Gilt’s latest can’t-miss sale makes upgrading your cleanser, serum, and moisturizer to something a little more luxurious practically seamless. Now through September 2, you can take up to 80 percent off on best-sellers from culty brands like La Mer, Dr. Barbara Strum, and Caudalie during Gilt’s limited summer sale. Consider this your rare opportunity to snag a few typically pricey items for a lot less, like La Mer’s classic Crème de La Mer, and even a set of premium 24 karat gold neck masks.
With so many great skincare picks at your disposal, we understand it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s really worth adding to your cart (even when it’s on sale). To help you out, we’ve handpicked some of the most coveted markdowns available at Gilt to help round out your end of summer beauty routine—because you deserve a little extra pampering.
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Balancing Toner
Dr. Barbara Sturm Gilt.com
$66.00
This balancing toner from Dr. Barbara Strum removes stubborn makeup and helps you maintain an even complexion, but also contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin while removing excess oil.
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Face Mask
Dr. Barbara Sturm Gilt.com
$100.00
This aloe vera, vitamin E, and chamomile-infused face mask is more than 15 percent off. It even comes with its own handy brush for a mess-free application.
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Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+
If you’re a fan of multi-use beauty products, this featherweight SPF 50 sunscreen for face and body should definitely top your shopping list.
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Crème De La Mer (2oz)
It doesn’t get much more luxurious than opening a jar of La Mer’s Crème De La Mer, which is currently available for a rare 10% off.
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Hydra Beauty Gel Crème
This gel-cream moisturizer won’t weigh your skin down in the summer heat, and has a pleasant cooling texture that features Chanel’s go-to camellia blossom as a main ingredient.
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Express Flower Gel Mask
Sisley-Paris Gilt.com
$90.00
Since this moisturizing gel mask takes just three minutes to use, you can throw it on right before a Zoom call to look extra dewy and fresh.
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Velvety Cleansing Milk
Giorgio Armani Beauty Gilt.com
$50.00
This decadent cleansing milk is close to 50% off—so maybe you should buy more than one.
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Anthelios XL Gel-Cream Dry
La Roche-Posay Gilt.com
$23.00
Since this broad-spectrum SPF is made to keep your skin shine-free, it’s ideal for those with oily skin—or anyone who consistently blots their t-zone by lunchtime.
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Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
Kiehl’s Since 1851 Gilt.com
$70.00
Dark spots are no match for this vitamin c, white birch, and peony serum.
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Glycolic Solutions 10% Moisturizer
Peter Thomas Roth Gilt.com
$30.00
This powerful moisturizer features 10 percent glycolic acid to exfoliate, brighten skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30
Dermalogica Gilt.com
$35.00
Those with sensitive skin should pay close attention to the 33 percent off markdown on Dermalogica’s Super Sensitive Shield sunscreen, which is formulated with calming ingredients like oat kernel extract.
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Gradual Tan Everyday Body Lotion in Medium/Dark
St. Tropez Gilt.com
$19.00
This gradual tanning body lotion can be used daily to boost your color in one single, easy step.
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Capture Youth Glow Booster Illuminating Serum
Here’s a new serum to add to your daily rotation: Glow Booster from Dior combines a high concentration of vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acid for smoother, radiant skin.
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La Parfait 24K Gold Neck Renewal Mask (Set of 12)
La Parfait Gilt.com
$80.00
Skincare isn’t just about taking care of your face, which is why we highly recommend snapping up this major deal on 24 karat gold neck masks to tend your delicate décolleté.
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Women’s Beauty Grows Here Travel Kit
Caudalíe Gilt.com
$32.00
This travel kit from Caudalie makes adding toiletries to your luggage a breeze, since it contains bite-sized versions of face and body care essentials like shower gel, micellar water, lip balm, and more.
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Are you new to RV life and wondering what it’s all about? Choosing RV life means freedom, opportunity and something new every day. Learn how to prepare for full time RV living in this beginner’s guide.
Think incredible road trips, no time constraints, and the ability to go exactly where you choose, when you choose. But, living in an RV also brings challenges and tests.
After three years of RV traveling in Europe, covering over 20,000 miles and visiting 18 countries, I’m here to help you get started on an exciting journey with my expert tips and advice about how to prepare for full-time RVing.
What is an RV?
An RV is a recreational vehicle, properly described as a motor vehicle, which is coach-built and includes accommodation for living built onto a base vehicle chassis.
Called a motorhome in the UK and a camping-car in Europe, an RV is essentially the same thing, although some are styled differently. European motorhomes and camping-cars are a lot smaller than RVs.
Integral RVs
An integral or class A RV is the largest of them all.
The cab is integral and no external bodywork from the base vehicle remains. This means that the RV builder manufactures all the exterior bodywork.
Integrals tend to be luxurious and can include slide-outs, plush furniture and full-sized beds.
C Class RV’s
C class RV’s include the original cab bodywork with the body of the vehicle then bolted on by the RV manufacturer.
The cab is open to the living area and a double over-cab bed makes the best use of space. This is the ideal vehicle for family travel on a budget.
