The day before Sabrina Carpenter’s "Feather” music video breaks the internet, the 24-year-old enters our Zoom call flush with apologies. She’s forgotten to redownload the app after deleting it to save on data (IYKYK), making her a few minutes late. "My phone has been out of storage for like all of eternity,” she declares. After settling into a spot on the floor between her coffee table and sofa—which is currently decorated with an Ariana Grande pillow, a keepsake from her stint as the artist’s opening act on the Dangerous Woman Tour back in 2017—she props her phone up, and we dive into a 90-minute conversation.

During this time, she’s refreshingly open about everything from the proven difficulties that come with growing up in the spotlight and what happens when the internet turns on you to how it feels to experience all of the emotional roller coasters that come with teenhood years later than your friends because you were simply too busy at 15 to join them. Her lyrics often live in the grey zone, leaving her fans to search for breadcrumbs alluding to their meaning or who they’re about, but her ultimate conclusions to my questions are surprisingly black-and-white. "This was the trajectory of my path,” she says. "I can’t change it now.”

Letting past regrets or grudges eat away at her doesn’t exactly fit into Carpenter’s busy schedule, which hasn’t eased up in more than a decade. When I ask the singer-songwriter and actress if she’s had a day off in 14 years, she laughs, saying, "You know, it sounds dramatic if I say no, but definitely not like a super day off.” For Carpenter, keeping her sights firmly set on her next move is precisely what’s gotten her to where she is today. "My brain works in ways where I’m like, ‘Oh, I want to do this. … It’s gonna take a long time … so I [have] to start now,’” she explains. "Even in those moments of free time, I feel like I’m always just visualising something in the future.” It’s this mindset that’s produced five studio albums, two Billboard Hot 100 hits, and three Platinum singles. "It’s a blessing and a curse,” she says. "I would love to be on a boat somewhere, though.”

Even with the heavy workload, nothing can take away the fact that Carpenter is living out her lifelong dreams. "There was never really a question. Music was always the thing as a child that made me feel like I understood more about life,” she says. As for convincing everyone to take her seriously, she attributes that to her conviction. "Not to be the person that brings up their astrology, but I’m a Taurus, and I think that might have something to do with the fact that I’ve always just been very driven. Some people like to call it stubborn. I like to say driven,” she explains.

Unlike other kids who woke up one morning wanting to be a pop star and a doctor or fashion designer or astronaut the next, Carpenter’s interests never varied. "I wouldn’t start things and not finish them. That wasn’t really my MO,” she says. "I ate, slept, [and] breathed singing and would be at the piano all day, or I’d be practicing or doing my warm-ups. Even if I had nothing to do with singing in the coming weeks or months, I would try doing it every day just to practice and get better.” All these years later, I get the impression that Carpenter is still this way—never quite satisfied. "The only way I’ll make it through this is if I never actually fully feel established because I’ll always just keep working,” she adds.

Carpenter was 12 when she first signed with Hollywood Records, a label under Disney Music Group. In addition to granting her the ability to record her own songs and perform them, it meant she’d be sent into boardrooms with men many times her senior telling her about her future. "That was probably the weirder thing that I had to experience from a really young age,” she says. 

Then there was social media, which nobody, Carpenter included, could have predicted would be such a requirement of the job when she started in 2009. Today, she sees it from two sides. "It’s heartwarming if you think about it in the way that it provides togetherness,” she says. "It’s scary if you think about it in the way that you’re like, ‘Oh, people think they know me from videos on the internet.’” For Carpenter, there are ups, and there are "down, down, down, downs” when it comes to social media and the role it plays in her career and personal life. That’s when she reminds herself just how fortunate she is. "I literally get to sing into a microphone. That’s my job,” she says. "It’s everything that I’ve always wanted. I’m really lucky that my childhood thing… I stuck with it, and, you know, we’re hand in hand through this.”

Writing her own songs also contributes to her calm and collected nature and her ability to move past any road bumps that have and will continue to arise as she navigates her life as Sabrina Carpenter: pop star. "I really feel like I disconnect and fall off the face of the Earth [when I’m making music],” she says. It’s through this process that she found her voice and fearless disposition. (She does admit to being "a sarcastic little snippy ass” since, well, forever, which is presumably why she’s never really been walked all over.)

It’s through music that Carpenter is able to turn off from the online world, where everyone has an opinion and heaps of time to share it. "Sometimes, I bang my head against a wall repeatedly,” she says of hate comments online. But at the same time, she can’t harp on them. She adds, "If someone says, ‘Oh, she’s ugly,’ what am I going to do with that? Okay, well, bummer. I have to just move on with my day, regardless of whether you think I’m ugly or not.” Sitting at her piano, no matter what the situation on hand may be, escape and resolution are only a few keys away. "It is so satisfying when you can take a negative situation in your life and turn it into a positive memory with a song,” she says.

As she’s gotten older, her music has evolved—getting more vulnerable and emotion driven. In 2021, the "Nonsense” singer left her longtime label to join Island Records, an organization that she says trusted her vision as an artist first and foremost. "I didn’t sit down with them and go, ‘This is the album that I’m making. It’s called EmaiIs I Can’t Send. It’s very blunt and very forward,’” she explains. "They didn’t know just as much as I was still figuring it out. But they had a lot of faith in what I was creating and let me experiment and create something really special.” 

