Author: Iskra Banović

One of the biggest components of a 1970′s throwback is a great piece of patchwork denim. The ’70s trend is in full force for Fall. But if you’re like me, taking too much inspiration from any decade can get real costume-y, real quick. But one of the biggest components of a 1970′s throwback is a great piece of patchwork denim. And no, it doesn’t necessarily need to be jeans and it definitely doesn’t need to be flared jeans. Patched denim jackets, skirts, even clutches, will add a ’70s inspo to any outfit. It’s really hard to go wrong with a killer piece of…

In theory, wearing perfume is easy: you find something you like, you spray it on your body, and you go about your day. In practice, it’s much more complicated than that, and unfortunately, we all have to make a ton of mistakes before we figure it out. The following are 9 fragrance lessons we all have to learn the hard way. 1. Perfume smells a little differently on everyone. A fragrance that smells wonderful on your BFF might smell rancid on you. OK, so “rancid” might be a slight exaggeration, but perfumes do smell differently from person to person. When it comes to fragrances,…

It looks like the engagement ring might be falling out of fashion for millennials, who are forgoing the tradition in favor of more practical options. There’s certainly no lack of huge engagement rings in the public eye (see the left hands of: Mary-Kate Olsen, Mila Kunis, Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, and Ciara), but mere mortals like you and me are considering alternatives in big numbers. While some curmudgeons might shake their heads and say that all romance had died, I think there are plenty of romantic, meaningful options out there that aren’t diamond rings. ERA Real Estate surveyed 1,000 people in committed relationships and found…

Even those who love the appearance of matte lipstick can absolutely hate how dried and cracked it can look. You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Each week on Help A Reader Out, we’ll be taking your fashion and beauty troubles to turn them into informative guides. I love that matte lipsticks are long-lasting, but I hate it when my lips start to crack or flake, especially during the winter. Do you have any helpful prep tips, recommendations for non-drying matte lipsticks, and tips on keeping them soft throughout the day? One of the most fun things about lipstick is the sheer number of textures you…

Yes, working from home is generally understood to be a euphemism for getting paid to clean my apartment and watch Netflix while periodically checking my email. In its common usage, working from home is generally understood to be a euphemism for getting paid to clean my apartment and watch Netflix while periodically checking my email. And sometimes it is, which is great. But for those of us who work from home frequently or always, we’ve got to actually get things done. Here are some tips, as devised by yours truly, for maximizing your productivity from home. Take a morning walk. You, working from home,…

I’m not really sure what it is about armpits, but they’ve been getting the Internet up in a real tizzy over the past few months. It seems that the most unnoticeable body part that, SURPRISE, we all have, is becoming more and more controversial with every passing minute. The newest sensation? Underarm microwaving. And since you asked, no, it has nothing to do with sticking your pits inside a microwave and hitting the “time defrost” button. I’m pretty sure that nine out of 10 dermatologists and 10 out of 10 human beings would tell you that that’s a bad idea. The…

If you bought (or received) some new lingerie for Valentine’s Day, you want to keep it looking its best. Just because it isn’t Valentine’s Day anymore, doesn’t mean that you don’t care about it. The same goes for the rest of your lingerie. However, caring for your bras, underwear, slips and other pieces involves a bit more work than washing your regular clothes. There is a reason why your lingerie is often called your delicates. If you just throw everything in the washer and dryer, you can do serious damage to your lingerie. The president of Hanro USA Jan Snodgrass says that the number…

If you thought lingerie and technology were two industries that would never mix, think again. Maison Pixel, the brainchild of designers Cesária and Sebastião, has released Pixel Panties, the adorable nerdy underwear line that looks like it was pulled right out of Super Mario 64. If you’ve ever played a video game in your entire life, you’ll love these. These seamless panties all retail for $19.90 (appropriate, given how much ’90s kids seemed to love Nintendo 64), and come in eight different colors, each with classic video game-inspired names, like Sonic Ultrasonic Blue, Ms Pac Hypnotic Yellow, and Princess Peach Peach. The adorable names are the perfect…

Not many people would describe bra shopping as “pleasurable.” On the fun scale, it’s right up there with doing your taxes and going to the dentist. That’s why you wait until your bras are stretched out and going gray until you decide it is the right moment to buy new ones. You need an afternoon, a full stomach, and probably some moral support in your quest to find a bra that fits. You also need to be mentally prepared to try on at least a dozen bras in different sizes while you watch some woman try on a handful of bras and have them all…

Faux fur is as popular for fall as plaid, ankle boots, and dark lipsticks. The most popular fur pieces are jackets, hats and we cannot forget about furry vests. If you love the look (and feel) of fur but want to try something different, there are some interesting pieces if you just look past the racks of shaggy coats. Note that I’m not talking about wearing a textured animal onesie. Be inspired by these 11 unique ways to incorporate fur into your wardrobe: 1. City Chic Plus Size Faux Fur Front Cardigan ($89, Nordstrom) Fur isn’t just for outerwear. If you are always cold,…

I never really realized just how much I loved faux fur vests until a few weeks ago when I saw Lauren Conrad‘s shearling vest (shearling is a type of faux fur, too!) during her Runway Collection show at NYFW. I always loved vests in general—when I was younger, I owned all kinds of them. Plaid, puffy, menswear, cargo (I know, I’m sorry)—the vest world was my oyster, and yet, I never branched out to the world of faux fur. I wasn’t really much of a fur person in general, though. I thought it was reserved for the Rachel Zoe‘s of the world. All of…

It’s hip to be square, and circular, and triangular and just about every other shape that was dear to Euclid’s geometry-loving heart with all the geometric jewelry that is continuing to trend this summer. We’ve gathered our favorite shapely necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings that not only strike the balance between cute and cool but will also carry over into the changing seasons. And they’ll make you smarter, because, you know, geometry by osmosis was one of the main (and oddly lesser-known) tenants of Euclid’s whole math philosophy.* *Not true. At. All. 1. Bare Collection Arithmetic Studs, $95 The equation for cute…