B Class RV’s / Campervans
B-class RV’s are actually campervans. The entirety of the external bodywork is original to the van and the inside is converted to provide accommodation.
Class B RVs are way smaller than integrals and class C’s but are niftier and ideal for weekends away or to be used as a day vehicle.
Static RV Living vs. Traveling in an RV
Some people buy an RV and live in it for an extended period of time without hardly even driving it! This is a popular option for snowbirds who head south from Canada and the USA to one particular spot (Arizona is a popular one) and wait out the winter months up north.
A travel trailer or fifth wheel would be a good option for stationary RV living. They don’t have an engine but would require a truck to get them to your chosen location and into position.
Living in an RV vs. a Campervan
There are many differences between an RV and a campervan. Here are some things to consider.
Should You Choose an RV or a Campervan?
It really depends on how you want to use the vehicle! If you’re planning a year traveling around then a campervan will feel very small after a few months. You may not be able to take all your toys, like inflatable paddle boards and bikes.
But a campervan is perfect if you’re planning weekend breaks or can’t afford a truck/SUV and a recreational vehicle. However, a smaller RV can easily double up as a day vehicle, meaning you have the best of both worlds.
Things to Consider When Choosing an RV or Campervan
Is the RV for an annual holiday or for more regular trips away? Think carefully about space and how much time you’ll spend in the vehicle.
Are you a family, a couple or a solo traveler? Any more than two people in a campervan will be a challenge, even if you have a pop-top with extra bed space.
Will you be using the RV at home or are you planning to go further afield? RVs can be expensive to run and tend to have high fuel usage. If you’re planning long distances, a campervan will be much more efficient and cheaper to run.
Will you RV in summer or winter? Or both? A campervan will feel really cramped in the winter months when you can’t have the door open. An RV would be a better choice for inclement climates.
Will you be boondocking or staying on campsites? You’ll need to ensure whichever vehicle you choose is set up with equipment meaning you don’t need a campground. Solar panels mean you don’t need an electrical hook up and larger water tanks mean you can stay off-grid for longer.
Remember that campervans and Class C motorhomes will have a lower weight limit than an integral. This may prevent you from adding too much extra equipment or carrying heavy accessories.
What is your budget? The all-important question, the answer to which will have an impact on your choice!
What to Look for When Buying an RV
Buying an RV is a big (and expensive) commitment which you really want to get right. We always suggest trying before buying. Hiring an RV or campervan for a weekend is a great way to see if the lifestyle is for you.
If you take this step and fall in love with the open road and freedom to decide where to go, make sure to follow our RV buying tips before you make your final decision.
RV Buying Tips
Visit as many showrooms and dealers as possible. Sit and lie down in every RV you step into. What does the kitchen area feel like? Could you cook a meal there? How about the bathroom facilities? Does the set-up work for you and is there enough space?
If you’re a digital nomad, is there enough room to work and relax comfortably? The best RV for digital nomads will have a large table and working space. You’ll also want lots of plug sockets for your devices and good natural and artificial lighting for screen working.
Try out as many RVs as possible in this way, even if they don’t really interest you or are outside of your budget. You may find features in different RVs which you didn’t know about, or get ideas for what’s important to you.
When you’re in each RV, take time to look around and understand what extras and options are being displayed. If you wanted a microwave oven, say, where would it go? How about a big TV, would it protrude into the space? Can you watch it from the comfiest spot?
Test drive an RV in the same category that you are thinking of buying. Are you comfortable driving such a large vehicle?
Look closely at storage and make sure you have room for everything you want to carry.
Once you’ve decided on whether an RV or campervan is right for you and narrowed down the features and layout, you can start actively looking — this is the exciting part!
RV Viewing Tips
When you go to look at an RV, make a checklist of all the things that you want to look at. Ideally, you’ll get the engine checked over by a mechanic to make sure everything is running well.
You can also get an independent habitation service done to make sure all the appliances and any slide-outs are working safely and correctly.
An independent habitation service will also check for damp. This is a really critical thing to check before you buy because damp can be present but take years to show, by which time damage to the structure of your RV can be extensive, and costly to repair.
Things you should look for at the viewing include:
Make sure that all door, window and roof light blinds, fly-screens and catches work properly.
Run hot and cold water from all outlets, including the toilet flush.
Check all 120v and 12v sockets work – an easy way is to test with a phone charger.
Do all integral electrical appliances, such as step, tv and a/c work?
Look behind and under cushions and mattresses for signs of mould.
Check that cupboards and fridges latch and close properly.
Check all door, window, and external storage locks are operational.
Does the refrigerator cool?
Does the operating panel work as it should?
Buying an RV Safely
If you are buying a used RV, make sure to check that the seller is genuine. The RV should be registered at the address where you view and should be owned by the seller.
Check online for any vehicle selling scams you need to be aware of.
Because of the high value of RVs, selling sites like eBay and other online marketplaces are popular spaces for vehicles that have been stolen, cloned, or don’t even exist, to be advertised for sale.
Never part with any money until you have viewed the RV satisfactorily, are satisfied that the seller is genuine and has the right to sell the RV.