Because of this freedom, Carpenter was able to speak her truths on the album without all the outside noise. "When you’re worried about [music] appealing to people and making sure that everyone likes it, I don’t know if you make anything that feels authentic,” she says. Putting out the album left Carpenter exposed. "[It is] borderline too personal,” she admits. But not once since its release in 2022, and subsequent deluxe edition that came out earlier this year, has she felt an ounce of regret. Being on the Emails I Can’t Send Tour and hearing the voices of her longtime fans singing along only reassured Carpenter that she’d made the right decision. 

Now, she’s performing those same songs in front of an even larger fan base: Swifties.

In June, Taylor Swift announced the first round of international shows for her record-breaking Eras Tour, revealing Carpenter as her opening act for the Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil dates. Carpenter will also return for Swift’s seven Australia and six Singapore shows. "I’m not gonna say I peed my pants because that sounds really graphic and maybe not sanitary, but I think it really just caught me off guard,” she says of hearing the news. "It was very much a childhood dream come true.” For her tour debut in Mexico City, Carpenter opened her performance with her first-ever YouTube upload, a video of her nine-year-old self singing Swift’s "Picture to Burn,” exhibiting just how long she’s looked up to the 12-time Grammy winner. "I still probably have not processed it if I’m being completely honest with you,” she says. 

The duo first met backstage at a show when Carpenter was 17 years old. "She had her cats with her,” she recalls. (Carpenter herself has two white British shorthairs at home, so their shared love of felines bonded them for life.) "I have older sisters, so if anything, it felt like that type of a relationship.” According to Carpenter, Swift’s support of her music has been significant, but perhaps more impactful has been the "All Too Well” singer’s championing of Carpenter as a human being. "To work with someone [who] cares about you as a person as well as an artist … that’s been the biggest gift for sure,” she says. Carpenter recently released a pared-down version of Swift’s 2012 track "I Knew You Were Trouble” on Spotify, with many on TikTok sharing how the cover made them completely reinterpret the song, a pop hit with deep lyrics. Carpenter chose to cover the track because of how similar the perspective is to "Feather,” the song Carpenter rereleased alongside "I Knew You Were Trouble.” Like her cover, "Feather” got the chilled-out treatment, making them a perfect match. Swift’s reaction to the cover was direct and to the point: "She nailed it.”

Despite her experience performing on the road, touring with Swift is a whole new ball game for Carpenter. "When you’re doing your own shows, you have this assurance [that the audience] is there for you,” she says. "They know the songs, they came to see you, and I feel very lucky in that sense that I’m like, ‘Whoa, I have this crowd of people that dedicated their Friday night to come sing these songs with me.’” On the Eras Tour, however, there’s a little more pressure for Carpenter to work the room. "I go into it with a little bit more excitement, being playful and just really singing and interacting with the crowd as much as I possibly can,” she says. "There’s so many of them—I can’t see them all.”

Her costumes, likewise, contribute to her energy onstage. "I want to feel as confident as humanly possible so I can be up there and not worry about what I’m doing,” she says. "It helps me perform better.” She ended up donning custom Swarovski-crystal minidresses by the Ukrainian brand Frolov, a favorite of Beyoncé for her own shows. She paired the dresses with her signature white go-go boots. "The go-go boots have been there for me in hard times,” she says. 

Fashion played a pivotal role in Emails I Can’t Send, more so than it did in any of her previous albums. "[The record], to me at least, feels like the first album cycle where I really felt like there was a style connection to the music,” she explains. "I haven’t always felt that way in the past because I was young and didn’t know who I was.” By getting to know herself better and finally gaining firsthand experience of the themes she’d long been singing about, everything just clicked. "This theme of hearts [is] sprinkled throughout the music and different visuals,” she says. "It made so much sense to me because [the album] was so deeply surrounded by this infatuation with love and the lack of love and [how it helped to shape] me into the person that I am right now.” Scrolling through her Instagram feed, the symbol is ubiquitous in her looks. "There have been a lot of little heart cutouts,” she says. "I’ve pretty much done it everywhere.”

Her style outside of the album has also seen a shift as she’s learned more about who she is. "The things I feel really confident in now, maybe five years ago I probably would have never worn [them], but that’s the beautiful thing about evolving with fashion,” she says. Though she’s most known for her hyper-romantic aesthetic laced with soft pastel shades, micro hemlines, and ethereal fabrics, Carpenter’s found herself experimenting outside of that look. (Don’t worry—it’s not going away entirely anytime soon.) "I’m constantly exploring and figuring [things] out,” she says. One look at her recent ensembles from Paris Fashion Week—where she wore a runway look from Schiaparelli’s F/W 23 collection to the French couturier’s S/S 24 show and a completely sheer black slip dress to Givenchy—is proof enough of that. 

Her stylist Jason Bolden—whose client list also includes Yara Shahidi, Storm Reid, and Vanessa Hudgens—has contributed significantly to that exploration. The duo first teamed up when Carpenter was just 17 around the same time that her breakout Disney show Girl Meets World wrapped. "The first thing he put me in was a red Loewe dress,” she recalls. "That was so out of left field for me because I don’t think anyone else would have done that at that time in my life.” Just then, she knew he was perfect for the job. "We started with taking some of these more daring fashion risks that I probably would have never seen on the rack and been like, ‘That’s the one for me,’” she says. "He was really good at pushing me in those ways.” They’ve been together ever since through each of her different musical and style eras, collaborating seamlessly to communicate her ever-changing story via clothes. "It sounds so silly to say that so much of my life is the little outfits I wear, but it kind of is,” she says.

