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The Guardian
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jess Cartner-Morley's May style essentials: life-changing jeans and the ultimate holiday shoes
May is my favourite month. It looks great, for a start, with the best of the blossom and everyone wreathed in bank holiday smiles. If you're in the market for a little treat to celebrate, look no further. I've got the just-loose-enough new-season jeans and the snap-up-now holiday shoes. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. I've also got an absolute steal of a wedding-guest dress and a great dupe for my favourite White Lotus sunglasses. Plus, a couple of bits that I've snuck in just because I love them and I think you will, too. Happy best month of the year, my friends. Lee Rider loose straight jeans From £75 at Lee£95 at Anthropologie I'm not going to sugar-coat this any longer, people. Jeans that are at all clingy on your legs look dated now. This is not about trying to look younger; it's about not looking as if you're stuck in the past. If you make one change to your wardrobe in 2025, switching to a loose jean shape should be it. I have found the holy grail of jeans for grownups, which look cool but not ridiculous. Lee, which at 136 years old has almost as much heritage as that other denim brand beginning with L, has a Rider loose straight jean in quality rigid denim and a generous but not floppy silhouette. Gamechanger. Navy blue cape maxidress £72 at Next This dress is giving Roland Mouret. Or Roksanda. It has a covered-up drama that is very Claudia Winkleman on Strictly. One of my shopping bugbears is that most 'occasion' dresses – party frocks, wedding guest outfits – seem to assume a temperature of about 24C, which does not track with most British weddings, in my experience. This maxidress from Next comes in black, but I'd get it in navy, olive or burgundy to make it most useful for daytime or evening. Jelly slip-on ballet pumps £19.50 at M&S Yes, I know it's only May, but I'm worried these will sell out. The Row's red jelly shoes, as worn by Jennifer Lawrence, are £860; these M&S jelly ballet pumps are £19.50. A jelly shoe is pure holiday nostalgia, but also practical – you can clean them under the tap and drop them in your basket bag. Get them now and you can slip them on for pottering around the garden while daydreaming about your hols. So much good stuff in M&S right now. I'm also close to pulling the trigger on the pure cotton halter neck midaxi beach dress (£39.50). Stripe cotton shirt in blue £45 at John Lewis On the subject of holiday shopping, I'm seeing a whole lot of striped shirts being sold as 'beach cover-ups'. I am all for the idea of a striped shirt as a beach cover-up, but I'm pretty sure you don't need to buy a striped shirt specifically for this purpose. The striped shirt you already have in your wardrobe is perfect with jeans now (see number one, above) and – unbuttoned, with sleeves rolled up – on holiday, too. This blue John Lewis shirt is a great version if you are in the market for a classic. Winnie sunglasses £30 at the White Company£29.95 at Amazon Do you remember the sunglasses Chloe wore on the boat … in the White Lotus series 3 episode where they go to the full moon party? With the pink Jacquemus swimsuit and sheer skirt? Well, I do, and I think about them at least twice a day. I think they're Oliver Peoples, but this shape is similar. Sign up to The Filter Get the best shopping advice from the Filter team straight to your inbox. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. after newsletter promotion Cherry bead earrings £17.99 at Zara A few weeks back, I wrote about how the era of the plain hoop and simple chain is over, and it's time to start wearing fun, colourful jewellery again. Lots of you were quite cross with me about this because gold-hoops-with-everything was a helpful style shortcut that took one decision off your morning to-do list. Sorry, but also not sorry, because I'm right, and also because, look at these! Adorable! Even if these aren't your bag, I recommend a whiz through Zara jewellery at some point. It is always at the outsize and eccentric end of the spectrum, which felt wrong until recently, and now suddenly feels right. Ikesia sandals £215 at Ancient Greek Sandals I'm going to Greece on holiday next month. I am SO excited. A Greek holiday calls for the perfect Greek sandals, which I believe to be these. They're an investment buy – £215 – but just the right balance of chic and practicality. Ancient Greek Sandals are traditionally made in Greece in beautiful soft leather. I like a slingback – they stay on better – and I hate a toe hoop, which is a blister waiting to happen; but the brand has various shapes to suit what works for you. The Ikesias are available in black, tan and ivory. Breah blouse £105 at Sézane I am a big fan of a blouse with a square neckline, which