SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 02: Singer Lana Del Rey poses for a portrait during a visit to 107.7 The End on October 2, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)
On Monday, during a performance of her new track “Let Me Love You Like A Woman” on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Lana Del Rey fans spotted something glittering on her left ring finger. “Lana is engaged omg,” wrote @soldelreyna on Twitter. Another fan, @okchristy88, went even further: “Did Lana Del Rey get married? She has a ring on that finger on Jimmy Fallon.” And while engagement rumors have been flying since Del Rey was first seen wearing the ring on Halloween, according to People, her fans weren’t entirely wrong.
On Tuesday, a source confirmed to People that the Paradise singer is engaged to musician Clayton Johnson, who she met on a dating app, according to the publication’s source. Refinery29 reached out to Del Rey for a comment but did not hear back at the time of publishing. The source also claimed that the couple has been engaged for quite a while now. Either way, we can say with certainty that Del Rey is in possession of an unforgettable piece of jewelry.
The ring, which also appeared on Del Rey’s Instagram prior to her appearance on The Tonight Show, as well as in the photo from Halloween, looks to be non-traditional — at least as it pertains to trending engagement rings — with a wrap-around design and at least one large stone. Both the Halloween photo and another from a November Snapchat video would have us believe that it is set on either a white gold or a platinum band.
There’s (at least) one in every friend group: They're already on the waitlist for an XL shoulder bag from Sunnei's spring '21 runway show, have a friends-and-family discount at Dover Street Market, and consistently pop up in the first wave of followers of new brands that later appear in Net-A-Porter's Vanguard edit. Their holiday wish list is made up of fashion gifts you wouldn't dare wear, let alone spend an entire paycheck on, but will undoubtedly want more than anything come the next gift-giving season. If you're not this member of your friend group, you probably won't recognize the pieces in the gift guide ahead. But they will. And since they're going to be the one on the receiving end of this giftee-gifted relationship, isn’t that what truly matters?
If you have a friend who fits the bill, then you've come to the right place. The 18-piece gift guide ahead was created with your most fashionable friend in mind, the one who drags you to store openings, sample sales, under-radar vintage shops, and parties where '90s runway shows are projected on the wall. Which means that showing up to whatever totally chic (and socially distant) holiday party they're throwing without a top-notch gift is out of the question.
Click through the slideshow ahead for 18 gifts that even your most fashion-forward friend will love.
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PaXoSShop Peter Pan Removable Collar, $, available at EtsyFor those back home right now and unable to hit up their favorite local magazine store.
The Gentlewoman The Gentlewoman nº 22 Autumn & Winter 2020, $, available at Iconic Magazines— PAID —
Just think of how many inspirational outfits she'll dream up with the help of this ultra-soft cashmere hoodie.
C by Bloomingdale's Cashmere Zip Hoodie, $, available at Bloomingdale'sWhat fashion-obsessee doesn't want to wear the scent of Chloë Sevigny?
Violeta By Mango Openwork Knit Top, $, available at Mango
Violeta By Mango Knitted Short, $, available at MangoYou don't have to love fashion to fall for these gold baubles.
Ten Wilde CZ Elio Hoops, $, available at Ten WildeDickeys: the stylish layering tool they don't know they need... yet.
COS Wool Hooded Bib, $, available at COSTo an untrained eye, this might look like an aesthetically pleasing bottle of $20 nail polish. But to your fashion friend, it's actually a vegan, 10-free bottle of $20 nail polish created by one of 2020's most-beloved indie brands. They'll love it.
Tigre et Tigre Nail Polish | Buckets of Rain, $, available at Tigre et TigreLogo tights are trending right now, and we're betting that these Gucci GG tights are your fashion friend's favorite.
Gucci Off-White GG Tights, $, available at SSENSEThis sterling silver necklace from Wolf Circus is from the Canadian jewelry brand's new Everybody collection, which is exactly what it sounds like it is: a jewelry collection for everybody — they'll love it.
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Wolf Circus Indy Necklace in Sterling Silver, $, available at Wolf CircusThe classic Chuck will always be a fashion-girl favorite, but for winter 2020, it gets a stylish update with an insulated faux-fur lining and premium leather in shades that'll go with everything in your closet.
Converse Cozy Club Run Star Hike, $, available at ConverseIf they can't travel to France this year, we suggest gifting them Simon Porte Jacquemus' photo book of the designer's home in the country's southern region so they can play pretend.
Jacquemus Marseille Je T'aime, $, available at JacquemusBecause they keep hinting at the Khaite pair but you can't spend $660 on a holiday gift.
Pêche Lea Flats, $, available at PêcheReduce plastic water bottle waste in style.
Collina Strada Silver Rhinestone Water Bottle, $, available at SSENSEFastening your hair messily in a retro-esque banana clip is the only way to style tresses this holiday season.
