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Suit of the Week: Theory
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For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2026!
I was browsing the Theory website and came across this unusual skirt suit. Would you wear this to the office?
I think this definitely veers casual — it’s linen, as well, so “casual on a very hot day.” What are your thoughts, readers?
(Oof, and I just realized the skirt is poplin, but the blazer is linen — so there’s another question for you guys: would you wear a blazer and skirt in the same color but different fabrics? We talked about this a long time ago in the context of whether you can mix different fabrics for a black suit…
The blazer is $465 full price, and the skirt is $375.
Sales of note for 5/26:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our roundup here. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – 25% off + 30% off sale items
- Aurate – 25% off with code (ends 5/26)
- Bare Necessities – Up to 40% off, including tons of bra-sized swimwear (also, 10 panties for $10)
- Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
- Express – Mega Sale, 40% off everything!
- J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off swim
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance + 50-70% off everything else
- Loft – 50% off one item
- Mango – 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale, up to 70% off this weekend only! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
- M.Gemi – Memorial Day sale, prices up to 60% off
- Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – $29.50 sunny must-haves
- Theory – 25% off sitewide (see our notes here)
Fashion
How Emerging Designers Really Cast NYFW-Ready Models in 2026 (Beyond Backstage and Model Mayhem)
TL;DR
Emerging, indie, and multicultural designers in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas still cast NYFW‑style shows via open calls, DMs, Backstage, and Model Mayhem, which often leads to messy, risky, last‑minute lineups. Treat casting as infrastructure instead: keep those discovery channels, but centralize verification, matching, and payments in a model booking platform like Zodel. That way, you can build a trusted, reusable runway and event roster across major US hubs.
AI Snapshot: How Designers Are Really Casting in 2026
- NYFW and indie shows still rely heavily on Instagram and open calls to recruit models, often via last‑minute “model call” posts and reels.
- Backstage functions as a large casting board for actors and models and now offers optional on‑platform payments.
- Model Mayhem remains a legacy model–photographer network with active users, but its own education blog emphasizes safety and scam avoidance.
- Traditional agencies bring curated runway boards but charge 10–40% commissions, which many small designers cannot absorb.
- For most emerging designers, layer in platforms like Zodel — a model booking platform that connects designers directly with verified professional models across key US cities, with platform fees as low as 5% at booking — to turn scattered casting into a repeatable system.
Think of this as building your Casting Stack:
A Casting Stack is a layered workflow where you discover models on Backstage, Model Mayhem, and social, then lock in a reusable roster through a modeling agency alternative like Zodel that handles verification, escrow, and reviews.
This guide is for emerging, indie, and multicultural designers and producers who are planning NYFW‑adjacent shows, LA modeling agency alternative‑style castings, or Miami and Vegas events without full agency budgets.
How Do Emerging Designers Actually Find Runway Models for NYFW and Indie Shows?
Emerging designers usually rely on a mix of open calls, casting sites, and social media DMs, but this fragmented approach causes flakiness, safety risk, and inconsistent quality across shows.
Most emerging designers use a mix of open calls, casting sites like Backstage and Model Mayhem, and social media DMs, but this fragmented approach drives flakiness, safety risk, extra admin, and uneven quality.
- Open calls: NYFW and city fashion weeks still rely on virtual and in‑person open calls so designers can see walks and check fit live, but sign‑ups, measurements, and notes end up scattered across spreadsheets and photos, so every show starts from scratch.
- Backstage and Model Mayhem: Backstage offers scale and optional on‑platform payments, while Model Mayhem provides niche communities, yet both leave most vetting and safety checks to the user, who must filter large volumes and watch for scams.
- Instagram, TikTok, and DMs: NYFW hashtags, Reels, and “Casting Call” posts surface diverse, agency‑free talent, but applications arrive via DMs and comments, so confirmations, measurements, and payment details are easy to lose—turning show week into a high‑risk puzzle instead of a controlled call sheet.
What’s the Real Difference Between Backstage, Model Mayhem, and New Casting Platforms?
Backstage and Model Mayhem specialize in discovery, while modern model booking platforms add verification, structured matching, and escrow payments so indie designers can build a repeatable runway casting system across cities.
