A major heatwave hit Long Island recently, which is likely to happen again this summer, but that means that it’s imperative to stay cool! Wearing heavy materials that don’t breathe will make any outdoor time more oppressive. However, relying on linen & chambray materials will offer a fashionable & refreshing take on summer style. Specifically, Time & Tru’s core tank top @Walmart ($11.98) is a must-have for a casual Friday, to pair with shorts of any length, palazzo pants, or a maxi skirt. It’s available in 8 styles, including a stripe in black, rainbow, sandstone, & sunflower, along with solids blues in medium wash & vintage bleached, as well as tie-dye indigo & sea turtle, with varying availability in sizes XS-3XL.
I bought & am satisfied with the black & rainbow stripes, plus the medium wash tops. They’re easy breezy, though on the shapeless side, but that’s more than ideal for a fitted bottom. I was hoping to pack them for our family vacation this week, but they arrived wrinkly & I did not want to have to iron or steam while away. Overall, it would be a great top to travel in to start a vacation, when heading to a farmer’s market, or gathering for a weekend brunch.
The world just can’t get enough of Jennifer Lopez! The newlywed is frolicking around Paris in style, celebrating her nuptials to Ben Affleck & her 53rd birthday today!
I could easily gather a 500+ image gallery of Jennifer’s red carpet style to mark the occasion, but instead, I decided to put the spotlight on her performance looks, which are always a sparkling combination of glamour, surprises, & sexiness. Fringe, sequins, rhinestones, heels, belts, & matching accessories are essentials for most of the pop star’s looks, ranging from full on catsuits to glittering bodysuits & tights.
Australian actress Rose Byrne not only has range with both drama & comedy, as seen in Bridesmaids, Spy, & Like a Boss versus the acclaimed show Damages, but she has style! Sometimes when I see her, I’m reminded of the ethereal whimsy of Keira Knightley or the designer-darling looks from Diane Kruger, but every look on Rose is all her own.
She’s unafraid to play up femininity & pay homage to old Hollywood glamour, while channeling trendy details, such as cut-outs, plunging necklines, bold menswear inspiration, & layers of bangs. For her 43rd birthday today, let’s take a look back at her most memorable red carpet appearances:
Actress Elisabeth Moss has transformed over the course of her illustrious career on both the small screen as Peggy in Mad Men & June on The Handmaid’s Tale, & on the big screen in films like Her Smell, Invisible Man, & Shirley, along with on the red carpet, exploring her elegant, feminine, & punk style with radical hair changes, varying dress silhouettes, & killer high heels, no matter the occasion.
Today marks the two-time Emmy & Golden Globe-winner’s 40th birthday; therefore, let’s celebrate with a flashback to her best red carpet looks from past awards shows & premieres!
Selena Gomez has been in the spotlight for most of her life & it seems like she’s only getting started! She’s a talented actress in films like Spring Breakers or shows like Only Murders in the Building, sensational singer like in her Spanish album Revelacion, foreword thinking business woman with Rare Beauty, advocate for mental health with Wonderminds, & entertaining chef on Selena + Chef.
In addition, she’s a style icon, so in celebration of her 30th birthday (yesterday), here’s a flashback of her fashion range as bombshell, ingenue, & risk-taker in edgy, classic, elegant, & bold gowns, mini dresses, suits of all kinds, outfits, & more!
For the last 2 years, my head has been filled with fantasies of my dream cloffice, where I’d blog from each day & gather my stylish thoughts. Finally, my dreams are becoming a reality, especially as boxes & bins are unpacked & organized, making space on the floor for a plush, white round rug, befitting of a fashionable movie montage sequence!
I purchased the Amdrebio 6×6 round rug in white @Amazon ($43.88) ages ago & it’s finally set up—&still available for purchase!
While it’s seemingly advertised for a children’s play space or dorming, it adds the perfectly posh & polished touch to my stylish space, merging that bright pop of white to contrast the dark floors, my glossy turquoise walls, & the array of patterns in my wardrobe, as seen below:
Style Darling Daily headquarters / my cloffice: in-progress
My 3 1/2-year-old (who usually smiles, I swear) getting cozy, surrounded by Mommy’s wardrobe. Ignore the bins & boxes! Unpacking & organizing are still in progress!
