Friday, January 31, 2020

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February Love Horoscope: Will you get lucky this month?

We seek guidance from zodiac signs to give us hope, guide us and make us wiser in our search for love. Ans here's what they have in store for February.

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One colour every Bollywood star is wearing in 2020

The first month of 2020 is almost over and we took a look at the best-dressed celebs of January. From Deepika Padukone to Janhvi Kapoor, we noticed that almost all the celebs were seen wearing one shade in particular.

Jazz up your home for Valentine's Day

There are ways apart from flowers and a candlelit dinner, to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. Break the monotony this Valentine’s Day with a colour palette of green, white and red that capture the feel of the season. Here are some tips from HomeLane, India's preferred home interiors brand, to decorate your home and charm your loved ones with easy and interesting “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) ideas.

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Bridegroom and baraat braves snowfall to reach the bride!

In an age where the bridegroom is being led to his marriage ceremony in a ghodi or white horse in an Indian tradition, we came across the video of a groom in Uttarakhand who braved the bone-chilling cold and trekked four kms through the snow-clad road to reach his wedding venue.

5 Trends We’re Stealing From Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week FW20 drew to a close yesterday and despite the gloomy weather, there was a palpable sense of hope. It wasn’t just the fact that the last two shows on schedule – Rotate and Ganni – were brimming with ideas, energy, and community (although that certainly helped); the whole week was saturated with a collective drive to do and be better.

Copenhagen kicked off this season by announcing a major sustainability pledge: an action plan so impressive, we’re hoping it inspires bigger fashion week cities to follow suit. Committing to reducing its environmental footprint by transforming its business model, CPHFW promises to offset carbon emissions, ban single-use plastic, minimize travel to events and use electric transport only, move to vegan food offerings and be a zero-waste event by 2022. Developed by a board of directors including Ganni founder Nicolaj Reffstrup, and reviewed by experts including Orsola de Castro of Fashion Revolution, our expectations are high for the eco-conscious plan. Here’s hoping New York Fashion Week kicks off next week with the same kind of responsibility.

The FW20 collections were set against the backdrop of a hopeful future and boy, did the Danes show up. Over the past few years, CPHFW has gone from being an insider’s secret to globally influential, a shift that was reflected in this season’s collections. Here are five trends we’re stealing from the Scandis, from high-shine patent to clashing coats.

Touch The Leather

Sanne Sehested‘s label Gestuz started Copenhagen Fashion Week with a bang, presenting its FW20 collection in an art gallery. Abstract paintings and sculptural pieces sat in synchronization with the oversized checked suiting and graphic floral dresses. Leather, however, is what the brand was first known for and with this collection, Sanne returned to her roots. Glam rock green snakeskin knee-high boots and coordinating pencil skirts, ’80s puff-sleeved workwear dresses, and olive shirt and matching midi skirts all featured in Gestuz’s signature buttery leather fabric.

Leather was a big feature over at Ganni, too. The brand’s FW20 collection was truly thrilling; it’s no mean feat topping last year’s much-hyped 10th anniversary, but look after look not only paid homage to classic Ganni – exposed stitching, balloon sleeves, fantastic outerwear – but also reignited our love for the beret, the stomping boot, and the oversized collar. While every look had us swooning, the leather pieces – all black, coming in knee-length board shorts, sweetheart neckline cocktail dresses, and zip-front dresses – are top of our cold-weather wish list.

Keep ‘Em Cozy

With their extreme seasons, it’s no wonder the Danes have defined our summer wardrobes (we have them to thank for the ubiquitous floral midi dresses and chunky kicks) – but we should be looking to them for cold-weather styling tips, too. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s knitwear game was mighty strong this season. Rodebjer’s collection, inspired by Pablo Picasso and the art of the creative process, brought us cozy cashmeres and wools you just want to hibernate in. Models’ hair was tucked into rollneck knits, ankle-skimming vests came in oversized crochet, and the navy knitted dresses looked just as ideal for wearing with Birkenstocks around the house as they would layered over denim and loafers.

