This Instagram Braid Trend Will Replace All Your Headbands

Raven Ishak
Jun 09, 2016

You can always count on braids to take your hair game from snoozeville to drop-dead gorgeous. Whether you’re rocking multi braids for spring or a boxer braid hairstyle during your workouts, this easy-yet-elegant ‘do is hard to beat. If you’re looking to switch things up in the braids department (without relying on a professional hairstylist), feast your eyes on this gorgeous trend: Replace your go-to headband accessory with a boho-esque braid to instantly elevate your stunning strands. Mix it with a messy chignon or layered curls — the possibilities are endless. Looking for inspiration to try this style? Check out how these 10 Instababes are rocking the plaited trend.

1. Fishtail Headband: Looking for the perfect sweet and sophisticated daytime look? Wrap a single fishtail braid over the top of your head to enhance your boho waves.

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Hair and makeup game on point thanks to @beglammednow #braid

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2. Petal Braids: Add a natural element to your ‘do by scattering a few flowers throughout a double-braided style. Whether you’re strolling through the park or visiting a museum, this look is great for your next all-day adventure.

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That one time I looked at the camera..

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3. Luscious Lilac: Embrace your flyaways by recreating this eye-catching chignon style. Bring a bit of drama to your look with a monochromatic hue on your lips and lids.

4. Twisted Locks: This twisted take on the braided headband trend couldn’t be simpler to pull off. Take two strands, twist them together, pull them apart to add some extra volume and you’re done.

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Hairstyle tutorial from yesterday + added a fishtail at the end into a bun ✌🏻️ #blohautestyle

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5. Baby Braid: Have baby-fine hair that’s hard to manage? Grab a few strands and twist them together to add a subtle detail to an edgy low-bun ‘do.

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It's been real @foraycollective #forayinthedesert

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6. Purple Plaits: Get poolside-ready by rocking two different-sized braids a la this fashion blogger. Add a bit of girly contrast with peachy lips and lids for super summery vibes all season long.

7. Milkmaid Babe: Get back to basics. Rock a traditional milkmaid braid, and kick it up a notch with unexpected beauty details, like a copper smokey eye or pop-of-pink pout.

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Flowers, sunshine & afternoons by the water. My favorite things. 💛 Ft. @forever21 Hair by @tanglespasadena #f21xme #ootd #wiw

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8. Boho Crown: Give your festival outfit an authentic flair by pairing it with this killer braid. Add a few statement accessories and you’re ready to rock out to your favorite tunes.

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9. Middle Part: Who needs bangs when you can sport this fabulous braided hairstyle? Add bouncy, touchable curls for date night, or keep it sleek for your BFF’s bachelorette.

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today's my @dailybarry's 1st birthday and I'm so sad we're across the globe and won't be able to celebrate his big day today 😭💔 thank you for bringing so much joy to our little family. we love you very much barry da creeper can't wait to see you! 👀🎉

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10. French Braid Pigtails: Bring back your fave childhood hairstyle in the form of this sweet ‘do. Add an air of sophistication with a killer cat eye and subtle highlights.

Will you try this fun headband braid trend? Follow us on Pinterest for more hair inspo.

16 Instababe-Approved Ways to Style Combat Boots This Fall

In case you didn’t get the memo, trailblazing’90s combat boots are back with a vengeance this fall. And for good reason. Bigger, badder, and more influencer-approved than ever, these lug-sole stompers are admired for both their don’t-mess-around appeal and their 24/7 tough-girl prowess. The advantage of being worn with mile-long supermodel legs? Not too shabby either. Scroll through for 16 Instababe-approved ways to rock your trusty Doc Martens — we like mom jeans by day and a floral slip dress by night — like a bona fide street MVP.

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Go a little wild—and head over to our Instastories to see our lineup of rawr-some animal prints.

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1. Go a Little Wild: This punk princess is low-key thriving in her teeny-tiny Matrix-worthy frames, raw-hem leopard print pants, and patent-leather combat boots. Dope AF leather beret to go with, please.

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Rainbow Wednesday 🌈 #readyforspring

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2. Rock the Sweater Tuck: We will forever be a fan of the ubiquitous sweater-half-tuck/heavy-duty-stompers combo. Bonus points for this babe’s denim shorts and teddy bear clutch.

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3. Fall Uniform 2.0: Brisk fall days, here we come. Up the style ante — and breathe new life into all your summertime dresses — with some OG Doc Martens (ahem, the Jadon style is our fave) and an oversized nubby knit sweater.

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So ridiculously happy because my friends got me AirPods and it was warm enough to wear a dress @pamplemousseny (but threw on @drmartensofficial boots bc I can’t stand looking too much like a girl) 👨🏻‍✈️

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4. Femme Meets Punk: Too femme for comfort? Juxtapose a silk dress and classic khaki trench with platform combat boots for a DGAF ‘tude.

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5. Red Haute Entrance: Strut. This boss babe’s right on the money with her sheer polka dot slip dress and coordinating red, not to mention dem boots.

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Easy X @ninaricci #PioPio

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6. FROW-Ready: It’s a lewk, okay? Don’t hesitate to team white lace-up combat boots with a feathery topper for your next GNO.

