The naked dress is no stranger to the Met Gala. Barely-there fabrics and see-through ensembles have graced the art museum's storied steps year after year, and we can count on a handful of celebrities to deliver every time. Kim Kardashian—the booty queen herself—is one of them, along with the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and even Jennifer Lopez. At the 2024 Met Gala, not only were naked dresses on full display but so were the derrières of the stars wearing them. Read More...
I feel naked without my core jewelry pieces — my neck, ankle, and fingertips are almost always dripped in my grandmother’s jewelry. And while I recommend having staple pieces that hold either meaning or value, I prefer the rest of my collection to come from affordable jewelry brands that I can rotate through as trends, seasons, and my personal style changes. But it can be a challenge to find affordable pieces that last more than just a night out — we’ve all experienced earrings that rust quickly or necklaces with flimsy clasps that break instantly — or ones that actually look high-end, even if they’re not. Read More...
We know that shapewear is never a necessity — your body is your body and you don't need to change it. But there’s just something about wearing it underneath our clothes, especially to formal events, that just dials the confidence-meter up a few notches. That said, navigating the market — so many choices! — can be a challenge for sure. Stylist Lara Betiku turns to shapewear for herself and her clients not to alter the appearance of her body, but “mainly to smooth and enhance her natural shape. Read More...