Carpenter’s style is but one of many aspects of her life that revolve around music. She launched a second perfume a few months ago—Sweet Tooth: Caramel Dream—which she describes simply as an emotional extension of her music. She’s preparing to head back out on tour with Swift this month, followed by multiple shows on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. She is releasing a new holiday EP titled fruitcake on November 17. And yes, she has plans for a sixth album. "There’s definitely more coming,” she says with an air of mystery. Everything she does remains firmly planted in her singular childhood dream. "I sometimes look at that as such a phenomenal thing to think about,” she says. "Why, for some reason, you just have something, this idea in your head when you’re put on this Earth and how it happens, you have no idea, but you have this blind faith and just wake up every day and make it happen.” Perhaps that explains the black-and-white manner in which she deals with those areas of her life that fall outside of her control. When she’s needed it most, music has come through for her, stepping in and helping her overcome every obstacle life’s thrown her way. Why question its powers now? 

Photographer: Dennis Leupold

Stylist and Editorial Director: Lauren Eggertsen

Hairstylist: Scott King at The Only Agency

Makeup Artist: Allan Avendaño at A-Frame Agency

Manicurist: Zola Ganzorigt at The Wall Group

Set Designer: Ali Gallagher at 11th House Agency

Producer: Luciana De La Fe

Video Director: Stephanie Romero

Cinematographer: Amusement Productions

Video Editor: Collin Hughart

Sound Mixer: Jason Flaster

Executive Director of Entertainment: Jessica Baker

VP of Creative: Alexa Wiley

VP of Social: MacKenzie Green

This story originally appeared on Who What Wear US.

Kaia Gerber may be only 16, but the model has quickly cemented her status as a bona fide street style star. Taking after her mum, Cindy Crawford, Gerber has proved her trendsetting extends beyond the runway. For her latest look, Gerber stepped out in NYC in the legging-and-boot combination that's going to be huge in 2018. 

Gerber styled a pair of slick leather leggings with Stuart Weitzman's humorously named Metermaid Boots, but don't let the label trip you up. These lace-up boots are just the latest iteration of the all-too-cool combat boots. Equal parts practical and stylish, this footwear has been a favourite among trendsetters as of late. Gerber finished off her ensemble with a camo jacket, a bum bag and a brimmed newsboy cap, creating an ensemble that has a downtown vibe while still feeling put together.

Read on to see Gerber's take on leggings and boots to try now, and then shop her boots and similar styles.

On Kaia Gerber: I.Am.Gia. Tarantino Jacket (£75); Stuart Weitzman Metermaid Boots (£530); Lack of Color Dunes Hat (£41); Alexander Wang bum bag.

Gerber embraced winter weather dressed in slick leather leggings and Stuart Weitzman's Metermaid Boots.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid are photographed almost every single day, and although they both experiment with their fashion choices, one thing has remained constant: The sisters have worn the same pair of boots all year long, and both own them in several colours.

The shoes in question are Stuart Weitzman's Clingy Booties (£525), which boast a pointed toe, kitten heel and tight stretch leather on the calf. They are a shorter spin-off of the brand's cult-favourite Clinger Booties, which the sisters have also worn.

Keep scrolling to see a handful of the ways the Hadids have styled these boots in 2017.

Style Notes: Bella Hadid proved that these can be the perfect summer boots when she paired them with a Topshop miniskirt and Clueless-inspired checked shirt.

Style Notes: Months later, Bella wore the same white boots with a blue coat and matching trousers in Rome.

Style Notes: Bella Hadid paired her red, glossy leather Clingy boots with wide-leg cropped jeans and a matching denim jacket.

Style Notes: Gigi owns the boots in red, black and white, and here paired the black pair with silky striped trousers and a clashing striped shirt.

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It’s no secret Stuart Weitzman is known for designing classic shoe styles. After all, the brand is a celebrity favourite and go-to for quality footwear. From the Nudist sandals that work for any event to the Clingy boots taking over the fashion scene right now, the brand never fails. When it comes to classic pumps, the brand has two simple silhouettes that will never go out of style.

"Pointed-toe pumps add an air of sophistication that never goes out of style. The Curvia, on a 4-inch stiletto heel, is distinguished by a unique vamp design that is cut low on the sides for an elongating silhouette. The Legend, showcasing more subtle dipped sides is placed on a 3.75-inch stiletto heel, both available in bold and neutral suedes," the brand recently said in a press release for its pre-fall "power pumps" collection.

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When Summer comes around, sandals may take the top spot in your footwear wardrobe, but Kendall Jenner's latest look could make you rethink that approach. The model stopped by the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in NYC on Saturday wearing the perfect summer take on ankle boots.

Kendall paired Stuart Weitzman's forthcoming Clingy booties with an off-the-shoulder floral dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Usually, ankle boots may feel a bit heavy to pair with such a lightweight summery dress, but the white hue gives them just the right seasonal spin. And while a dress and ankle boots are perfect for a dressed-up daytime look, pair the boots with cutoff jeans for a more relaxed ensemble. Either way, you'll look perfectly cool all summer long wearing white boots.

