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How to Clean Your Sneakers, According to Shoe-Brand Experts

Cleaning your sneakers is an easy summer DIY project to procrastinate and yet one of the most worthwhile to take to task if you want to show off an impressive shoe collection . Prime essentials to have on hand in order to get the job done include a scrub brush with bristles, a Magic Eraser, the proper cleaning solution for the right fabric and finish, and a smaller brush for spot-cleaning areas. While you may have heard myths that toothpaste, vinegar, and bleach are useful products, they're actually acidic enough to affect the durability of your sneakers , according to the experts we spoke with at shoe brands like Kenneth Cole, Soludos, Gola, Superga , Puma , and Margaux. Some people might say they've had luck tossing their sneakers in the washing machine, but water can potentially damage the integrity of the cushion in your shoes, so this method should be limited to minimal styles with thin, flexible uppers made from mesh - and even then, you should opt for a delicate, col...

Zara Just Debuted Its Fall Fashion Arrivals - Shop Our Favorites

With summer winding down, we can't help but start daydreaming of fall - the weather, the seasonal activities, and of course, even the fashion. Given the style trends we've seen so far this year, we have somewhat of an idea of what to expect come fall. From statement shoes and cozy knitwear to matching sets and splurge-worthy handbags , the resurgence of '90s fashion and other trends of the aughts is likely to continue on well into autumn. And to further confirm our style predictions, Zara just debuted its new fashion arrivals for August, which offer a major (and chic!) glimpse into everything we'll be filling our wardrobes with this fall. Hint: the selection is (unsurprisingly) perfection. Zara is one of our go-to shopping destinations year-round - and for good reason. The retailer is one of the few fashion brands that manages to infuse our love for trendy, seasonal styles into affordable clothing pieces. Whether you are looking to create a capsule work wardrobe or...

Only J Lo Could Pull Off 6-Inch Platforms For a Boat Ride With Her Kids

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 's fashionable honeymoon in Paris continues, with the singer serving up plenty of street style inspiration. Upon leaving the Hotel de Crillon on Wednesday, July 27, Lopez brought her signature touch to a '70s look, finishing light-wash blue flared jeans and a voluminous white blouse with her go-to leather Gucci T-strap pumps . To cinch her waist, she opted for a brown Valentino belt with a large gold logo buckle and carried a woven Hermès Kelly bag with brown leather details. Lopez further accessorized with large gold hoops, black tinted sunglasses, and a sleek bun. Her outfit, thrown together for a boat ride, conveys the same bohemian sensibility as other recent ensembles, most notably a sheer pink pussy-bow blouse tucked into a pair of low-rise flares she wore while hanging out in Paris with Affleck. It also brings to mind the navy floral sweater, wide-leg jeans, and pink velvet platforms she rocked to visit the Louvre with her blended fam...

Teyana Taylor's Joggers Come With Hip Cutouts and the Lowest Rise

When it comes to the low-rise trend , there are no rules. A day after Julia Fox was spotted in the streets of New York wearing leather pants with possibly the lowest rise ever seen, Teyana Taylor offered her own take on the polarizing look. Posing in the middle of a desert, the singer and dancer rocked cargo joggers with hip cutouts that dipped into her thighs. Taylor paired the affordable PrettyLittleThing pants with an ubercropped white tee, drawing attention to her incredibly toned midsection. As her striking trousers made a statement, she kept her accessories simple with gray-and-white Nike sneakers, a bucket hat, and a necklace. Though the daring silhouette has become somewhat of a signature look for the musician, her latest outfit reached a new extreme. At the Billboard Music Awards in May, Taylor wore a black Skims bra top with thin straps to complement her low-rise leather pants from Givenchy , exposing her thong strings. She also wore a notable pair of leather pants that s...