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Am I a cool mum yet? 😅

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7. Head Mum in Charge: Um hi, is Chiara Ferragni the dopest mum on the planet or what? Her laid-back uniform (and designer baby stroller) get our vote.

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#OOTD ❤️

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8. Made to Strut: Don’t ask us how, but a ruffled romper somehow looks 10 times more fab with combat boots front and center.

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9. Mom Jeans FTW: Betcha never in a million years saw this #OOTD in the feed?! Team your combat boots with cuffed mom jeans and a silk bomber jacket for a subversive edge.

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한초롬 2018

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10. Model Off-Duty: Taking style cues from Hailey Baldwin, we see. When in doubt, a thrifted denim jacket, a hands-free belt bag, and denim cutoffs will 100 percent fit the bill.

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11. Daytime Glamour: Black tie-appropriate attire officially includes a tie-shoulder smocked dress (THAT slit) and GI Jane-approved combat boots. TBH, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Six o'clock already I was just in the middle of a dream I was kissin' Valentino By a crystal blue Italian stream But I can't be late 'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid These are the days When you wish your bed was already made // Unpaid Advertisement

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12. Dial it Down: Rule #1: Don’t try too hard. Between her messy top knot, circle-shaped raffia bag, mixed-print dress, and thick-soled boots, this cutie nails effortless dressing.

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Launching a modeling career times two, @MartineChioko and @GunnhildChioko were scouted on Instagram last year in their hometown of Oslo. After local shows and an appearance in a campaign for Ivy Park, the nineteen-year-old Tanzanian-Norwegian twins are poised to leap from the Oslo runways to the worldwide stage. To learn more, pick up a copy of the September issue, on newsstands now. Photographed by @styledumonde

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13. Slay in a LWD: The flounce! The femininity! A dose of masculinity à la the boot du jour is exactly what the doc ordered.

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Back to School doesn't have to be a drag. That's why I've teamed up with @missguided to bring some excitement to going back to campus! Peep 3 cute + comfy outfits to wear to class up on the blog for some major campus fashion inspo. Plus get 30% off all your goodies using code KAMARA30 until Sept 10. Photo by @katherinepekala

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14. Make a Statement: Girllll, respect is earned. This HBIC (head babe in charge) is working it in her girl power tee and distressed denim mini.

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New city, new @localb_mtl hair, new projects ✨ Beyond excited to call Paris my second home - it was always a dream of mine & I cannot wait to share this journey with you guys 🇫🇷

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15. Test-Drive a Summer Suit: All hail the summer co-ord. For an unexpected mash-up — in the boardroom or elsewhere — ditch the power heels for a “ten-hut!” pose and a sophisticated blazer pairing that would do LaParisienne proud.

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It’s my birthday T͟O͟M͟O͟R͟R͟O͟W͟ and I’m already feeling like 😌. Wearing an @envii_official skirt and my favorite cropped top. . . Es mi cumpleaños mañana y ya me empecé a emocionarrrr 😆 #amsterdam #andytorres #ootd #fashion #enviime

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16. Mad for Plaid: Cher Horowitz-inspired plaid and a midriff-baring top? As if we would miss the opportunity to bring these beloved ’90s classics (Dr. Martens included) into fall ’18.

Do you plan on incorporating combat boots into your fall wardrobe? Follow us on Pinterest for more Insta-approved style inspo!

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

Are you excited for the release of Onyx Storm? Follow us on Facebook for more entertainment news!

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This Color *Could* Be the Next Millennial Pink

Millennial pink, we’ll be sad to see you go, but we’ve found a new hue to spice up our summer wardrobe. Step aside Gen-Z yellow (and millennial orange, for that matter) — lime is here to swoop in and steal the spotlight. Described by Man Repeller as a “variation of green that shuffles somewhere between acid and lime,” the polarizing hue is just getting started with early adopters like Reese Blutstein ‘gramming their latest lewks. Coincidence? We think not. (EvenQueen Elizabeth II tried it out in a neon-bright Stewart Parvin coat and Rachel Trevor hat during a recent engagement.) Should you fully commit to a head-to-toe Gumby green ensemble or opt for just a pinch of the buzzy color, scroll through to see how these 16 Instababes are going green.

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💐 green + pink 🌸 one of my favorite green color combos 😍💕 what’s yours ? ✨ Comment below ! SERIOUS thanks to these blogger babes for supporting #colormemonthgreen please follow them ALL: @kathleen_barnes @hotpinkpineapples @awhimsywonderland @studiodiy 👛👗💕 #waffiegram #courtneyloveswaffles

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1. Green With Envy: This blogger babe’s all-green-err’thang aesthetic is inspiring us to dress (err, color) outside the lines this summer.

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Stiiilllll on the ruffle train: DIY playsuit with @jcrew Signet Bag #AccessoriesFix #JCrew #COLORINDEX #igdc #acreativedc #bythings

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2. Flouncy Summatime Ruffles: What heat index?! Color enthusiast Monling Lee slays the #OOTD game with her flouncy fluorescent green co-ord and futuristic sunnies.

