As you know, we’re entering that weird transitional time of year in which it’s still warm outside, but school buses are on the streets and Labor Day is right around the corner. Fall is coming, and soon we’ll stow away the flip-flops in favor of shoes that are a bit more substantial. That said, it’s not quite time to start wearing boots. So what staple shoe style do It girls reach for pre-boots as we move into early fall each year? Closed-toe mules. We recently put flat slipper mules on your transitional shoe radar, via Vittoria Ceretti, and now another It girl, Zoë Kravitz, is wearing the high-heel version of the style.
Busy Fashion People Know This Flat-Shoe Trend Makes Outfits Look Chicer When You’re Already Late
When you don’t have time to even think about what shoes to throw on before you leave the house, sometimes the best option is the most unexpected one. As someone who prefers to plan my outfits around the shoes I’d like to wear that day, sometimes I simply can’t think that far ahead, and I’ve found that reaching for the trend that Elsa Hosk just wore makes my outfit better every single time. The trend is colorful ballet flats, which have seen their popularity rise rapidly, and can now be considered one of the biggest flat-shoe trends of 2026.
How to Spot an It Girl in 2026: This Cropped-Jeans Style and This French-Girl Shoe Trend
Whether or not you’re thrilled about the return of cropped jeans, it’s hard to deny how good the pair Zoë Kravitz just wore in New York City are. As is the case with any denim trend that makes a comeback, there are caveats with cropped jeans, with certain styles considered cooler than others. And of course Kravitz would choose the most 2026 version of the returning denim trend: low-rise cropped flares.
Taking Off Makeup Always Felt Like a Hassle Until I Tried These 7 Micellar Waters
I can’t lie. As much as I love wearing makeup, I have a track record of not being so great about taking it off. Usually, I would opt for the easy way out and reach for a makeup remover wipe (because let’s face it, they’re incredibly convenient). But I’ve learned over time that if you want a deeper clean, an actual cleanser is what’s needed.
Everyone in Fashion Wants a Margaux, but Downtown It Girls Are Carrying This Cool Tote Instead
Every season, it feels like there’s a new ludicrously capacious tote for the fashion set to fall in love with. Don’t get me wrong, I love a beautiful designer bag, and yes, The Row’s Margaux is still sitting pretty at the top of my wish list, but lately, the bag I can’t stop noticing in New York isn’t particularly precious at all. It’s colorful, slightly slouchy, covered in hand-painted initials, and being thrown over the shoulders of some of the coolest women around.