Rihanna Wears a Cone-Bra Corset for Date Night With A$AP Rocky

Since welcoming their first child in May, the notoriously stylish couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have mostly kept a low profile, but they recently stepped out for dinner in NYC - reminding fans who the coolest parents are. On Sunday, July 24, the duo grabbed dinner at the famous Italian restaurant Carbone, dressed in coordinated navy and black ensembles that defied the current heatwave. The business mogul opted for a sleek Jean Paul Gaultier set, combining a corset with lace-up leggings and a sharp long leather coat. Part of Gaultier's May collaboration with stylist Lotta Volkova , the corseted top featured the designer's signature cone bra. The multi-hyphenate star completed her look with lace-up heels by The Attico, dark frames and a Dior saddle bag finished with a sparkly logo. Matching his girlfriend with black sunglasses, Rocky wore a navy blazer with shorts in the same shade over a white tee. He finished the dressy-casual outfit with black and white tuxedo shoe-insp...

Keke Palmer Wows in Low-Rise Skirts and Cutout Minis for the "NOPE" Press Tour

Keke Palmer's " NOPE " movie press tour is turning out to be a parade of fashionable looks that command attention at every turn. Most recently, the actress flew to Rome, Italy for the movie premiere at The Space Cinema Moderno, and made a sophisticated entrance in Prada . She donned a bright yellow strapless gown made of lustrous silk and finished with a floor-grazing train for maximum visual impact. Keeping the focus strictly on the dress, Palmer forwent a necklace and bracelet, choosing instead to decorate her arms with dramatic black opera gloves. A soft-glam makeup and pink lip rounded out her formal attire. Her vivid color palette is consistent with earlier press ensembles, most notably at "The Today Show" in New York City. Palmer turned the Big Apple into her catwalk on July 21, when she modeled pieces pulled from Christopher John Rogers' pre-fall 2022 collection. She styled a classic neon green trench coat with matching tailored trousers, embracing ...

Kim and Khloe Kardashian Cosplay Futuristic Barbies in Matching Silver Swimsuits

Kim Kardashian still has her sister Khloé's 38th birthday vacation on her mind, per her latest Instagram post . The image gallery showed the sister duo posing on a sandy beach as they sported matching metallic bathing suits by Skims. Kim wore a silver bikini with a triangular top and mid-waist bottoms while Khloé opted for a matching one-piece with a plunging scoop neckline. With their blond hair and sleek sunglasses, the duo looked as though they were extras in a futuristic film. The snapshots showed the sisters splashing around in the water, as well as Kim taking a refreshing outdoor shower. "House of Kards," Kim captioned the post, reminiscing about their luxurious vacation in Turks and Caicos earlier this month. Khloe quickly responded with a tease, writing, "I love a good post without approval lol" followed by a compliment, "Keeks you are BOMB!!!" Their bathing suits were unveiled in a recent Skims campaign that echoed early '80s glam (th...

Simone Biles Paired a Fringe Halter Top With Tall Wedges on Instagram

Simone Biles staged the cutest photo shoot in celebration of her fiancé, Jonathan Owens 's, birthday, and she of course brought her sartorial A game to the occasion. Posing alongside Owens in an Instagram post , the gymnast showcased a summery, all-white ensemble that featured a crop top with a criss-cross neck and a row of vertical fringe cascading from the rounded neckline. Biles complemented the dramatic effect of the fringed top with a pair of high-waist, ankle-length trousers and classic brown wedges by Saint Laurent. The chic, slightly textured look perfectly matched the beachside location the couple was photographed in, as did Biles's long boxy braids with blond highlights. She opted against wearing many accessories, choosing instead to place all the focus solely on her summer-ready outfit. Next to her, Owens conveyed the same effortlessly cool vibe in a white short-sleeved button-down, beige plaid pants, and white sneakers. He completed the look with his signature cro...

