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Harry Styles Wore a Dress on December ‘Vogue’ Because F*** Gender Norms

At some point in history, society started deciding certain clothes and beauty products were reserved for only one gender. It wasn’t always like this and luckily, things are starting to change—for the better. Harry Styles in a dress on the cover of December Vogue is a sign of those times. (Sorry, had to.) In fact, he’s actually the first solo male star on the cover of Vogue, photographed by Tyler Mitchell.

Styles is wearing all Gucci on the cover, a lace-trimmed gown under a double-breasted tuxedo jacket created by his friend, Gucci’s Alessandro Michele. “When one of the best gowns of your show ends up on one of your best friends,” Michele wrote on Instagram. Styles fans are going crazy for the look, praising the triple-threat for ignoring gender norms to wear really beautiful clothes throughout the spread.

The pop star himself told Vogue how he likes “playing dress-up in general.” And boy is he great at it. How could we forget when Styles cohosted the Met’s 2019 “Notes on Camp” gala wearing a black organza blouse and lace jabot. It was also designed by Alessandro Michele.

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“You can never be overdressed,” she tells the magazine. “There’s no such thing. The people that I looked up to in music—Prince and David Bowie and Elvis and Freddie Mercury and Elton John—they’re such showmen. As a kid it was completely mind-blowing. Now I’ll put on something that feels really flamboyant, and I don’t feel crazy wearing it. I think if you get something that you feel amazing in, it’s like a superhero outfit. Clothes are there to have fun with and experiment with and play with.”

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He sees the “lines” of what you should wear based on your gender crumbling away. “When you take away ‘There’s clothes for men and there’s clothes for women,’ once you remove any barriers, obviously you open up the arena in which you can play,” he continues. “I’ll go in shops sometimes, and I just find myself looking at the women’s clothes thinking they’re amazing. It’s like anything—anytime you’re putting barriers up in your own life, you’re just limiting yourself.”

Amen. Head over to Vogue to read the rest of the profile and drool over all the gorgeous shots.

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Etsy’s Epic Black Friday Sale Is the Perfect Excuse To Support Small & Black-Owned Businesses

Whether you’re looking for a stylish way to support small and independent businesses or custom-made gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list (including yourself, of course), Etsy’s Black Friday sale is coming your way this month with plenty of opportunities to score on unique home decor items, jewelry pieces, Christmas ornaments, chic face masks, and so much more. Etsy’s Black Friday 2020 sale is going to be their biggest one yet, and it will run for an entire week this year, featuring thousands of different items at steep discounts sitewide marked down up to 60 percent off, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to save big and check off gifts for everyone on your list without going bankrupt in the process.

Etsy’s Cyber Week sale officially kicks off on November 30 at midnight EST and will run through December 2—with even more deals being dropped on November 25—, giving shoppers and bargain hunters two additional days to shop all of the deals (their annual Black Friday sale usually runs for only eight days, but this year it will be live for ten). If you’re antsy to get an extra jump start on holiday savings, Etsy’s already released a huge selection of holiday deals marked down 20 percent. Scroll through below for a sneaker peek on some of the deals this year, and a few that are already live and shoppable.

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Pom Pom Earrings

These ridiculously adorable handmade earrings are already marked down 10 percent and will be discounted 20 percent when the sale is live.

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Abstract Desert Art Print

What better time to invest in some fresh wall art when it’s 20 percent off?

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Pastel Custom Mask Chain

Wearing masks just became even cooler. This customizable chain will be 20 percent off during Cyber Week.

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Cranberry Apple Hand-Poured Scented Candle

This female and Black-owned candle brand will be marked down 20 percent, and the festive cranberry scent makes for the perfect stocking stuffer.

 

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Personalized Dopp Kit

Looking for a solid gift for the guy in your life? Look no further. This luxe dopp kit will be marked down 60 percent off during Cyber Week.

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Pet Portrait Ornaments

I always say that pet gifts are pretty foolproof, and these truly hit the spot. They’ll be 20 percent off on November 23.