Read on to see Kendall Jenner's ankle boots look, and then shop our favourite styles so you can jump on the trend ASAP.

On Kendall Jenner: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Stuart Weitzman Clinger Boots (£595 available in black).

They are the over-the-knee style that launched a thousand imitators, but Stuart Weitzman's Highland boots have been more than just a fling for A-listers. Since 2015, when they were designed and worn by Kate Moss (no less), they have become a constant presence on the celebrity circuit. Emma Roberts, Bella Hadid, Olivia Culpo and Joan Smalls are just a fraction of the familiar faces that have been spotted in the brand's suede pull-ons. 

The fan club in itself may not be news to you, but some facts we heard the other day will be. First up, we were foolish to think that these boots were just whipped into creation on a whim—it took the Weitzman crew 19 attempts to produce the perfect pair. And when you look at the details, that makes perfect sense: From the tie that keeps the long length of suede in place (we've all been there with saggy OTKs) to the high (but not too high) heel that stands proudly at a reasonable 90mm.

It's no wonder that Google's customer reviews all hit the five-star mark and include such gushing statements as "I am obsessed with these over-the-knee boots!" and "I have had problems with other OTK boots falling down on me, but these fit perfectly on my legs like a second skin. The quality of the suede is luxurious. These boots are gorgeous, versatile and lengthening."

Secondly, there's a key influencer who prompted the birth of these boots, and it's not a modern-day A-lister. The Highland style was completely inspired by Vivian Ward, the character played by Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. So while everyone recoiled in fear when OTKs first hit the scene—for fear of looking a little too much like this movie reference—it turns out that's the exact backstory to the fashion set's most popular pair of all time.

Next up, time to study S/S 17's most important trends.

Let's not kid ourselves—our fashion goals get sacrificed during summer for one crucial objective: to wear the least amount of clothing possible for any given situation. It's hot, and the more you layer on, the more likely you are to overheat, sweat, and feel generally just really uncomfortable.

But for a few brave souls, there's a cool (er, hot) summer trend worth road testing: thigh-high boots. Style stars like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid have stepped out in a pair lately, proving you can wear over-the-knee boots during summer (there just may be a little leg sweat involved). From styling them with a slip dress for a night on the town to using them to dress up cutoffs and a tee, these looks will inspire you to give this surprising trend a try.

Read on to see how stars are making thigh-high boots work for summer, and then shop a few of our favourites.

On Gigi Hadid: R13 coat; Schutz sandals.

On Kendall Jenner: August Getty Atelier jacket; Dylanlex necklace; Are You Am I Zillah Slip Dress; Are You Am I Rylie Baby Tee; Givenchy Bag; Balmain boots.

While Kendall Jenner styled her classic over-the-knee boots with a slinky slip dress, Gigi Hadid amended the trend by swapping in thigh-high sandals instead.

On Hailey Baldwin: Houghton Melanie Coat (£1833); Fashion Nova dress; Kurt Geiger boots.

Hailey Baldwin kept things monochromatic, styling a black minidress and long silk duster coat with heeled black boots.

On Rihanna: Vetements Black Leather Moto Jacket; Miu Miu sunglasses; Rihanna x Manolo Blahnik 9-to-5-Boots (£2950).

Rihanna made a major style statement, donning her ultra-tall denim boots with an oversize vintage tee.

On Gigi Hadid: Versace bag; Karen Walker sunglasses.

Gigi let her statement boots shine, styling them with a white miniskirt, a black tee, and a black duster coat.

Related: Love, Want, Need: Balenciaga's Cult Boots Are Back

On Bella Hadid: Moschino sweater.

Bella gave the lampshading trend a spin by styling her over-the-knee boots with an oversize sweater.

On Kendall Jenner: Ray-Ban Round-Frame Sunglasses (£125); Janey Lopaty shirt; Re/Done Shorts (£134); Givenchy purse; Balmain boots.

Kendall instantly dressed up denim shorts and a simple tee by styling them with nude over-the-knee boots.

On Miranda Kerr: Gucci dress; Hermès boots. 

For a more modest spin on the trend, Miranda Kerr styled a pair of leather over-the-knee boots with a long-sleeved floral dress.

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Related: The Only Shoes You Need to Invest in This Autumn, According to a Stylist

For those who have found the perfect pair of vintage Levi’s, you can confirm that the discovery is a revelatory one. Between the forever-flattering fit and retro-inspired vibes, the denim will allow you to channel your inner Cindy Crawford. So when it comes to styling your baby blues, who better to turn to than the modern-day It girls to show us how it’s done?

For that, we’re looking at Emily Ratajkowski, who stepped out for a shopping day in L.A. wearing a '90s-inspired ensemble that we can’t help but love. For an iconic denim get-up, keep things minimal: A silk camisole will do nicely. Add a sleek pair of sandals and plain sunglasses for a no-fail combination.

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On Emily Ratajkowski: The Reformation Camille Top (£69); A.L.C. Sadie Hobo Bag (£594); Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1969 606 Customized Jeans ($198); Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandals (£335).

Related: An A-List Guide to Not Looking Like a Fashion Victim at Coachella

What do you think of Emily Ratajkowski's latest look? Do you have any styling tips for vintage jeans? Tell us in the comments below. Plus, shop the top all cool girls love now!