Comparison: Legacy Tools vs Modern Model Booking Platforms
| Tool / platform | Main use case | Strengths | Risks / gaps |
| Backstage | Broad casting board for actors and models | Huge pool, familiar brand, now supports integrated payments for some jobs | High noise, manual vetting, and you still define runway standards and manage non‑Backstage communications |
| Model Mayhem | Legacy model‑photographer network | History, niche communities, active members in art and fashion | Mixed reputation, safety concerns, and user‑driven vetting; its own blog stresses caution about scams |
| Traditional agencies | High‑fashion runway and major campaigns | Strong curation, agent‑managed bookings, industry cachet | 10–40% commissions, slower sales cycles, and often inaccessible to small or self‑funded brands. |
| Modern model booking platforms (e.g., Zodel) | Fashion shows, events, and content shoots across key US cities | Verified talent, curated matching, escrow‑backed payments, built‑in chat, and reviews | Requires learning a new workflow; some freelancers still work only through legacy networks. |
Backstage, Model Mayhem, and traditional agencies all belong in your casting toolkit, but they function as tools for one‑off projects. Zodel’s model booking platform is designed as a modeling agency alternative you can build on season after season, keeping agency‑level curation and payment protection while replacing 10–40% agency commissions with as‑low‑as‑5% platform fees and faster confirmations.
Zodel is a model booking platform that connects clients directly with verified professional models across the United States and acts as a practical modeling agency alternative for indie runway and event casting in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Clients post a job, Zodel matches models, and funds are held in escrow until the job is complete.
How Can You Vet Models Quickly Without Sacrificing Diversity or Professionalism?
You vet models fast by standardizing your brief, prioritizing verified identities and reviews, checking portfolio fit and runway experience, and finalizing bookings via written confirmations and escrow‑backed payments instead of informal DMs.
Checklist: fast vetting that still feels rigorous
- Clear brief – Define sizes, vibe, walk style, city, call times, and pay structure (including fittings and rehearsals) for runway and atmosphere roles.
- Verified profiles and ID checks—Favor profiles where identity is verified and accounts are approved before activation and where clients and models can leave reviews.
- Portfolio fit and runway filters—Require walk videos and relevant credits (NYFW‑adjacent shows, trade shows, editorial, or commercial campaigns) that match your aesthetic.
- Written confirmations and escrow-backed payment—Confirm bookings in writing and use escrow so models know funds are secured before show day.
Legacy tools leave most of this work manual: you copy details into spreadsheets, chase confirmations across apps, and handle payment via cash or generic payment processors.
On Zodel, you post a job with category, location, date, pay rate, and model count; the platform pre‑selects matching runway, trade show, atmosphere, commercial, or catalog models; you review a curated shortlist, pay into escrow, coordinate via built‑in chat, and release funds after the event. That means verification, matching, communication, invoices, and reviews all live in one workflow.
What Casting Mistakes Quietly Sabotage Small Fashion Shows Before They Open?
The mistakes that quietly hurt indie shows are posting calls too late, relying on unpaid “exposure,” neglecting inclusive sizing and representation, and paying in cash without agreements or protection.
Common pitfalls
- Late calls or changing concepts post‑casting – Announcing a casting weeks too late or shifting the collection’s silhouette after casting forces emergency refits and undermines your runway story.
- Relying entirely on unpaid castings—”exposure only” slots, especially in expensive cities, make it easy for models to prioritize paid gigs and no-show your event.
- Ignoring inclusive sizing and diverse representation – Planning everything around one fit model leaves you scrambling backstage to make looks work across real bodies.
- Paying in cash with no documentation – Cash envelopes and vague messages create misunderstandings about rates and hours and make disputes hard to resolve.
What happens without a system
Picture a NYFW‑adjacent show produced mostly out of DMs. You post a general “Casting Call” reel and confirm people via screenshots. On show day, about 30% of your models don’t arrive. Several who do arrive don’t match the measurements you jotted down, so looks don’t fit, quick changes run long, and the show starts late.
A structured platform workflow—clear briefs, verified profiles, escrowed payments, and centralized communication—doesn’t guarantee perfection, but it sharply reduces no-show rates, misfit risk, and day‑of chaos while preserving your ability to scout broadly on social and legacy platforms.
How Can You Build a Reliable Model Roster in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, and Vegas?