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Gin & Tonic Lip Balm

Yet another excellent stocking stuffer for the beauty lover on your list.



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Even Ariana Grande Has Curtain Bangs Now

When a hair trend gets popular enough for even Ariana Grande to give it a try, you know it’s the next big thing. It feels like everyone, celebs, influencers and regular folks alike, are all getting ’70s-inspired bangs. It looks like you can add the pop start to that list. Grande showed off her curtain bangs in an Instagram photo that has already garnered more than six million likes in just one day. That’s almost a record for her.

Grande’s hair has been a big topic for years since she revealed she damaged her strands by dyeing it red during her Victorious days a decade ago. She felt she had to incorporate faux ponytails. Since then, we’ve only seen rare glimpses of what’s going on behind the wigs, getting to see her naturally curly hair every once in a while.

We’re not sure if these new long, curtain-style bangs are faux too but either way, they’re chic as hell. Based on her caption, it appears she’s behind-the-scenes of her music video for the banger “34+35” and we cannot wait.

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Although curtain bangs feel like a throwback to the ’70s, especially when they’re flipped out with other layers, the style also feels extremely 2007. It just goes to show you that all hair trends come back and come back again. If you want to try them yourself, ask your hairstylist how long the bangs should be based on your hair type and face shape. You can always go for some long layers that are shorter in the front if you want to be a little more low-maintenance. You’ll be in on the trend either way.

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Kamala Harris Will Get a Raise Now That She’s Vice President—Here’s Her Salary

Leaving the senate for the second-highest political office title in the United States is bound to come with a raise. But how much does the Vice President make, exactly? Turns out, the Vice Presidential salary changes from time to time.

This is different from how the President of the United States gets paid: Former Vice President and President-elect Joe Biden, who was elected as the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, November 7, 2020, will earn a fixed salary of $400,000—just like every other President since 2001. His running-mate, Senator Kamala Harris of California, is set to become the 49th Vice President of the United States on Inauguration Day in January 2021 and will also receive an annual salary. It will be a major pay bump from her former earnings as a senator. Read about just how much the Vice President makes ahead.

How much does the vice president make?

The Vice President’s salary is currently set at $235,100. This annual income has been frozen by Congress since at least 2014, when lawmakers included provisions holding the pay rates at 2013 levels during the Obama Administration. If lifted, the Vice President could earn $243,500 or more, as per USA Today. Under the Trump administration, House Republicans attempted to lift the freeze with the president’s support, but a deal never passed in Congress.

Even if the Vice President’s salary isn’t at its maximum limit, the current amount still tops Kamala Harris’ former salary of $174,000 as a California Senator, per Senate.gov.

What are other vice presidential perks?

In addition to their $235,100 annual salary, the vice president receives a $10,000 taxable expense allowance along with plenty of money-saving perks: Kamala Harris will receive free housing, transportation, and a staff of about 80 during her office as Vice President of the United States, according to Indystar.

The Vice President and their family get to live on the United States Naval Observatory grounds, located about three miles from the White House. Their residence, Number One Observatory Circle, is a 33-room home (and Hillary Clinton is reportedly a neighbor nearby), as per Business Insider. In addition to their beautiful new home, the VP gets limo service treatment. Oh, and jet planes.

According to former Vice Presidents, the role allows anyone in that position to call on Air Force Two to take them anywhere, at any time. Back when Biden himself was VP, he told the Wilmington News Journal about the perk: “The good thing is you have a whole Air Force. I didn’t realize I get three helicopters available to me,” he said, “I can be from the vice president’s lawn to my backyard in 40 minutes.”

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Yes, There’s Four Seasons Total Landscaping Merch & It’s the Best Way to Troll Trump

After the 2020 presidential election results were announced on Saturday, November 7, Americans have been on the search for Four Seasons Total Landscaping merchandise as a way to troll President Donald Trump.