Aileam Tortoise Banana Claw Clips, 2Pk, $, available at Amazon$55 might seem like a lot to spend on socks, but for your fashion friend, a pair of Comme Si socks will be money well spent.
New Balance Gray Made In US 990v5 Sneakers, $, available at SSENSEMidriffs were out for the world to see during spring '21 fashion month, so obviously your fashion friend needs to get in on the trend stat.
The Source Unknown Fuzzy Mohair Cardigan, $, available at The Source Unknown
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If the number of celebrity engagements in the latter half of 2020 — think: Gwen Stefani, Lily Collins, Gabourey Sidibe, and Clare Crawley — is any indication, a lot of people are getting hitched right now. Or, at least, they’re planning to once group activities like engagement parties and weddings are safe to host again. Ahead of engagement season, jewelry designers have upped their game, designing a slew of fresh engagement ring styles for brides and grooms to choose from in the new year.
“Where elaborate halos and other diamond-encrusted settings have been all the rage in recent years, there's been a shift towards simplicity in 2020,” says Shelley Brown, The Knot’s senior fashion and beauty editor. According to her, after a rise in popularity this year, simple solitaire settings will continue to reign supreme in 2021. “The diamond shape may vary, like Lily Collins' rose-cut diamond or Jasmine Tookes' oval diamond, but the settings tend to be very clean, without a lot of intricate detail,” she says. Emeralds, sapphires, and vintage rings are also expected to perform well next year, according to Brown. (Thanks, The Crown.)
Also on the list of trending engagement rings are oval-shaped diamonds, as well as hidden-halo engagement rings (that feature accent diamonds underneath a larger diamond), according to Anubh Shah and Slisha Kankariya-Shah, the co-founders of fine jewelry brand With Clarity. And those are just the highlights.
Ahead, find out what experts predict will be the biggest engagement ring trends come 2021.
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Solitaire Settings
Calling engagement rings with a solitaire setting “trendy” is debatable given that they’ve been a staple in the bridal industry for, well, forever. That said, over the last few months, there has been even greater demand than usual for the simple, elegant style, according to Brown. "Solitaire settings with one — usually very large — diamond have been trending in 2020 among celebrities,” she says. A celebrity trend often leads to increased popularity across the industry.
The listed price is for the setting only.
Après Jewelry The Stella Ring Setting Asscher, $, available at Après Jewelry
Concept 26 Solitaire Stackable Ring, $, available at Concept 26
Vrai & Oro Cushion Cut Diamond Classic Solitaire Ring, $, available at Vrai & Oro
Blue Engagement Rings
Thanks to the highly publicized release of The Crown’s fourth season, starring Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, blue engagement rings are more popular than ever. Diana’s ring — which features a 12-carat, oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by 14 diamonds — became popular with the public following her engagement to Prince Charles in 1981. Now worn by Kate Middleton, the ring continues to inspire brides. In fact, U.K.-based jewelry brand Taylor and Hart recently reported a 300% increase in interest for blue-stone engagement rings.
According to Brown, sapphires aren’t the only blue stones trending right now, either. Aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite are also set to make a big splash in 2021: “They fit the bill for a to-be-weds' ‘something blue.’”
Mateo 14kt Gold Blue Topaz Point of Focus Ring, $, available at Mateo New York
Vintage Vintage Astorville 1.13ct Sapphire Engagement Ring, $, available at Trumpet and Horn
Tiffany & Co. Novo Horizon Ring, $, available at Tiffany & Co
Emerald Engagement Rings
“Emeralds are associated with serenity and new beginnings, making them a symbolic choice for many to-be-weds,” says Brown, who calls the green gemstone the “it” stone of 2021. Though we haven’t seen a new one debut in a while, both Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham wear emeralds on their ring fingers. (Fun fact: Beckham’s is one of 14 rings given to her by her husband David!)
It should be noted that because emeralds, as well as other gemstones, are not as durable as diamonds, they involve a bit more care and upkeep than traditional engagement rings.
Polamai Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, $, available at Etsy
Angara Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring With Diamonds, $, available at Angara
Vintage Bluegrass Farms Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring, $, available at Trumpet and Horn
Oval Engagement Rings
Ever since model Jasmine Tookes announced her engagement to Snapchat exec Juan David Borrero on Instagram last September, oval-shaped engagement rings like hers have experienced unprecedented popularity. According to Kankariya-Shah, up to 25% of With Clarity’s customers are now choosing the oval shape for their forthcoming engagement. “The shape has officially overtaken princess-shaped diamonds, making them the second most-requested shape on the site,” she says, adding that she suspects the jump is due to celebrity engagements, as well as the unique look of oval diamonds.
The listed price is for the setting only.
Après Jewelry The Stella Ring Setting, $, available at Après JewelryPrice includes 0.5 Carat H SI2 diamond.
Loop Jewelry At Last North/South Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring, $, available at Loop JewelryThe listed price is for the setting only.
