Not to Be Dramatic, But I’ll Be Wearing These Flats 24/7 This Fall

One of the many things I’ve discovered since transitioning into full-time remote work is that my threshold for pain — more specifically, my ability to spend hours on end sporting a pair of sky-high heels — has decreased pretty dramatically. Long gone are the days when I was able to confidently leave my home with heels on my feet and an assurance that I could go all day, pain-free, without having to change them out for a comfortable pair of flats at some point. (My girlfriends have noted that this could also be a byproduct of simply “getting older,” but I’ve decided to blissfully blame it on my leisurely at-home work environment instead.) Now, as a result, I never go anywhere without having an emergency pair of flats or comfortable mules tucked into my tote bag or car just in case my day goes a little longer than my feet can bear. Fortunately, this life development has actually helped to expand my flat selection in a pretty big way. I’m always looking for more styles to add to my ever-growing collection, and recently fell in love with these Franco Sarto Tracy Slingback Flats ($140) — which nail several major fall fashion trends (thanks to the tortoise-shell coloring, gold hardware, and a structured square-toe design), all while boasting an elevated look that’s so chic, I’m actually excited to wear them instead of my heels for work events or more formal outings. read more

Selena Gomez Wore the Prada-Approved Styling Trick That Makes Every Look Chicer

Since Paris Fashion Week is just around the corner, it should come as no surprise that most of the chicest celebrities are either already unpacked and wandering around the City of Lights or will be very soon. One such A-lister is Selena Gomez, whose IG stories have been blowing up with show-stopping outfits courtesy of her new stylist Erin Walsh, including thigh-high, patent leather stiletto boots paired with an Alaïa poplin minidress as well as a long-sleeve leopard-print maxi. But of all the looks the Rare Beauty founder’s debuted thus far on her Paris trip, the one I’m most interested in is by far her most paired back of the bunch.  read more