report that came out this week, Afterpay shared some of the growing trends among its customers, gathered from February until the beginning of April. Its results capture the changing consumer behavior amid the coronavirus pandemic toward a casual lifestyle. The report listed out the top 10 hottest brands and retailers — including a few unexpected footwear and fashion contenders. Sneaker resale site GOAT came in at No. 3, followed by online retailer Revolve in fourth place. Steve Madden made the list at spot No. 7, while Levi’s came in eighth place and Ma

OK, Bald Timothèe Chalamet Could Get It Though

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I'm the furthest thing from a Timothèe Chalamet stan, but I'll admit that a recent photo I came across of the Call Me By Your Name actor has made me . . . feel some things. The photo in question is a doctored red carpet pic of Chalamet that swaps out his head of wavy hair with a buzzcut. It's not clear who's responsible for Photoshopping the pic - and doing a really convincing job at that - but since it began making its rounds on the internet, it appears to have divided people on social media. I've seen comments from people who basically think this haircut would be the worst thing in the world , and others who actually think the buzzed look would fit him well. Coming from me, a person with no emotional attachment to Chalamet or his hair, I have to agree with the latter. Don't @ me, but if you don't understand why, just look at the material. Look how the cut accentuates his face. And those features! He's already a heartthrob but just imagine how muc

7 Feel-Good Fashion Items We Can't Wait to Debut Post-Lockdown

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While we're sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the POPSUGAR Fashion editors have all agreed that, for most people, shopping isn't exactly top of mind. But as a part of an industry that's struggling, it's hard not to acknowledge fashion brands and what they're going through - especially the smaller labels that have experienced major delays in production, financial troubles, and shipping issues given the effect of the current crisis. Many well-known companies have shifted their spring sample sales online , encouraging people to shop if they can, and, most importantly, brands big and small are doing their best to give back to the community, whether it's by making masks and gowns for healthcare workers or by donating a portion of online proceeds to charities dedicated to helping those in need all around the world. "Even if shoulder pads are off-trend by the time I can give this dress the debut it deserves, it won't matter to me."

Glow Recipe's New Toner Challenges Everything You Ever Thought About Toners

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The first time I ever used a toner was in middle school, around the time my mother express-ordered a three-step system from Proactiv to fight my pubescent acne. While I haven't used the purifying formula in years, it did teach me one important thing about my routine: even on the most basic level, my routine required a toner . Eventually, I got older and my acne cleared up (sort of), but I haven't stopped using a toner, ever. My latest go-to: the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner . Sometimes I yearn for the teenage years, when all I worried about, in regard to my skin, was acne. Now, I have a long list of concerns on my mind, like preventing wrinkles, maintaining moisture, brightening old acne scars and marks . . . you get the picture. Luckily, the Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner covers it all. When Glow Recipe cofounders Sarah Lee and Christine Chang set out to create the brand's first toner, they knew it had to rise above the bad rap toners t

Victoria Beckham Celebrates Her Birthday With a Family Bike Ride in Neon Yellow Reeboks

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Happy birthday, Posh Spice. Today marks Victoria Beckham ’s 46th birthday, and the former Spice Girls member celebrated with a family bike ride in style. The designer suited up in selection of athleisure-chic pieces from her collaborations with Reebok , including a $250 green cropped hoodie, matching $130 green full-length army leggings  and a black stitched hat, available for $70 at Reebok.com . She brightened the look with a set of unmissable neon sneakers, also from her collab with the athletic brand. While the low-top version of her yellow kicks are sold out, similar neon Reebok x Victoria Beckham Bolton Stretch-Knit Sock sneakers are now on sale at Bergdorf Goodman for $112 , down from their original asking price of $280. View this post on Instagram Family bike ride on my birthday x #Veebok A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Apr 17, 2020 at 3:35am PDT CREDIT: Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman Buy: Reebok x Victoria B

28 New Nike Sneakers So Cool, They're Already Going Out of Stock For April

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We can always make an excuse for a new pair of kicks, especially if they're Nike . That's why we put on our detective hats and sifted through ever single Nike sneaker on the market in April. We must say, we're pretty pleased with the outcome. Whether you're looking for a sneaker for fashion or fitness, we've got you covered. Take a look at these excellent kicks. Many of them are already selling out quickly, so we suggest adding them to your virtual shopping cart ASAP. You won't find anything cooler, we guarantee it. Related: 14 Reasons You Need a Pair of Rainbow Sneakers in Your Life Right Now Source: https://ift.tt/3afzLxO