Over at Norwegian brand Holzweiler’s show, head of design Maria Skappel Holzweiler was inspired by her home country’s natural landscape. “For this collection, we looked to nature, valleys, mountains, woods, and agriculture… The collection explores the many facets of country living in Norway, from the knitted soil patterns to fossil prints, whilst incorporating thick tactile fabrics made for durability and function.” The knitwear was more extreme here, with a layered Lenny Kravitz scarf moment (divine!) and – our favorite look – an oversized Fair Isle rollneck jumper with an extra pair of sleeves acting as an extended scarf. Wrap us up and take us to a cabin in the Norwegian woods.

Clash Your Coats

The Scandis’ aforementioned knack for outerwear is rooted in their familiarity with sub-zero temperatures, but if you think it’s all sleek minimalist puffers and quilted jackets, you can think again. The most joyful trend to emerge this season was coats in a cacophony of prints. A mash-up of ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s florals was spotted at Rave Review, the cult Stockholm-based brand founded by Josephine Bergqvist and Livia Schück in 2017 which makes all its clothes out of upcycled fabrics. With a hodge-podge of checks, stripes, florals and more, the brand created a collection that found calm in the chaos. For both sustainability and aesthetic reasons, the label should be on your radar going forward.

Clashing coats needn’t only come in the form of different fabrics spliced together. Emilie Helmstedt has fast become one of the most anticipated shows on the schedule in Copenhagen, entrancing women far and wide with her whimsical motifs and joyous color palette. For FW20 she gave us a modern-day Alice in Wonderland tea party, and while there were plenty of abstract prints and clashing colors to choose from, our standout look was this utterly adorable Eskimo-style candy-colored coat. Now that’s how to make the miserable weather more bearable.

Rise & Shine

If leather is the grown-up take from FW20’s catwalks, patent is its rebellious little sister. High-shine vinyl and PVC have steadily infiltrated our wardrobes over the past few years, but rather than your classic trench coat or tote bag, we were given a new take this season. Rains, the brand that makes you actually hope for April showers, presented its very first on-schedule show at Copenhagen, having grown its following globally, and it did not disappoint. Models stormed down the catwalk to thundering beats, and the (yup, you guessed it) rain-proof patent outerwear was so good that we’re already dreaming of a sodden festival season.

Over at Stand, we were pleasantly surprised with the brand’s evolution. While its signature teddy shearling and fluffy faux fur coats thankfully featured, alongside fabulous oversized checked pieces sat high-shine vinyl and leather. Turning biker jackets from standard game to ’80s outsider, and making cropped zip-ups the centerpiece of the look, the brand made us a lot less eager for summer’s arrival.

Cadbury’s Colors

While we’re glad to see the back of the beige, sand and cream tones that were adopted with far too much zeal last year, there’s a new hue in town and we’re embracing it with open arms. Meghan Markle made waves when she wore a brown monochrome Reiss get-up to London’s Canada House last month, and understandably so. Less severe than black but not as feeble as beige, brown is the perfect autumn/winter color, and the dreamiest designer on schedule, Cecilie Bahnsen, incorporated it heavily into her FW20 collection. Coming in cozy rollneck knits and quilted scallop-hemmed skirts, sheer tees, and layered dresses, her pieces had us as sweet as Cadbury’s chocolate.

Copenhagen Fashion Week mainstay Baum Und Pferdgarten also presented sumptuous cappuccino shades, going for head-to-toe looks of brown riding boots, caramel quilted jackets and rust tops tucked into matching leather trousers. Go for monochrome à la the former or a tonal look like the latter – either way, brown is the new black.