About 5 years ago, I posted about finding the prettiest & blingiest summer sandals from David’s Bridal, ones that I still wear to this day. I rotate them with about 3 other sandals, along with flip flops & ballet flats, depending on where I’m going. However, when buying a must-have item, it’s rare to see it still available to purchase, even a whole 5 years later! Since David’s Bridal carries year-round bridal accessories, along with newer, trendy pieces, it’s actually no surprise that the Gemma jeweled t-strap sandal (available in sizes 5-11, in rose gold & silver + wide width, $29.95) is still in stock & as fabulous as ever!
I love styling these with a tropical maxi dress for a party, a blouse & linen shorts for an outdoor dinner, or to dress up a tee & cropped pants.
Every time I search the web for blog inspiration, especially when it comes to affordable fashion jewelry buys, I am boggled by the fact that statement necklaces, circa 2010-2020, are not as prominently available as they used to be. However, my jewelry collection is certainly not lacking, but I can’t help it that I like shiny, sparkly bling!
Also, as I am finally able to have the chance to unpack—in my contemplative, soul-cleansing solitude—& organize my wardrobe collection in our spare bedroom, which I call my “cloffice,” I am finally unveiling all those packages that I ordered in the last two years since moving into my family’s first home together.
Now, nothing against headbands—which I don’t wear—but I wanted a way to display my statement necklaces in all of their sparkly glory. I ordered 3, not knowing exactly how many I needed, nor did I consider how much space the stands would take up as I began to sort through my jewelry. While I am only somewhat embarrassed to share that what is displayed below is a mere fraction of my statement necklaces, I am considering investing in a few more stands once the proper shelving is available in my cloffice.
For now, I am happy that my statement necklaces are glistening & glimmering atop a nightstand that has been “fashioned” into a partial bookcase. Additionally, all of the statement necklace is pictured above are three years old or older from stores like Francesca’s, New York & Company, Dressbarn, JC Penney, Icing, & Forever 21; otherwise, I would share some links! Furthermore, stands are sturdy, soft to the touch, & easy to assemble in 3 separate pieces that can be arranged to your preference. If you are in the market to display your headbands or statement necklaces, I definitely recommend this item! What’s better is that it’s on clearance now too! Sharing this image & my affinity for statement jewelry is in no way meant to brag, as I am happiest in the fact that I can share all of accessories collection with my daughter when she’s older!
While summer is the best time to indulge in flip flops of all colors, textures, & materials, the season’s go-to shoe is always a sandal, which includes any kind of mostly open shoe. Lately, sandals have been all over: with wedge heels, block heels, platform heels, as mules, as ankle strap, as slingback, & more. In celebration of summer sandals with still so much of July & all of August ahead of us, here’s to some recent picks–all marked down with limited availability–of summer sandal must-haves.
When thinking of a patterned shoe, gingham screams summer, calling for a white eyelet dress, linen blend romper, or blouse & shorts look. If you like gingham, like in the sandals below, check out my recent gingham post featuring items from Old Navy!
Braided sandals are another major shoe trend this season, which offers a playful, sophisticated way to dress up any casual look or maxi dress, especially when wanting to expand the color palette of your ensemble.
For a dressier option to usher in fall, suede with a braiding detail & neutral tone will help you get a longer wear out of maxi skirts, linen pieces, & summer denim.
Sandals with flare also make for a fun option as seersucker & polka dots coordinate with other pops of color, including a red cotton dress or chambray shirt dress.
To get on board with jelly & chain options, these seemingly patent leather finds will elevate any casual look when wanting to be comfortable at an outdoor barbecue or afternoon at the park.
When it comes to paying tribute to a celebrity’s red carpet history, I typically go straight to the major awards shows & movie premieres to capture gorgeous gowns that they have worn. However, birthday girl, Diane Kruger, is an exception. Even though her red carpet gowns are something to be marveled at, mostly because of how she styles & wears them, Diane’s aesthetic for ultra feminine rock ‘n’ roll with a vintage twist demands attention & admiration, especially as the German actress celebrates 46 rotations around the sun.