How to Prepare for Full Time RV Living
For RV newbies there’s a lot to learn and get used to. Follow my top tips to make RV life for beginners and getting ready for the change exciting rather than daunting.
Successful full-time RV life is mostly about preparation and then compromise. If you are thinking about renting your house or selling up for a life of RV travel, there are many things to think about before you take the leap.
Here are my tips on how to prepare for full time RV living.
Can you Actually Live Full Time in an RV?
Legally there is nothing to stop you from living in an RV full time, either statically in one place or on the road and traveling. But can you actually down-size to a tin box on wheels and live in it full time?
If you’re not an experienced RV’er, you should probably hire or borrow one in which to spend a few weeks before you make the big decision.
Living in an RV Won’t Be Perfect
Not every boondocking spot has an incredible view and not every day ends in a beautiful sunset.
You won’t head off on your new life and suddenly become a better person or one who wears Daisy Dukes and has bleached blonde hair (unless that was you before!).
Make sure to set your expectations now so you’re not disappointed when life on the road doesn’t always deliver.
Traveling Together
Living and traveling as a couple or family in an RV can put a strain on your relationships. It’s important to make time for the things and hobbies you love. Just because you’re living in an RV doesn’t mean you have to do everything together.
Consider learning a new skill or sport when you’re on the road to keep you occupied and provide purpose. If it’s something you can do separately that’s even better.
Enjoying your own interests and learning new things apart from each other will bring help you manage the times when you’re cooped up together or feeling stressed with each other.
Accept that Compromise is Inevitable
Whether you compromise about how many pairs of shoes you can take, who brushes their teeth first, or which state to head for next, being able to agree and find a middle ground will make your life so much easier.
Now that you’ve agreed on the big question about living in a motorhome, the smaller stuff should be easy! For us, the RV lifestyle and the ability to travel where and when we want is worth far more than any compromise we may have to make.
What About Costs?
How will you finance your RV life? It will always cost more than you think, but the cost of living in a motorhome is still so much cheaper than living in a house.
Make sure you do a budget covering your day-to-day RV living costs before you actually head off. Remember to include estimated campsite costs, yearly costs like insurance, the annual registration fee, and vehicle tax.
Family & Friends
Don’t forget that as you’re driving off into the sunset for a life of freedom, you’ll be leaving loved ones behind. This can be much harder in reality than you think it’s going to be. Make sure to prepare yourself for the wrench.
Be aware that not all your pals or family members will be stoked for you, or excited about your new life.
This often comes from a lack of understanding about what RV life is like, and sometimes just plain jealousy. You may find out that not all your friends are good ones.
Top 10 RV Living Tips & Tricks
Here are 10 tips to help you with your new RV life.
1. Research, research and research some more before you head off. Find out all you can about living in an RV long-term, it will help you plan your new life and work out what to expect.
2. Have a rough plan about where you want to go and what you want to see. Although you may not stick to it fully, it will give a framework to your travels and mean that you tick all the boxes that you want to.
3. Make sure you build purpose into your everyday life. It will feel like a holiday at the start, but you can’t spend months without purpose — you’ll become bored and miserable. Many people work on the road from their vans or RVs, while others who may be retired take up sports or other hobbies (golfing, biking, fishing, etc.)
4. Buy kit (equipment) that’s easy to store and makes life on the road a bit easier. Buying lots of “RV gadgets” really isn’t necessary.
5. Do spend money on good mattresses, especially if you’re a bit older. Most RV’s come with foam mattresses but these are notoriously uncomfortable, so invest in something with springs instead.
6. Try boondocking or wild camping. Even if it makes you nervous it’s a great way to save money on campground fees and you’ll meet lots of like-minded people out in the wild.
7. Expect a slump at around the six-month point. The initial excitement will have passed and you may suffer from travel fatigue.
You’ll know if you have this as you will start feeling really uninterested in your journey and won’t be looking forward to your next destination. Perhaps take a break from the RV or go home (if you can) for a week to see family. You’ll be raring to go when you get back!
8. Invest in a small BBQ or tabletop grill which you can link up to an external gas point. Cooking outside is a great way to meet people and means your RV won’t constantly smell of whatever you had for dinner last night.
9. Practice slow travel. There’s no need to dash from one place to the next driving 6-8 hours a day. Appreciate every place you visit and look for what makes it special — everywhere has something to offer.
10. Don’t worry too much. There is no right or wrong way to live in an RV, just a good way!
Conclusion
Is RV living right for you? Only you can know the answer to that. If you decide to make the move after researching, testing out living in an RV, and fully understanding your reasons for doing so, then throw yourself into it and take every opportunity you can.
Visit somewhere you’ve never been, try different experiences, meet new people and live life to the fullest. I can promise you that you won’t regret it!
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Never has it been clearer that fashion is ripe for change. It’s an empowering moment to reimagine the life cycle of your wardrobe and to seek out repurposed staples that are crafted to last. This autumn, a bag from the Coach (Re)Loved Collection feels like a step in a more responsible (not to mention stylish) direction. The iconic NYC label designs by the principle that better-made things equate to a better-made future, and the pre-owned, restored bags in the collection take an imaginative approach to sustainability that mirrors this set of values.
