Astrid & Miyu’s New Jewellery Collection Looks Like Priceless Heirlooms — And Costs £110 Or Less

Envision a barely there band with the most delicate string of diamonds lacing your finger. Sounds utterly stunning, right? Also very expensive. What about a tennis necklace strung with glistening diamonds? Metaphorical £££ signs are flashing in neon green. Now, what if I told you that you can adorn yourself with exactly these kinds of pieces for far, far less? Say hello to Astrid & Miyu’s newest release, the Gleam Collection, which takes the age-old concept ‘dripping with diamonds’ and makes it a reality for us mere mortals. How? With just-as-shiny, way more affordable cubic zirconia bezel-set stones, rhodium plated brass and 18k gold plating. The best part is, prices start at £40 and range to £110, and the collection includes everything from dainty ear cuffs and ear studs, to statement drop earrings, eternity-style rings and bedazzled bracelets read more

The $16 J.Crew Item I’m Buying to Get Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Look in 2024

I can’t be the only one whose feed on every social media platform is currently home to a seemingly endless assortment of ’90s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy photos. Not that I’m complaining—my Instagram Saved folder is just as packed with said images. Chic, sophisticated, and always dressed to the nines in an effortless manner, Bessette-Kennedy is the modern woman’s style icon for a reason. Anytime I find an item that’s even remotely similar to one she frequented back then, I have to buy it. End of story.  read more

PSA: Target Makes The Cutest Boots – These Are Our Top Picks

From affordable luggage to chic home goods to the latest fashion designer collaborations, we have become experts at navigating Target’s cornucopia of stylish yet reasonably priced finds. But, while we are very familiar with Target clothing, such as TikTok-viral denim and underwear collabs, we have been sleeping on the mega-retailer’s footwear section for some reason. Some of the in-house labels that have become staples in our wardrobes — A New Day, Universal Thread, Wild Fable — have been killing the shoe game, offering season-appropriate options that are comfortable, chic, and — above all else — a good value. read more

This TikTok-Famous Kendra Scott Necklace Is the Perfect Last-Minute Gift

Recently, I’ve noticed a TikTok trend where people share items on their holiday wish list, and the Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace ($60, originally $70) is a frequent favorite. Once I discovered that the Elisa necklace secured the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s list of top 100 bestselling jewelry pieces, I knew I had to try it. Opting for a silver chain and the “iridescent drusty” colored pendant, a sparkly grayish stone that I knew would complement any outfit, I added it to my cart. Below, I’ll break down everything you need to know about it and why it’s an ideal last-minute gift. read more

Warum sind Männer in Weihnachtsfilmen so toxisch?

In 2021 war mein erster Weihnachtsfilm eine Netflix-RomCom, Love Hard. Die dreht sich um Natalie (Nina Dobrev), die an Weihnachten ans andere Ende der USA reist, um den Mann zu überraschen, den sie seit ein paar Wochen virtuell datet. Der Twist? Als sie ankommt, stellt sie fest, dass Josh (Jimmy O. Yang) sie gecatfisht hat: Der Typ auf seinen Fotos ist nicht wirklich er. Love Hard hakt so viele Punkte auf dem klassischen Weihnachtsfilm-Wunschzettel ab: zwei sehr attraktive Darsteller:innen, eine unerwartete Lovestory, grandiose Sprüche. Ich meine, die Hauptcharaktere singen sogar eine Version von „Baby, It’s Cold Outside“, die den frauenfeindlichen Unterton des Originals kritisiert. Aber als der Film zu Ende war, fühlt ich mich irgendwie komisch – irgendwie unbefriedigt. Denn der Film endet (und dieser *Spoiler Alert!* ist sehr vorhersehbar) damit, dass sich Josh und Natalie ineinander verlieben und sie seinen Identitätsbetrug abwinkt, als sei das bloß ein blöder kleiner Streit gewesen.  read more