These Items Will Earn You the Most Money on Resale Sites Right Now

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Cleaning out the ol' closet is one of our favorite productive pastimes. When you've got a few spare hours (OK, sometimes days!), it can feel incredible to declutter, downsize, or more efficiently organize your wardrobe . Another motive for cleaning out your closet is to make extra money by selling some of your well-loved pieces, a practice that's become increasingly popular during the coronavirus. While local consignment stores and thrift shops are a great place to offload used items, many are currently closed due to COVID-19, which makes re-commerce sites like The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, and Thredup an excellent place for selling clothing and accessories for cash. While these resale sites have had to shift their day-to-day operations to accommodate the health and safety of their employees, they're still in business. They're getting creative with how they're accepting used items by offering virtual appointments, contactless pickups, and prepaid shipp

Free People's New Sustainable Shop Has All the Earth-Friendly Essentials You Need

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If you've made it a goal to shop more sustainably in 2020, honestly, it's easier than ever because more retailers are making an effort to lower their carbon footprint. One brand that's stepping up their game is Free People . The site just launched a new sustainable shop that features hundreds of products that are artisan made, vintage, or earth-friendly. In addition to donating and partnering with the National Park Foundation, its also made a commitment to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable. Whether you're shopping for a gift for someone special or are celebrating Earth Day by switching up your shopping habits, we've got you covered. Ahead, we rounded up 25 of our favorite finds from the site that you can feel good about shopping. From classic Levi's jeans made more sustainably to UV self-cleaning water bottles, these finds will totally impress you. Keep reading to shop them all. Related: 15 Fashion Brands Selling Cotton Face Masks - Many of T

These Are the Best Mizani Products For All Hair Textures - From Coily to Straight

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All curls are not created equal . . . and all curly hair products aren't either. For example, if you have very curly hair that's fine and I have very curly hair that's thick , we would benefit from different products, even though we're both technically curly. Or, maybe you need help boosting volume (and that's a pass from me), whereas I have a dry scalp that needs extra hydration (and those things may make your hair feel oily). Figuring out how to manage even the different textures on our own individual heads is hard enough, but once we have that sorted, it's time to find something that can bring our curl types back to their ideal state of balance. One of the top brands for multitextured hair is Mizani (which actually means "balance" in Swahili). Since around 1991, this brand has addressed not only the different curl patterns people can have but also considers different hair types from straight to coily . And, even though its products are most

Joe Jonas and KJ Apa Documented Their Shaving Process, and OMG, the Middle Stages

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While many people are resorting to at-home hair removal kits and press-on nails for their beauty routines, men on social media are letting their beards grow long and having some fun with their shaving process . We're looking at you, Joe Jonas and KJ Apa. After letting his beard grow a lot longer than we're used to seeing from the Riverdale actor, Apa documented his face-shaving process on Instagram and had fans amazed at his process. Apa went from full beard to goatee to mustache in seven photos, and it's hard to pick which look we like best. As for Jonas, the handsome singer took his "quarantine beard" from a short boxed beard all the way to a mustache and down to some very short stubble. We're not sure about you guys, but his final style is bringing back memories from his pre-facial hair Disney days . Last week, Jonas took the first step at playing around with his look while isolating at home with wife Sophie Turner. Well, Turner was the one who did t

This Is How Many Times You Can Do a Face Mask Per Week, According to an Expert

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In a time where social distancing and working from home have become the current norm, the luxury of indulging in self-care practices during the day are less of a dream and more of a reality. Responding to emails, binge-watching TV shows, and even hopping on virtual happy hours can be done in the comfort of charcoal, avocado, and collagen. Beauty buffs rely on face masks to clean out pores, restore moisture to dry skin, rid complexions of impurities, and essentially be there for us when we need it most. Brands have come out with all kinds of formulas - including but not limited to - magnetic , bubble , and rubber masks that promise to leave skin looking better in no time at all. But is there such thing as masking too often? Could too much of a good thing be doing more harm than good? We sought out Chicago-based dermatologist Jessie Cheung , MD, to help answer those questions and more. Can Face-Masking Too Much Harm Your Skin? "Doing too many masks can definitely dry out you

Ben Affleck Wears Unreleased Sustainable Sneakers for a Dog Walk with Anna de Armas

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Ben Affleck and Anna de Armas are taking advantage of the beautiful weather in Los Angeles by taking a stylish dog walk. While Affleck went for a relaxed fit in a gray T-shirt and light-wash jeans, De Armas spruced up her look in a $285 sold-out Maje leather-wrap mini dress. But they both played it safe in matching patterned face masks. Anna de Armas and Ben Affleck out for a dog walk in Los Angeles, April 16. CREDIT: Broadimage/Shutterstock A closer look at Ben Affleck’s sneakers. CREDIT: Broadimage/Shutterstock Affleck included a sustainable touch with his choice of footwear. “The Way Back” actor stepped out in a set of Kenneth Cole ’s Earth Day Liam sneakers with uppers made from overstock materials and laces created using 100% recycled polyester. Finished off with recycled microsuede and cork stock lining, the unreleased style features a textural pop with a python heel counter. The Liam sneakers, along with Kenneth Cole’s Earth Day Maddox and Kam silhouettes, all d