Diane is a designer darling, who can wear anything from a midi dress, mini dress, shorts outfit, menswear inspiration, and more, all while styling with unexpected extras, including an odd pop of color in the shoe, strappy sandals or ankle booties, or studded belts or fringe accents. I’m always excited to see what she will wear while attending a variety of events, such as runway shows fashion week, Vanity Fair’s Oscar party, an international film festival, & more. Ever since I started Style Darling Daily 12 years ago, Diane has been one of my favorite A-listers to watch out for.
Check out the gallery below to get to know more about Diane’s effortless, daring, and elegant non-gown style:
One-in-every-color is at it again! This time, I’m obsessed–to my surprise–with the Time and Tru peplum hem t-shirt @Walmart for $12.98. I had ordered only the berry fun (pink) & black soot colors on a whim, but I’ve just added the other colors to my cart, although dark navy is not available in my size!
I was scrambling to get ready for my last day of work before a long-awaited vacation & knew that I had my favorite past-season black ankle pants & a stack of casual, weekend tops at the ready without the forethought from the previous night to pick out my outfit. Suddenly, with Barbiecore on the brain, I grabbed the pink version of this top, a long necklace, & patterned flats; along with my ankle pants, I was all set. It’s not very often that I use Time and Tru pieces for work, especially when my comfortable, weekend wardrobe is way more toned down. I was happily surprised with the final look & excited to share it with readers since the 6 colors are made in sizes XS-XXXL, although availability may be limited due to the end of the summer season rush in stores.
The modal/polyester/spandex material of this top is lightweight & the perfect blend of summer business casual Friday; however, this top must be ironed or steamed. Luckily, I had my hand steamer nearby when I was rushing to put myself together & the top came out as polished as I expected.
This top is ideal for a variety of looks, especially if you’re seeking out flowy, loose pieces for a hot summer day & when you just don’t have the capacity for something form-fitting. Check out the below suggested pieces to coordinate with this versatile, must-have, & affordable top:
Last night, Hollywood was a glow with gray… as in Netflix’s The Gray Man, directed by The Russo Brothers, premiered with all the stars gracing the red carpet in their very best glam for one of the hottest movies of the summer. The film reunites Cuban actress Ana de Armas with her Knives Out costar, Chris Evans, in a casual chic navy suit, and Bladerunner2049 lead, Ryan Gosling, Ken-ning it up in a mint & white, answering questions about the film’s stunts & his preparation for the upcoming Barbie movie with Margot Robbie.
However, Ana stole the spotlight in a shimmering Louis Vuitton Cruise 2023 gown, especially with all the buzz surrounding her upcoming portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates fictional biographyBlonde, directed by Andrew Dominik. After a breakout last two years in Knives Out and the recent 007 film, No Time to Die, Ana is one to watch on screen & on the red carpet. Every angle of this gown is beautiful & her poise, starpower, & style are breathtaking.
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Additionally, the film’s cast includes Bridgerton alum Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood rising star Julia Butters in a gold sparkling gown, Jessica Henwick from The Matrix Resurrections wearing a plunging v-neck gray gown, Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard, Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton, & Indian actor Dhanush. Also, in attendance for the premiere, lighting up the red carpet were Bridgerton star Simone Ashley in a black cut-out gown, the voice of Moana & Brazillian actress Any Gabrielly, model Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown, model & YouTube star Emma Brooks in a black deep-v mini dress, & Disney star Kelli Berglund in a mixed printed mini dress.
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Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ana de Armas in Louis Vuitton at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Chris Evans in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Chris Evans in a navy suit and sunglasses at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling in a mint suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling in a mint suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling in a mint suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling in a mint suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Ryan Gosling in a mint suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Regé-Jean Page in a navy suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Julia Butters in a gold gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Julia Butters in a gold gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Julia Butters in a gold gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Julia Butters and Ana de Armas at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Simone Ashley in a black strappy cut-out gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Any Gabrielly in a black high-slit cut-out dress and knee boots at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Any Gabrielly in a black high-slit cut-out dress and knee boots at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Any Gabrielly in a black high-slit cut-out dress and knee boots at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Emma Brooks in a plunging v-neck black mini dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Emma Brooks in a plunging v-neck black mini dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Emma Brooks in a plunging v-neck black mini dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Jessica Henwick in a gray plunging v-neck gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Jessica Henwick in a gray plunging v-neck gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Jessica Henwick in a gray plunging v-neck gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kara Del Toro in a red ruched lace high-slit gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kelli Berglund in a mixed print mini dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Kelli Berglund in a mixed print mini dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
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Alfre Woodard at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Alfre Woodard at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Alfre Woodard at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
Dhanush, Regé-Jean Page, Julia butters, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, and Alfre Woodard at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Gray Man
For more access to the red carpet premiere of the film, check out the videos below to hear from Ana, Chris, & Ryan all about preparation for the action-packed The Gray Man & more!