For those who don’t know, Trump’s team held one of their last press conferences of his 2020 presidential campaign on Saturday moments after former Vice President Joe Biden was announced as the 46th President of the United States of America. The press conference, at which Trump’s team claimed that Biden’s win was a result of alleged voter fraud, was held at the parking lot of Four Seasons Total Landscaping, a groundskeeping company, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pictures show Trump’s lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, in front of a closed garage door decorated with a campaign poster.

Before the press conference, Trump tweeted, “Lawyers News Conference Four Seasons, Philadelphia. 11:00 a.m.,” which led Twitter users to believe that the conference would be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia. Instead, Americans were surprised to learn that the conference was not at a luxury hotel but in the vacant lot of the Four Seasons Total Landscaping, next to a crematorium and a porn shop called Fantasy Island Adult Bookstore. “Four Seasons Total Landscaping is also my secret code name for a bikini wax,” Emmy Rossum tweeted on Saturday.

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Four Seasons Total Landscaping T-Shirt

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After Trump’s tweet, the Four Seasons Hotel tweeted that the president would not be having a press conference at their location. “To clarify, President Trump’s press conference will NOT be held at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia,” the official account tweeted. “It will be held at Four Seasons Total Landscaping— no relation with the hotel.”

According to The New York Times, Trump misinterpreted Giuliani and his campaign advisor, Corey Lewandowski, when they told him that the press conference would be held at the Four Seasons, mistaking the location for the hotel. “All great Americans in PA use Four Seasons Total Landscaping. They love this country and are American Patriots. Thank you!!” Lewandowski tweeted after the conference.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping, which was founded in 1992, defended hosting Trump’s press conference at their parking lot in a Facebook post on Saturday. “Four Seasons Total Landscaping is a family-owned small business run by life long Philadelphians. We were honored to be asked to host a press conference at our facility. We thank all of those that have shown support for our business and while we understand the negative comments, it saddens us that we have received such harsh judgement. Our team at Four Seasons would have proudly hosted any presidential candidate’s campaign at our business. We strongly believe in America and in democracy. We hope that our fellow Americans can join together and support all local small businesses during this time,” the company wrote.

The company also promoted their merchandise on their website, which includes T-shirts and hoodies emblazoned with their logos. For more Four Seasons Total Landscaping merch, scroll through the fan-made Etsy items below.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Yellow Sweatshirt

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Sweatshirt

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This mustard-colored pullover is a low-key way to nod to Trump’s viral press conference. On the sweatshirt is a lawnmower with an American flag, as well as the phrase, “Available year-round for all of your landscaping and press event needs.”

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Holiday Sweater

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Holiday Sweater

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Ring in the holidays with this Four Seasons Total Landscaping Christmas sweater decorated with four Christmas trees and the cheeky quote, “Not the Four Seasons Hotel.”

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Mug

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Mug

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Sip your java throughout the Biden administration in this Four Seasons Total Landscaping mug. The cup includes a drawing of a man on a tractor, along with the quote, “Not the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.”

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Pin

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Pin

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Wear this pin loud and proud. The pin, which also comes as a magnet, is decorated with Giuliani’s screaming face over a lawn mower to nod to the Four Seasons landscaping, not hotel.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Face Mask

Four Seasons Total Landscaping Face Mask

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Stay safe and social distanced with this simple black Four Seasons Total Landscaping face mask decorated with Biden’s signature three lines.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping T-Shirt

Four Seasons Total Landscaping T-Shirt

Image: Courtesy of Etsy.

This plain white T is emblazoned with jokes about the Four Seasons Total Landscaping. Along with the illustration of someone on a tractor, the T-shirt also includes the quote, “Not the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.”

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The Most Convincing Theories for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 So Far

Mando’s return can only mean one thing: The search for The Mandalorian season 2 theories has also just begun. For fans of the Star Wars spinoff series, finding and debating over what they think might happen in the Disney Plus series is practically a full-time job, what with entire legions of Mando lovers dedicating themselves to making connections over on Reddit. Of course, that also means the number of these theories rival that of the Stormtrooper ranks. Seriously—there are that many.