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Nordstrom Tackles Resale — & The Curated Collection Is Next-Level

Today, the go-to department store for Topshop, Brandy Melville, and Eloquii announced the opening of “See You Tomorrow,” a curated resale shop that gives shoppers the opportunity to buy discounted Ganni, Jacquemus, Acne Studios, Burberry, and more — all from the comfort of an aesthetically pleasing shopping destination (and bodega!) in their new Manhattan flagship. Or better yet, from home. For the next six months, the fashion-friendly collection, handpicked by Nordstrom’s VP of Creative Projects Olivia Kim, will exist on both the mezzanine level above her just-as-stylish Nike x Nordstrom boutique and online at SeeYouTomorrow.Nordstrom.com

“We know that many of our customers are already participating in some form of recommerce, whether it is through rental or resale,” Kim says. “They’re searching for more responsible ways to shop.” And since, in fashion terms, there’s nothing more responsible than shopping what’s already in circulation, it’s no wonder that the Seattle-based chain would embrace resale to fill that void. 

As for the collection itself, Kim and her team handpicked each and every piece. “For this launch, we went through thousands of items that were sourced through NQC (Nordstrom Quality Center), a facility where all of our returns and damaged product is sent when it is unsellable,” Kim explains. Nordstrom is known for its unparalleled return policy (basically you can return anything from Nordstrom, at any time, without a receipt), so naturally, NQC has a little bit of everything, including Thom Browne, Commes de Garçons, and Staud. “From there, all of our products are sent to be expertly cleaned, repaired, and refurbished.”

To add further incentive to shop, Kim called on Copenhagen-based brand Ganni to bring their Kiosk concept to Nordstrom. For “See You Tomorrow,” Ganni provided a handful of exclusive pieces, from blankets to T-shirts, made using deadstock fabric from previous collections. Shoppers are also offered the option to sell their pre-loved items in exchange for Nordstrom gift cards. 

“We always want to create an experience that is inclusive and speaks to the diversity of our customers, both in price and aesthetic,” Kim says of Nordstrom. “We want to inspire a sense of discovery and the hope is that we’re able to bring together an exciting mix that will allow customers to discover new brands while they’re hunting for brands they already know and love.”

See some of our favorite finds from Nordstrom’s new resale shop “See You Tomorrow” below.

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Khloé Kardashian Is About To Revolutionize Denim

MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 24: Khlo√© Kardashian and Emma Grede attend the Good American Miami Launch Party at Good American on October 24, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Good American)

It’s no secret that the Kardashians have influence: Just check their nine-digit Instagram followings. But America’s first family of pop culture doesn’t just use their fame to sell lip kits and shapewear (not to say that we don’t want those too). They’re also known to push forward ideas that go on to make a real difference. Khloé’s area of impact? Shaking up the modeling industry with open casting. 

For those of you who aren’t in-the-know about the modeling industry, open casting is when brands allow anyone to attend a casting, rather than limiting the search to just models from an agency. Think of it as a grown-up version of the Mickey Mouse club, but instead of 9-year-olds singing and dancing, it’s real women (over the age of 14) auditioning for a chance to model truly size-inclusive jeans. And thanks to Khloé Kardashian and her Good American partner Emma Grede, the concept of real-world open casting is back en vogue. 

Kardashian and Grede launched Good American in October of 2016 as an answer to their own problems with denim. Their goal was to alleviate some of the anxiety that women face every day when they are not a sample size (which most women aren’t), but they want to buy a pair of jeans. In the four years since the launch, the duo has successfully done just that.

2016 was also the year that the duo first announced open casting with a campaign meant to act as a catalyst for the fashion industry to broaden its horizons. “With open casting, we’re able to give all women from anywhere in the world the opportunity to join the inclusivity movement and our #Good Squad — real women who celebrate and stand for the brand’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, body positivity and female empowerment,” Khloé Kardashian explains. “Part of our mission is to show a diverse representation of all women in our campaigns. What better way to achieve that than to give our customers the chance to be cast?”

Open casting isn’t the only practice in place at Good American that is changing industry standards. The denim brand also joined a small community of companies that provide shoppers with the ability to see merchandise on all types of bodies, currently showing every piece on a size 0, size 8, and size 16. They were also the first to develop a size 15 in an effort to bridge the gap between straight sizes and plus sizes

“It’s one thing to represent women of all sizes in campaigns, but it’s another to actually show every product on-body in every size,” Khloé says. “This led to the launch of our sizing tool earlier this year after hearing our customers’ pain points when it comes to online shopping. We invested heavily in how we merchandise online to feature product shown on 15 sizes across 15 different fit models in sizes 00-24.” All of these aspects of Good American combine to create what the third oldest Kardashian sister likes to call the “inclusive experience.”