J Lo Celebrates Her Birthday in a Black Hip-Cutout Dress With a Metal Hook

In case you haven't heard, Jennifer Lopez has a lot to celebrate these days. Not only did the singer tie the knot with Ben Affleck in Las Vegas last week, but she also marked her 53rd birthday during their stylish honeymoon in Paris. On Sunday, July 24, the couple headed to a scenic birthday dinner at La Girafe restaurant, which boasts a view of the Eiffel Tower. For the romantic occasion, J Lo stepped out in a sultry black birthday dress with an alluring side slit. The square-neck design also displayed a daring hip cutout on the right side with a silver hook connecting both ends. Lopez enhanced the classic glamour of her ensemble with a Chanel pearl necklace and a beaded clutch, keeping the rest of the look understated with clear heeled sandals. Her hair - styled into a high ponytail - and neutral makeup rounded out the elegant dinner get-up. Meanwhile, Affleck looked just as sophisticated in a black suit, complete with a vest and a white button-down shirt. He also wore blac...

Priyanka Chopra Steps Out in a Yellow Bikini For 40th Birthday Festivities

Priyanka Chopra is celebrating her 40th birthday in Cabo San Lucas with husband Nick Jonas , and she's stepping into a new decade with a vibrant, head-turning wardrobe. The actress chose sunny yellow for a beach walk with her plus-one, which was not only the color of her bikini but also the color of her coordinating open-knit cover-up. Chopra and Jonas were spotted on the beach arm in arm, with the birthday gal wearing a bright-yellow two-piece, topped with a front-tie cardigan and matching midi skirt, also in the radiant, summery hue. Always one to consider every detail, Chopra's headscarf also appeared to be made of the same material. Her other main accessory was a gray leather handbag. Jonas maintained a relatively casual look, standing by his wife in a monochromatic black athleisure outfit. Monochrome anything is right on trend, as is the color yellow, having appeared on the runways of Moschino, Jil Sander, and more during this past season. Chopra's beachside birthda...

Simone Biles Makes a Case For Color in a Bright-Orange Blazer and Heels

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) Simone Biles is taking advantage of the season and stepping out in brightly hued ensembles for all her summer festivities. Most recently, the Olympian took to Instagram to post a pic with her friend Rachel Moore, in celebration of what looks to be the latter's engagement. While Moore stands in the middle in bridal white and another friend to her left is dressed in all black, Biles makes a clear case for wearing color - specifically, head-to-toe orange. For the engagement party this past week, Biles slipped into what appeared to be an orange oversize shirt or blazer, nearly completely covering a white cami underneath. Her footwear coordinated, too, as she opted for orange mules with a stiletto heel. This isn't the first time Biles has gone citrus with her wardrobe. Back in May , she posted a mirror selfie with her fiancé, Jonathan Owens, before a date night...

Kim and Khloé Kardashian Match in a Black Bodysuit and a Black Catsuit

Kim and Khloé Kardashian headed out on the town in Los Angeles for what's suspected to be sister Kylie Jenner 's bachelorette party. Joining some of Jenner's closest friends, the Kardashian sisters wore head-to-toe black - while Jenner herself was dressed in white , fueling bride-to-be rumors. The group were spotted leaving Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica wearing coordinated body-con looks. Kim, with a white-blond bob, chose a sporty zip-front long-sleeve bodysuit that she paired with drawstring track pants. On the accessory front, she carried a black furry bag to match. Khloé, meanwhile, opted for a slightly more dramatic take on the trend, wearing a full-blown catsuit, complete with bustier-style stitching and a mock neck, topped off with a sparkly bag for a mesmerizing light-catching moment. To continue on their twinning theme, they were both wearing black sunglasses while dressed in head-to-toe Balenciaga, which we all know is a favorite designer of the Kardashian cla...

Alison Brie Wears a Bold Minidress With Florals and Hip Buckles to the ESPYs

Alison Brie demonstrated power clashing at the 2022 ESPYs. The actor attended the July 20 award show in Los Angeles wearing one of her boldest outfits to date: a black Roberto Cavalli minidress featuring both floral and punk motifs. Plucked from the brand's fall 2022 collection, the top of the dress has long sleeves and strong shoulder pads, while the skirt has open side panels each connected by three belts with silver buckles and grommets. Leather flowers in pastel green, black, and neutrals run along the front of the entire garment. The top and bottom are also joined at the midriff by a single hoop. If this outfit sounds busy, that's because it is, unapologetically so. (It is Roberto Cavalli, after all.) The accessories, however, were kept pretty simple, all things considered. Styled by Erin Walsh with assistance from Bota Abdul and Annie Leigh Easton, Brie also wore black tights, matching Giuseppe Zanotti platforms, and Rachel Katz jewelry consisting of a few rings. The...