Given the sheer volume of forums and message boards all dedicated to The Mandalorian Season 2, we figured we’d cut down the work of searching for the most convincing theories for you. Instead of browsing the comments section of yet *another* recap video on YouTube for clues about, say, Baby Yoda’s origin or Moff Gideon’s MO, check out a selection of some of the leading theories about Lucasfilm’s latest addition to the Star Wars franchise.

Boba Fett Is Alive—And He’s Meeting Mando

Minor spoiler ahead for The Mandalorian season 2, Episode 1, “The Marshal.” If you haven’t seen it by now, go ahead and catch up over at Disney Plus. But if you have seen the season premiere, then you’d know that fans encountered a mysterious cloaked figure at the end of the episode. And one theory holds that this character is Boba Fett.

Yes, Boba Fett is supposed to be dead. We get into the particulars of how Boba Fett could have survived the events of the original Star Wars trilogy over here, but the TLDR version is that, somehow, Boba Fett made it out of the Sarlaac’s pit alive and has been living in the deserts of Tatooine for around five years.

He’s lost his armor to Cobb Vanth, otherwise known as the Marshal we meet in Episode 1 of The Mandalorian season 2, who has handed it back over to Mando by the episode’s conclusion. Chances are, Boba Fett and Mando are now due for a meeting—and this may just help Mando discover the information he needs to find other Mandalorians out there. We’d bet on it.

We’re Meeting Ahsoka—And She’s After the Darksaber

For fans uninitiated with the Star Wars universe beyond The Mandalorian, this next theory will take a little bit of explaining. If you’d like to spare yourself the Wikipedia search, we recommend tuning in to Lucasfilm’s animated series, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars (and don’t be turned off by the animation—we promise these series are about as complex as “cartoons” can get). But for those who can’t get invested in another Star Wars series quite yet, here’s the lowdown.

Ahsoka Tano is known in Clone Wars and Rebel Wars as Anakin Skywalker’s apprentice, or Padawan. While she never became a Jedi Knight, Tano was renowned for leading the Siege of Mandalore against Darth Maul. If Mandalore sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the homeland of the Mandalorian creed.

What’s important here is that the last time we see Ahsoka, she was in the presence of Sabine Wren—a Mandalorian warrior and revolutionary leader—who was the last person in possession of the Darksaber before gifting it to Bo-Katan Kryze in an effort to unite the clans of Mandalore. But clearly, that exchange went wrong, seeing as how Moff Gideon shows up in The Mandalorian season 1 wielding it.

Given the recent reports suggesting that Rosario Dawson has officially signed on to play Ahsoka Tano, it’s entirely possible that she—and perhaps Wren—will be looking to retrieve the old Mandalorian weapon and Jedi artifact in Season 2. Which brings us to our next point…

Mando Will Wield the Darksaber

If the Darksaber has historically been a weapon wielded by the Mandalorian people, it makes sense that Mando himself will manage to retrieve it from Moff Gideon at some point in Season 2. This could put him in conflicting waters with Ahsoka if she’s in a bid to find it herself, but we’re hopeful it could ultimately bring the two together as allies against Gideon—and provide answers as to how he got a hold of it in the first place.

We’ll Learn More About Mandalore—And Maybe Even Travel There

With everything we know about the quest and importance of the Darksaber, it seems like only a matter of time before we encounter more of Mandalore’s history. One Reddit user, KaliReed, thinks it’s practically a given at this point: “Going to Mandalore now for sure I bet. The Darksaber is far too important to the Mandalorians to not make a big live-action Mandalore reveal.”

Moff Gideon Is After the Powers of the Force—For Himself

While it’s possible the imperial commander is after Baby Yoda as a duty to someone else, fans have noted that there must be something in it for him: The Force. Now that he’s already wielding the legendary Darksaber, it seems like his next step is to extract powers from “The Child” to use them himself—possibly becoming our next Sith lord.

 The Most Convincing Theories for The Mandalorian Season 2 So Far

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“Gideon’s end game: Find out how to give himself the force. Lightsaber. Vader costume. He just needs the one thing he cants easily steal or have made. He needs to study magic baby in order to figure out how to make Midichlorian juice,” writes one Reddit user.