There are four categories in the Coach (Re)Loved Collection: Coach Restored, Coach Vintage, Coach Upcrafted, and Coach Remade. The trade-in program begins when you bring in your gently-used, authentic leather Coach bag to one of 15 pilot stores to be refreshed, reimagined, or recycled in exchange for store credit (from $10 up to $140). If it’s still in good condition (light scratches, no discoloration), you bid adieu to your bag for good, and it’s whisked away for a revamp by Coach’s in-house workshop of craftspeople. If it’s rough around the edges and not eligible for trade-in, the Coach Cares team will help you explore other avenues (such as repairs) to extend the lifespan of your well-loved bag. Whichever route you choose, you’re helping create a less wasteful way of doing things.
The trend cycle is always evolving, and so too should your taste and fashion preferences. But rather than shelving (or tossing) a bag whenever the trend winds shift, this season, consider trading in it in to buy a pre-loved masterpiece or enlisting the Coach team to breathe new life into your existing bag. These four picks from the Coach (Re)Loved Collection show how you can be part of a more circular and sustainable way of shopping.
VINTAGE
Zackery Michael
For those who are energized by the perfect old-school find, Coach’s game-changing Vintage program is where you can discover a handpicked edit of rare and archival styles from decades past, all lovingly and meticulously restored. And because these Coach pieces are coming straight from the source, uncompromising authenticity is always a guarantee.
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RARE AND VINTAGE COACH BAGS YOU LOVE, BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED
This white Knapsac—a silhouette originally introduced in 1974—was expertly cleaned, conditioned, and restored by Coach leather specialist Debi Barros. Its minimal color palette and sleek shape give a nod to an iconic moment in America’s fashion history that you can carry into the 21st century, all thanks to the Coach community member who traded it in rather than letting it possibly end up in a landfill.
RESTORED
Zackery Michael
For bags that have been artfully refurbished to their original condition, the Restored program reigns supreme. This collection proves that you should never give up on a bag due to subtle wear and tear; all it takes is a little Coach-assisted TLC to render your bag like new.
Zackery Michael
GENTLY WORN BAGS, RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION
This gently-worn Callie design made its way to the Coach Repair Workshop and—thanks to the technical skill of their talented craftspeople—she’s got a new lease on life. Crafted in a convertible clutch silhouette with a chain strap and featuring a patchwork of signature canvas, leather, suede, and genuine exotic snakeskin, it can be worn three ways: on the shoulder, as a crossbody, or carried as a clutch.
UPCRAFTED
Zackery Michael
The Upcrafted collection is where gently used bags are masterfully reimagined by Coach’s craftspeople. Think of it as a step up from simple repairs and a transformation with one-of-a-kind artisanal elements like painting, embellishment, or whatever other brilliant touches the team dreams up.
Zackery Michael
ONE-OF-A-KIND BAGS REIMAGINED BY COACH CRAFTSPEOPLE
Take, for example, this Rider Bag made from black glovetanned leather. It arrived at the Coach workshop with a broken frame hinge, a missing strap, and light marks and scratches. After replacing the strap and frame, designer Rose Oliva hand-painted a clever pattern motif, a process that took over seven hours to complete. Et voila—a classic black bag with a playful, repurposed personality.
REMADE
Zackery Michael
Coach’s Remade program is ideal if you live for a makeover moment (don’t we all?). Rescued and remade from deconstructed pre-owned bags, this collection features gifts like trays and pouches crafted from leather bags that previous owners have decided to part ways with.
Zackery Michael
RESCUED AND REMADE FROM DECONSTRUCTED, PRE-OWNED BAGS
In a former life, this pouch was once the siding of a much-loved Coach tote bag. When the bag was no longer usable, the brilliant hand of the Coach team strategically spliced and salvaged the materials from the tote to create an assortment of items, including a leather jewelry tray, a luxe cup holder, and two chic little coin pouches. Consider your holiday gift ideas found.
Art Direction by Sonja Georgeovich, Styling by Cassie Anderson; Styling Assistance by Laynie Rouch; Hair by Nai’vasha Johnson; Makeup by Nolan Eakin; Collages by Lola McDonnell.
Look 1: Jacket by Stetson; bra by Araks; jeans by Levi’s; earrings by Jennifer Fisher; necklace by Daisy London. Look 2: Coat by Schott x Coach; bodysuit by Skims; boots by Stuart Weitzman; earrings by Jennifer Fisher; bracelet by IVI; ring by Past Midnight. Look 3: Trousers by Khaite; belt the stylist’s own; earrings by Jennifer Fisher; watch by Tabio. Look 4: Dress by Retrofete; boots by Stuart Weitzman; earrings the stylist’s own; bracelets by Jennifer Fisher.