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the stars in The Gray Man with the trailer below:
The film debuts on Netflix for your streaming pleasure on July 22nd! I know I can’t wait to see it–even though action films aren’t necessarily my go-to film choice, I’m a loyal follower of Ana de Armas & Ryan Gosling, happy to support their stylish endeavors with posts on Style Darling Daily, along with their on-screen accomplishments.
Barbiecore? That’s a thing? you ask? Well, yes. Hot pink fashion is super hot right now, not only because of recently released photos of Margot Robbie in the upcoming Barbie movie, but because it’s the summer of fun, feminine, flirty, & fierce fashion! Top A-listers are appearing in all-pink for red carpet events, major fashion shows, & all over social media every. single. day. Additionally, pink is popping up on runways & go-to retailers to take a not-pink-enough world by storm!
Some of the best latest & recent past Barbiecore moments making headlines include the ladies at Valentino‘s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 show in Rome, such as Emily in Paris actress Ashley Park, West Side Story & Academy Award-winner breakout star Ariana DeBose, Black Widowbadass (nipple & all!) Florence Pugh, & fashion darling Anne Hathaway.
Film festivals have been no exception to Barbiecore, especially on model Caro Daur, singer Ciara, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, & the unstoppably stylish Zendaya.
Finally, memorable red carpet appearances popping with Barbiecore include model Gigi Hadiat Prince’s Trust Gala, both artist Saweetie & actor Billy Porter at the Grammy Awards, actress / talk show host Drew Barrymore at the Daytime Emmy Awards, & actress Lana Condor at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Check out the slideshow & gallery below to relive these pinktastic moments:
Reese Witherspoon at the Where the Crawdads Sing premiere
Ashley Park at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023 Show in Rome
Lana Condor at the MTV Movie & TV Awards
Caro Daur at the Cannes Film Festival
Ciara at the Cannes Film Festival
Duckie Thot at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch
Penelope Cruz at the Tribeca Film Festival
Dua Lipa on her Future Nostalgia tour
Florence Pugh at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022–2023 Show in Rome
Ariana DeBose at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022/2023 Show in Rome
Zendaya at Paris Fashion Week
Simone Ashley at the BAFTAs
Lizzo at the premiere of Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
Anne Hathaway at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Show in Rome
Saweetie at the Grammy Awards
Nicola Peltz at the Met Gala
Conan Gray at Coachella
Vanessa Hudgens at the MTV Movie & Television Awards
Drew Barrymore at the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards
Hailey Bieber on Instagram
Kacey Musgraves at the Met Gala
Sebastian Stan at the Met Gala
Billy Porter at the Grammy Awards
Karen Pittman at the Where the Crawdads Sing premiere
Kim Kardashian on Instagram
Gigi Hadid at Prince’s Trust Gala
Khloe Kardashian on Instagram
Reese Witherspoon at the Where the Crawdads Sing premiereAnne Hathaway at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Show in RomeKhloe Kardashian on InstagramGigi Hadid at Prince’s Trust GalaKacey Musgraves at the Met GalaSebastian Stan at the Met GalaKim Kardashian on InstagramBilly Porter at the Grammy AwardsHailey Bieber on InstagramFlorence Pugh at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022–2023 Show in Rome Ariana DeBose at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022/2023 Show in RomeCiara at the Cannes Film FestivalDuckie Thot at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue LaunchAshley Park at Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023 Show in RomeLana Condor at the MTV Movie & TV AwardsCaroline Daru at the Cannes Film FestivalPenelope Cruz at the Tribeca Film FestivalDua Lipa on her Future Nostalgia tourMegan Fox in New York CityGlenn Close at the Met GalaLizzo at the premiere of Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls Simone Ashley at the BAFTAsZendaya at Paris Fashion WeekDrew Barrymore at the 2022 Daytime Emmy AwardsSaweetie at the Grammy AwardsNicola Peltz at the Met GalaConan Gray at CoachellaVanessa Hudgens at the MTV Movie & Television AwardsKaren Pittman at the Where the Crawdads Sing premiere
Details matter, especially on footwear. I love to contrast my flowery, feminine outfit with some metallic flare on my heels or play with a dark dramatic look against an unexpected pattern on my flats. However, for summer, when the toes are out & I’m all about sandals, I love the studded look for any casual outfit or maxi dress. A metallic stud in silver or gold instantly makes a jelly or PVC material sandals more elegant & definitely on-trend. Check out the below options from Macy’s, currently on sale for under $30!