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@mghmghmghm in MIRANDA HOBBES GREEN 💚👒🐸🐍🐛☘️🌵 (photo by @edithwyoung, flowers by @Lewis millerdesign)

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3. Business Green:The styling here — a Maryam Nassir Zadeh gingham mini layered over an iridescent blouse — is sheer delight if we do say so ourselves.

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Mint green is the new millennial pink. You didn’t hear it here first but now you know 🍭 @netaporter @siesmarjan #thenetset

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4. Minty Fresh: It was mint to be. Instagram sensation Reese Blutstein is the epitome of cool with her oversized mint-hued sweater and spearmint skirt.

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Waiting for that first G&T of the weekend 😎 Ok I might be home in my PJs already, waiting for #HugoHarrel to go down to tuck into some Netflix action 😜 This week wasn't nearly as productive as I intended it to be, you know these weeks when either your body, your mind or even both are not following the plan at all?? Well we rolled with it, we rested when we could, even chucked in some extra self-care by ways of meditation (although my heart would race and panic when I used to try it for just 5mns, now I'm hooked and need it twice a day, never thought I'd get there 😯 🎉 and it's changing my life, loving the @calm app 🙏🏾), massage (@itsseun told me about @urban_massage, I wanted to try reflexology but there was no woman available for that one, and I wasn't sure about having a man into my house massaging my feet 🤣 I love a foot massage, it makes me make weird noises though 🙈 - so I had a full body one instead and it was great) , lots of journaling, cuddles with friends and rosé (it's officially the season ☀️😎). On these slow weeks, try to extend yourself more love, care and compassion instead of beating yourself up for moving slowly, you'll get your mojo back more quickly, and there's actually more time to reach your goals than social media allows you to think 🙈 [Tap for details - will add links to outfit in my Stories, you won't believe how cheap this set is 😜]

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5. Punchy Floral: Work hard, play harder, ‘cuz it’s G&T o’clock somewhere. This summer-approved floral set (pajama-esque dressing FTW!) will have you channeling sunshine at first outing.

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Happy face these days ☀️

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6. Epic Color-Blocking: A true classic — like Kelly Green — will never steer you wrong, especially when juxtaposed with equally sunny hues.

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7. Go Monochrome: There’s nothing more compelling than a green-on-green — pistachio on lime — coordinated ensemble, amirite? This Instababe’s kicky white ankle boots may be the real style MVP.

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8. Pastel Perfection: When in Rome, a vintage sun-drenched green suit will more than suffice for an afternoon spent playing tourist, give or take some white high-top kicks and a stylin’ AF sidekick.

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We didn’t plan this!

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9. Unintentional Matching: We can’t decide what we love more: the clear PVC wedges or her springy green bodycon dress and slouchy carryall.

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The internal outfitting monologue for this lewk sounded like: rhyehwvdyeiwhgdh marigold shshjajahshaj green dheiuahajah straw bag ghtaki ready!

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10. Green Accents: Hey, Leandra Medine, hey. We see you and your sprightly green A-line mini — banana yellow flats front and center (natch).

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saturdays and bike rides go hand in hand. hope everyone is having a great weekend!! 🚲💚 📷: @mr_bobbyrivera

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11. Head-to-Toe (Almost) Green: For biking in style, why not embrace 50 shades of green for a traffic-stopping look?

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My sixties Kermit jacket 🌿❤️🙌

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12. Green and Denim: Jane Aldridge’s cropped ’60s-era Kermit green jacket has officially stolen our hearts.

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New on WWW.DYLANASUAREZ.COM | It’s true that we have so much access to everything and anything now because of the existence of social media. As a result, there exists time when the creative process is cut in half because of it. But isn’t that mostly the part that we really need to preserve in the first place? The process. Maybe what we need less of is looking for and consuming outside inspiration, and more digging purely within ourselves. What would you create if you couldn’t look at something or someone online to spark that first artistic motion? To me, that would be the most interesting thing to create. Because it would be truly unique. That’s my goal. To take in less, and to put out more. It sure is hard in this digital realm, but I am going to try.

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13. Green Goddess: Why yes, that IS a praying mantis green pantsuit. Werk.

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Unofficial dress code: flora & fauna 🥂 #vcpoloclassic

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14. Garden Party Floral: Fancy outings, like the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, 100 percent call for the color du jour of the moment. Peep Blair Eadie in the enchanting sequin embellished maxi (hot pink belt unfortunately not included) of our dreams.

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More mint green @acnestudios 📷 @jennifer__grimm

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15. Summer Suiting: Somewhere between mint choco chip green and seafoam, you’ll find pixie green. Level up with a menswear-inspired suit in the aforementioned hue for chill vibes all summer long.

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It’s really Summer. Perfect for great big skirts @ladoublej @jjmartinmilan 😘

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16. Zany Stripes: If you’re not rocking electric green stripes (and big flamenco girl skirts), then are you honestly living your best life? Not if Tamu McPherson, the queen of print-mixing and quirky brights, has anything to say about it.

Will you be embracing the color green in your summer wardrobe? Follow us on Pinterest for more styling advice!

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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