Fennec Shand Isn’t Dead

Most of us thought that Fennec Shand, the mysterious mercenary, was killed. But by the end of Episode 5 in Season 1, an anonymous figure approaches her body—leaving us to believe that there’s hope for the conniving character’s return. As for who the figure is, fans are guessing anything from Moff Gideon or Mando’s forefather, Boba Fett. There’s no doubt that we’ll finally learn who it was in Season 2.

The Mandalorian Season 2 is available to stream on Disney Plus.

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Ulta Just Seriously Upgraded Its ‘Harry Potter’ Collection for the Holidays

Harry Potter fans have been going through it as of late. Author J. K. Rowling’s transphobic comments are both heartbreaking and maddening. While some are understandably taking a break from Potterworld, others are separating the art from the creator and not letting her ruin something so magical. The latter group is scooping up Ulta’s Harry Potter makeup collection, which is selling out like crazy. And for good reason.

The line includes eyeshadow palettes with shades inspired by each Hogwarts House colors, as well as makeup brushes (or, wands), cosmetic bags, lip crayons, lip gloss, lip balm and hair accessories. It’s a fun way to show your House pride while just using really good makeup. And if you take a look at Ulta’s Instagram account, you’ll notice there are even more products coming from the line, including press-on nails (!) and bath items.

The standouts here are the eyeshadow palettes and the brushes since these are things you’ll use regardless of your love for the Wizarding World. Shop them below and more online and in Ulta stores. (Don’t forget your face mask!)

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Mini Mysteries Beauty Vault

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Mini Mysteries Beauty Vault

This cute keepsake box includes a mini star stamper, a mini green-to-pink lipstick, a glossy eyeshadow topper, a jelly gold highlighter, a bronze magnetic eye shadow and a set of House nail stickers.

Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Hufflepuff Cosmetic Kit

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Hufflepuff Cosmetic Kit

With a six-pan eyeshadow palette, tinted lip blam, metallic gel eyeliner and highlighter inspired by Hufflepuff colors.

Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Slytherin Cosmetic Kit

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Gryffindor Cosmetic Kit

With a six-pan eyeshadow palette, tinted lip blam, metallic gel eyeliner and highlighter inspired by Gryffindor colors.

Slytherin cosmetic kit

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Slytherin Cosmetic Kit

With a six-pan eyeshadow palette, tinted lip blam, metallic gel eyeliner and highlighter inspired by Slytherin colors.

Ravenclaw kit Ulta Just Seriously Upgraded Its Harry Potter Collection for the Holidays

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Ravenclaw Cosmetic Kit

With a six-pan eyeshadow palette, tinted lip blam, metallic gel eyeliner and highlighter inspired by Ravenclaw colors.

Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Eye Shadow Palette Vault

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Eye Shadow Palette Vault

With all four house-inspired palettes.

Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Magic Lip Balm Set

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Magic Lip Balm Set

With five scented shimmer lip balms (that color-change to pink!) in Blueberry, Lavender, Matcha, Honey and Rose.

 

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Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Deathly Hallows Brush Kit

Includes a powder brush, angled blush brush, fluffy crease brush and smudge brush.

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ColourPop’s RawBeautyKristi Collab Is the Biggest Thing to Happen Since That Microscope

If you believe it will happen and you work your ass off, your dreams can come true. Just ask beauty YouTuber Kristi! She has been hoping for a RawBeautyKristi ColourPop collection since 2007 and has video to prove it. “ColourPop, if you’re watching this, you’re probably not, but if you are, I want to come out with a collection of products with you that are going to wow the world,” she said in a vlog more than three years ago.

Kristi goes on to tell ColourPop how much she loves the quality, price-point and crazy-cute packaging of their products and how she would “sell some f****** eyeshadow palettes.” It’s going to happen, she says. And now, it has! Fans have been tweeting and commenting on YouTube asking for this collection. Again, if you know Kristi, you know she always has the receipts.