When it comes to summer, I always have an eye out for a cute tote bag to switch things up for the weekend or when preparing for a vacation. I don’t normally switch out my purse from season-to-season as I like to commit to an all-year-long neutral bag & then take something else special out for certain occasions. Recently, while browsing my favorite affordable style retailers for the latest in summer accessories, I discovered the Time and Tru jute pocket tote bag @Walmart for $15.00, available in six colors: multi stripe / shocking pink, natural with gold & cognac, natural with silver & vivid white, natural with black colorblock, natural with blue blitz, & natural with sunflower.
I love the idea of coordinating these with maxi dress for an outdoor movie, a blouse & cropped linen pants for a family brunch, or a printed romper & sandal flats for a day at the park. The combination of straw with the pop of color inspires me to play with hues in an unexpected way. For example, I’d love to try to yellow bag with a black dress or the cognac with a chambray & denim look.
If there’s any celebrity wardrobe, for their red carpet looks & street style, that I’d want to steal, it’s Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara’s…EVERYTHING! She’s confident, feminine, sultry, & glam ALL. THE. TIME.
In honor of her 50th birthday today, let’s take a walk down style memory lane for the fashion designer, America’s Got Talentjudge, & four-time Emmy-nominee’s best red carpet & street style appearances, celebrating her favorite go-to trends, including a mermaid gown, sweetheart or strapless neckline, peplum details, dramatic jewels, towering platforms, regal sparkles, cut-off denim, gorgeous day dresses, & effortless poise. Not to mention, her megawatt smile.
I’m guilty of being that “buy one in every color” shopper, as per my previous goddess dress post, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing because it makes picking out my day-to-day wardrobe seamless between family gatherings, prepping for class, heading into the office, or meeting up with friends. My latest obsession is ruffle button-front blouse from New York & Company, ranging in sizes XS-XXL. It’s currently on sale, ranging in price between $18.00-$26.97, depending on which coupon code you use & what your form of payment is; however, I like a top that I can wear with different bottoms, but also for different occasions.
Now that volume two of Stranger Things‘ fourth season has finally hit Netflix, the show’s stars are talking up that major cliffhanger ending in preparation for a final fifth season. This week, Max Mayfield herself, portrayed by the always luminous Sadie Sink, hit the press circuit with an appearance on Today, wearing all Miu Miu in a floral prairie dress & kitten heel loafer slingbacks. The 20-year-old actress discussed not only “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush as Max’s escape song, which, by the way, is still charting strong, but also Netflix’s binge-worthy success with Stranger Things, her supportive family, and starring in Taylor Swift‘s short film for her song “All Too Well.”
The dress includes many classic summer dress elements, including the delicate floral print, button down closure, & puffed sleeves, adding maturity & retro style to the ensemble that is paired with an unexpected, though on-brand, menswear-inspired footwear choice. See below:
However, if shopping the luxury price tag of Miu Miu isn’t in your budget realm (it’s not in mine, that’s for sure), I selected some look-alike summer dresses to recreate Sadie’s anytime look, which is perfect for work with a cardigan & pumps or weekend with flat sandals & a crossbody bag.