You build a reliable cross‑city roster by discovering widely on Backstage, Model Mayhem, and local open calls, then formalizing only your strongest models through a model booking platform and modeling agency alternative like Zodel.
Use a three‑layer “casting stack” across NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, and Vegas: discover agency‑free talent via Backstage, Model Mayhem, and NYFW‑style callouts, run local open calls to test walk and presence live, then formalize only the strongest, most reliable models on Zodel so you build a single, cross‑city roster with ratings and communication history you can rebook from season to season.
Scenario snapshots
- LA club event hosting – A Los Angeles designer throws a runway‑plus‑after‑party launch. They discover some models via Backstage and Instagram, then confirm runway and atmosphere models via Zodel to keep chat, call sheets, and payments centralized.
- Miami Swim‑style shows – A swimwear brand needs curve and straight‑size models for a Miami Swim‑style runway. They scout through social and Model Mayhem, then book bikini/swimwear runway and fitness models on Zodel to manage fittings and payments.
- Chicago trade shows – A Chicago streetwear brand hires trade show / booth models for a convention, then rebooks top performers as catalog or commercial models via Zodel for a later campaign.
- Vegas car shows – A Las Vegas auto brand staffs car show models for a convention and after‑party activations and uses Zodel records to bring back the same reliable team next season.
How to Run Your Next NYFW Casting in 6 Steps
You can run your next NYFW casting in a structured six‑step loop that starts with defining lineup needs and ends with rating models in a reusable roster.
- Define lineup needs and budget per look: Map each look to size, representation goals, and a realistic runway/fitting rate so you know how many paid roles you can support.
- Shortlist casting channels: Decide where each role goes: backstage for broad reach, Model Mayhem for specific creative communities, Zodel for structured bookings, plus at least one in‑person open call.
- Post a structured brief on Zodel and other channels: On Zodel, post a detailed runway job with city, dates, pay, and measurements; copy the core details into your Backstage/Model Mayhem listings and social posts for consistency.
- Pre‑vet: Verify profiles, walk videos, and diversity coverage: Use Zodel’s curated shortlist and reviews, and from legacy platforms apply safety guidance like checking references and being wary of off‑platform payment requests.
- Lock in talent via escrow and confirmations: Confirm final selections on Zodel so funds are held in escrow and chat is centralized; send concise written call sheets and fitting times to avoid confusion.
- After the show, rate models and save top talent to your roster: Leave reviews in Zodel and tag top runway, atmosphere, and commercial models by city so your next LA, Miami, Chicago, or Vegas booking starts from a proven bench.
FAQs / People Also Ask
How do I find legit NYFW casting calls without an agent?
Follow calls posted by recognizable producers, fashion weeks, or brands on verified channels, and cross-reference with established platforms like Backstage rather than random DMs. Be cautious of listings that ask for registration fees or quickly push you off‑platform, which Model Mayhem’s safety guides flag as common scam behaviors.
Is Model Mayhem still safe for booking models?
Model Mayhem can still be useful if you apply its own safety recommendations: protect your information, avoid sending money, and be wary of users who push you off‑site quickly. For runway, trade show, or commercial bookings, confirm final terms and payments in a system that offers verification, escrow, and reviews so you are not relying solely on informal messages.
What’s the best way to avoid scams when paying models online?
Avoid “opportunities” that ask you to pay for access or send money to individuals before work is agreed, and never share financial details with unknown contacts. Paying through a system that holds funds in escrow and releases them after the job, with a defined dispute window, adds a layer of protection for both designers and models.
Who This Is NOT For
This casting system is not for:
- Designers unwilling to pay models fairly or on time.
- Brands who want to cast entirely via last‑minute DMs with no written terms.
- Productions that refuse to use basic agreements, call sheets, or timelines.
Closing Thoughts
When you keep discovery on Backstage, Model Mayhem, and social but move confirmations, payments, and rebooking into Zodel, you effectively give yourself a modeling agency alternative that you control. Zodel is a model booking platform that lets you hire models without an agency, with as‑low‑as‑5% fees, escrow-protected payments, and verified professional talent in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas—so every season builds on the last instead of starting from scratch.
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How many close friends do you have? Do you see your friends on a regular basis, and how often is that?