These so-called receipts are what caused her YouTube account to blow up in the past two years. New fans found her thanks to a video titled The Truth About Jaclyn Hill Cosmetics Lipsticks in which she busts out a microscope to uncover the quality control issues of Hill’s products. The video has almost five million views and more than that, people began to see Kristi as more than just a makeup artist.

Since then, her life has changed dramatically. After sharing her fertility struggles, she’s presently about to give birth, her collaboration with PÜR sold out twice, and now—her dream: a ColourPop line. The limited-edition collection was inspired by the nature of her home state of Washington. The brand even came to her new home to shoot these stunning photos.

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The collection is very RawBeautyKristi, called At Forest Sight. There’s a 12-pan palette, four new Super Shock Shadow shades, three Creme Gel Liners, and two Lux Gloss Lips. The rich, earthy tones feel on-brand for the YouTuber and like she really worked with ColourPop on this collection. It drops November 12 and is sure to sell out. Save this page and check back here to grab all the goodies.

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Full Raw Beauty Kristi Collection

The entire bundle will sell out the quickest. It includes: At Forest Sight Pressed Powder Palette ($20 at ColourPop); Super Shock Shadows in Campfire, Mycelium, Olympic and Like a Moss ($7 each at ColourPop); three Creme Gel Liners; and two Lux Glosses.

 

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Creme Gel Liners

In Marigold, Spare Thyme and Woodsy.

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Lux Gloss

In Wildflower and Glacier.

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6 Luxe Ways to Work Velvet into Your Home—Without Looking Stuffy & Old-Fashioned

We just can’t get enough velvet. Frankly, we’d wear every day if we could, so it’s only natural that we’d want to incorporate it into our home decor aesthetic whenever possible as well. Plus, when it comes to seasonally themed fabrics, velvet is a cold-weather staple. It adds a rich look to everything around it, not to mention it’s really soft, putting you in the mood for snuggling up inside.

There’s only one problem with velvet: Too much of it can make a space look a little tacky—not chic. You can thank velvet’s Victorian and royal vibes for that. You don’t want your home to look like its Halloween all year round—unless that’s what you’re going for, of course—or straight out of Jane Eyre. Having a focal piece—a few pillows, a duvet, or, if you’re extra-bold, a sofa—as your main event lets you add richness and texture without going into velvet overdrive. We came up with six modern ways to get the most luxe trend into your own home—some might seem obvious, but several might surprise you. And if that wasn’t enough, we also picked out our fave velvet pieces to give you some shopping inspo.

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1. Couches

Make a strong statement with a super luxurious velvet sofa. This eye-catching piece will essentially serve as your centerpiece. No matter your style or aesthetic, we found a sofa for you.

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Statement-Making Sofa

A tufted sofa in rich green adds drama to the room without making it feel too formal.

Buy: Vita Chesterfield Tufted Jewel Toned Velvet Sofa $585.99

 

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Lovely Lavender Couch

Emerald is a very popular velvet color, but this lavender couch from Urban Outfitters is a unique, icy shade to add to your space. Plus, it’ll look great on Insta.

 

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All About That Shape

This teal velvet couch, which costs a pretty penny, will turn your living room into your own personal art gallery. It’ll be hard to find this serpentine shape elsewhere.

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A Complementary Condiment Color

This mustard velvet sofa will brighten up any room. Plus, if you prefer a firm couch—opposed to one you sink into—this is a great option.

 

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Classic With Chrome

This three-seater might look a little traditional, but with the plush velvet cushions and chrome legs, it stands apart from the crowd. And it’s got somewhere comfy to put your feet up.

 

Stylecaster | Velvet Home Decor

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Pretty in Pink

If you’re all about that millennial pink, this is the velvet sofa for you. Feel like you’re living in Barbie’s Dream House with this couch from Wayfair.

2. Pillows

If you’re a little commitment-phobic when it comes to velvet, pillows are an easy way to work this rich textured fabric into your space. You can decide if you like the look and feel of it, before investing in a new piece of furniture.