As the recent covers of fashion publications get more & more glamorous, readers are also served plentiful substance concerning diversity & culture-conscious topics since the language of fashion encompasses all identities. This is why Vogue‘s August 2022 issue, featuring Golden Globe-winner, Emma Corrin (they/them), is such a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility & an opportunity to explore the fluidity of fashion. Emma is the first openly non-binary cover star for the magazine, embracing both fashion & body hair their way—unapologetically!
Spector not only writes about Emma’s rise to fame as Princess Diana on Netflix’s The Crown, but also their upcoming projects, including My Policeman, alongside Harry Styles, & an adaptation of Lady Chatterly’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence, as well as Emma’s social media presence supporting & raising awareness for the trans community. Emma states, “In my mind, gender just isn’t something that feels fixed…and I don’t know if it ever will be; there might always be some fluidity there for me…If you have a platform and you’re able to use it, that’s obviously so important—and I met some incredible people through it.”
With over two months left of summer, you’d think that stores would be fully stocked with the latest designs & styles for any shopper still looking to update their wardrobe for the season or investing in a fresh vacation wardrobe… but now that 4th of July has passed, retailers are clearing out merchandise to make room for incoming fall fashion. This means that it’s time to check those clearance racks for special finds that are perfect for the still-thriving summer season, but also to store for next spring’s rotation.
New York & Company is probably one of my favorite places to buy work & weekend clothing, but now that there are no longer any stores to peruse through, making online purchases that are final sale should be done carefully. When buying anything online, a shopper should always read the reviews & the product details, like garment material & care, along with checking a size chart for limited size availability, but for items that cannot be returned, taking the time to do this, especially for a dress that looks good enough to add-to-cart, is crucial. As New York & Company’s website is promoting their latest Into the Wild summer collection, most, if not all, short, midi, & maxi dresses from earlier in the season are reduced to $7.99, including the following bold & stylish short frock redlines:
If you’re a bargain shopper, like me, don’t forget to also check out New York & Company’s other redlines, including tops for $7.99, sweaters for $4.99, jeans for $7.99, shorts for $7.99, skirts for $7.99, pants for $7.99, outerwear for $7.99, & shoes for $7.99 to stock up on can’t-miss deals!
Even if you’re not a fan of the Kardashian-Jenner empire, you can’t deny the impact that the 5 sisters (Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall, & Kylie) have had on social media, fashion, beauty, & pop culture. Most recently, Kim Kardashian is the star of Allure‘s August 2022 cover, where she speaks with writer Danielle Pergament, getting real about her career & family goals, the public’s perception of her, beauty standards, & her commitment to her beauty regimen with her recently launched nine-step skincare line SKKN by Kim. Along with the article, the images are photographed by Danielle Levitt, featuring Kim decked out in long blonde hair & styled by Kyle Luu with pieces from Skims, Alaia, Bulgari, Paris Texas, Schiaparelli Haute Couture, & Jimmy Choo.
Kim states, “There are so many different beauty standards — whether it’s Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Marilyn Monroe. When I was a teenager, [the look] was just blonde waifs…My mentality was…always: Be yourself, find beauty in everything.”
On the media’s perception of her success & intelligence, Kim shares, “I think I’ve always just been the underdog…Being on a reality show and that’s not respected…Feeling like I need to work harder to show you guys that I’m not the person you think.” The aspiring lawyer also adds, “It would be amazing to retire being Kim K and just be a lawyer. But if it all went away, I would be just as happy…“I would want people to walk away and be like, ‘She was a good person, and she did some good things.’”
Check out the video below from Allure, where Kim answers questions about beauty:
The news that actress Cameron Diaz is coming out of retirement to join Jamie Foxx in the new feature film, Back in Action, for the first time in eight years has me very nostalgic for the movie star style that inspired me to begin Style Darling Daily over a decade ago. If you haven’t seen My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Mask, There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels, any of the Shrek movies, or The Holiday, then you’re missing out on some 90s-00s film gold for the entertainment & charm that Cameron serves up on screen. Hence, why the blogosphere is in a tizzy over her highly-anticipated big screen return.
