Finding the perfect lightweight jacket for spring weather can be a challenge: You need something water resistant in case of April showers, duh, but it’s a hard look to pull off without looking bulky. Just nope! Luckily American Giant, the brand behind your fave hoodie, came up with a solution. And it’s perfection. Take a look at their two versions of the parka that are major game changers.
Transitioning your home from winter to spring doesn't have to take a huge effort or budget. A few throw pillows here, a flower vase there can make your home look fresher, more inviting while reviving how you feel about your space. Whether you want to hop on the vintage decor trend or bring in fresh Danish pastels, we have some spring decor swaps that will help sprinkle a dose of happy into your home. First, plan your budget and look around your space. What pieces don’t give your home that spring joy you crave? Stow them away for the season and they’ll be like new again in the fall! Now enjoy the things that truly refresh your space.
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ban.do Stacked Citrus Vase
These sweet citrus designs are the perfect pop of color for your spring table or home office!
Folkulture Throw Pillow Covers
The scalloped design on these 18x18 cotton covers are a playful way to dress up your sofa or bed.
Studio McGee x Threshold Natural Wicker Table Lamp
Give your indoors an outdoor vibe with these charming woven table lamps.
Etsy Wavy Wall Shelf
Brighten your walls with brightly colored pastels. These shelves are great for holding books, picture frames, plants and more.
H&M Floral Throw
Spring is still a transitional season with chilly mornings and nights. Swap your winter throws for this fun floral pattern.
Scalloped Multi Border Decor Braided Jute Collection
Pop this jute rug in your bathroom, on your porch, in your kitchen -- anywhere you need a little statement piece.
Poster Store Botanical Gallery Wall
Customize a gallery wall that suits your style -- this site creates one for you or pick and choose your faves.
Lyla Monogram Trinket Dish
Even a new trinket dish on your dresser can bring a little joy to your morning. This monogrammed one makes a great gift for spring birthdays!
H&M Pleated Paper Table Lamp
This pretty-in-pink table lamp is a great way to bring in soft, spring color into your home -- get two for symmetrical bedside tables or go solo on a desk or console table.
Wicker Planter Storage Baskets
These cute and affordable planters are a fun way to freshen up your entry or kitchen -- add plants, cloth napkins, magazines, even mail.
Jungalow x Opal Cotton Sheet Set
We love designer Justina Blakeney's style and here she gives us a colorful canvas on which to layer all our bedding.
Anthropologie Fruit Candle Holder
These whimsical candle holders cheer up your decor and are perfect for all your spring entertaining.
Chasing Paper x Jenni Yolo Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper
Peel-and-stick wallpaper makes it easier to upgrade your walls with stunning prints. Try it in a bathroom or kitchen or create an accent wall in your bedroom for this vintage-inspired look by DIYer Jenni Yolo.
Anthropologie Gingham Curtains
We never met a check we didn't like. Gingham is a classic spring look that always feels happy and carefree!
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OMG Lady Gaga Just Dropped A New Christmas Song (& Finally Brought Back Carpool Karaoke)
Dec 17, 2024
Christmas has come early for two reasons: Carpool Karaoke is back — and so is Lady Gaga! Wondering what they have in common? Everything!
The 2010's sensation gave us amazing celebrity appearances with James Corden as driver extraordinaire, and stars like Harry Styles, Katy Perry, and Selena Gomez. Lady Gaga joined the carpool in 2016 — with over 88 million views on Youtube — singing songs like "Million Reasons" and "Bad Romance" to her heart's content.
Finally, the pop star — and the show itself, TBH — made a return this week! And more than that? Lady Gaga even debuted her new Christmas song. I've already played it multiple times, so I know it's about to top my most-played Christmas songs. Excited? Here's everything you need to know about the surprise song drop, the return of Carpool Karaoke, and more!
See how Carpool Karaoke gave us the biggest surprise of 2024 — a new Lady Gaga Christmas song!