 

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Slate Gray Covers

For those who already have throw pillows, these neutral covers are easy to slip on your pillows. With their simple design, these are a perfect way to try out velvet.

Buy: MIULEE Pack of 2 Velvet Pillow Covers $12.99

 

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A Wild Velvet Pillow

Florals and velvet? In our opinion, groundbreaking. This bright and sunny pillow will remind you of warm weather—even when it’s chilly outside.

 

Stylecaster | Velvet Home Decor

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Royal Velvet

Channel Queen Elizabeth with velvet purple pillow covers. Velvet was a go-to fabric of kings and queens, after all.

Buy: MERNETTE Pack of 2, Velvet Soft $12.99

 

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Elegant in Emerald

If you want a pillow that screams “luxury,” here’s your pick. There’s also a cotton backside, so you can make your space feel more casual in seconds.

 

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Courtesy of West Elm.

Soft & Round

Let’s be honest, velvet pillows aren’t always the most comfortable, but this pillow from West Elm is soft enough to take a quick snooze on.

3. Comforter

If you want to bring velvet into your bedroom, opt for a cozy velvet comforter. It’ll be a major upgrade for your room.

 

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Courtesy of AmazonBasics.

Trendy Velvet & Sherpa

Well, you certainly won’t be cold snuggled up underneath this comforter. When you turn down the velvet top of this comforter, you’ll reveal this season’s hottest—literally and figuratively—material, sherpa.

Buy: AmazonBasics Ultra-Soft Micromink Sherpa Comforter Bed Set $46.92

 

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Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.

A Dreamy Comforter

This shimmery velvet comforter from Urban Outfitters will remind you of the sky. Plus, it’s backed with cotton, so you can use this breathable comforter year-round.

 

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Courtesy of Anthropologie.

A Lavish Bedspread

Treat yourself and floral illustrations with velvet with this Insta-worthy comforter from Anthropologie. It comes in turquoise and maize.

4. Accent Chair

If you can’t get enough of home decor content on TikTok and Insta, you probs already know that velvet accent chairs are all the rage rn.

 

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Courtesy of Duhome.

A Geometric Statement

The combo of the emerald velvet, unique rounded shape and gold legs makes this chair too good to pass up.

Buy: Duhome Modern Accent Velvet Chairs $109.99

 

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Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.

For Luxe Lounging

For people who spend most of their time on couches, this chair is a must-have. Some may call your Netflix binging days unglamorous, but this chair begs to differ.

 

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Courtesy of Wayfair.

Mermaid-Inspired

If Ariel was your go-to Disney princess, then you need this shell-backed chair. Covered in smooth teal velvet, this chair screams under-the-sea.

 

5. Curtains

You might not have thought of curtains when you thought of velvet home decor, but velvet curtains can add rich depth to your home.

 

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Courtesy of Roslynwood.

Stylish & Practical Panels

Not only do these curtains look amazing, they also block out heat and light, allowing you to control the temp in your space.

Buy: Roslynwood Velvet Curtain Panels $39.99

 

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Courtesy of Opalhouse/Target.

Eccentric Curtain

If you’re sick of boring old single-color curtains, check out this option from Target. The panels have a deep teal color with gold tassel edges.

 

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Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.

Golden Hour

Experience the sun in a brand new way with these crushed velvet curtains. The rich mustard-y gold color will be an unexpected curtain color.

 

6. Headboard

Want to feel like Marie Antoinette when you wake up in the morning? Get a velvet headboard, which will make your bedroom look fit for royalty.

 

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Courtesy of Target.

Timeless Tufted

If you don’t want something too over-the-top, this is a nice velvet headboard option. This budget-friendly headboard comes in a pretty sky blue color and has that classic tufted look.

 

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Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.

Vintage-Inspired

Turn your bed into a chic haven with this gorgeous velvet headboard. You’ll feel like you’re staying in a luxury hotel. It comes in pink or gray.

 

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Courtesy of Wayfair.

A Twist on a Classic

Fall asleep up against this royal blue headboard. The stud detailing is an edgy touch that we love.

This was originally published in December 2015. Updated in November 2020.

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