Natalie Portman continues to focus on her personal life and professional career amid the ongoing divorce rumors from her husband, Benjamin Millepied
Iris Apfel Always have a good little black dress, pearls, and stay in the best hotel, even if you can have only the worst room
Fabric behavior that matters more than the fabric name Drape: decides if the sleeve hangs in a clean cone Weight: decides if the flare has shape or just droops Recovery: decides if elbow area bags out after wear Surface: decides if it photographs expensive Fabric picks by season and story Spring: viscose challis, crepe, light poplin Summer: rayon blends, cotton voile with lining strategy Fall: heavier crepe, brushed woven blends Holiday: satin, jacquard, structured crepe Fabric risk list I call out early thin jersey: sleeve edge rolls and looks messy cheap satin: shines in patches and shows needle marks loose weave: sleeve hem waves and twists after wash heavy twill: sleeve swings stiff and feels bulky How do I pattern and construct a bell sleeve to prevent twisting, waviness, and seam stress
photographs as luminous Tonal navy or cobalt beads adds texture and depth to darker shades without competing Silver metallic embroidery cool and crisp, works on every shade from sky blue to navy Iridescent or color-shifting sequins blue to teal to purple shift under venue lighting
I perfected this version over the last few months while pregnant and unable to eat the classic caesar dressing with raw eggs
Style Tip: Simple black ankle boots will pull even the most casual of ensembles together
