I already have some layers in my long hair, so the look was somewhat achievable with a bit of professional blowdry magic. However, I can never quite hit the same level of volume and luxuriousness with my curling iron at home. For a while, I blamed my hair type: I have straight, dark brown Asian hair with medium texture, while the many Scandinavian it girls who also helped popularise the hairstyle have finer, wavy blonde hair.
While TikTokers have been raving about the viral Adidas Originals x Bad Bunny Ballerinas ($273), I was initially skeptical since I usually prefer sneakers with a platform sole for an extra height boost. What I was attracted to was the retro-leaning shape and sporty twists (such as the bungee-cord laces). And with the release of the rapper’s 2025 album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” comes added hype — after all, he’s been partnering with Adidas on collection drops since 2021 and has introduced over 20 styles with the brand to date. Shoppers have posted everything from thorough unboxings to styling quests to dance routines (yes, really) surrounding the viral shoe — it is a ballerina, so why not attempt some ballet?
When it comes to The Row It bags, the Margaux and Marlo bags have undoubtedly dominated the conversation (and fashion people’s wallets), as they’re timeless and subtly luxurious. They’re also quite oversize—even the smallest versions. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a mini The Row bag become an It bag, with the last being the 90’s Bag. That might be about to change thanks, in part, to Elsa Hosk.
“Let’s start with the positives: I’m very impressed by the formula, which melts right into the skin and casts a healthy, glowy filter. I wore shade 8 Medium Neutral to a party and got non-stop compliments about how lovely my skin looked. I attribute this to niacinamide, an ingredient that helps brighten the skin and reduce oil production. The coverage is sufficient enough to blur some of the spots around my temples and even out patches of discolouration without feeling like an oil slick, which is always a bonus when I barely feel like wearing makeup in the summer. It has a slightly thick texture, so the application looked far more natural when I stippled the product with a foundation brush, compared to just using my fingers (this is worth keeping in mind if you prefer using your hands). The one letdown for me has to do with the shade: For some reason, Light Cool was far too fair on my skin, while Medium Neutral appeared almost orange. I’ve seen creators like Golloria and The Lipstick Lesbians discuss their struggles with the shade range, saying that the product can oxidise and appear more orange on the skin. Medium Neutral looked great after I mixed it with my go-to highlighter drops (Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Hue Drops in Rosy Glow), but I definitely think the brand can benefit from a shade expansion.”
I’m going to be so honest: My summer isn’t looking incredibly busy. After I took back-to-back trips to Amsterdam, France, and Tokyo last summer, I’m ready for a season of rest and relaxation. I only have one upcoming wedding, which has given me an excuse to buy a cute dress and heels, and I’m starting my search at NET-A-PORTER‘s occasion edit. I may have gotten a bit carried away because I found two dozen dresses, so I organized them by occasion for you. You’re welcome. Ahead, there are elegant gowns for afternoon soirées, cute dresses for alfresco dinner parties with friends, bright and fun styles for every summer wedding, and casual but chic silhouettes for your day-to-day events.