At the rate the hair community is going, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to stay updated on the latest styles. Passion twists evolved into passion braids; Faux locs have been cut shorter to launch the trend of butterfly locs. So if you’re on the market for a new look but can’t quite adjust to the latest hairstyles, there’s nothing wrong with going back to the basics. Enter: Senegalese twists.
“Senegalese twists, also known as rope twists, are twists that use the two strand twist method where you twist the two strands right and overlap them to the left,” Susan Oludele, celebrity braider famously known as Hair by Susy or African Creature on Instagram, tells ELLE.com. The trick is to continue twisting the strands and overlapping them until you reach your desired length. “Senegalese twists are best with hair extensions but can be done on natural hair as well,” she adds. Like many protective styles, Senegalese twists are best preserved when wearing a satin bonnet or wrapping your hair with a scarf.
You’ve searched high and low for inspiration, but your search stops here. Ahead, 20 different ways to style your Senegalese twists.
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Updo with embellishments
Spruce up your Senegalese twists by peppering gold embellishments throughout the hair.
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Cornrows into twists
If a full head of twists sounds a bit much, opt for braiding the front half of your hair in cornrows and letting them fall into curly twists.
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Royalty
Everyone will have no choice but to approach you like the queen you are once you swoop a few twists around your forehead.
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Messy Twists
Boho braids and twists were all the rage. Add a few pieces of curly hair at the root of a few braids to channel your inner Zoe Kravitz.
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Jumbo Twists
The style for people who can’t sit for more than four hours.
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90s Ponytail
Take it back, way back, to the 90s by gathering your twists to the top of your head and swinging them to the side. Doorknocker earrings sold separately.
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Twisted Bob
Jada Pinkett’s Stony from Set It Off would be proud.
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Shaved sides
Several years later and Cassie’s shaven sides is still an iconic look, whether with twists or natural hair.
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Hot Pink
Natural colors can get boring sometimes. Become the talk of the town in hot pink braids.
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Blonde bombshell
Finding the right blonde to match your skin tone is no easy feat. Mix brown and blonde if you’re not ready to take the full plunge yet.
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Curly ends
Curly ends look even better when pulled up in a messy bun or high ponytail.
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Fire red
Channel your 2000s Keyshia Cole by opting for fire red/copper twists. No need to wait until autumn.
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Crochet twists
YouTube university will teach you everything you need to know about installing your own crochet twists.
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Half up, half down
Stuck between a high pony and letting it all hang loose? This style is your happy medium.
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Icy girl
Ice blonde braids for an icy girl.
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Flat cornrows
These simple flat cornrows fall perfectly into medium-sized twists.
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Fulani braids
A hybrid of Fulani braids and twists, because normal is boring.
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Grey ends
Borrow a page from Lisa’s book and add some color to the ends of your twists. Lisa’s signature color? Grey, of course.
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Classic
A classic style that looks even chicer when gold accessories are added to the mix.
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Snooki Hump
Leave it up to Black women to make this early aughts hairstyle work in 2021.
Nerisha Penrose Assistant Editor Nerisha is the assistant editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty and fashion.
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When it comes time to refresh your wardrobe for the year, it can be difficult to convey to which pieces are worthy of the financial investment. There’s nothing at all worse than splurging on an product that finishes up paying most of its time in your closet. Guaranteed, turning to the tried out and genuine manner classics is just one fool-proof purchasing tactic that’ll get you by. But for a more craze-savvy tactic, just search for the ability players—those 1-piece trend statements that promptly choose any basic outfit to the upcoming amount. Ahead, the 6 types we’re investing in for drop.
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The Layered Chain Necklace
Bradley Chain Necklace
Jennifer Zeuner nordstrom.com
$286.00
From mixing metals to layering lengths, there is no erroneous way to put on the chain necklace craze. Appear for unanticipated information like this two-toned necklace from Jennifer Zeuner to stage up your next look.
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The Statement Coat
Juliana’s Stripes Puffer Jacket
FARM Rio nordstrom.com
$295.00
The superior-trend puffer is here to stay, and the kinds on offer this period are designed to make an entrance. With dazzling prints and bold hues, jackets like this one particular from Farm Rio will maintain you elegant and warm all season.
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The Puffed Sleeve
Puff Sleeve Shirt
Carolina Herrera nordstrom.com
$1,190.00
Adding a minor quantity is the ideal way to amp up your slide glance. A dramatic puffed sleeve like this chic Carolina Herrera blouse provides just the suitable volume of edge when paired with a mini skirt or denims.
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The Outsized Tote
Quilted Nylon Easy Tote
Clare V. nordstrom.com
$325.00
A roomy carryall is a perennial crucial, but for slide, designers sized up the scale and reimagined it with exciting color. Put on this sunny Clare V. bag each time your outfit demands an instant temper strengthen.
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The Luxe Knit
Ribbed A person-Sleeve Midi Dress
Alix NYC nordstrom.com
$245.00
If there are any fashion lessons we’ve acquired above the past 12 months, it is that convenience reigns supreme. Cozy stylish knitwear is a have to this time, so appear for unexpected silhouettes, like this Alix NYC costume, for a bold consider that’ll make styling a breeze.
