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Gina Marinelli

10 Shoe Trends You'll See Everywhere In Six Months

There’s still a ton to unpack from a month of fashion shows across New York, London, Milan, and Paris. This season saw young and exciting brands, like Deveaux and Christopher John Rogers, finding their footing. Meanwhile, established houses…
By Gina Marinelli

How To Find A Swimsuit That Truly Fits, According To Designers

If you happen to live in a part of the country where your daily wardrobe still consists of lug-sole boots, fuzzy knits, and hidden layers you keep tucked under your puffer jackets, rest assured that swim season is on its way. And with it comes the…
By Gina Marinelli

How 2018's Viral Fashion Trends Foreshadow What's To Come In 2019

The term "one-hit wonder" suggests a meteoric rise and a bit of a fizzling out. For example, as much as you still remember the lyrics to the chorus of Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me” — and probably only relate K-Ci & JoJo for their '99 hit "All…
By Gina Marinelli

The 6 Accessories That Will Instantly Up Your Wardrobe Ante In 2019

Every season there’s a new batch of silhouettes, patterns, and It pieces plucked right from the runway that define the major trends of the moment. But the truth is, not every woman is willing (or able) to overhaul the contents of her closet every…
By Gina Marinelli

8 Of NYFW's Freshest Designers That'll Be Everywhere Come Fall

There are some designers who present at New York Fashion Week that qualify now as institutions, rather than merely a clothing label. Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Oscar de la Renta, Opening Ceremony — these are among the few. But while history runs deep…
By Gina Marinelli

7 New York Secrets To Making Basics Look Cool

For New York locals, Fashion Week isn't much more than perhaps a few crowded sidewalks if you happen to be anywhere on the west side of Manhattan. The city has always been brimming with style and energy — so what's a few extra trendsetters? However,…
By Gina Marinelli

These Will Be 2019's It-Bags, According To Fashion Insiders

For some, the concept of status bags may forever spark nostalgia for C-covered Coach designs, Louis Vuitton Speedys, and Dior Saddle Bags. At the time, the ubiquity of logo-laden bags — seen on celebrities and peers alike — made it seem like owning…
By Gina Marinelli

This Surprising Reason Non-Color Will Be One Of Spring's Biggest Trends

If you consider some of the most prominent color trends of the past few seasons — fire engine red, bumble bee yellow, and of course, slime — the one thing they all have in common is their unapologetic “look-at-me”-ness. So it’s a bit of a head…
By Gina Marinelli

The Most Comfortable Red Carpet Heels, According To 3 Celebrity Stylists

Walking the red carpet is the epitome of Hollywood glamour. But spend an evening standing in 6-inch heels, and you'll quickly find that red carpet reality can be pretty painful. The wrong pair of stilettos can cause blisters, foot cramps, arch…
By Gina Marinelli

5 Emerging Fine Jewelry Brands To Know Before Anyone Else

The image of shiny metals and stones encased in a sprawling glass box, with a dutiful attendant keeping the precious pieces under lock and key, is very familiar to anyone who grew up visiting malls and department stores. But as malls have emptied…
By Gina Marinelli

7 Danish Fashion Brands Every It Girl Keeps Tabs On

Danish style has had a long-standing reputation for being minimal and— considering the popular use of bicycles for transportation in Denmark — practical. But anyone who’s been following fashion trends and influencers closely over the past several…
By Gina Marinelli

The Prevailing Appeal Of Wearing Pajamas All The Time

As someone who recently transitioned to a freelance work life, it’s never been easier for me to stay in pajamas past noon on a Tuesday — but I don’t. To get my head out of sleep mode, I need coffee, a shower, mascara, and clothes that have buttons,…
By Gina Marinelli

Why The Future Of Lingerie Is Actually Positive

Over the last few years, the lingerie industry has found itself in a place of upheaval. Direct-to-consumer brands have disrupted most corners of the fashion industry, but in the lingerie space, up-and-coming brands have done more than just fight for…
By Gina Marinelli