Consistent international acclaim on the street style circuit doesn't come without the celebrated woman in question owning her very own secret recipe for outfit building, curb twirling and FROW antics. Milan-based Candela Novembre has stood out from the flamboyant crowd season after season, but it's not just the model's collection of Marni, Fendi, and Loewe that get her the right kind of attention…

We've quickly learnt that's there's some in-built swish in her signature bob—an attractive element of risk taking in each outfit and an ease to the way she relates to emerging trends (often before everyone has found their bearings). We decided it was high time to style-stalk the fashion week icon so that we could crack her enduring fashion formula once and for all.

Scroll down to see her style file, and then shop Candela-inspired key pieces for the season ahead!

On Candela Novembre: Marco De Vincenzo jacket and skirt; Stuart Weitzman Alllegs Boots (£695).

Style Notes: It's high octane from head to toe for Candela, with a daredevil pair of thigh-high leather boots teamed with pleats galore. She's completely covered up but manages to look dangerously sexy. Love that. 

On Candela Novembre: Fendi jacket; Vintage dress; Pollini boots.

Style Notes: Candela is dressed for the cold and layered so cleverly with the patent leather cropped jacket and matching boots punctuating her look. Topped off with the personality-packed micro bag and sunglasses, this look is 100% cool with seemingly zero-effort applied.

On Candela Novembre: Loewe jacket and Puzzle Bag (£1495); Costume National suit.

Style Notes: This is Candela at her most understated, yet she still manages to nail multiple trends in her own inimitable way (luxe leathers, the J.W.Anderson/Loewe obsession, monochrome, androgyny, textural layering, we could go on). The off-duty Costume National suit gets the city style treatment thanks to an oversize Loewe leather jacket.

On Candela Novembre: Marni Mini Trunk Bag (£1030) available in metallic gold; Pollini boots.

Style Notes: Take one very loud midi dress, add some boots, layer underneath a fine knit and complete with an Italian designer bag; that seems to be the Milanese It girl way.

On Candela Novembre: Pollini boots.

Style Notes: Keep your style critics guessing what you'll wear next by turning up to an exclusive event in a jaw-droppingly cool furry coat. The more lavish the better. Make like the model and juxtapose a bold print with a laconic gaze.

On Candela Novembre: Chanel Boy Bag (£4744) available in black, jacket, dress and shoes.

Style Notes: And then there are days when only Chanel will do.

On Candela Novembre: Céline Caty Sunglasses (£153); Rochas coat.

Style Notes: The model knows that citrus colour combinations will draw all street style photographers to you sooner than you can say "Fendi bugs". Yes, yellow and orange. When in Paris!

On Candela Novembre: Céline Coral Cat-Eye Sunglasses (£219); Fendi shoes.

Style Notes: Candela knows that a demure top, dress and coat combo does need a little lift so she does that with premium sunglasses.

On Candela Novembre: Céline sunglasses (shop similar); Fendi bag, top, skirt and shoes.

Style Notes: An elegant pose and scenic spot are the essentials to stepping out from the runway's shadows if you're wearing a head-to-toe designer look. 

On Candela Novembre: Fendi bag, top, skirt and shoes.

Style Notes: When it's fashion week, any moment is your moment so master those effortlessly glamorous spins, twists and slow-mo movements so that you can do it without even thinking. Candela's got this process locked down to perfection.

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Which Candela look do you love the most? We love her yellow Rochas coat look. Comment below!

Bringing her special Gi-Force to what could otherwise be the perfect ensemble for cold but chic grandmas, Gigi Hadid has this slouchy, cashmere-heavy grayscale look nailed.

She's a maestro when it comes to monchrome—as is her excellent stylist Monica Rose—but this particular get-up has been projected into maximum-matchy territory thanks to a swoosh of a tonal coat styled as a cape and paired with her Derek Lam 10 Crosby culottes (£338) and sweater (£338) plus Hadid's favourite Stuart Weitzman Highland Boots (£550). Further success comes thanks to in high, high ponytail, Saint Laurent's Large Monogram Satchel (£1,550) and the addition of one major new accessory on the scene: a well-dressed and sartorially coordinated boyfriend in the shape of Zayn Malik.

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On Gigi Hadid: Coat, shop similar here; Derek Lam Long Sleeve Crew Sweater (£338); Derek Lam 10 Crosby Wide Leg Pants (£338); Stuart Weitzman Highland Boots (£550); Saint Laurent Large Monogram Satchel (£1,550)

Related: I'm Cashmere Obsessed—This Is Where You Can Find the Best High-Street Pieces

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As some serious shoe lovers, our excitement over a major sale is pretty much unparallel by… pretty much anything else. So when we caught wind of Stuart Weitzman's latest sale, via which many styles are a whopping 50% off, we flipped.

From the shoe designer's celebrity must-haves—the Nudist, the Showgirl, and the MySlide—to more classic sandals and pumps, there are a lot of gems in this sale. Keep scrolling to shop our favourites now, and check out the rest over at StuartWeitzman.com!

With summer just around the corner, it’s hard not to think about a dreamy getaway. To feed your wanderlust—and help inspire a summer vacay—get on board with REVOLVE’s road trip along the California coast. Whether you make a pit stop in San Francisco, decide to chill in Big Sur, or roam along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, your wardrobe should be fit for the occasion. From ’70s-inspired flared jeans and bohemian maxis to colourful rompers and bold swimwear, REVOLVE makes your California dreams a reality. 