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The Graphic Tee
Self Enjoy Club Graphic Tee
Viva La Bonita nordstrom.com
$35.00
Keep forward of the development curve with a timeless tee. For slide, designers like Viva la Bonita presented a lineup of merch that put a optimistic spin on basic wardrobe staples with lines like “You are much too bomb to be anyone but yourself” or “Dream big mija.”
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“Encasing stones, piercings, elaborations, and sugaring attire up the nail and presents it dimensional texture and interest alternatively of 1 flat coloration,” she suggests. “It provides a whole lot of sparkle and shine, based on what you are making use of.”
This fashion is all about self-expression, so there are no poor or completely wrong selections right here.
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The fantastic accessory can make an outfit, whether it be piled-on jewels, a signature shade, or assertion sneakers. Though some add-ons are saved for exclusive instances, other folks grow to be the piece you’re never ever observed without the need of, or the 1 time wearer that helps make you popular endlessly. From Brigitte Bardot’s bow to Carrie Bradshaw’s Manolos, we look back at some of the most legendary components in excess of time.
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Audrey Hepburn’s Black Flats
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Marilyn Monroe’s Fur Scarf
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Jane Birkin’s Straw Basket
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Jackie Kennedy’s Outsized Sunnies
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Diamonds
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Naomi Campbells Vivienne Westwood Platform Boots
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Julia Roberts’ Thigh-Significant Boots
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Michael Jackson’s White Glove
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Iris Apfel’s Black-Rimmed Glasses
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Lady Gag’s Alexander McQueen Platforms
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Chicago-area resident Lauren Scholl, 33, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis four years ago. Here’s her tale.
About 5 many years back, I commenced experiencing excessive agony in my feet. I was a competitive ballroom-dance instructor and professional dancer at the time, and I just assumed the agony was for the reason that I was continually on my toes at function. But this pain was tough to do the job all over.
I had extreme stiffness in my feet, and my toes could not flex—there was no range of motion at all. I could not even get into a lunge situation or kneel and place my toes on the floor simply because they just would not shift that way. When I walked, it felt like my feet experienced bruises all over them, even even though they looked fantastic from the outside.
I was shocked—I was just 28 at the time. Could arthritis genuinely have an effect on me at this kind of a youthful age?
I eventually made a decision it was time to see a podiatrist. He took X-rays of my legs and ft and spotted specific arthritis styles in my toes. I was shocked—I was just 28 at the time. Could arthritis seriously have an effect on me at these types of a youthful age?
I was referred to a rheumatologist, who ran blood do the job, examined my X-rays, and questioned about my private and family history, taking mindful notice of the point that autoimmune conditions operate in my loved ones. Finally I was given a analysis: I had psoriatic arthritis.
Studying to reside with psoriatic arthritis
I did not know it at the time, but psoriatic arthritis is a continual inflammatory ailment that triggers inflammation in the joints. It commonly occurs in conjunction with psoriasis, a chronic skin situation that brings about itchy, scaly patches of irritated pores and skin. I had been diagnosed with psoriasis about five decades prior, which served my doctor make the connection.
By the close of the working day, I was physically and emotionally fatigued from combating by means of agony.
The preliminary medicine I was place on did not function effectively for me. I suddenly developed depression, which I had never experienced in my lifestyle. I did not even know how to recognize it when it initial showed up, but inevitably I recognized that the way I was experience was not regular. So my health practitioner switched my medicine soon after six months.
It didn’t enable that I was also having difficulties a whole lot at function as a dance teacher simply because of the suffering. I tried out to overlook it, but by the close of the day, I was physically, mentally, and emotionally fatigued from fighting by so significantly agony. On best of that, I got expecting. The added stress of pregnancy on my expanding and modifying body made factors that considerably tougher.
Producing adjustments to assist
All over this exact time, I was introduced to an on-line arthritis assistance group referred to as CreakyJoints, where by I met people who assisted me deal with my health issues. They also served me make tweaks to my each day life style. I acquired to monitor my symptoms to detect triggers eliminate specific foods from my eating plan that contained sugar, gluten, and dairy and program my function days and social calendar around the periods I was minimum symptomatic, to lessen the suffering as very best as I could.
However with my ailment, I expert irritation both of those when I was energetic and when I was at rest. I took a lot of around-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatories and I experimented with ice, warmth, and any type of OTC topical product that stood a prospect of generating me feel improved. But the suffering persevered, and it begun spreading to other locations of my body, like my knees and shoulders. Every working day was a wrestle, but I loved dance so significantly and it was the a person matter I did not want to give it up. I recall supplying myself day by day pep talks about how I could get via this and tricky it out, even although it was starting to be significantly apparent that I could not.
A key job and everyday living alter
At last, my system was not ready to deal with it anymore. I resolved to depart dance. I was devastated—dance was a section of my identity—but I had to make a adjust. I couldn’t consider the intensive daily agony.
I discovered a way to get the job done about my illness that was keeping me back.
