For most of the year, you’ll usually find me in jeans. They’re a staple in my wardrobe, but when summer rolls around, I often find their heavy fabric a little too cumbersome for everyday wear. That’s when I start reaching for chic, lightweight trouser alternatives instead. I’m not much of a skirt or dress person—trousers are where I feel most like myself—so I’m always on the lookout for stylish summer pairs that I can wear with the same tees and blouses I usually pair with denim.
The Best Sneakers to Shop, Including Editor Picks as Low as $16
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Being comfortable in your own shoes never goes out of style, so investing in a top-tier sneaker collection is always a smart idea. When it comes to picking out the best sneakers, we look for a few key elements: good sneaker design, quality materials, and the perfect fit — because who wants to be uncomfortable? Our editors test out so many different types of shoes to provide you with the best product recommendations, and we boast a particular expertise on sneakers (call us sneakerheads, if you will).
Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In June
When it comes to fashion and beauty, the end of May was defined by one thing and one thing only: The Cannes Film Festival. After a so-called “decency” rule that cracked down on nudity and long trains on the famed red carpet, some could assume that the looks would be more reserved and restrained. But thankfully, our favourite stars still brought the heat to the South of France, including Charli XCX wearing a lilac feathered YSL silk slip and Dakota Johnson partying in a sheer crystal-embellished Gucci gown. Even in the rain, Rihanna made the case for aquamarine being the colour of the season, attending the Highest To Lowest premiere in a blue knotted Alaïa dress — complete with an umbrella.
J.Law and Dakota Both Know This Shoe Makes Tailored Trousers Look Instantly Cooler
Sure, tailored trousers and heels are a timeless pairing, but when I’m aiming for something cooler and more nonchalant, I’ll always reach for a flat. Comfortable and unfussy, flat shoes deliver an effortless energy that heels simply can’t replicate. And when styled with wide-leg trousers, they become the one shoe trend I know will look cool—every single time.
The “And Just Like That” Outfits I Can’t Stop Thinking About – Shop My Favorites
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You can’t tell the story of “Sex and the City” and its revival/sequel “And Just Like That” without spending an inordinate amount of time discussing the fashion. Over the course of the original show’s six seasons, Carrie Bradshaw became a universal style icon. She inspired generations of women to waltz around New York City in tulle dresses, all while carefully dodging potholes in their Manolo Blahnik pumps. Styled by the inimitable Patricia Field, Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) delighted in getting dressed. Her style was quirky, vibrant, romantic: she’d stop by McDonald’s in a pink Oscar de la Renta frock or go wedding-dress shopping with a belt tied around her bare stomach. Throughout the series, as well as in the three “Sex and the City” movies that followed, Field and Parker set trends, launched design careers into the stratosphere, and created an endless stream of iconic looks. Now, the “And Just Like That” outfits aim to carry on that legacy.