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How Michaela Coel Pulled Off Her TIFF Tribute To Sudan, With An Entire Team Of Sudanese Women
“Sudanese women have been on the frontlines of every revolution in Sudan—2019 was even called a women’s revolution. I’m inspired by their resilience and determination, and wanted to pay tribute to them and help give their stories a platform for recognition,” Michaela Coel told Vogue […]
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“Sudanese women have been on the frontlines of every revolution in Sudan—2019 was even called a women’s revolution. I’m inspired by their resilience and determination, and wanted to pay tribute to them and help give their stories a platform for recognition,” Michaela Coel told Vogue on Monday after the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of The Christophers. On TIFF’s international stage, where the industry converges on Hollywood North and kicks off the unofficial start of awards season, Coel wasn’t vying for awards recognition or trying to drum up Oscar buzz. She was using her platform to shed light on the devastating atrocities in Sudan, in which 12 million people have been displaced, 150,000 (likely many more) have been killed, and the region is facing mass starvation caused by the ongoing civil war.
Joined by a team of Sudanese women, hand-picked by Coel and her friend, Ebaa Elmelik, co-founder of Media for Justice in Sudan, the multi-hyphenate pulled off the ultimate GRWM with intention. And Toronto-based Sudanese photographer Nabra Badr was there to document it all. Badr’s work is rooted in her Sudanese heritage, and as her bio reads, her “work goes beyond aesthetics, creating visuals that not only look beautiful but also resonate deeply.” Two days after Coel’s TIFF premiere look did exactly what she had hoped — make people stop scrolling and dedicate their timelines to learning more about what’s happening in Sudan — Badr and I got on the phone to talk about how the moment came together, what it was like to be in the room with Coel as she honored Sudanese women, and why the team was adamant that the photos had to be exceptional. Coel wanted them to be so good that Vogue would have no choice but to splash them everywhere. Featuring never-before-seen outtakes from the day, here’s how they pulled it off.
Tell me how this moment at TIFF with Michaela came to be.
Nabra Badr: It was a really quick turnover. I got a DM from the agency that’s working with her on the movie, The Christophers; they messaged me on Saturday and said that Michaela [had] requested to have me shoot this project that she’s working on.
Did you know Michaela before this?
NB: I’ve never had any contact with her. When I saw the DM, I was kind of taken aback. And I’m a huge fan of her work so I was like I don’t know if this is a real DM [laughs]. I was at work as well so I was like, okay, let me get my bearings together. I told them that I was interested and they were like, ‘Okay, great. We’ll get back to you with the details.’ Then they followed up and said that it was actually [Michaela] herself trying to push for [the shoot] to become a Vogue article. It just was surprise after surprise. They let me know that they needed it for the next day. So I got the DM Saturday and ended up meeting up with them on Sunday.
Did you know ahead of time that she was going to tribute Sudanese women and how did that inform your storytelling as you were taking pictures throughout the day?
NB: I wasn’t aware that she was even interested in showcasing the story of Sudan. It was more so that I always knew that she was socially conscious and she utilizes her platform to talk about things that she really cares about. And actually it wasn’t until I met her in person that I learned she was really, really passionate about it. She actually told me that she’s worn a traditional Sudanese garment, the toub, to the White House, and that gained some traction previously. After that happened, she said she wanted to do it again. With TIFF and her premiere, she had a lot more time to make it happen. I’m always willing to do anything in connection to Sudan. It informs my personal work. Even if this wasn’t someone in the public eye, but it was going to get eyes on it, period, I would do it. I was ready to take that on.
I just kept telling [Michaela], ‘this is so important.’ So many people would shy away and feel uncomfortable… but she’s willing to go above and beyond.
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When you say Sudan informs your personal work, how so?
NB: Sudanese storytelling is often neglected, and the issues that happen in Sudan are kind of placed on the back burner, mainly because people think the problems that are arising in the country are insular and that there’s no way they can help. In reality, it’s not complicated. The people of Sudan just want to be able to live in a democratic environment and not risk their lives every single day, and especially back in 2019 when the revolution first started, it was spearheaded by a lot of Sudanese women. We saw a lot of Sudanese imagery featuring women at the forefront. Since then, anytime I have an opportunity to shoot with Sudanese women, especially my elders, I take it.
