For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights. Aritzia and Nike collaborated to create the Aritzia x Nike LD-1000 “Edition A” sneaker ($165), …
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There’s a tendency, from the usual suspects, to cry about the Duchess of Sussex’s lack of success in between her massively successful As Ever product drops. Those people have just decided, without evidence, that As Ever is not doing well, or that Meghan’s brand is in shambles. When really, the progression of As Ever has been quite organic and massively successful from the word go. Yesterday, Meghan launched As Ever’s holiday collection. People could buy a gift box full of multiple fruit spreads (jams), new jars of honey, a Spiced Cider mulling kit, a Hot Toddy mulling kit, and significantly (for me!) there was finally a restock on the much-loved raspberry jam. If you buy the jam gift box, you can also try a new flavor: strawberry!!
But people are talking about two other new items on offer: As Ever candles. One candle is No. 084, which is Meghan’s birthday (August 4) and the other candle is No. 519, named after the Sussexes’ wedding date. Both candles are $64. Now… I’m a candle person, I burn candles by my desk as I work/write most days. It’s calming and I love the scent. Because I’m burning candles for at least four hours every day, I do tend to buy the less expensive ones. I’ve experimented with some of the more expensive ones here and there and they’re nice, but so are the “cheaper” ones if you know enough to go by certain brand names. Basically, I gulped at the price and decided maybe I should do without. I did order a jam gift box and a raspberry restock though. Please let me know if the candles smell nice! I got some FOMO when I saw how many people were buying the candles and if they’re still in stock in a week, I might order one (the No. 084).
And yes, I know that As Ever candles are in the “nice candle” price range, if you’re comparing them to Jo Malone or what have you. Stop calling me broke-ass! I’m not broke, I’m just too cheap to spend $60-plus dollars on a candle! There’s a difference! Still, I really do want to hear about how the candles smell and if people like them.
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It’s not even Halloween yet but country legend already doling out Xmas gifts
Like Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson is getting into the holiday spirit before even Halloween as the country legend has shared his festive new ballad “Christmas Love Song.”
The tender track finds Nelson working alongside his longtime collaborator and producer Buddy Cannon on a track penned by Country Music Hall of Fame Bill Anderson with Bobby Tomberlin and Marv Green. Harmonica great Mickey Raphael also features on the song.
“It ain’t a lot but every word of it’s true/It don’t sparkle or shine/But it’s one of a kind,” Nelson sings on the track. “And I put my whole heart into this Christmas love song to you.”
Nelson has gifted fans with holiday music in Christmases past, most notably his 1979 Pretty Paper, his first Christmas LP and Number Nine on Rolling Stone’s 40 Essential Christmas Albums list. Nelson has also released 1994’s Christmas With Willie Nelson, 1997’s Hill Country Christmas, and 1995’s Pancho, Lefty, and Rudolph, a collaborative Xmas album with Merle Haggard.
Next month, Nelson will honor his late friend Haggard with the tribute album Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, featuring 11 new recordings of Haggard classics like “Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “Mama Tried,” and “Workin’ Man Blues.”
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Beauty editors dedicate their days (and skin) to trialing the industry’s latest innovations, but all that swatching and swiping often culminates in an overflowing mountain of products permeating every nook and cranny of their shoebox apartments. Call it champagne problems, but Lindsay Colameo …
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While these have nothing to do with Diwali, here are some unmissable K-dramas to watch this holiday weekend:
No Gain, No Love
Lovely Runner
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2
Marry My Husband
Love Next Door
Spice Up Our Love
The Judge From Hell
Family By Choice
Seoul Busters
Queen Woo
No Gain, No Love
Lovely Runner
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2
Marry My Husband
Love Next Door
Spice Up Our Love
The Judge From Hell
Family By Choice
Seoul Busters
Queen Woo
Cast: Shin Min A, Kim Yong Dae, Han Ji Hyun, Lee Sang Yi, Joo Mingyung
Nobody, I repeat, nobody represents the modern girlboss like Shin Min A’s Son Hae Young. The romantic comedy No Gain, No Love sees the actress play a woman who hates losing out. She grew up thinking her mother prioritised the kids in their foster home over her and she carries that sense of missing out into her professional life. When she realises that married employees have better benefits in her company, she decides to fake a marriage in order to get ahead. However, do not be fooled by the comical plot. The show has some gut-wrenchingly emotional moments, and themes of loneliness and loss. Get ready to swoon over the romance and ugly cry within the span of the same episode.
Cast: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Song Geon Hee, Lee Seung Hyub
Most K-drama fans did not expect Lovely Runner to turn into the success story it became. After several setbacks, the series arrived and climbed onto the No.1 spot on the charts within its premiere week. The show follows a K-pop fan who embarks on a quest to save her bias from his untimely death. The timeslip drama sees her go back to his high school days and decipher the truth behind his demise. But we wouldn’t get too caught up in the rules of time travel because very early on in the show, the narrative makes way for a heartfelt coming-of-age plot. Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok’s chemistry is top-notch and the warm, nostalgic setting only makes it better.
