My Style Is a Mix of My Alabama Upbringing, West African Roots, and New England Education. Finding It Took Some Time.

My Style Is a Mix of My Alabama Upbringing, West African Roots, and New England Education. Finding It Took Some Time.

When I left Alabama for college in the Northeast, I was wearing the most neutral of disguises. My wardrobe consisted of tops and miniskirts belonging to the girl-next-door aesthetic, found at mall stores like the Limited and Gap. I unintentionally had a characterless accent—a vaguely coastal one possibly born from the dissonance between the Southern…

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My Favorite Part of ‘The Hunting Wives’? The Women’s Deceptive Southern-Sweetheart Style

My Favorite Part of ‘The Hunting Wives’? The Women’s Deceptive Southern-Sweetheart Style

This story contains spoilers for Season 1 of Netflix’s The Hunting Wives. I will obviously watch any show with even a hint of girl-meets-girl intrigue (not for nothing did I struggle through the entirety of The L Word: Generation Q), but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the murderous-Republican-bisexual antics in The Hunting Wives, Netflix’s new…

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34 Edgy Pieces to Style

34 Edgy Pieces to Style

Jenna Ortega is back in action, promoting season two of Wednesday in spooky-chic looks by Elena Velez and Vivienne Westwood. Meanwhile, Chappell Roan is flaunting long Morticia-esque tresses and wine-stained lips as she teases new music. And since everything in culture is connected, it’s no surprise that a full-blown gothic renaissance is bubbling up in…

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12 Under-$50 Amazon Finds for the Summer-to-Fall Transition

12 Under-$50 Amazon Finds for the Summer-to-Fall Transition

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down, but if there’s one thing softening the blow, it’s the promise of breaking out fall fashion right around the corner. Refresh your wardrobe with transitional pieces early, especially since Amazon is offering major deals on summer-to-fall staples. Included are mix-and-match essentials like crisp button-downs, breezy wide-leg pants,…

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The Best Looks From the Runway

The Best Looks From the Runway

Each year, Copenhagen Fashion Week’s influence and prominence steadily increases—and for spring 2026, the climb continues as the Dutch capital hosts 44 brands for presentations and runway shows from August 4-8. Of course, the event makes for some of the best street style in the business. But it’s also an opportunity for Nordic designers to…

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