is a wearable way to show some skin without feeling exposed by lots of cleavage. You have to judge it right, though. I would avoid drawstrings or puff sleeves, which can tip it into tankard-of-beer-at-Oktoberfest territory, when the look we are aiming for is more café au lait in Paris. Sézane is a brand with a beautiful taste level. It just doesn't make naff clothes. This Breah blouse, in guipure lace made from recycled polyester, has a vintage feel and elbow-length sleeves. Sparkly knitted cape £108 at John Lewis£108 at Jigsaw Those of you old enough to remember the pashmina will understand the solid-gold usefulness of a piece that you can wear over a fancy outfit to keep a chill off, without killing the vibe. This cape has the spirit of the pashmina, crossed with 2025's passion for knitwear that drapes around your shoulders. It could be the top half of a look all by itself, over a T-shirt and jeans. It can also be draped around your shoulders, like a shimmering stole, to take your party dress outside or after dark. Embroidered fringed dress £79.99 at Zara I try so hard to be practical and useful for you wonderful people, I really do. To recommend Sensible Buys. Sometimes, though, there are pieces I want and desire and crave even if I can't pretend for a moment that I need them. I'm not going to make a logical case for this dress; I'm just putting it here because it's gorgeous and unusual and affordable and maybe now and again, that's enough.
Boston Globe
05-03-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Home of the Week: Become a Maine-iac and watch the waves
Year built 1950; updated 2024 Square feet 2,500 Bedrooms 3 Baths 2 full Sewer/Water Private Taxes $2,874 (2025) It's found on the rugged coastline near the town of Gouldsboro, Maine, and in the backyard there are views of What we are talking about is pink granite, and large chunks of it are formed into a fire circle in the backyard of this 2,500-square-foot home in a town that boasts five distinct villages and 55 miles of coastline within its boundaries. Pink granite stone rings a backyard firepit. Tacy Ridlon But before sharing stories around a backyard fire, take a walk through this 75-year-old home that was fully updated in 2024. From the driveway, walk past the deck overlooking the sloping front yard to reach the front door at the top of three stone steps. This 75-year-old home was fully updated in 2024. Tacy Ridlon Advertisement It opens into the living room that features a black gas fireplace, and the updated white oak engineered hardwood throughout the house. There are views of the town and harbor. The living room features a black gas fireplace. Tacy Ridlon To the left, a central hallway connects to the rest of the rooms on this level. The first to appear is the fully updated kitchen on the left. It's a study in white, black, and glistening silver. The countertops on the large island and the counters are white quartz flecked with gray. The cabinets are white, but the faucet and the island are black. The range is fueled by gas, and the appliances are stainless steel. A slider connects to the backyard, and the ceiling is knotty planks. Beyond the kitchen is a dining area with access to the front deck amid three large double-hung windows. The top on the large kitchen island and the rest of the counters is white quartz. Tacy Ridlon On the right side of the house is the first full bath, which has a single vanity sink with a quartz top. The shower has a clear glass door with a gray subway tile backsplash. The flooring in both the shower and the bathroom is stone mosaic tile, with radiant heat below the walking space. There is also a large closet and laundry room with space for full-size appliances. The first-floor bathroom has a shower with a glass door. Tacy Ridlon Completing this floor is a large bedroom in the rear of the house. Advertisement The primary bedroom is on the second floor in the left corner of the home, providing scenic views from the double-hung windows on two exterior walls. The interior wall is decorated with white shiplap. The entrance to the bathroom is framed by wood timbers and the door itself is a barn-style slider. The primary bedroom is on the second floor and provides scenic views. Tacy Ridlon The full bath — shared with another bedroom — features a white oval soaking tub and a double vanity with gold faucets, a white quartz countertop, and a Navy blue wood cabinet. The shower is behind gold-framed glass and has a stone mosaic tile floor and a gray tile backsplash. There is a square rain shower head. This bathroom also has radiant heat flooring. A soaking tub in the bathroom off the second-floor primary bedroom. Tacy Ridlon On the other side is another bedroom, now outfitted with a pair of twin beds. There are double-hung windows on two exterior walls. The third-floor has a sitting area to take in the views. Tacy Ridlon The third floor can be used as a rec room, but is currently set up with two twin beds along with four comfortable chairs. The walls have shiplap molding and two windows in the corner look out to the harbor. The basement has a dirt floor and storage space. According to the listing agent, John R. Ellement can be reached at . Follow him . Send listings to . Please note: We do not feature unfurnished homes unless they are new-builds or gut renovations and will not respond to submissions we won't pursue. Advertisement
