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The first time I wore a pair of skinny jeans, I was in sixth grade. They were a low-rise, extra-skinny pair from Abercrombie Kids that I had begged my mom for enough that she bought them just to shut me up. But who could blame me? My bootcut Levi’s had been deemed unacceptable by every […] More
After a season of footwear being restricted to the exclusively practical, looking ahead to the year’s shoe trends feels like a mirage in a sea of black, salt-stained, boring boots (even though Punxsutawney Phil did promise us an early spring). Winter is the opposite of the crème de la crème—the worst of the worst?— when it comes […] More
“Act on a dream” Reinventing the mother-daughter matching style, the bold and feminine brand SemSem is a brain child of an Egyptian designer Abeer Al Otaiba. At the heart of the line is her own daughter, Samia, whose nickname “SemSem” inspired the brand’s name. A cosmopolitan blend of Egyptian, Emirati, and French influences define the […] More
Being royalty is synonymous with being a fashion “it” girl. When you’re constantly in the spotlight and have—ahem—unlimited funds, it’s hard not to be fabulous. But Meghan Markle took royalty fashion to a level that hasn’t been done since Mia Thermopolis. She exudes the timeless elegance that you expect from a Duchess, but brings an […] More
It’s easy to forget about the insane amount of possibilities available on Amazon Fashion. I get it—you’re busy pressing confirm on collagen powder, detergent, and dvd box sets of Friends so you don’t have to sign up for yet another streaming service. But Amazon is a treasure trove for great fashion finds. So stop despairing […] More
Plus-size fashion has come a long way since a tiny corner inside a department store. Brands are starting to get the hint that plus-size women enjoy trendy, well-made, properly-fitting clothes just as much as anyone else. Plus-size women are demanding representation in all areas of the fashion and beauty sector. Models like Ashley Graham, Hunter […] More
“Do I have a hijab that matches this sweater?” “Does this top at least cover my bum?” “I hope this material is thin enough!” These are all the thoughts that go through my head while I’m shopping, getting dressed for work or school, or just going out with friends. As a hijabi living in Canada, there […] More
Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of stressors — making plans with friends, waiting to see if the Tinder guy you’ve seen a few times is going to lock down your night — but what you’re wearing shouldn’t be one of them. It definitely is no ordinary day, and you probably want to take a […] More
