The & Other Stories Fall Collection Makes Must-Have Basics Fun Again

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Satin Embellished Strapless Mini Dress

Oh, this one is perfect. The tiny rhinestone embellishments will certainly have heads tuning your way.

BURGA Cute Phone Case

We're sharing this cute cheetah print phone case in honor of you finally tossing your old one in the trash. It'll instantly give your outfits a boost even if you're wearing a hoodie and sweatpants.

JETech Cute Case for iPhone

Purple girls, rise! This whimsical, wavy case is only $10 — and we just know it'll look cute in all your mirror selfies this year!

CASETiFY Impact iPhone 15 Case

Let's be real: pickles are everything. Always have been, always will be. Wanna show off your love for these delicious, briny, goodies? Try this quirky phone case!

Sayoaho Cute Art Wavy iPhone Case

Speaking of wavy designs, this adorable phone case takes shades of blue to a highly adorable level. Match your next mani to this phone accessory!

Lamicall Pink Cell Phone Stand

Sometimes you need to have your phone at the ready when you're at your desk — so why not do it in style? This bright pick stand is perfect for that!

AZXI 2 Pack Silicone Suction Case Mount

This isn't just a cute phone accessory; it's a functional one that'll help you keep track of your phone while applying makeup. The cute 'bubble' sections are actually suction cups that stick to almost any surface in your home.

Weewooday 6 Piece Strap Grip

Add this cute accessory to the back of your phone if you want a holder that doesn't feel bulky. It's sleek design and cute colors — including something that looks like mocha mouse — will make your phone look chic!

On The Grip Daisy Stand Holder

Then again, this misshapen daisy stand holder looks fun. We say it's the perfect accessory for anyone who lives life like they're coloring outside the lines!

VICHUNHO Marble Silicone Wrist Strap

Do you have a habit of misplacing your phone no matter how much you try not to? You need this wrist strap in addition to turning on your ringer.

PopSockets Round Phone Grip

But, we're still partial to round phone grips — especially if they resemble Mickey Mouse! Since it's rose-colored, you can pretend this is Minnie Mouse if you want.

Chvelop Cell Phone Ring Holder

Not only can you hook your finger around this ring holder, you can detach the ring portion to easily connect it to a magnetic car mount. It's the cute, functional accessory that'll make you giggle each time you use it.

On The Grip Natural Seashell Stand Holder

If you're a proud empath, you need to do more than wear your heart on your sleeve. You also need to wear it on your phone or at least attach this cute accessory to it.

VRURC Portable Built-In Wall Charger

Power banks tend to be bulky and boring, but not this! It gives the impression of a new phone case and that's the beauty of it!

QLD Cover Charger Cover

Stop charging your phone with the same old boring charger. Upgrade things with this coquette cover that has the cutest pink bows and metallic cord.

Choiche Camera Lens Protector Bling

Stop wiping your camera lenses and invest in a lens protector for them! This one features cue rhinestones around the exterior that'll give your phone a hint of shimmer.

FEENM USB Wall Charger Bling

Keep the rhinestone party going with this statement charger. You'll never forget where you put it because light will always reflect off it.

Hello Kitty Gravity Car Mount

Magnetic car mounts aren't for everyone, but this Hello Kitty design might be. It clips onto your air vent so the chance of your phone falling if you have to slam on brakes is lower.

Hello Kitty 3D Charger Protector

Match your new Hello Kitty car mount with this charger protector! It's super gaudy, but we don't mind and know you won't either! We also know you'll be able to see your phone a mile away because of the 3D design.

Warm Plush Bear Magnetic Stand

We don't have a real reason for why you need this magnetic stand holder besides the fact the plush bear looks really cozy. It's one of the best phone accessories you can have during winter because your fingers won't be as cold while you're rushing to tell your mom about last-minute gift ideas.

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

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.