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Poison Ivy Costume: Green Gowns, Bodysuits and Leafy Details

Poison Ivy Costume: Green Gowns, Bodysuits and Leafy Details

A Poison Ivy costume edit moves from emerald gowns and sequin minis to bodysuits, capes, wigs, and makeup. I note what each look includes and how I would check its fit before the event.

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Lele Sadoughi, the Headband That Started by Accident

Lele Sadoughi, the Headband That Started by Accident

Lele Sadoughi started her own label in 2012 and ended up making the headband everyone recognizes. Here are eight Lele Sadoughi headbands and claw clips, and eight clips, scrunchies and a bow pin I compared them with.

Satin Pants: Wide Legs, Tailored Shapes and Easy Cargos

Satin Pants: Wide Legs, Tailored Shapes and Easy Cargos

Satin pants move from wide legs to tailored straight cuts and cargo shapes in this edit. I note which details make each pair easier to wear and what I would check for fit.

MOTHER Fringe Jeans: The LA Label That Gave the Hem a Sense of Humor

MOTHER Fringe Jeans: The LA Label That Gave the Hem a Sense of Humor

From fringe and fray hems to chewed and raw ones, plus the best frayed-hem pairs from other denim labels.

Nike Shoes: The Cortez, Dunk and Air Force 1 Pairs I Would Actually Wear

Nike Shoes: The Cortez, Dunk and Air Force 1 Pairs I Would Actually Wear

A first-person guide to Nike shoes, from the Cortez, Dunk and Air Force 1 classics to the techy Vomero, V2K and P-6000 runners and the split-toe Air Rift. I sort the pairs by the kind of outfit they suit.

Tory Burch Sandals: The Miller Family, Flat Slides and Heels, Sorted

Tory Burch Sandals: The Miller Family, Flat Slides and Heels, Sorted

Tory Burch sandals start with the Miller, a design that launched in 2008 and was inspired by a pair from Capri. This edit sorts the Miller family, the flat sandals and slides, and the heeled, wedge and platform styles, with a note on how I would try each pair.

The Camel Quarter-Zip: Contrast-Trim Knits and Easy Layers

The Camel Quarter-Zip: Contrast-Trim Knits and Easy Layers

This edit gathers camel quarter-zips, crewnecks and contrast-trim cardigans for a polished, easy knitwear wardrobe. I picked the details I would check first: a flat zip, clean ribbing and a crisp edge of trim.

Ciele Skin Tint: The Mineral SPF 50+ Serum Made for Breakouts

Ciele Skin Tint: The Mineral SPF 50+ Serum Made for Breakouts

This Ciele skin tint edit covers the tint & Protect shades, the rest of the Ciele complexion line, and mineral, dewy and acne-prone alternatives. I started with the story of how a blush with SPF turned into a founder's whole brand.

Van Cleef bracelet: Clover Motifs, Beads and Petals Across the Wrist

Van Cleef bracelet: Clover Motifs, Beads and Petals Across the Wrist

Van Cleef bracelet styles run from Alhambra clovers to Perlée cuffs and jeweled flowers. I would choose one by its scale, how it sits beside my watch, and the sleeve I reach for most.

Redken Leave In Conditioner, From a Salon Lab to Your Shower

Redken Leave In Conditioner, From a Salon Lab to Your Shower

A Redken leave in conditioner can be a light spray, a bonding treatment or a curl cream, depending on the bottle. This edit has eight Redken leave-ins and eight other leave-in treatments and conditioners to compare.

Satin Dresses, Sixty Ways

Satin Dresses, Sixty Ways

Satin dresses show up in every length and mood, from a slip you can wear to dinner to a floor-length gown for a wedding. These are the ones I would look at first, from bias slips to gowns. Pick the length first, then the colour.

Collar necklace: The Sculptural Shape Rose Byrne Wore to the Oscars

Collar necklace: The Sculptural Shape Rose Byrne Wore to the Oscars

This collar necklace edit moves from gold collars and open torques to silver, sculptural, pearl, and beaded shapes. I would let one strong silhouette do the talking over a crewneck or an open neckline.

Polka Dot Top Guide: Bow Blouses, Sheer Silk And The Easy Dotted Tee

Polka Dot Top Guide: Bow Blouses, Sheer Silk And The Easy Dotted Tee

The polka dot top took its name from a dance craze in the 1840s and still turns up on every spring runway. Here are bow and scarf-neck blouses, button-downs, sheer silks, halters and easy tees, with notes on how to wear the dot now.

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Laifen, the High-Speed Dryer Brand Built Around Its Own Motor

Laifen, the High-Speed Dryer Brand Built Around Its Own Motor

Laifen is the high-speed hair dryer brand that built its own 110,000 rpm motor, and this edit lines up five of its dryers with three rivals. The second half is the heat protectants, hot brushes and one salon dryer I would pair with them.