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Wi Ha Joon, Claudia Kim
After the first season ended on a cliffhanger, Gyeongseong Creature returned for a second season. The show takes a time jump from 1945 Gyeongseong to 2024 Seoul. In the present day, Yoon Chae Ok, a survivor of the Spring of 1945 runs into Ho Jae, a man who looks exactly like Jang Tae Sang. The two go up against fresh horrors in a past-meets-present tale of destiny. While the show has its roots in the horror genre, the narrative includes politics, action and some thrilling subplots to make it an entertaining watch.
Cast: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon, Lee Gi Kwang
We like to believe that What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim? star Park Min Young can do no wrong. And we’re almost always right. In the thoroughly entertaining Marry My Husband, the actress plays a woman who is diagnosed with cancer and discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Instead of dying, she finds herself transported 10 years into the past. She then goes on to get revenge along with her boss. The show has some great moments and some moments that fans of the original webtoon might find faults with. That being said, it remains an unmissable watch that’s worth your time.
Cast: Jung Hae In, Jung So Min, Kim Ji Eun, Yoon Ji On
There’s something endlessly endearing about watching childhood friends (or rivals) reunite in K-dramas. Love Next Door sees Jung Hae In and Jung So Min as the aforementioned childhood friends. The show revolves around a woman who leaves her seemingly perfect life abroad and returns to her hometown. Back home, her family will soon find out that she has quit her job and ended her engagement. Reuniting with her friend, now a successful architect, she sets out on a path of rediscovery. The leads’ easy chemistry when they’re fighting and bantering is palpable. And if you ask us, it carries the whole show.
Cast: Han Ji Hyun, Lee Sang Yi, Lee Yoo Jin
If you couldn’t get enough of the supporting cast of No Gain, No Love, you’re in luck because the show has a spin-off. It follows a web novel writer who transforms into Seo Yeon Seo, a nutritionist who gets swept up in a swoon-worthy romance with Kang Ha Joon, a CEO. Between the meta moments and the fun romantic track, the show is a fun-filled ride. Spice Up Our Love is fan service at best and the makers know it.
Cast: Jae Young Kim, Park Shin Hye, Kyu Han Lee, Kim Ah Young
If you’re missing legal K-dramas, you might want to check out The Judge From Hell. The show serves up loads of courtroom drama along with some fantasy elements and solid character arcs. The show revolves around Kang Bit Na, a skilful judge with a dark secret – she isn’t human. She’s a demon tasked with bringing justice to the worst criminals and sending them to hell. Her mission is interrupted when she meets a detective and their stories get intertwined.
Cast: Hwang In Youp, Jung Chae Yeon, Bae Hyun Sung, Choi Won Young
Shows about found families will always be special. This one follows three friends who grew up together and developed a song bond. When they reunite years after high school, their past connections resurface. Amidst society’s judgement, they form an unconventional family unit as they decide to live together. The highlight? The whole plot is set against the backdrop of a charming beach town. Need we say more?
Cast: Lee Seung Woo, Kim Dong Wook, Park Se Wan, Park Ji Hwan
Seoul Busters is a rare comedic gem amidst all the rom-coms and thrillers. The show is an old-school comedy about oddball detectives from an underperforming precinct. Fed up with their incompetence, their boss moves them to a new office which doubles up as a play school for kids. Here they’re joined by the most accomplished detective in the country who in his quest for perfection wants to help them become the best police unit. The slapstick comedy and the loveable characters make this a light-hearted watch.
Cast: Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Chang Wook, Jeong Yu Mi, Lee Soo Hyuk
Any K-drama list is incomplete without a historical drama. Queen Woo follows the story of the Empress of Goguryeo. Upon her husband and King’s death, she becomes the target of princes and surrounding kingdoms amidst a succession war. However, Woo Hee isn’t one to back down from a fight. If you love watching historical war dramas and women in action, this one’s for you.
Also Read: Diwali 2024: 10 New K-Dramas to Binge-Watch This Holiday Weekend
When the holidays roll around, my mind always wanders to the same place: this year’s designer It bag. While everyone else is making wish lists filled with practical things, I’m picturing myself untying a silky ribbon to reveal the handbag of the season—something timeless yet fresh, that everyone wants their hands on. It’s become a bit of a personal tradition: as soon as the temperatures drop, I start mentally bookmarking the bags that I’d love to see with my name on the gift tag. A girl can dream, right?
This year, I’m planning ahead before anyone even asks me what I want. The handbags on my radar aren’t just fleeting trends—they’re the kind of chic, investment-worthy pieces that would make anyone’s holiday extra special. From rich suede shoulder bags to polished leather totes, each one strikes that perfect balance between classic and current. Whether you’re shopping for someone else or (let’s be honest) hoping to manifest a delivery to your own doorstep, consider this your curated edit of the season’s most giftable designer bags.
As I expand my bag collection, I’m most interested in investing in the classics, but with a twist. Now that I feel like I have a good foundation for my wardrobe, and a black Chanel Double Flap that I love, my mind is set on finding more double flaps that are unique and have character. Pops of color, cool textures, rare finds—these are all on my radar and I can’t wait to see if I find anything good on my next vintage shopping trip.