In an unexpected trailer for A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, Zane Lowe can be seen accepting a phone call from the one and only James Corden who has a huge favor to ask. The first passenger Lowe picks up is the "Bad Romance" songstress herself — followed by Chappelle Roan and Dua Lipa's own individual appearances.
The car's decked out in green wreaths and festive red bows which adds to the Christmas spirit as everyone sings along to famous holiday songs. Lady Gaga can also be heard singing "Christmas Tree" which has fans in the trailer's comment section besides themselves with glee!
According to Deadline, the special premiered on Apple TV+ December 15, so it's not too late to watch it if you're just as excited as we are. But that's not all!
The outlet also reported Lady Gaga and Lowe released a new version of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on all streaming music platforms! This means you get to hear the pop star give the nostalgic song a punk rock vibe that's now stuck in our heads.
If Lady Gaga tells us not to pout or cry, we're going to listen! (And sing along while we're at it 😉)
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As much as we love sweaters, coats, and scarves, there is just something so special about finally breaking out your spring dresses. They're breezy! They're romantic! They're fun! A delicate, vivid dress is the perfect reflection of the way that spring makes us feel after a very long winter, and we are ready to break out all the 2024 trends, from maxi dresses to mini dresses and everything in between.
Take a gander at our favorite spring dresses for the season!
By Anthropologie Sleeveless Draped-Back Asymmetrical Slip Midi Dress
This asymmetrical spring dress is the ultimate piece for donning to dinner parties, dates, girls nights, and even the farmer's market! The bright floral motifs just make sense for the season, and the silky construction of this design lets your look breathe all day long. This midi is a slip-on dress only, meaning no extra buttons or clasps for you!
MINKPINK Florence Linen Ricrac Midi Dress
This solid blue dress gets some quirky, playful charm from the contrasting zig-zagging trim on top, which is just the thing your wardrobe needs for springtime. You can have all the fun with this midi dress, since it fits like a glove with a back zipper and a flexible, stretchy bodice!
Free People Ultraviolet Dress
This spring dress is business in the front, but a total party in the back. The back half secures in place with a gorgeous bowtie and elastic crossing straps for an even strappier effect. The cap sleeves are stretchy and super cozy, hugging your figure with a gentle elastic that moves every which way. And let's hear it for those spring sunflowers!
Gap Fit & Flare Cami Mini Dress
Give us florals upon florals – they're just so fun for this season. This Gap dress is dotted in blooms and bouquets of all colors, so it can easily be worn with the other garments in your closet. The cami neckline is delicate, but secure, adjusting to your perfect fit with two very sturdy adjustable straps.
Tach Georgette Linen Dress in Pink
This gorgeous midi-length dress is saturated in a perfect springtime pink color. The bowties that surround the front graciously recall the coquette aesthetic, which amps up all things girly just in time for spring!
A New Day Maxi Sundress
This tiered maxi dress is the most 'spring' of them all. The fresh light green color is reminiscent of the season's blooms, and it's bright enough to stand out from the crowd. It features an open back design that lets air flow freely, keeping your spring look cool as ever.
Moon River Smocked Bodice Cotton Midi Dress
This adorable midi dress is smocked to the gods! The smocked bodice flows all the way down to your natural waistline, giving it a romantic drop-waist effect. This spring dress would be an amazing wear for date nights!
Lush Flirty Pairing Green and Blue Color Block Ribbed Cutout Dress
The fitted high waist on this dress style accentuates your body's natural shape in the best way. What's more is this pick is doused in saturated blue and green colors to match the sunny days of spring! Pair it with your nearest "It" girl sneakers or multicolor pumps – it can easily be dressed up or down!
Reformation Delanie Dress
This mini dress from Reformation features a halter neck design, which is so easy and breezy for taking on the spring heat. The top is definitely more fitted than it is at the bottom, so you can move about with tip-top comfort. This red and white print highlights tiny little tulips, but you can also shop it in 3 other colorways.