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Adidas Shorts for Women: Three Stripes, Tiny Track Shorts and Everything Else

Adidas Shorts for Women: Three Stripes, Tiny Track Shorts and Everything Else

Adidas shorts for women, sorted into Firebird and 3-Stripes track shorts, running, training and bike pairs, and the crochet, knit and fleece ones. I explain how each group wears and how I would style it.

Garmin Watch: Venu, Forerunner and Lily Picks From a Wrist GPS Pioneer

Garmin Watch: Venu, Forerunner and Lily Picks From a Wrist GPS Pioneer

A Garmin watch started with a running engineer and a GPS unit strapped to a wrist, and this edit sorts the Venu, vívoactive, Forerunner, Lily, fēnix and Instinct lines by how you actually live in them. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check on your wrist.

Long and Flowing: The Maxi Dress Edit

Long and Flowing: The Maxi Dress Edit

The maxi dress remains one of the most elegant ways to dress, with a movement shorter lengths do not have. Silk, chiffon, lace and knit all make an appearance in the longer cut. This edit gathers the maxis that look as good in motion as they do on the hanger.

The Hardware Bangle: Gold Ovals, Screw Details and Nail Motifs

The Hardware Bangle: Gold Ovals, Screw Details and Nail Motifs

This edit gathers screw-detail bangles, slim oval bangles, stacking cuffs, nail rings and nail-shaped cuffs. I picked pieces with graphic metalwork and noted what to check for fit and finish.

Pink and Camel Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and Camel Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and camel are the softest pairing on this list, a warm neutral that makes pink look polished instead of sweet. These four looks pair a pink cashmere cardigan with camel trousers, a camel draped top with a feather-trimmed pink mini, and a camel felt jacket over a pink knit vest. Start with one piece of each and work up from there.

Pink and Gray Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and Gray Outfits to Try This Fall

Pink and gray is the quietest color pairing of fall, and the easiest to wear to work. These five outfits put pale pink cashmere, silk, rib knits and poplin with gray wool, suede, alpaca and leather. Keep the pink soft and the gray warm.

Flawless Hair Removal Began as a Lipstick Look-Alike and Grew Into a Whole Routine

Flawless Hair Removal Began as a Lipstick Look-Alike and Grew Into a Whole Routine

Flawless hair removal started in 2017 with a battery-powered device that looks like a lipstick. This edit builds the routine around it, with sonic and micro-blade tools, tweezers, body moisturizers for shave days and after-care for the skin below.

Jordans: Air Jordan 1s, Nines, Elevens and Threes From a 1985 Rookie Shoe

Jordans: Air Jordan 1s, Nines, Elevens and Threes From a 1985 Rookie Shoe

Jordans started in 1985 as a low, eye-catching shoe made for a rookie, and this edit sorts Air Jordan 1s, 9s, 11s, 3s, 5s and 6s by shape and sole. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you lace up.

Nike Mind 001: The Brain-Scan Mule and the Slip-Ons Around It

Nike Mind 001: The Brain-Scan Mule and the Slip-Ons Around It

Nike Mind 001 is the mule Nike built around 22 foam nodes and brain imaging, and this edit sorts it alongside the Mind 002 sneaker, recovery slides and easy slip-on shoes. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you commit.

UNIQLO: Merino, Tees and the Layers I Reach for All Week

UNIQLO: Merino, Tees and the Layers I Reach for All Week

This UNIQLO edit moves from merino sweaters and cardigans to tees, base layers, pants, jeans and outerwear. I say which pieces I would keep in the everyday rotation and what I would check in the fit.

Cartier Santos: Square Pre-Owned Watches Born From an Aviator's Complaint

Cartier Santos: Square Pre-Owned Watches Born From an Aviator's Complaint

The Cartier Santos began in 1904 as a wristwatch for a pilot, and this edit sorts pre-owned Santos, Santos-Dumont, Panthère, Tank and Ballon Bleu watches by shape. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you buy.

Chloé Paddington Bag: The Padlock That Went From Heavy to Lighter

Chloé Paddington Bag: The Padlock That Went From Heavy to Lighter

This Chloé Paddington bag found in the new grained leather, suede, small and mini bags, and pre-owned 2000s originals. I would start with the black one and a good coat.

Valentino Shoes for Women: The Rockstud, the VLogo and the Flats Between

Valentino Shoes for Women: The Rockstud, the VLogo and the Flats Between

A first-person guide to Valentino shoes women actually reach for, from Rockstud pumps and espadrille wedges to VLogo slingbacks, mules, ballet flats and loafers. It covers how each family wears and what to try before you decide.

Knits Worth Keeping: A Cold-Weather Closet

Knits Worth Keeping: A Cold-Weather Closet

Knitwear is the most reliable way to dress for cooler weather without losing shape. Cardigans, fine-gauge sweaters and chunky textures are all in rotation this season. This edit collects the designer knits that look as good as they feel.