J.Crew’s Olympia Gayot on the Items That Have Achieved Cult Status

Olympia Gayot, J.Crew’s head of women’s and kids design, knows a thing or two about color. Prior to joining J.Crew in 2010, Gayot attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she studied fine art and painting. After graduating, Gayot painted commissions and simultaneously designed and styled for brands on the side. 

Gayot brings her love of art and color composition into designing bold trousers, coats, and everything in between at J.Crew. “I’m always going to gallery openings or shows to keep myself interested in what’s going on and aware of what’s happening in the contemporary world,” Gayot said. read more

The Best Béis Travel Bags, According to Our Jet-Setting Editors

Half the fun of traveling is the prep and anticipation that comes with it. From the beauty prep (like spray tan and mani/pedi appointments) to the outfit planning, the weeks leading up to a trip are an event in and of themselves. One of the most important items for any frequent traveler is their luggage. Whether you’re someone who rolls up with an extra-large checked bag or prefer to pack light with just an overnight bag or backpack, Béis has options – and our editors are big fans. read more

Nordstrom’s Best Sweaters on Sale, From Cropped Cardigans to Cozy Knits

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Sweater weather is here, and the thought alone has us reaching for all the cozy knits in our wardrobe. Luckily, Nordstrom is the perfect retailer for finding new additions. With loads of brands that range from affordable to luxury level, it’s easy to find sweater options that fit within tight budgets or justify splurges. Aside from combing through Nordstrom’s sweater inventory to include options at every price, we’ve also curated a variety of styles. Plus, with Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale currently underway, fall styles are discounted up to 50 percent. read more

TikTokers Are Nostalgically Dressing Like ’00s British Stars – Here’s Why

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Biz Sherbert, culture editor at The Digital Fairy, explains that the aestheticembraces the undone quality that’s come into fashion with the indie sleaze revival. It also seems to be part of the ‘true–thousands’ trend [a phenomenon described by TikToker Rian Phin which is all about dressing how normal people truly dressed in the ’00s, versus the extreme looks worn by celebrities and those on the fringes of fashion.” The “frazzled English woman” certainly isn’t a Kardashian-Jenner and her uber-refined self, rather Bridget Jones walking around the office in a see-through top that accidentally flashes on camera.  read more

Maddie Ziegler on How She Creates an Entire Glam Makeup Look in Under 5 Minutes

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What would you say the rest of your everyday makeup routine looks like?

It’s weird, I always joke about how I wore so much more makeup when I was younger than I do now. Now, I just prefer a more natural [look]. I think we’re all very lucky that what’s in right now is very natural skin and natural makeup. It works in our favor that it’s on trend. I like to do the tinted sunscreen so that I have sort of an even base. The Kosas concealer is literally my favorite—I’m obsessed. I also love the Tower 28 cream blushes and the Chanel cream bronzer. read more