Consider this the city bag’s sophisticated older sister. The city bag girl is downtown, spinning behind the DJ booth at every major party. But come Sunday, she’s visiting her big sister’s elegant apartment uptown—the one who’s traded late nights for elevated essentials. This bag is her.
Balenciaga
Rodeo Mini leather tote bag
The Rodeo bag isn’t the only slouchy and roomy style that I have my eye on. Bottega Veneta’s Ciao Ciao bag might just be my new obsession. It shot to the top of my wishlist when it first launched and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. It is such a minimal style but instantly recognizable by people in the know.
Bottega Veneta
Ciao Ciao Small leather tote bag
This bag was once loved by the it-girls of the aughts and it’s having a quick comeback. The bag’s oversized hardware and slightly rugged feel make it stand out in a sea of polished, structured styles. It’s nostalgic but in a way that feels surprisingly fresh again. I love the idea of styling it with tailored pieces to balance out its Y2K energy.
Chloé
Paddington leather shoulder bag
My evening bag collection is slim. In my early 20s, I was after glitter, sparkles, and colorful details but right now I’m looking for something a little more understated. Thus leading me to the T-Lock Clutch by Toteme. A clutch screams eveningwear yet this one whispers it much more quietly than some of my previous choices. I have so many outfit ideas with it, I don’t even know where to begin.
Toteme
T-Lock suede clutch
This one is pure investment piece territory. It’s simple, sleek, and timeless in a way that only The Row can pull off. I love the idea of having a minimal bag like this in my rotation for years to come—the kind that just gets better with age and goes with absolutely everything. It’s the ultimate quiet luxury classic and everyone I know who has bought it, *ahem* Laura Harrier for instance, has no regrets.
The Row
’90s Small leather tote bag
BOTTEGA VENETA
Long Andiamo Intrecciato Leather Clutch
DEMELLIER
Miami Suede Shoulder Bag
THE ROW
Bindle Small Leather Shoulder Bag
Dragon Diffusion
Rosanna Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA
Knot Lock Medium Intrecciato Leather Shoulder Bag
LIFFNER
Buckled Suede Bucket Bag
SAINT LAURENT
Le 5 À 7 Bea Suede Tote
Tory Burch
Petite Lee Radziwill Double Bag
KHAITE
Simona Leather-Trimmed Leopard-Print Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
LOEWE
Flamenco Medium Leather-Trimmed Checked Suede Shoulder Bag
It’s been a tough year in retail: Every week, there seems to be a new store closure; Trump’s tariffs have jacked up prices; inflation has led to a decline in consumer spending and a recession seems imminent. And yet, despite these troubling signs of economic strain, things are looking up as we turn …
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As the weather cools, we draw closer to the peak holiday gifting season. I don’t know about you, but I have a big family and lots of friends I’d love to get thoughtful gifts for this year, so I’m eager to get started to avoid any gift-buying procrastination panic. Well, you and I are both lucky because it just so happens to be Amazon is having a second Prime Day, where you can expect huge discounts on the best of the best. Yes, you heard right, Amazon Big Deal Days 2025 is officially here, and it runs through October 8th.
Since shopping is my job, I’ve dug through Amazon’s robust virtual aisles, and I’ve hand-picked some promising deals that I think would make great gifts. From the best Big Deal Day fashion deals and the best beauty sale items to a range of home items and electronics, there’s something for just about everyone in your life. Keep scrolling to uncover some of the best Big Deal Days gift buys from Amazon today.
Litfun
Fuzzy House Slippers
Madewell
Suede Bolo Shoulder Bag
Suede bags are going to be everywhere this fall and winter.
Madewell
Triple Metal Keeper Suede Belt
The gold hardware looks so good.
Sam Edelman
Cohen Ballet Flat
A little pop of red never hurt anybody.
JASPIN
Rectangle Sunglasses
These trending sunnies are half off.
UGG
Classic Ultra Mini Alpine Fashion Boot
More gorgeous Uggs for a steal.
Trendy Queen
Zip Up Hoodie
Such an unreal price point.
adidas
Women’s Vl Court Bold
Adidas are always the move.
Marc Jacobs
Daisy Eau De Toilette 1.6 Fl Oz
So pretty and smells stunning.
Shark
Flexstyle Hair Styling System-6 Styling Tools Included
Such an impressive haircare system.
Coach
Elliot Women’s Watch
i’m loving the silver as well.
kate spade new york
Airpods Pro Protective Case With Keychain Ring
Nespresso
Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker
Upgrade your friend’s at home coffee station with this beauty.
Kepwam
Heated Coffee Mug T1-14oz
Peter Thomas Roth
Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches (30 Pairs / 60 Count)
Apple
AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
Get these AirPods for under $100 right now.
medicube
Collagen Jelly Cream
Medicube products have been going viral for months.
eufy
C10 Robot Vacuum Self-Emptying
Kindle
Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle
The best way to take your reading on the go.
An air fryer is a must at this point.
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