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irina Shayk opens Blumarine show in Milan injecting buzz into creative director David Koma's debut
MILAN (AP) — Top model Irina Shayk injected buzz into Georgian designer David Koma's debut as Blumarine's creative director, opening the Fall-Winter 2025-26 preview show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday in a mood-setting, sharply executed, shearling-trimmed coat. For her second turn, Shayk wore a slinky sheer dress with a deep slit under a matching Navy blue shearling fur. In two looks, she encompassed both the modern, structural tailoring that Kona is best known for, and Blumarine's romantic feminism. Kona called the tension between the two fashion poles 'dark romanticism.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'The idea of dark romanticism really felt correct for this time that we are living,'' Koma said backstage. In that vein, the collection's main motif, the thistle, represents the duality of 'protective, but fragile; delicate, but aggressive,'' Koma said. It is seen as a crystal applique on jeans, and as silver baubles that rustle on garments. The structured garments contrasted with romantic looks in organza, chiffon and Georgette, set off by modern corsets, silver hardware and panties with the Blumarine logo written in crystals. Koma said his dark romanticism comes 'with a beautiful, happy ending,'' Koma said. 'Because with Blumarine, the femininity, the beauty, the happiness, it's in the core of the brand.''
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Irina Shayk opens Blumarine show in Milan injecting buzz into creative director David Koma's debut
Top model Irina Shayk injected buzz into Georgian designer David Koma's debut as Blumarine's creative director, opening the Fall-Winter 2025-26 preview show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday in a mood-setting, sharply executed, shearling-trimmed coat. For her second turn, Shayk wore a slinky sheer dress with a deep slit under a matching Navy blue shearling fur. In two looks, she encompassed both the modern, structural tailoring that Kona is best known for, and Blumarine's romantic feminism. Kona called the tension between the two fashion poles 'dark romanticism.' 'The idea of dark romanticism really felt correct for this time that we are living,'' Koma said backstage. In that vein, the collection's main motif, the thistle, represents the duality of 'protective, but fragile; delicate, but aggressive,'' Koma said. It is seen as a crystal applique on jeans, and as silver baubles that rustle on garments. The structured garments contrasted with romantic looks in organza, chiffon and Georgette, set off by modern corsets, silver hardware and panties with the Blumarine logo written in crystals. Koma said his dark romanticism comes 'with a beautiful, happy ending,'' Koma said. 'Because with Blumarine, the femininity, the beauty, the happiness, it's in the core of the brand.''
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Irina Shayk opens Blumarine show in Milan injecting buzz into creative director David Koma's debut
MILAN (AP) — Top model Irina Shayk injected buzz into Georgian designer David Koma's debut as Blumarine's creative director, opening the Fall-Winter 2025-26 preview show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday in a mood-setting, sharply executed, shearling-trimmed coat. For her second turn, Shayk wore a slinky sheer dress with a deep slit under a matching Navy blue shearling fur. In two looks, she encompassed both the modern, structural tailoring that Kona is best known for, and Blumarine's romantic feminism. Kona called the tension between the two fashion poles 'dark romanticism.' 'The idea of dark romanticism really felt correct for this time that we are living,'' Koma said backstage. In that vein, the collection's main motif, the thistle, represents the duality of 'protective, but fragile; delicate, but aggressive,'' Koma said. It is seen as a crystal applique on jeans, and as silver baubles that rustle on garments. The structured garments contrasted with romantic looks in organza, chiffon and Georgette, set off by modern corsets, silver hardware and panties with the Blumarine logo written in crystals. Koma said his dark romanticism comes 'with a beautiful, happy ending,'' Koma said. 'Because with Blumarine, the femininity, the beauty, the happiness, it's in the core of the brand.''