NA-KD Chiffon Drawstring Mini Dress
Why buy spring flowers when you could simply wear them? This mini dress is very much a frolicking in the field style, and we're 100% here for it. The abundance of ruching lets you play freely with your new floral 'fit.
Free People Dahlia Embroidered Maxi Dress
This bright yellow style makes for a quintessential chill-girl outfit for the spring. Pair it with some ballet flats, put some cute clips in your hair, and celebrate the season of spring dresses!
Los Angeles Apparel Heavy Rib Spaghetti Mini Dress
You cannot go wrong with wardrobe basics. This pick comes in 12 colors, so the right match for you is out there. Throw on a t-shirt over this fitted spring dress, or slip into a sheer cardigan for a more flirtatious 'fit.
& Other Stories Flowy Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Please give us all the florals this season. This pick is a solid choice for all-around springtime activities because it fits comfortably. Wear it to Sunday brunches, farmer's market visits, and lazy afternoons of laying out in the park.
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I knew beauty trends were officially headed in a different direction when latte makeup dominated social media last year. Everything about it gave the appearance of soft features, making this millennial appreciate the ‘no makeup’ look more and more. And while I'm working on staying up-to-date on all the latest makeup trends, it also reminded me there are outdated trends that unintentionally age people...and definitelyneedto go.
Wanna look younger and more on-trend, too? From super metallic eyeshadow to contour that dominates your face, here are the 8 outdate makeup trends to leave in the early ‘90s to mid-2000s.
The 8 outdated makeup trends you need to stop ASAP!
1. Full Coverage Foundation
There was a time where wearing full-coverage foundation was all the rage. From drugstore to high-end brands, it seems like they were consistently shoved in consumers’ faces to help us achieve a ‘full beat’ without sitting in a makeup artist’s chair. Also, those of us with dark spots or hyperpigmentation may have relied on them when we were in the thick of our skincare woes.
But these days, wearing too much foundation isn’t as popular as natural and skincare makeup are prioritized. If anything, more people are interested in wearing light-to-medium coverage foundation, skin tints, or tinted moisturizers.
2. Too Much Concealer
It wasn’t until I watched this video by makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes that I realized some of us have been too heavy-handed with our concealers. There’s no reason we should be slapping products under the thinnest parts of our face, but we didn’t know any better!
Now that you know you can still get the desired effect with a minimal amount of concealer, don’t revert back to painting your under eyes!
3. 'Baking' Your Setting Powder
Before you throw away your setting powders, step away from your makeup drawer and have a sit-down chat with me. There isn’t anything wrong with applying them to your face to help ‘set’ your foundation and concealer. However, spending over 10 minutes ‘baking’ your powder (AKA letting it sit untouched) doesn’t work for everyone.
It can lead to creased makeup which can derail your look, plus it’s a pain to correct when you’re halfway through your routine!
4. Overlining Lips
I love a good lip liner, especially if it mirrors my favorite ‘90s makeup look. But, there’s such a thing as overdoing it. The key to lining your lips is following the natural flow of them. Going out of your way to draw above and under your lips’ lines comes off as comical and exaggerated. If anything, use a lip plumping gloss to help your lips look fuller.
5. Overtweezing Your Eyebrows
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I don’t even have the words for this outdated makeup look besides wanting to say “no” 20 times in a row. But, I’ll bite and say why this shouldn’t be on your 2025 beauty moodboard.
Some people naturally have thinner eyebrows which is A-okay! However, purposely tweezing your eyebrows to smithereens is cringey. If you truly want to wear this look, here’s what you can do instead of tweezing:
- Create a faux bleached look by applying a skin tone colored setting powder all over your brows.
- Once they’ve ‘disappeared,’ take an eyebrow pencil or eyeliner to draw a thin line over them.
I’m…wondering what the ramifications of telling you how to do this will be, but only use go for this look if it’s a part of a themed party…like Halloween.
6. Exaggerated Highlighter On Cheeks
The shimmery look is in since it’s winter, but please don’t make it look like you dipped your cheeks into a vat of glitter. You can lightly dust highlighter onto your cheeks for a more natural glow that flows with the rest of your look. Otherwise you’ll look like a walking disco ball which could be the opposite of what you were going for.