J Lo's T-Shirt Has a Special Meaning For Her Love Story With Ben Affleck

A newly married Jennifer Lopez stepped out for a casual dance class in Los Angeles and sported a T-shirt that would make anyone do a double take. The loose-fitting white style was imprinted on the front with letters that read "Love > Fear." Is it a subtle reference to her giving love with Ben Affleck another shot ? Possibly. After all, when she announced their Las Vegas wedding in her newsletter, she sent a similar message about love, saying: "Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient." She tied the short-sleeved shirt into a middle knot for a more easygoing feel and maintained the same relaxed vibe with the rest of the look, adding in a pair of purple printed flare pants. The hem only allowed for a partial view of her shoes, which appear to be a white pair of chunky sneakers. J Lo finished with a small gold pendant necklace, a rose gold watch, large hexagonal tinted sunglasses in black, and a matching Birkin bag....

Riley Curry Serves Main-Character Energy at the ESPYs in Head-to-Toe Balenciaga

Steph Curry may have been the host of the 2022 ESPY Awards , but it was his daughter Riley's designer outfit that stole the spotlight. The newly minted 10-year-old wore head-to-toe Balenciaga to the ceremony on July 20, which she attended with mom Ayesha, dad Steph, and younger sister Ryan. Riley paired a black turtleneck minidress featuring long sleeves and all-over floral embroidery with matching gloves, the latter of which have become Balenciaga's signature as of late. She finished the look with rubber Balenciaga x Croc slides, a croc-embossed shoulder bag, logo-covered sunglasses, pendant earrings, and a space-bun hairstyle. The rest of the Curry family also dressed to the nines for the occasion. Ayesha brought the drama in a black-and-white Mônot dress with a sheer train and daring leg slit, while Steph matched in a crisp Bottega Veneta suit with a white turtleneck. Seven-year-old Ryan looked adorable in a cap-sleeved dress featuring a yellow winged fairy design on t...

Lizzo Wears the Same Caution-Tape Catsuit Kim Kardashian Couldn't Walk In

Fresh off the release of her critically-acclaimed album " Special ," Lizzo is adding another magazine cover to her resume. For Elle UK 's September 2022 issue, the 34-year-old artist is on the cover wearing caution tape with a Balenciaga twist. Wrapped head-to-toe in a bodysuit with branded yellow tape from the French fashion house, Lizzo stands tall with the wind blowing through her curls, looking more runway-ready than construction site-ready. While she went full-on fashion model for her Elle cover, Lizzo posted a relatable video on Instagram, making fun of the restrictive getup, as she tried (and failed) to perform her TikTok dance to " About Damn Time ." In the caption, she wrote, "IM A RIDICULOUS HUMAN… JUST STREAM 'ABOUT DAMN TIME' AND DONT ASK ANY QUESTIONS 😫." This isn't the first time the world has seen this Balenciaga look. In fact, it's the same caution-tape ensemble that Kim Kardashian wore for the Balenciaga fashio...

These 14 Free People Midi Dresses Are Sure to Elevate Your Summer Wardrobe

It doesn't take much convincing to get us to shop at Free People more often than we already do (which, hint, is already quite a lot). But come summertime, we feel even more inspired to browse through and splurge on pieces from the brand's wide-ranging selection of trendy styles - with their collection of midi dresses emerging as a particular favorite to shop this season. Midi dresses are a great fashion staple to have year-round, but they're even more essential during the summer months. Whether you're dressing the look down with a pair of sneakers and casual tote for a breezy daytime look or you're dressing it up with a structured jacket, stilettos, and an elegant clutch for a more sophisticated evening ensemble, a midi dress serves as the perfect day-to-night style . Plus, with its elevated length, it also doubles as a much more lightweight outfit to opt for on even the warmest summer days. From body-hugging slips and tiered gowns to ruched midi dresses, air...