Scroll down to shop 30 of the season’s on-trend pieces from REVOLVE. 

Graphic tees are always fun to wear, but especially in the summer with a great pair of denim cutoffs or jeans. Not only are they easy to pull off, but also, you can style them with almost anything and look effortlessly laid-back.

One of the easiest—and most stylish—pieces you can wear while on vacation is a maxi, especially in a bold colour and print. Play up the ’70strend with oversize sunglasses, over-the-knee boots, and statement-making jewellery.

Turn heads in a fun-coloured playsuit with subtle crochet detailing that pays tribute to the carefree boho lifestyle.

You can never have enough denim dresses, especially with alluring embroidery. Add a hint of edge by styling chunky rings and bracelets in addition to an oversize pair of aviator glasses.

Even your swimwear can have a throwback feel. To pay homage to the ’70s, opt for a crochet bikini in a bold colour. Pair your swimsuit with an equally fun pair of sunglasses—the more colour the better!

As editors at a digital fashion magazine, trust us: We know from being busy, overwhelmed, and under deadline. The breakneck pace of life (both online and off) is enough to leave our heads spinning. And yet somehow we're all supposed to step out every day looking polished and chic? It's a challenge even for the best of us.

Perhaps no one understands this better than our resident stylist Marissa Webb. She let us pick her brain about the styling tricks she uses to help her keep it together, despite a frenetic schedule.

Keep scrolling to see Marissa Webb's five styling tricks all busy women need in their lives! 

Accessories play a big role on the days you're really on the run. I make sure I have my necklaces, bracelets, and the right bag. It adds that extra touch to an otherwise basic outfit.

A great blazer helps polish off almost any look. I often toss on my tuxedo blazer over a simple T-shirt-and-jeans look. 

Every woman should have fashionable flats ready for those days when heels just aren't going to happen.

Many of us don't have the luxury of styling a great look every day. So have your go-to items—such as your favourite pants, tops, and shoes for the season—always ready. Then invest in a few key pieces that you can mix and match in to achieve multiple looks.

Also, have a loose formula for the season. I think we all want to be flexible and experimental, but when time doesn't allow, know what's working for you. For example, my go-to formula right now is skinny on the bottom and loose on the top. Yours might be something slim on the top and easy on the bottom. Whatever it is, you'll know the items to grab and that, for the most part, the proportions will work.

One of my quick tricks for days I don't have time to fuss with my outfit is going with a monochromatic look. Even though it doesn't take much thought, it gives off the opposite impression. If you don't have every item matching, try matching your blouse to your blazer or your pumps to your pants.

After you live in New York City for a while you start to notice that the ladies of the island gravitate to many of the same fashion items, regardless of differences in their overall style. There are just certain pieces that Manhattan girls can't seem to get enough of, and they're not all as edgy as you might expect! So, for the sake of upping your knowledge on how city girls really dress (and allowing you to replicate the look yourself), we’ve rounded up their absolute favourite items.

Scroll down to see and shop the 19 pieces that NYC girls are often spotted with!

Since no closet is complete without a set of killer black heels, today we’re sharing the seven styles every woman should own. From an alluring strappy sandal to a polished, office-appropriate pump, keep reading to shop the timeless black heels guaranteed to stay in style.

Scroll through to shop our picks! 

Related: 7 Dresses That Will Never Go Out of Style

Tip of the Day: Style a slouchy sweatshirt with an aysmmetrical skirt for an unexpected outfit combination. Finish the look with a sleek clutch, dainty jewellery, and suede pumps.

This time of year always has a way of making style-conscious girls like us feel like our closets need a full-on makeover, when in actuality, all we need is a handful of new styling tricks to try. That’s where ladies like Karolina Kurkova, Cara Delevingne, and Diane Kruger come in. Whether it’s how to dress up a pair of distressed jeans or the best way to ground a girly frock, we could all learn a lesson or two from these outfit experts. Keep reading for inspiration.

Tip: Add polish to a chunky knit with fitted jeans and pointy-toe pumps.

It’s all about proportion here, specifically balancing the oversized fit of the turtleneck sweater with more streamlined pieces below. Larter did precisely that while running errands in Los Angeles last month when she paired Paper Denim & Cloth’s Jay Turtleneck ($271) in Merlot with Isabel Marant ankle crop jeans and sharp grey stilettos.

Reiss Asto Chunky Roll Neck Jumper ($76)

This turtleneck is all work and yes, all play too. Try it with tailored trousers for the office and boyfriend jeans on the weekend.

Stuart Weitzman Power Pointy-Toe Pumps ($350)

Subtle snake-embossed detailing takes these pumps to a whole new level of chic. 

Tip: Ground a fancy dress with leather ankle boots.

Kruger knows how to do feminine glamour on the red carpet, but she can easily imbue her look with edge, too. At The Better Angels photocall during the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this month, she opted for patent leather Chanel boots over traditional heels, which lent a cool-girl touch to her Giambattista Valli fit and flare dress from the Pre-Fall 14 collection.

Tibi Raffia Organza Dress ($575)

Wear this swingy dress now with opaque tights and ankle boots, and then come spring, sub in neon sandals and a cross-body bag.