Brilliant Earth Luxe Ballad 1/4ct Diamond Ring, $, available at Brilliant Earth
Rose-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
One specific vintage-style ring that’s expected to shine in 2021 is the rose-cut diamond engagement ring, according to Brown. The retro ring style features a flat-bottom, domed top diamond, which is meant to resemble the shape of a rosebud. Because of its shape, rose-cut diamond rings tend to air on the accessible side, since the stone looks larger than its actual carat weight. “You get more bang for your buck with a rose-cut diamond,” says Brown.
That, and it’s the ring style worn by Emily In Paris star Lily Collins. It was previously thought that her Irene Neuwirth ring featured a cushion-cut morganite stone, but Collins set the record straight during a segment on Live With Kelly And Ryan: "It’s a rose-cut diamond,” she said via Zoom. (Rose-cut diamonds refract less light, which can make them look foggy and slightly colored, which explains why the ring appeared to be pink in photos.)
Sofia Kaman Hexagon Ring With Salt And Pepper Rose Cut Diamond Ring, $, available at Sofia Kaman
Laurie Fleming Ilona Ring Rose-Cut White Diamond Ring, $, available at Catbird
Valerie Madison 0.49ct Eva Champagne Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, $, available at Valerie Madison
Vintage Engagement Rings
Interest in all things vintage has skyrocketed in lockdown — whether for style purposes, sustainability reasons, or because factories and businesses were closed early on in the pandemic. The engagement ring industry, too, saw increased interest in vintage styles. According to Brown, in 2021, many to-be-weds will opt to repurpose family heirloom or estate jewelry. “Others will purchase new rings with vintage-inspired settings,” she says, pointing to milgrain and filigree rings and elaborate halos.
Rothschild Trading Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring, 0.73 Ct, $, available at Etsy
Vintage Vintage Diamond Marquise Princess Engagement Ring, $, available at 1st Dibs
Vintage Half Hoop Vintage Engagement Ring, $, available at Sofia Kaman
Hidden-Halo Engagement Rings
Another up-and-coming trend for 2021 is the hidden-halo engagement ring that features one center diamond, as well as smaller diamonds placed underneath the centerpiece in order to add a sparkling effect. “The hidden halo style of engagement rings is becoming the most requested and popular ring style after the classic solitaire styles,” says Shah, who calls the style “unconventional.”
The listed price is for the setting only.
Verragio Tradition Oval Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring, $, available at J.R. Dunn
Blue Nile Six-Prong Solitaire Hidden Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, $, available at Blue Nile
Charles & Colvard Oval Lab Grown Diamond Hidden Halo Solitaire Ring, $, available at Charles & Colvard
Multi-Stone Engagement Rings
Solitaire settings, though popular, will have worthy competition in two- and three-stone engagement rings in 2021. For starters, Meghan Markle wears a three-stone engagement ring, composed of two diamonds from her late mother-in-law’s collection and one from a trip that Prince Harry and Markle took to Botswana. Model Emily Ratajkowski and musician Solange Knowles also have multi-stone engagement rings.
Similar to Markle's, two-stone rings — which Brown says are also referred to as “‘Toi et Moi’ rings, meaning ‘you and me’ in French” — can be symbolic and represent the forthcoming union.
Jennie Kwon 3S Diamond Ring, $, available at Jennie Kwon
Irene Neuwirth One Of A Kind Triple Ring, $, available at Irene Neuwirth
Garden Ring Oval Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring, $, available at Etsy
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The whole hanging-out-exclusively-outdoors thing was no big deal during summer and fall, but now that we're heading into the colder winter months, we're slightly more hesitant to accept that park-hang invitation. With that (and approaching holiday gift swaps) in mind, consider getting your friends and loved ones the kind of winter gear that'll keep them warm in any outdoor situation — which, for us, all starts with the right footwear.
From a stylish pair of platform Chelsea boots she can slip on for outdoor dining at her favorite restaurant to the waterproof duck boots she can lace up for a weekend hiking trip upstate, we rounded up the best winter boots to gift your sister, friend, or even yourself this season. And the best part? They're all on sale at Nordstrom Rack right now, with prices up to 70% off. Scroll on to check out all the covetable styles — and don't forget to find out her shoe size, first.
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Dirty Laundry Montana Chelsea Lug Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
JBU by Jambu Cleveland Waterproof Faux Shearling Lined Duck Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Frye Melissa Button Inside Zip Leather Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Sperry Saltwater Waterproof Duck Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Tommy Hilfiger Slushe Quilted Faux Fur Lined Rainboot, $, available at Norstrom Rack
Susina Hanna Hiker Bootie, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Cole Haan Idina Stretch Leather Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Pajar Ceria Genuine Shearling Trimmed Waterproof Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Chooka Eastlake Chelsea Faux Fur Waterproof Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Koolaburra by Ugg Koola Mini II Faux Fur Lined Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
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