The coast is calling, and it’s only right that I answer with booked flights and packed bags. But with so many destinations ahead of me, where do I even begin? No trip to a coastal town is complete without a pair of timeless Sperry shoes, and the brand’s latest offerings are the reinvented classics I’ve been looking for. Every style from the Authentic Original™ Boat Shoe to the new SeaCycled™ Platform Sneaker is inspiring and elevating my vacation looks. There’s nothing worse than looking back at photos and completely cringing at the outfits I put together, but these five are really hitting the mark if I do say so myself. So if you’re headed to one of these destinations or looking for a dose of vacation outfit inspiration, keep scrolling to shop the looks I’m taking with me.
Priyanka Chopra’s Metallic Gown Plunges All the Way Down to Her Stomach
Priyanka Chopra has developed quite the reputation for noteworthy sartorial moments. She just followed up her weekend-long fashion marathon with yet another red carpet look. While promoting her new Amazon Prime series “Citadel” on April 3, the actress and philanthropist attended a special screening for the new thriller show with co-star Richard Madden while wearing a form-fitting gold maxi dress with a metallic finish. Although the gown is simple, each subtle detail made the look one of Chopra’s most elegant style moments to date. The sleek, show-stopping dress featured a plunging V-neckline, long sleeves, structured shoulders, ruched detailing at the midsection, and a big black velvet bow as a delicate accent to the shimmering fabric. To finish off the glamorous ensemble, Chopra wore a simple pair of pointed-toe black pumps from Christian Louboutin, along with metallic nails to match.
Show Some Skin In These 36 Low-Back One-Piece Swimsuits
The swim scene has come a very long way. Where itty bitty string bikinis were once de rigeur for looking sexy at the beach and by the pool, we’re now opting for on-trend bathing suits that don’t show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. To prove it, we’re calling out the Goldilocks of swimsuits: one-pieces of the low-back variety. High up front (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in back, these pieces officially end the days of compromising coverage for sex appeal.
Gwen Stefani Tests Out Muppetcore in Fuzzy Knee-High Platform Boots
Gwen Stefani proved the muppetcore fashion aesthetic can also be chic at the CMT Music Awards on April 2. The singer and GXVE Beauty founder arrived to the award show in a head-to-toe Valentino couture look, most prominently featuring fuzzy boots that just might be more controversial than Miu Miu’s thong boots. Stefani’s Y2K-inspired shoes were adorned with tiers of thin black feathers that trailed down from her knees and concealed a chunky platform. The shaggy footwear was damn-near impossible to ignore as she made her way down the red carpet with husband Blake Shelton.
How Becca Millstein, Founder and CEO of Fishwife, Is Making Food Culture Fun
Becca Millstein has made a real name for herself in the culinary industry. As the founder and CEO of Fishwife, Millstein has built a woman-founded and led company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium tinned seafood an essential in every kitchen. In addition to seriously tasty recipes, the brand’s joyful and vibrant design make the products all the more fun to engage with. Available online, at specialty grocers, and national distributors like Whole Foods, Fishwife is bringing specialty conservas—and the culture surrounding it—to tables all over the country.