I’ve seen a lot in the news and memes lately about friendship –
- the WSJ just had a story about “what sets women’s friendships apart and keeps them strong” [gift link]
- there have been soooo many stories about how men don’t have friends (PBS, NYT [gift link], Guardian)
- my friends and I are constantly sending each other memes about about how difficult it is to schedule nights out… a good friend just sent a FB reel that started “by the time you’re in your 40s, you should have about 2 friends left, who you never have time to see and just send a lot of TikToks.” (I’m assuming I should be flattered that I’m one of the 2 friends?)
In the past, we’ve discussed friendship tiers (close friend vs. acquaintance), how to make friends as you get older, how to make a friend group, how to choose your friends, friendships and politics, and 10 ways to make time for friends if you work a lot.
For my $.02 – I probably have fewer non-family friends at this moment in my life than I have at almost any other moment. It’s hard to schedule get-togethers with the friends who live close, it’s hard to schedule calls with friends who live far. My few friend groups and I have started just having repeating calendar events every 8 weeks — same place, same time — and if it’s we need to change it then we do, but for the most part it’s great just having something booked to schedule around. I’m ok with it as a “season” of life — and assume at some point I’ll start having more time for friends, and that I’ll either have to shore up old friendships or make new friends.
In the meantime, I’m definitely a pebbler with my friends — the basic idea is that by sending news stories, memes, and small tidbits to friends it’s like penguins who leave small pebbles at the feet of their loved ones. (Here’s a Today.com story explaining it better.) I’ve used this technique with mentors over the years to stay on their radar, albeit with more serious news articles, but I have found it a nice, easy way to remind people you exist, you’re thinking of them, you have bonds… I feel like it’s superior to just sending simple “happy birthday!” texts or the like, at least for me.
Readers, how about you — how many close friends do you have? Do you see your friends on a regular basis, and how often is that?
Stock photo via Stencil.
By Xavier Walker
Beauty, for Terry McDonald, has never been surface-level.
It is a ministry. It is confidence. It is healing. It is the quiet transformation that happens when someone looks in the mirror and recognizes their own power again.
As the founder and CEO of T McDonald Cosmetics, McDonald has created more than a beauty brand. She has built a movement grounded in faith, wellness, education, and empowerment. Her work speaks to the modern beauty consumer, the emerging artist, the runway model, and the everyday person searching for alignment between who they are and how they show up in the world.
With more than 13 years in the beauty industry, McDonald’s journey has been shaped by her work as a makeup artist, educator, mentor, and creative force. Her rise has not been defined solely by flawless application or high-performing products, but by the deeper purpose behind them.
“T McDonald Cosmetics is a clean, vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand created to empower individuals to align their inner and outer beauty,” McDonald shared.
That philosophy is at the heart of everything she creates. T McDonald Cosmetics was built for beauty that feels intentional. The brand’s clean, vegan, and cruelty-free approach reflects McDonald’s commitment to products that support confidence without compromising values. But beyond formulation, the brand carries a message: beauty should not mask identity; it should help reveal it.
McDonald’s own story is deeply connected to that mission. Her work is rooted in empowerment, healing, and leading with faith. She understands beauty not only as an art form, but as a personal experience that can restore confidence and help people reconnect with themselves. That perspective has allowed her to create a brand that is both professional and personal, commercial and spiritual, polished and deeply human.
Her Barbudan and Jamaican heritage also informs her artistry. There is vibrancy in her creative direction, but also discipline. There is culture in her expression, but also universality. McDonald brings a distinctive point of view to beauty, one that honors where she comes from while creating space for others to feel seen, celebrated, and powerful.
Over the last several years, that vision has made her a sought-after leader for New York Fashion Week productions. As beauty teams become an increasingly important part of runway storytelling, McDonald has proven that strong beauty direction can elevate a designer’s collection, sharpen the visual identity of a show, and strengthen the confidence of the models who bring the garments to life.
Her work with Caribbean Fashion Collective is a clear example of that impact.
For CFC’s NYFW SS26 showcase, T McDonald Cosmetics served as the exclusive makeup sponsor, with McDonald leading as Head of Hair and Make-Up. The collaboration brought together fashion, culture, beauty, and purpose in a way that felt both intentional and necessary.