Zara Leather Ankle Boots ($159)

A low, chunky heel ensures comfortable (and stylish) city jaunts morning ‘til night—what more could you ask for in a pair of boots?

Tip: Try the new silhouette: an oversized, un-tucked sweater + midi skirt.

Your natural inclination may be to tuck your top into your skirt, but Tao Okamoto is offering up a new silhouette for spring: the un-tucked sweater and midi skirt combo. Spotted at the Jonathan Saunders F/W 14 show during London Fashion Week, the model/actress—wearing Jonathan Saunders Pre-Fall 14 and Nicholas Kirkwood Hexagon Pumps ($1065)—exuded a nonchalant femininity we love.

Topshop Knitted V Neck Cashmere Jumper ($190)

We recommend buying up a size with this cosy knit to achieve that strategically undone look.

Love Midi Skater Skirt ($60)

The midi skirt is here to stay, so pick one up in every colour, especially white.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to mix bold colours for maximum impact.

The quickest way to statement-making results is easy: just combine two vibrant colours, like red and pink. Mustaparta did this at the Miu Miu Spark & Light screening during New York Fashion Week in a Carven sweater and Miu Miu patent leather skirt from the S/S 13 collection, and we can assure you all eyes were on her.

J Brand Auden Scuba-Fabric Top ($195)

This isn’t your average pink top. Touchable neoprene lends cool structure and a modern look.

Reiss Dene A Line Mini Skirt ($210)

You can never go wrong with a jersey A-line skirt—it’s both flattering and flirtatious.

Tip: Dress up distressed denim with a menswear coat and sleek pumps.

You love your ripped boyfriend jeans, but how do you keep them from feeling sloppy? Follow Kurkova’s lead and style them with a tailored coat—in the model’s case, Joe’s Jeans’ Noelle Brocade Jacket ($285)—and sleek pumps, like her Nicholas Kirkwood Zig Zag Printed Suede Pumps ($750).

Mango Wide Lapel Coat ($150)

Think it’s too late in the season to invest in outerwear? Consider this: a black menswear-inspired coat in a seasonless fabric will never go out style, taking you stylishly from one season to the next.

Rag & Bone The Boyfriend Distressed Jeans ($220)

A low-slung fit and perfectly worn-in wash make these jeans simply irresistible.

Tip: Achieve instant chic with a silk blouse tucked into wide-leg trousers.

If your work wardrobe needs a pick-me-up, invest in a pair of pastel-hued wide leg trousers. As seen on actress Cobie Smulders, wearing an A.L.C. blouse (similar style here) and trousers at the Los Angeles premiere of The Lego Movie, the spring hue can instantly pull together your look.

Club Monaco Connor Shirt ($140)

Your work wardrobe is calling and it wants a new blouse! An of-the-moment mint hue makes this silky iteration a top pick.

By Malene Birger Firoza Stretch-Crepe Wide-Leg Pants ($450)

Balance the inherent dressiness of these pants with a tucked-in white t-shirt.

Tip: Let your shoes do all the talking with printed flats.

Sometimes your shoes are meant to be the star of your look, especially when they feature a standout motif. Pared-down separates helped keep Delevingne’s Burberry Prorsum heart-print flats, which are no longer available, in the spotlight.

Forever 21 Retro Polka Dot Loafers ($20)

The best thing about these charming loafers is that they only look expensive—wink, wink!

Carven Printed Satin Slingback Flats ($490)

Carven’s beloved slingbacks get an update with a vacation-ready tropical print.

Tip: Give your work wardrobe a spring boost with a floral pencil skirt.

By now your go-to black pencil skirt is starting to feel tired, which is why we recommend replacing it with a floral version a la Witherspoon. The Wild actress selected J.Crew’s Collection No. 2 Pencil Skirt ($198) in Antique Floral while grabbing lunch in Hollywood, which was the perfect nod to the season ahead.

Nanette Lepore Wipeout Floral Skirt ($298)

A floral-print skirt is a sure way to spiff up your nine-to-five attire.

Michael Kors Floral-Print Pencil Skirt ($945)

If a bright bouquet is not your thing, go for a neutral print instead.

Tip: Take your suit from day to night with a sultry bustier top.

Going sans shirt is one way to take your suit into after-hours territory, and thanks to Cara Delevingne, we now know of another: sub your button-down for a bustier. The model chose La Perla’s Eden Corset ($1664) for the lingerie brand’s London store opening in London earlier this month, giving her look just the right amount of sex appeal.

H&M Tuxedo Jacket ($35)

It’s always a good idea to have a fitted tuxedo jacket on standby. If you don’t already have one, H&M’s version will do the trick, plus the price is right.

Catherine Malandrino Black Label Aidi Busiter Peplum Top ($255)

Skip the dress for your next GNO, and try a semi-sheer bustier top and leather pants combo instead.

Tip: Belt your winter jacket to create a figure flattering silhouette.

It’s amazing what a belt can do for your winter jacket. At the Miu Miu Spark & Light screening, the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Paris used the accessory to reign in her shearling outerwear, creating a flattering silhouette while also making it appropriate for an evening event.

Minkpink Always and Forever Biker Faux Shearling Jacket ($87)

Lusting after Acne’s $3,000 shearling biker jacket? We found the next best thing for a fraction of the cost.

Everlane The Essential Belt ($40)

Go ahead and file this one under accessory essential.