“In the past, designers have been hesitant to create more sizes — many times due to the lack of experience with a process that differs from the industry standard. That’s why at Good American, we hire a diverse range of experts to make sure we have the best fit and quality,” Kardashian says. “This is something that has been baked into our business model since day one, so now we are thinking how can we push the boundaries of inclusivity even further.”

Whereas a lot has changed in the fashion industry over the last few years, especially in terms of inclusivity, many brands continue to dig in their heels, avoiding extending their size ranges no matter the repercussions. Good American isn’t one of those brands. And given the fact that the company made $1 million on the day of its launch (making it the biggest denim launch in history), chances are good that Good American’s influence over the shopping landscape will help to persuade the rest of the industry to follow suit. 

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Revamping doesn't mean expensive shopping

ple have budgets to refurbish every season and so does that mean they have to bear with the old setting? It is a myth that revamping involves expensive shopping or an extensive budget. If you follow a few secret tricks we stole from the interior designers, you will surely have a cleaner and amped up place without shelling out anything from your pocket.

Happy weight vs. healthy weight

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A Valentine's Day Gifting Guide For Difficult People

February 14th is just about here — do you know what gift you’re buying your Valentine? Sure, you could embrace the holiday crowd pleasers and go the chocolate box, rose bouquet, or DIY-massage route...But for some of us, having picky recipients makes the task of finding that perfect present (especially on a budget) a tad more challenging. And crumbling under gift-pleasing pressure makes even the most romantic day of the year feel quite the opposite of warm and fuzzy.

But don’t panic about what presents to purchase just yet, because we swept the internet and rounded up 20 genius gift ideas to please the pickiest of Valentines — from forgetful friends to stressed-out SOs, chronic complainers, eco-obsessives, and more. Scroll on for the shoppable solutions to your most difficult Valentine's Day giftees.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

French Girl Organics Rose Lip Polish


The Difficult Giftee: The clean beauty Valentine.

The Gift: An all-natural rose & mint-infused sugar scrub formulated with nourishing butters to keep lips supple and hydrated. Vegan, no animal testing, and super sleek packaging.

French Girl Organics Rose Lip Polish, $, available at Verishop

Oliver Bonas Heart Metal Keyring


The Difficult Giftee: The scatterbrained Valentine.

The Gift: A sweet heart-shaped key ring that she can securely attach to bags, belts, and wrists.

Wild One Dog Toy Gift Set


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who cherishes fido more than you, hmph.

The Gift: A pet-friendly flower bouquet that's better than the real thing.

Wild One Dog Toy Gift Set, $, available at Wild One

Perky Bird Journals The Airing Of The Grievances Journal


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine (or Seinfeld mega-fan) who's always complaining.

The Gift: A complaint pad, for airing and working through grievances.

Perky Bird Journals The Airing Of The Grievances (6x9 Journal), $, available at Amazon

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 3


The Difficult Giftee: The YouTube beauty tutorial-obsessed Valentine who's extremely meticulous about her products.

The Gift: A limited-edition ABH eyeshadow palette with party-ready glitters and highly-pigmented bold hues.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 3, $, available at Sephora

AcousticSheep RunPhones Wireless Bluetooth Headphones


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who just lost another set of earbuds while running.

The Gift: A stylish sweatband with built-in bluetooth-enabled headphones that filter out ambient noise for ultimate workout security.

AcousticSheep RunPhones Wireless, $, available at The Grommet

BZY Cute Cat Tea Mug & Steeper


The Difficult Giftee: The wanna-be cat lady Valentine who's (regrettably) allergic to cats.

The Gift: A cute tea mug and infuser that makes her cat-lady dreams come true (sneeze-free).

BZY Cute Cat Tea Mug & Steeper, $, available at Amazon

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray


The Difficult Giftee: The always-busy Valentine who needs some serious TLC.