Founded by Xavier Walker, alongside co-founders Norka Vasquez and Stewella Daville, Caribbean Fashion Collective is dedicated to spotlighting designers from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, with a special focus on Caribbean creatives. The platform has become a space where designers can expand their visibility, connect with new audiences, and present their work on a global fashion stage.
For McDonald, the partnership was more than a sponsorship. It was an alignment of values.
“I’m honored to partner with Caribbean Fashion Collective for NYFW SS26,” said McDonald. “This collaboration represents the perfect blend of artistry, culture, and purpose. My goal is to elevate each designer’s vision while empowering every model to feel confident and unstoppable on the runway.”
Backstage, that mission came to life. McDonald and her team worked to ensure that each beauty look supported the designer’s vision without overpowering it. The makeup was not treated as an afterthought; it became part of the storytelling. Each look helped frame the garments, highlight the models, and add cohesion to the overall runway presentation.
That is where McDonald’s leadership stands out. She understands that runway beauty requires more than talent. It requires preparation, communication, speed, discipline, and sensitivity to the creative vision of each designer. It also requires the ability to lead a team in a high-pressure environment while still creating a space where models and artists feel supported.
Her presence backstage brought that balance.
McDonald’s return for Caribbean Fashion Collective’s upcoming September 10 show speaks to the strength of the partnership and the impact of her contribution. Her continued involvement reflects a shared commitment to excellence, cultural representation, and the elevation of designers and models who deserve to be seen on major fashion platforms.
Norka Vasquez and Stewella Daville, Co-Founders of Caribbean Fashion Collective, previously praised McDonald’s creative leadership and spirit of service.
“Terry brings a rare combination of creative excellence and genuine passion for uplifting others. Her vision and talent will be a major asset to our designers, models, and the overall production. We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with her.”
That passion for uplifting others extends far beyond the runway.
Through T McDonald Cosmetics, McDonald has created pathways for students, emerging makeup artists, and beauty professionals to gain real industry experience. The brand has offered opportunities through production sponsorships, photoshoots, events, and internships, giving rising artists access to spaces where they can learn, grow, and build confidence in their craft.
As an educator, McDonald offers beauty classes, mentorship, and self-discovery workshops designed to support both technical development and personal growth. Her work with makeup artists and hair stylists is centered on more than skill-building. It is about helping creatives understand their value, refine their voice, and step into professional environments with confidence.
That commitment matters in an industry where access can often determine opportunity. McDonald is not simply opening doors for herself; she is helping others walk through them.
T McDonald Cosmetics has continued to expand its presence through beauty expos, makeup events, photoshoots, and fashion productions. The brand has been spotlighted across independent media platforms and publications, including Vogue, while continuing to build recognition for its clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products.
Still, McDonald’s greatest impact may not be measured only by press placements or runway credits. It can be seen in the artists she mentors, the models she empowers, the students she supports, and the communities that recognize themselves in her work.
At a time when the beauty industry is evolving, Terry McDonald represents a powerful kind of leadership: one that is rooted in purpose, strengthened by culture, and committed to transformation.
She is building a brand, but she is also building legacy.
And with every face touched, every artist guided, and every runway moment elevated, Terry McDonald continues to prove that beauty is not only something we wear. It is something we become.
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Matching sets are one of the easiest things to pack. No styling math, no digging through a suitcase for pieces that work together — just a top and bottom that immediately feel like a complete look. That’s part of why they make up so much of my vacation wardrobe, the styling can go in so many directions. A printed silk set for hotel breakfast and a walk through town. Crochet shorts and the matching top for poolside lunches, beach clubs, or anywhere with tiled floors and wet hair. A fringed knit skirt and tank for sunset dinners, or embroidered cotton pieces for market mornings that turn into an afternoon of shopping.
Bring a few base pieces along and a set becomes more than one outfit. Wear it together when you want the full effect, then split it up later in the trip with a simple tank, linen pant, or white shorts. That’s what makes them such a good packing move — complete right away, but still room to play.
Patterned Silk Skirt
The kind of print that turns a simple top into the outfit — or makes an even bolder statement when paired with the matching top.
Following the fashion and beauty trends that favor clean, effortless looks , glass skin has become a staple in recent years, seen on the faces of stars like Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.