7. Heavy Contour Or Bronzer
I know the ‘sculpted’ look is popular, but too much contour or bronzer can overpower the rest of your makeup and face. While it’s not impossible to fix if you do it by mistake, using the wrong shade of contour or bronzer may still peep through no matter how much you try to buff it out.
When in doubt, be gentle with your contour or bronzer application!
8. Incredibly Matte Makeup
Matte makeup that didn’t budge was the ‘It Girl’ look for oily and combination skin girls! We thought it was the answer to our skin’s incessant need to hydrate our faces instead of actually using skincare products that focused on combatting that issue (psst…Vitamin C serums help!).
But now’s the time to break up with this look for good for one reason: dewy skin looks healthier.
While we have you here, learn about the outdated shoe trends you shouldn't be wearing in 2025 either.
As much as I love the wholesome parts of the holidays (like decorating Christmas cookies and opening gifts in the morning), one of my absolute favorite parts about the end of the year is ringing in a new one. 2025 is on its way, baby, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already scheming up a New Year's party plan. The key to a good time is definitely having a great outfit – and these 12 Abercrombie & Fitch party dresses are actually perfect for the occasion. I’m talkin’ sequins, mesh, and even leopard print.
Get ready to stand out this season in these drop-dead gorgeous Abercrombie & Fitch party dresses!
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Strapless Drop-Waist Maxi Dress
Drop waists will always get me. Plus, they're so flattering! This flowy maxi can be conveniently worn with or without straps to suit your personal style.
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Long-Sleeve Sheer Hem Mini Dress
The scooped neckline on this stunning mini dress is mirrored along the back, which dips a bit lower for a sultry vibe. Pair with some basic heels, and your 'fit is complete.
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Collared Zip-Up Midi Dress
The ruching along the front of this zip-up dress is super flattering, drawing eyes to your waistline. The high leg slit feels flirtatious as ever, which could be just the vibe you're needing for your New Year's plans.
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Satin Slip Maxi Dress
Slip dresses are simply timeless and so easy to style. Lean more '90s with this foxy leopard print. I'd def wear it with some black boots and a black faux fur jacket for the drama (and more importantly, the warmth).
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Long-Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress
This meshy maxi comes with a mini-length slip along the inside so you won't have to constantly worry about coverage. The material still shows your skin in all the right places!
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Strapless Pleated Skort Dress
This preppy piece can easily be played up for a party – if anything, I think the tailored look gives the impression that you're super polished. Slip into this strapless skort dress (yep, there's built-ini shorts!), step into some cute kitten heels, throw on a shaggy coat, and you're set!
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Long-Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Satin Mini Dress
I could see this one working just as well for a Christmas dinner as it would for a rather lit New Year's get-together. The off-the-shoulder look is simply so sweet!
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Straight Neck Sequin Midi Dress
Sequins. Need I say more?! You'll immediately stand out among the crazy New Year's crowds in this fancy, disco ball-esque frock.
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Off-The-Shoulder Rhinestone Maxi Dress
If full-on sequins aren't quite your thing, you can still put on a bit of shimmer with this dress that's dotted in tiny rhinestones. It comes in this amazing nude color or black to best suit your style!
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High-Neck Satin Sculpt Midi Dress
While the front of this sleek midi is more modest, the back features an open design that lets you show some more skin. It's definitely on the elegant side, so I'd advise wearing it to a fancy cocktail hour or more low-key NYE party this year.
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Emerson Off-The-Shoulder Skort Dress
Polka dots always feel super energetic to me, so if you want to be the one to get the party started, this is the dress for you! Plus, it'll make for some super cute Instagram pics. The design includes some built-in shorts, so coverage won't be an issue throughout the night.
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Satin Embellished Strapless Mini Dress
Oh, this one is perfect. The tiny rhinestone embellishments will certainly have heads tuning your way.
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