In addition the aforementioned films, the four-time Golden Globe-nominated star & best-selling author was once a red carpet regular, but an international superstar of the silver screen, not only wearing the chicest designers to events, like the Academy Awards, but also for her California-girl appeal, elevating mini dresses for glamorous movie premieres & other photo-worthy occasions. Check out the slideshow & gallery below for over 60 images that prove Cameron rules the red carpet & will continue to do so when she makes her return to Hollywood:
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Cameron Diaz at the Golden Globe Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Golden Globe Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscars party
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscars party
Cameron Diaz at the Golden Globe Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Golden Globe Awards
Cameron Diaz at the MTV Movie Awards
Cameron Diaz at the MTV Movie Awards
Cameron Diaz at a German talk show
Cameron Diaz at a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Cameron Diaz at the Rag & Bone store opening in California
Cameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle with Lucy Liu & Drew Barrymore
Cameron Diaz at the Shrek premiere
Cameron Diaz at the Barcelona premiere of Sex Tape
Cameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of Sex Tape
Cameron Diaz at the Home L.A. Eco Garden Picnic and Screening
Cameron Diaz at the Brazil premiere of Knight and Day
Cameron Diaz at the New York premiere of Bad Teacher
Cameron Diaz at Paris Couture Week
Cameron Diaz at the Cannes Film Festival
Cameron Diaz at the Cannes Film Festival
Cameron Diaz at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Cameron Diaz at the Moscow premiere of Bad Teacher
Cameron Diaz at the Germany premiere of Bad Teacher
Cameron Diaz at the Toronto Film Festival
Cameron Diaz at the UK premiere of Knight and Day
Cameron Diaz at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Met Gala
Cameron Diaz at the Met Gala
Cameron Diaz at the Met Gala
Cameron Diaz at the London premiere of Annie
Cameron Diaz at the New York premiere of Annie
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Cameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar party
Cameron Diaz at the Golden Globe Awards
Cameron Diaz at a screening of The Other Woman
Cameron Diaz at the Germany premiere of The Other Woman
Cameron Diaz at the MTV Movie Awards
Cameron Diaz at the New York premiere of The Holiday
Cameron Diaz at the New York premiere of The Holiday
Cameron Diaz at the Madrid premiere of The Holiday
Cameron Diaz at the London premiere of What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Cameron Diaz at the New York premiere of What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Cameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Cameron Diaz at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at CinemaCon
Cameron Diaz at the Shrek Forever After premiere
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at the Academy Awards
Cameron Diaz at Los Angeles premiere of The Green Hornet
Cameron Diaz at the Gambit premiere
Cameron Diaz at the London premiere of The Other Woman
Cameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of The Other Woman
Cameron Diaz at the premiere of Knight and Day in Spain
Cameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the MTV Movie AwardsCameron Diaz at the MTV Movie AwardsCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscars partyCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscars partyCameron Diaz at the New York premiere of The HolidayCameron Diaz at the New York premiere of The HolidayCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar partyCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar partyCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar partyCameron Diaz at the Vanity Fair Oscar partyCameron Diaz at the Golden Globe AwardsCameron Diaz at the Golden Globe AwardsCameron Diaz at the Golden Globe AwardsCameron Diaz at the Golden Globe AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Academy AwardsCameron Diaz at the Met GalaCameron Diaz at the Met GalaCameron Diaz at the Met GalaCameron Diaz at the Golden Globe AwardsCameron Diaz at the Cannes Film FestivalCameron Diaz at the Shrek premiereCameron Diaz at the Rag & Bone store opening in CaliforniaCameron Diaz at the Barcelona premiere of Sex TapeCameron Diaz at the Home L.A. Eco Garden Picnic and ScreeningCameron Diaz at the Brazil premiere of Knight and DayCameron Diaz at Paris Couture WeekCameron Diaz at the Cannes Film FestivalCameron Diaz at the Hollywood Walk of FameCameron Diaz at the Moscow premiere of Bad TeacherCameron Diaz at the Toronto Film FestivalCameron Diaz at the UK premiere of Knight and DayCameron Diaz at the Film Independent Spirit AwardsCameron Diaz at the London premiere of AnnieCameron Diaz at the New York premiere of AnnieCameron Diaz at a screening of The Other WomanCameron Diaz at the Germany premiere of The Other WomanCameron Diaz at the MTV Movie AwardsCameron Diaz at the Madrid premiere of The HolidayCameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of What to Expect When You’re ExpectingCameron Diaz at the Screen Actors Guild AwardsCameron Diaz at CinemaConCameron Diaz at the Gambit premiereCameron Diaz at the premiere of Knight and Day in SpainCameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of The Other WomanCameron Diaz at the London premiere of The Other WomanCameron Diaz at Los Angeles premiere of The Green HornetCameron Diaz at the Shrek Forever After premiereCameron Diaz at the New York premiere of Bad TeacherCameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle with Lucy Liu & Drew BarrymoreCameron Diaz at the Los Angeles premiere of Sex TapeCameron Diaz at the Germany premiere of Bad TeacherCameron Diaz at the New York premiere of What to Expect When You’re ExpectingCameron Diaz at the London premiere of What to Expect When You’re ExpectingCameron Diaz at a German talk showCameron Diaz at a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