The Gift: An aromatherapeutic pillow spray infused with lavender, vetiver and chamomile to wind down before getting some shut-eye.

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, $, available at Nordstrom

Vans Fruit Bowl Canoodle No-Show Liner Sock 3-Pack


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine (ahem, roommate) who never has enough clean socks (and constantly steals yours).

The Gift: A three-pack of no-show, fine-gauge cotton pairs with a honeycomb arch-supporting weave and a vibrant design — a.k.a. socks she won't want take off.

Vans Fruit Bowl Canoodle No-Show Liner Sock 3-Pack, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Bathing Culture Mind & Body Wash


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who lives in the city but dreams about Big Sky Country.

The Gift: An earthy-scented body wash made with wild-harvested and natural ingredients inspired by the great outdoors.

Bathing Culture Mind & Body Wash, $, available at Free People

Anthropologie Block Letter Monogram Necklace


The Difficult Giftee: The statement-making Valentine.

The Gift: A personalized necklace that makes an oversized (yet delicate) name statement.
The Difficult Giftee: The office receptionist Valentine you're trying to win over.

The Gift: Anything delicious is a good choice, but extra points for the scene-stealing grandeur of an edible bouquet.

Comme des Garçons Play Black & Red Double Hearts T-Shirt


The Difficult Giftee: The low-key label snob Valentine.

The Gift: A trendy tee that’s suited to the dual-hearted holiday occasion.

Comme Des Garçons Play Black & Red Double Hearts T-Shirt, $, available at SSENSE

Veegoal 18 Oz Borosilicate Glass Water Bottle with Bamboo Lid


The Difficult Giftee: The wellness Valentine who is always hydrating on the go.

The Gift: A fruit-infuser bottle for ultimate hydration with a touch of sweetness.

Veegoal 18 Oz Borosilicate Glass Water Bottle with Bamboo Lid, $, available at Amazon

That's What She Said: The Party Game of Twisted Innuendos


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who values experiences over material things.

The Gift: An involved game of the hilarious party game, "That's What She Said."

That's What She Said The Party Game of Twisted Innuendos, $, available at Amazon

Four Roses Single Barrel


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who has better taste than you.

The Gift: You can't go wrong with booze. This one's got light notes of vanilla and caramel, and it's soft on the palette with no burn. And they won't be mad you chose the bottle based on the rose-engraved glass.

Four Roses Bourbon Single Barrel, $, available at Drizly

Kate Spade New York KS Key Court Ring Dish


The Difficult Giftee: The, "I can't find my ring," Valentine who has a few misplacement issues.

The Gift: A thoughtful place to store (and remember) her treasures.

kate spade new york KS Key Court Ring Dish, $, available at Amazon

Flint Retractable Lint Roller


The Difficult Giftee: The no-nonsense Valentine who you suspect might be running the @fashionassistants Instagram account.

The Gift: A chic and portable lint-roller.

Flint Retractable Lint Roller, Refillable, 30 Sheets, $, available at Amazon

Ban.do Write On! Pen Set


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentines you spend at least 40 hours a week with.

The Gift: Matching pens so everyone can identify your work crew.

ban.do Write On! Pen Set - How Are You Feeling?, $, available at ban.do

Knock Knock Why You're So Awesome Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal


The Difficult Giftee: The single Valentine who hates this day more than most.

The Gift: A book that reminds them just how awesome and loved they are, single or not.

Knock Knock Why You're So Awesome Book Fill-in-the-Blank, $, available at Amazon

Interior Illusions Plus Royal Blue Mini Balloon Dog Bank


The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who needs to save money.

The Gift: An impossible-to-ignore piggy bank.

Interior Illusions Plus Royal Blue Mini Balloon Dog Bank, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine (ahem, roommate) who forgot to pick up toilet paper...again.

The Gift: A bold red notebook for writing down VIP reminders (oh, the shade!).
The Difficult Giftee: The Valentine who's always fashionably late.

The Gift: A soft rubber and stylish matte wristwatch.

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