We're Down to the Final Four in Amazon's Making the Cut, and the Stakes Are High

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It's time for the final four to be put to the test in episode eight of Prime Video's Making the Cut . Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn take the contestants to a tea ceremony before unveiling their next challenge. The designers must create a 2-4 look minicollection that represents the evolution of their brands since beginning the competition. Each designer will be overseeing two seamstresses, something that hasn't been done in the competition yet. One of Jonny Cota's female models ends up being unavailable, so he decides to use a male model for the very same look. Tim Gunn takes a look at everyone's designs; he has some critical feedback for both Sander Bos and Megan Smith. Overall, however, he feels that everyone has strong work. Fashion show day arrives, and the contestants will be presenting their looks at an outdoor runway. Judges Naomi Campbell , Joseph Altuzarra, Chiara Ferragni, and Heidi Klum view the looks, then everyone goes back to the studio for a deliberatio

Marsai Martin's Social-Distancing Beauty Routine Is All Soft Glam

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Plenty of celebs are using this time out of the spotlight to dial down their glam and go makeup-free , but social distancing isn't stopping everyone from getting all done up. Marsai Martin, for example, recently took some time to share her at-home makeup routine on Instagram, and not only is it really simple, but it's also super subtle. The Little actress starts off the video by priming her face with Ole Hendrickson Banana Bright Face Primer ($38) before following with just a touch of Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Foundation ($9). "I don't use a lot, because I actually don't need to wear foundation all the time," she explained. "I don't need a lot of any of this because . . . I've had those moments where I'm like 'I really don't want to wash my face.'" Next, she sets her foundation with Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder ($32) before contouring with Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant

How to Wash Your Jeans So They Stay the Way You Love Them

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To put it simply, there's a lot of controversy over how often you should wash your jeans . On the one hand, some people swear by leaving their jeans alone and refraining from washing them. On the other hand, some say that washing is OK but they prefer to do it as little as possible. Interesting . But what if they're really, truly dirty? Is it possible that you've been doing it wrong all these years by tossing your denim in the washer and dryer a couple of times per week? To get to the bottom of it, we talked to denim experts to find out the real deal when it comes to washing your jeans, plus the best ways to care for them if they really do need a good cleaning. Scroll down to read tips from Catherine Ryu, former creative director of Citizens of Humanity , Jamie Mazur, cofounder of vintage denim brand Re/Done , and Paige Adams-Geller, creative director and co-founder of PAIGE . - Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak Related: The 1 Thing This Fashion Editor Does to E

2 New Making the Cut Episodes Are Here, and 1 Designer Uses Coffee to Dye a Garment

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Things are about to get crazier than ever in episode seven of Prime Video's Making the Cut . The five remaining designers in Tokyo are challenged to create both a two-look collection and a digital marketing campaign. There will be a fashion show, but the contestants also have to act as creative directors in a photo shoot with their models. This week's runway takes place at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. It will also be the location for the photo shoot; there's a number of backdrops to choose from - the designers should pick a location that speaks to their brand. After the challenge is presented, everyone gets to work on scouting backgrounds and creating looks. When Tim Gunn comes in to dish advice, he's concerned with Jonny Cota's floral print selection. He's also worried about the designs of Ji Won Choi's looks; he feels they don't represent her aesthetic. Cota decides to save his floral dress by dying it with coffee, while Choi is ins

Alicia Keys's Husband Removes Her Acrylic Nails: "Everyone Will Come Out of This More Handy"

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz) on Apr 14, 2020 at 1:19pm PDT Alicia Keys 's husband, Swizz Beatz, believes we can come out on the other side of social distancing with at least a handful of new skills. After all, over the course of just a couple of months, we've had to become our own beauticians and navigate waxing kits , at-home gel manicures , and DIY hair coloring , plus so much more. Like many of us unsuspecting regulars, Keys went into social distancing with a full set of acrylic nails on and now, 33 days later, needs them removed ASAP. Anyone who's tried to remove an acrylic or gel manicure on their own knows what a struggle this is. So, to help her tackle the job, she enlisted Beatz. In a video posted on his Instagram, Beatz can be seen filing off one of Keys's fake nails while the singer sits there with foil on her other fingers. "You can use an X-Acto knife,"

Old Navy Has a Hidden Section of Beauty Products, and These Are Our 9 Favorites

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If you're already a big fan of all of the stylish pieces at Old Navy we're going to let you in big secret that may forever change your shopping experience: Old Navy has a hidden section of standout beauty and skincare products! We're talking charcoal masks that help detox and purify, brushes that ensure a smooth blend while applying makeup, and even adorable cosmetic bags. Ready to find it? Join us as we highlight our nine favorite finds in Old Navy's beauty section . Related: Old Navy Makes Some Seriously Cute Workout Clothes, and Everything's Under $30 Source: https://ift.tt/2KiYVRj