Jillian Mercado, the 35-year-old model and “L-Word” actor, has been breaking barriers with nearly every career move she makes. And she’s just getting started, though she’s careful not to reveal too much too quickly.
We love the commitment that comes with assembling a never-leaving-the-couch outfit — from the trendy coordinated sweatsuit to the charming hair accessories paired with polished tops. But, while these fashion-forward efforts are worthy of applause, it’s still no secret that leggings are the ultimate MVP, even if you are, in fact, leaving the house. It’s why we’re always on the prowl for the most comfortable buttery pair we can shimmy our two legs into for any occasion. Say hello to the soft legging.
While the standards for a good TV show or movie primarily depend on things like an enticing plot and on-screen chemistry, the costume design carries a lot more importance than an average viewer might think. Each character’s clothing communicates the essence of their personality to the audience and often hints at hidden meanings. Whether it was the designers’ intent or not, even detailed choices in costume can lead to a larger conversation and discussions surrounding the plot. Just look at Portia in the second season of The White Lotus, whose quirky and questionable style has become highly debated across platforms from Twitter to Vogue. And when Alicent Hightower stepped into Rhaenyra Targaryen’s wedding in the first season of House of the Dragon, she was wearing a striking emerald-green gown, which viewers were quick to decode as an act of war.
Here’s the story: for months, nay, years, I’ve been lusting over a specific pair of designer sunglasses. At first, I thought they were a bit too dramatic for everyday wear, as they have a slightly pointed frame, but I was in love. I thought about these glasses all the time, but with a price tag of over $400, I couldn’t quite justify the purchase. I’ve never spent that much money on sunglasses, and even though I live in California and wear them every single day, it was a bridge too far for me. On a late-night Target browse, I came across these Wild Fable Angular Cateye Sunglasses ($12) and ordered them on a whim. Well, I wear these sunglasses all the time, and it’s one of the best $12 I’ve ever spent.
With 2023 just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for even more Jennifer Lopez. She has a new movie, “Shotgun Wedding,” out Dec. 28 on Amazon Prime Video, in addition to a forthcoming studio album, “This Is Me . . . Now,” which is set to be released sometime in 2023. When she dropped the teaser trailer for the latter, it conjured up all sorts of nostalgia for fans because it pays tribute to her “This Is Me . . . Then” album from 2002.