Joey King Debuts an Edgier Style For Her "Bullet Train" Press Tour

Joey King introduced a new style era during her "Bullet Train" press tour. King, who stars as an assassin alongside a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt , Sandra Bullock , Bad Bunny, and Zazie Beetz, has been promoting the action film all over Europe, debuting one sleek outfit after another. Working hand-in-hand with stylist Jared Eng , the actor has undergone a sartorial change, transitioning from her previously youthful, feminine looks to an elevated and edgier sense of style. From a Matrix-inspired leather set to a formfitting Balenciaga jumpsuit, King and Eng pulled out all the stops on the actor's recent press tour, opting for sharp suiting, harsh silhouettes, and alluring cutouts. On July 16, she kicked off the "Bullet Train" promo at a yacht in Paris, clad in a daring cutout bralette under a leather jacket and trousers. For more casual press days afterwards, King maintained her mature style choices in a camel-colored set, followed by a menswear-in...

Summersalt Just Dropped the Cutest Swim Collection With Diane von Furstenberg

We're convinced that Diane von Furstenberg might actually be the chicest woman on the planet. And after a storied career made up of runway shows, elegant collections, and some of the most luxe styles in fashion, the famed designer is now translating her talents for high-end couture into swimwear - with the help of the sustainable (and beloved!) swim-apparel brand Summersalt . ICYMI: Summersalt and Diane von Furstenberg just teamed up on a whimsical, limited-edition capsule collection that features 13 fresh swimwear styles - composed of everything from ruched one-pieces and dual-pattern bikinis to swim trunks and even matching swim sets for kiddos. The collaboration blends the brand's cult-favorite swimwear silhouettes (like the wrap one-piece style that's loved by customers and celebs alike) with DVF's own iconic and bubbly designs. Shoppers can browse the swimwear in two summer-centric patterns that include a vibrant blue lemon-adorned design as well as a muted t...

Master the Crocs Trend With These 10 Chic Outfit Ideas

Once considered a fashion "don't," Crocs have made their way to the likes of Fashion Week and runway shows. High-end designers such as Christopher Kane and Balenciaga have incorporated the shoe into ready-to-wear collections, and there's been a significant resurgence since quarantine. Though they're a little controversial , people are gravitating toward Crocs for comfort and functionality, and even style. The now-iconic shoe has made its way into the wardrobes of some of today's biggest celebrities - Pharrell, Nicki Minaj , and Ariana Grande included. Most notably, singer Questlove made the Crocs red-carpet worthy , opting for a gold pair with a black suit at the 2021 Academy Awards. Meanwhile, "I Hate U" singer SZA has collaborated with the brand, proudly expressing her excitement on Instagram . If you've been itching to try the trend, but are still a little hesitant, it's time to try your hand at styling the original boating shoe. We...

Harper Beckham Borrowed This Versace Robe From Mom Victoria's Closet

Victoria Beckham 's daughter, Harper , is following in her mom's stylish footsteps. The youngest Beckham regularly sits front row at her mom's fashion shows , so it's no surprise she's a fan of designer pieces. Harper recently displayed her sartorial prowess in a photo her mother posted to Instagram . Standing in front of a mirror in what looks like a marble-floored bathroom, Harper pulls back her hair and shows off a gold and black printed silk Versace robe. It originally belonged to her mother, who also shared her own selfie in the piece, wearing a pale-blue face mask. The robe features Versace's iconic gold, white, and black swirling print in a luxurious silk fabric. Harper wears hers with a pink manicure and flowing wavy hair, while Victoria opted for a metallic gold manicure, gold necklaces, a towel wrapped around her head, and the aforementioned face mask. "I don't know where she gets it from!" Victoria's caption reads. It isn't ...