Numéro lists its secret ingredients for achieving a perfect glowy complexion.
Dua Lipa for Augustinus Bader.
A glowing complexion to shine all summer long
While new makeup trends are gaining momentum – from gothic smoky black to ultra-romantic carmine red – the glass skin look seems to be here to stay. On social media, we’re swooning over selfies of stars like Dua Lipa , Hailey Bieber , and Selena Gomez , whose glowing complexions embody an aesthetic in the vein of the clean girl and quiet luxury.
A touch of mascara, a beautiful beige lip, and a rosy blush are all it takes to enhance an already radiant complexion. But this effortless look actually requires a few specific makeup and skincare steps to achieve a glowing face , as if you’ve just stepped out of a spa treatment . Numéro reveals its essentials for perfecting your glowy complexion and radiating all summer long.
Perfecting your glass skin
The Dua skincare range in collaboration with Augustinus Bader
Mixsoon’s Bean Essence
Ilia’s Base Face Milk.
Step 1: Nourish your skin
We’re not revealing any secrets here. To achieve a radiant complexion, you obviously need to deeply nourish your skin to obtain that elasticity, or at least that glowy look . Queen of the no-makeup aesthetic , yet always impeccably made up, Dua Lipa is therefore one of the leading figures of the glass skin trend . Even better: she has a skincare line developed in collaboration with Augustinus Bader – a pioneering brand in skincare and cosmetic innovation .
While we recommend the Ultimate Radiance Complex and the Revitalizing Cream , we couldn’t possibly overlook Mixsoon’s Bean Essence . A firm favorite among our products, this essence has a syrupy texture that’s applied to the face, leaving skin radiant and supple. For oily skin, we recommend Ilia’s Face Milk Base : its fluid, lightweight consistency spreads easily, providing a plumping effect.
Hydro Grip Gel Tint by Milk
Mac SkinFinish highlighter.
Step 2: Perfect your foundation base
The second step obviously concerns the complexion. Say goodbye to thick, difficult-to-apply foundations. Instead, opt for ranges with liquid textures – but still offering decent coverage. Halfway between a foundation and a CC cream, Milk’s Hydro Grip Gel Tint is our favorite.
Its water-rich formula provides easy, hydrating application and, above all, an ultra-glossy finish. It can be applied to small imperfections or all over the skin. To perfect a truly glowy complexion , we suggest mixing it with MAC’s Skin Finish highlighter . Its luminosity blends perfectly with the radiance of the Milk foundation, creating a flawless, glassy skin effect.
Curél’s Intense Hydration Mist.
Rhode’s Glazing Mist.
Step 3: Enhance and shine
Last but not least : mists. Skin is nourished, the complexion is perfect. Finally, let’s talk about mists, as pleasant to use as they are essential for achieving a radiant complexion. After completing your makeup, spritz your face with the Intense Hydration Mist from the Japanese beauty brand Curél . Because, in fact, the secret to long-lasting makeup lies in hydrating the skin.
Its small size also makes it easy to slip into your bag for a quick refresh throughout the day. Finally, a key step in our routine (tested and verified by the Numéro editorial team ), Rhode ‘s Glazing Mist is generously applied all over the face. Like the brand’s founder, Hailey Bieber, it provides a radiant and glowing complexion for several hours. A must-have that perfectly rounds out our list of essentials.
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A perfect manicure does more than enhance appearance — it elevates confidence and creates a sense of professionalism. Yet there is one hidden factor that often disrupts both hygiene and comfort: nail dust. These extremely fine particles are produced during filing and shaping and can quickly spread across the workspace, settle on tools, and remain […]
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Sales of note for 5/26:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our roundup here. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – 25% off + 30% off sale items
- Aurate – 25% off with code (ends 5/26)
- Bare Necessities – Up to 40% off, including tons of bra-sized swimwear (also, 10 panties for $10)
- Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
- Express – Mega Sale, 40% off everything!
- J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off swim
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance + 50-70% off everything else
- Loft – 50% off one item
- Mango – 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale, up to 70% off this weekend only! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
- M.Gemi – Memorial Day sale, prices up to 60% off
- Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – $29.50 sunny must-haves
- Theory – 25% off sitewide (see our notes here)
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