I was a stay-at-property mother for a bit, but I figured out that just was not for me. I felt like I experienced more to share with the globe, and I needed to keep on to go after my vocation. I realized that what I liked most about doing was currently being active—and I wasn’t going to enable psoriatic arthritis consider that away from me. So I determined to get my own training certification, and afterwards went on to grow to be a qualified diet mentor, too. I now train purchasers full-time and in person, and support other people that I can’t see in human being by means of thorough health and fitness and nourishment on-line coaching.
Scholl, 33, schooling client Sharon Brown in her backyard in Might 2021. Scholl has been doing work with Brown for two many years.
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Own schooling is a way for me to keep on to be energetic, and it is a lot more manageable than continuously demonstrating dance moves (or carrying out them in competitions). For illustration, if I need to sit on a bench even though I’m working, I can sit on a bench. That was not an option when I was teaching people to dance—I would have to have to bodily dance with somebody to train them the ways. Now I use my words a little bit more than my overall body to enable folks get to the place they want to be. I have found a way to perform around an disease that was keeping me back again, and I consider to instill that in the men and women I perform with now, much too. You may well get hurt or knowledge a further roadblock alongside your journey, but that does not indicate you have to end exercising or performing towards your goals—you just have to get artistic and come across techniques around it.
I’m however battling my sickness. I have great days and negative days. And I’m continue to striving to find the appropriate medicine or mixture of drugs that can get my irritation markers down. But over-all, I’m making an attempt to locate the right balance of living my everyday living to the fullest even though reducing my agony, and I’m hopeful that I’ll be in a position to do just that.
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Just previous 7 days, Hearst Magazine collaborated with Hearst Black Culture and HearstLab to debut the first Celebrate Black: A Digital Type Summit. Hearst partnered with Nike to host a few-day series that was moderated by Hearst’s really possess employees customers as they spoke and the significant work being accomplished within just the company that allows amplify the voice of Black creators, makes, and entrepreneurs. Accompanied by the moderators were being Black leaders in vogue, beauty, advertising, and leisure. The subjects included through the 3-working day series were being about diversity in manner, sports activities, corporate America, the splendor sector, and more.
Right here are the recaps of every single session under:
Working day Just one: Remaining A Black Chief In Manner
Harper’s BAZAAR electronic director, Nikki Ogunnaike, moderated as she welcomed guest designer Victor Glemaud, who discussed his journey in the fashion marketplace and the advancement of his apparel label. Glemaud’s best tips arrived when he emphasized that Black creators must be distinct about their targets and what they want to do in daily life. He shared a particular tale of calling each and every 7 days for six months for a attainable internship because he considered in himself.
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Day A single: New Guard Roundtable
Ogunnaike spoke to new Black picture-markers: Yashua Simmons (Style Stylist), Latisha Chong (Printed Hairstylist), Jasmine Plantin (Nike Clothing Designer), and Raisa Bouquets (Makeup Artist). In the roundtable, the climbing stars talked about their occupation trajectories, cultural affect, and long term collaborations with Hollywood’s most important stars. Chong’s best tips? Recognizing how to address people today is critical. Kindness in this market goes a very long way. What was most inspiring was a entire-circle minute for Raisa Flowers who started out in makeup by getting a class from the make-up artist for Rihanna, Priscilla Ono, and now just walked in the Savage X Fenty trend present herself.
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Day Just one: Reshaping The Appear of Sporting activities
Ogunnaike also sat down with Emiko McCoy (Nike’s Ladies Clothing Designer) and Jarvis Sam (Nike’s Vice President of International Inclusion & Variety) and spoke about hot button subjects range and equity. The Nike execs also shared discoveries from two Nike initiatives: The Serena Williams Style Crew apprenticeship system and The Nike Get software.
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Working day Two: Cultivating Your Contacting
Oprah Day by day senior electronic director, Arianna Davis, moderated as Sarah Mensah, Nike’s Head of North American Marketing, shared her journey in the marketing and advertising discipline and furnished information for gals of shade who are navigating in corporate The united states. Mensah shared the gem of discovering to appreciate the journey and making positive we all personal our entire self at operate.
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Chloe Hall, Splendor Director at ELLE, sparked an in-depth discussion with Shibishah Johnson (Brand name Strategist at Credo Attractiveness), skin doctor Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic, and Christina Tegbe (Founder of 54 Thrones) about inclusivity in the cleanse splendor room. They mentioned how communities of shade established pure ingredients and wellness and how all those communities are currently being unrepresented in the cleanse splendor discussion. Tegbe and Dr. Howard-Verovic also spoke about how they are modifying the narrative in wellness representation.
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Day 3: The Energy of Choice
Angel Lenise, ELLE‘s Senior Producer, spoke to Empire actress and entrepreneur Serayah and Gossip Lady actress and brand name ambassador Jordan Alexander about their fame in the enjoyment marketplace. Lenise led the discussion as the two actresses conversated about their affect, entrepreneurship, and the great importance of trend in their professions.