In today’s world, it’s actually not hard to find comfortable, stylish clothing, what with the coziness of loungewear still on everyone’s mind during lockdown; however, the world is changing, & it’s time to marry the comfort with the glam, especially when it comes to budget fashion. Today’s post is all about getting an entire look for under $100, which is exactly what I was able to put together with these stylish, neutral, & versatile pieces from H&M for a total of $85.95 (before taxes & any shipping fees), including:
The dress is also available in black, dark taupe, & light beige, which means that the styling possibilities are endless, especially with the slides & crossbody bag also made in black. If you like a billowy silhouette, you can ditch the belt or go for something more natural in a straw or basketweave, or even add a floppy hat & go for gladiator sandals with this look.
As Marvel fans breathlessly await the world premiere of Thor: Love & Thunder, the film’s female stars, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, & Pom Klementieff, hit the blue carpet to promote the action movie in the UK, along with director Taika Waititi, his girlfriend, singer, Rita Ora, & athlete Serena Williams, all of whom killed it when it comes to top shelf style.
However, it’s Natalie’s red mini Dior dress & flower crown, along with Tessa’s golden fringe dress by Oscar de la Renta that were not only the talk of London, but also currently the internet! Additionally, Rita’s shimmery & dazzling Elie Saab gown was a showstopper, as well as Pom’s edgy, biker-inspired Alexander McQueen frock.
Check out the slideshow & gallery below for all the fabulous fashions from last night’s premiere:
Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman’s flower crown hairstyle at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tess Thompson, Natalie Portman, & Pom Klementieff at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Pom Klementieff at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Tessa Thompson, Pom Klementieff, Taika Waititi, Kieron L. Dyer, and Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Pom Klementieff, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, & Taikia Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman & Serena Williams at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Serena Williams at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Pom Klementieff, Natalie Portman, & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Rita Ora at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Rita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi, & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Rita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Rita Ora at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Rita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman’s flower crown hairstyle at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman & Serena Williams at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderSerena Williams at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderRita Ora at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderRita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderRita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderNatalie Portman, Taika Waititi, & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderRita Ora & Taika Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderRita Ora at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTess Thompson, Natalie Portman, & Pom Klementieff at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderPom Klementieff, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, & Taikia Waititi at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderPom Klementieff, Natalie Portman, & Tessa Thompson at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderPom Klementieff at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and ThunderTessa Thompson, Pom Klementieff, Taika Waititi, Kieron L. Dyer, and Natalie Portman at the UK premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder
Her return to spotlight is long overdue & demonstrates her consistent triumphant style, grace, & polish as she turned heads in an unlikely summer combination of velvet & Mary Jane heels (shop similar here). However, Keira nails the look, especially with bumper sunglasses (shop similar here), a quilted clutch (shop similar here), & elegant rings (shop here & here). See the photos below of Keira’s exquisite style, alongside her husband, James Righton, to inspire your next summer LBD outing.
Even though summer is a season all about colors & patterns, a little black dress for a variety of occasions is a timeless wardrobe staple, including these more affordable options to help a Style Darling live your best French-girl fantasy, whether you’re headed to a cocktail party, wedding, weekend brunch, or somewhere fabulous & fashionable.
Additionally, an LBD doesn’t necessarily demand coordinating black shoes, especially as seen on Keira wearing beige & black Mary Janes, but this season, black sandals come in a variety of strappy & mule styles that elevate any ensemble. Here are some suggestions:
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