R13 Denim Raglan Stadium Jacket ($3,200, 852.2722.1128) in Printed Pony

Nasty Gal Slash Tee Shirt ($30) in Heather Grey

Halston Heritage A-Line Full Skirt ($295, 646.863.4188) in Dark Fire

Fenton Shinde Lion Drop Earrings ($198) in Gunmetal

Cole Haan Village Skinny Belt ($35) in Ivory Patent

Jimmy Choo Ally Pony Hair Shoulder Bag ($2,895, 310.860.9045) in White

Stuart Weitzman Overall Lace Up Pumps ($398) in Black Patent

Similar Styles:

Mango Leather Bomber Jacket ($190) in Black

Nasty Gal Tainted Love Tee Shirt ($38) in Dark Grey

Meadow Skirt ($68) in Blush

Jimmy Choo Solar S Deerskin Shoulder Bag ($1,425) in Black

Hair: Charles McNair/Jed Root 

Makeup: Kristina Brown/Jed Root

Manicure: Michelle Saunders/Celestine Agency

Though gladiator shoes have long been a staple of outdoor music festivals and casual summer dressing, this season designers are elevating the trend to new heights (quite literally) with an assortment of sleek, knee-grazing styles. Paired with everything from tailored dresses to barely-there skirts, these bondage-influenced sandals and heels took center stage on the spring runways, bringing new meaning to the term “statement shoes.” While the look may be intimidating for everyday scenarios, we’re here to prove that when styled with the right pieces, the outcome is not only polished and sophisticated, but also appropriate for a slew of occasions too.

On The Runways

?At Altuzarra, extreme leather cage shoes--namely the Dark Brown Knee High Gladiator Boots ($2715)--were a striking accompaniment to the designer’s workwear-inspired pieces, giving tailored looks, like the Nina Sleeveless Shirt Day Dress with White Deco Print Skirt ($1495) a fetishistic finish. Meanwhile, Acne Studio’s chunky, to-the-knee Aurelia High Sandals ($1150, the brand’s Salma High Sandals are a similar style) in White served as the perfect contrast to the spring collection’s more feminine Valerie Top ($1350) and skirt with center slit.

Our Look

?For a gladiator-centric look that’s chic and a bit more formal, tailored pieces and minimal accessories are key. Grab Stuart Weitzman’s Gladiator Sandals ($398), which have a comfortable, low heel and hit just below the knee. To create a flattering, streamlined silhouette on top, tuck Steven Alan’s Crossover Shirt ($178) into Maje’s Tweed Mini Skirt ($260). (Note: the collared shirt helps balance the leggy skirt-and-sandal combo, keeping your look refined and pulled-together.) Make sure your gladiators are the accessory focal point of your outfit by picking a bag that’s simple in design and understated in colour, like Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent’s Coachella Cross Body Bag ($99), and slipping on a few of Fay Andrada’s Suippo Bracelets ($115) in Brass for a luxe touch. The resulting look will take you from Saturday afternoon errands to an outdoor dinner with friends.

The next time you want to add an opulent touch to your look, look East for inspiration. This spring, a number of designers were clearly inspired by Asia, showing collections that featured a traditional Japanese garment--the kimono--and reworking it in a modern, sophisticated way. But how do you translate this look off the runway? Keep reading to find out how.

On The Runways

Characterised by boxy cuts and lightweight fabrics, the kimono jackets on the S/S 13 runways ran the gamut from deconstructed interpretations to longer robe-like styles. For example, Prada's Silk Satin Patchwork Stole ($2495), Silk Satin Patchwork Dress ($4280), Silk Knit Shorts ($725), Jewel Bracelet ($895), Silk Flower Shoes (price upon request), Nappa Stretch Leather Socks (price upon request) offered an avant-garde take on kimono dressing, while at Pucci, Creative Director Peter Dundas' gilded cover-up featured a dragon motif and was teamed with a sheer top for an alluring look.

Meanwhile, Etro and Dries van Noten's looks weren't quite so ornate. The former's Floral Kimono ($1922, 310.248.2855) and Black Judo Pants ($750, 310.248.2855) combined a structured top with wide-leg trousers for a contemporary silhouette. Dries Van Noten's nod to kimonos came in the form of the Dust Role Embroidered Robe ($2570), Black Coriann Shirt ($640), and Prudence Pants ($765), a cool mix of patterns suited for the downtown girl.

Get The Look

1. To try this runway-inspired look, start with a kimono top in a lush floral print, like RACHEL Rachel Roy's Kimono with Tassels ($129) in Porcelain Combo.

2. Wear a simple camisole underneath, like Madewell's Silk Cami ($72) in Bone.

3. BCBGMaxazria's JWNBB729 Belt ($68) cinches in your waist, creating a more flattering shape.

4. Toughen up the look with a choker. We suggest Kenneth Jay Lane's Chain Textured Bib Necklace ($106).

5. Balance out the kimono's '70s-inspired, bohemian feel by pairing it with faux leather leggings. We chose H&M's Navy Leather Leggings ($149)--yes, the navy and black colour combo works and makes this a decidedly modern look.

6. Add a pair of studded shoes, like Stuart Weitzman's Ratatat Heels ($450) in Black. The gold accents give your floral, flowy kimono robe some edge, so the resulting outfit is an insouciant mix of elements suitable for a night out on the town.