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Day A few: Design X Capital
Moderator Jalaine Johnson (Senior Director of Membership at Hearst) was accompanied by Distinctive James (Founder & Executive Producer at CompoZition), Carla Nelson ( Creator, President & CEO, Black Fashion Earth Inc.), and Reham Fagiri (Co-Founder & CEO at AptDeco) for a live-stream segment about black woman enterprise homeowners. During the lunch conversation, the woman reviewed their own experiences and offered steerage to business owners in the type house.
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Often, troubles that present up on the floor of your pores and skin have deeper roots—especially if you have a long-term health and fitness condition. For case in point, if you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—an inflammatory problem that impacts your joints and your skin—you may possibly detect scaly, itchy lesions that in fact stem from underlying immune-procedure swelling.
And even though an inflammatory overall health situation can be serious (browse: not something that goes away right away), there are ways you can just take at property to maintain your skin wholesome and retain swelling at bay.
Here’s what dermatologists, rheumatologists, and other industry experts advise. And just don’t forget: If you have experimented with household solutions and issues aren’t obtaining greater, if you observe pores and skin signs or symptoms finding worse, or if you simply just want a health care impression, see a skin doctor.
1. Minimize Back again On the Processed Foodstuff
A wholesome diet regime is a significant part of holding total swelling at bay. In reality, healthful eating ideas such as the Mediterranean diet plan—which is packed with fruits, greens, legumes, and olive oil, and is very low in processed foods—have been joined with reduce inflammatory markers in the overall body.
Your gut (and, in switch, your whole physique) is influenced by what you try to eat, says Siddharth Tambar, M.D., a board-licensed rheumatologist in Chicago. “Consuming hugely processed foodstuff complete of surplus sugar and fats with chemical substances that the human system is not ordinarily accustomed to will direct to much more irritation all over your system,” he claims. “Eating a clean up diet program with refreshing meals will decrease the inflammatory burden your body is going through.”
2. Head Outdoor
Medical professionals are brief to point out that, in standard, skin conditions these types of as psoriasis boost in the summer. “UVB mild from the sunshine is identified to enable address psoriasis,” states Dr. Tambar. But there is generally a fantastic line concerning finding enough sunshine (and the vitamin D it gives) and adequately protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays.
Converse with your skin doctor about the best way to stability solar security and psoriasis, claims Anca D. Askanase, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of drugs in the division of rheumatology at Columbia University School of Physicians & Surgeons in New York Town. The National Psoriasis Foundation endorses that you don a actual physical sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide which is at the very least SPF 30. But keep away from using sunscreen on open up or inflamed skin.
6-hundred global models (IU) is adequate to keep health and fitness but authorities often advocate 800 to 1,000 IU, specially if you are deficient, which can be decided via a blood check.
Not someplace sunny? Consider ingesting foodstuff large in vitamin D like salmon, which has 441 IU, tuna, which has 227 IU, and egg yolks, which have 218 IU.
3. Carefully Hydrate
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To soothe your skin (and any fundamental irritation), really do not price cut the electrical power of simple aged H2O. “Water is vital in all cell performing which includes therapeutic and decreasing irritation,” describes Julie Chen, M.D., an integrative medication medical doctor dependent in San Jose, CA. “There are a lot of mobile processes that assist with cell damage restoration and drinking water is essential in individuals.” For most folks that implies drinking about 15.5 cups of fluids a day for adult men and 11.5 for females. Retaining an eye on your urine (it ought to be pale or a quite pale yellow) is yet another great indicator.
And while total hydration is critical, so is hydrating your pores and skin. Pores and skin has a pure barrier that retains it healthful, and moisturizing assists maintain that barrier, says Dr. Chen. “If the barrier is dry and damaged, it is easier to allow bacterial infections in and also for irritation to do much more injury.” When it will come to a moisturizer, glimpse for allergen-absolutely free choices. Vitamin E is 1 component that can support with skin therapeutic if you have any scars from skin breaks, Dr. Chen says.
Or take into account using an emollient (a thicker ointment or cream)—most can be chilled in the fridge for added anti-inflammatory gains when utilized, points out April Armstrong, M.D., chair of the National Psoriasis Basis Clinical Board, and associate dean for medical research at Keck Faculty of Medicine at College of Southern California.
If your symptoms are having in the way of your working day to day, see your skin doctor. “Dermatologists can give you with prescription-energy remedies that will go to the root of the irritation,” states Dr. Armstrong. Topical prescription steroids can also assist cracked, flared-up pores and skin recover speedier and steer clear of bacterial infections, provides Dr. Chen.
4. Get Much more Rest
Some investigation finds that even somewhat modest slumber deprivation can delay wound therapeutic. “Sleep enables your system to recover and normally lowers inflammation,” claims Dr. Chen.“It’s so physiologically important that it is an vital aspect of our every single day.”
It is not normally effortless, but try to purpose for 7 to nine several hours of sleep a night time. One particular helpful idea: Slash out monitor time a couple several hours right before mattress. It’s not just the blue light that can maintain you up, but also the dopamine rush from looking at videos on repeat. So keep your computer system, iPad and mobile phone absent from your bed—and even out of your bed room entirely— so you can wind down in a display screen-no cost setting. Your entire body will thank you in the morning.
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