Unfortunately, during COVID, I had a lot of female figures in my family pass away, and it just made me realize that time is of the essence, and I only have this opportunity to be around my elders and my ancestors for so long that I want to be able to document it and share their stories and share how they feel about Sudan and what their aspirations are. I have spent more time outside of the beauty and the fashion stuff that I usually do to be able to just document the people around me and my community members. It informs me by me picking up the camera more often when I can.
That’s really beautiful. And I’m so sorry about your family. So when you found out the story that Michaela wanted to tell and and knowing that she wanted to put it in Vogue, did that knowledge inform the way that you approached the shoot?
NB: Michaela’s friend Ebaa [Elmelik, co-founder of Media for Justice in Sudan], was also the person who put everybody together. They were pretty adamant about trying to feature as many Sudanese women as possible. Her henna artist was Sudanese, the jewelry designer was Sudanese. They even got an older Sudanese lady to come in and teach her how to tie the toub. I communicated with Ebaa and what we wanted was really just capturing Michaela while she was getting dressed, but also making sure that I’m capturing details of the [Sudanese] aunt putting the garments on and the details of how she’s passing on this information to Michaela and everybody in the room, just making sure that we’re doing everything correctly.
[Michaela’s] henna artist was Sudanese, the jewelry designer was Sudanese… an older Sudanese lady came in to teach her how to tie the toub… everybody in the room [was] making sure we were doing everything correctly.
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There were a lot of conversations around, oh, is this appropriate for this particular instance? There were a few jewelry pieces that are typically reserved for certain situations, like bridal wear [in Sudan]. And we were going back and forth. Maybe Michaela puts it on, maybe she doesn’t. But then it just came to a consensus from both her and everybody else in the room that if it’s not authentic to what the day is, then we’re not going to do it. So if it’s something that would be reserved for brides, then we’re going to take that away. It was a lot of having really authentic conversations and bouncing off of each other — what works and what doesn’t work — and making sure that I’m capturing every aspect of the outfit. It’s not just the toub but the hair piece, the jewelry, the henna that she had done before she even came to Toronto for the festival, by a South Sudanese artist in London. And there was just so much attention to detail about how that henna looked on her hands, and how the henna looked on her feet, and making sure that I was also getting those aspects of it. Because each detail is really important to the outfit as a whole.
It all seemed so intentional. And I love what Michaela said in the Vogue piece about how the color of the traditional toub was dark brown, because she wanted to bring attention to how dark-skinned women are treated specifically.
NB: I didn’t have as much conversation around the color choice of the garment, but I could definitely see why that was intentionally done. She did have a lot of conversations around the fact she was making sure to include [certain pieces] because West Sudan is the is currently the one in the most crisis, or she would say, ‘I want to make sure I’m amplifying these specific voices’ so I could definitely see why she made that particular choice, especially because a lot of traditional Sudanese toubs that are worn on an everyday basis, or to a special gathering, are usually super colorful and bright. So for her to choose something that’s not shimmery and not super textured, and go with something that’s very plain and a very specific color, it was a more modern take on the toub, from my perspective. It’s like bringing the toub to the everyday person.
Did Michaela say why she wanted to showcase this look in Vogue specifically? Was it that she wanted it on the biggest platform possible?
NB: Not specifically. But there was so much conversation [around], ‘Guys, we have to get these pictures done as well as possible and get as much traction as possible, because we don’t want them to pull the photos. When I was approached, I was told that Vogue was okay with iPhone photos, and [Michaela] wanted to reach out to me on her own accord, like, no, let’s get a Sudanese photographer in. Let’s make these pictures as amazing as possible, so that they don’t have any reason to not use them, or to not go ahead with this article. Let’s push them to like the pictures so much that they’ll put them on their social feed and they’ll put them on their story, just pushing to get eyes on Sudan and just making sure we’re utilizing our platform to the best of our abilities. From my understanding, she just wanted to utilize Vogue in particular because she knows how big of a platform it is.
The shots are stunning and you did make it undeniable. These are just so good that they had to run them. Can you talk to me about using art, fashion, and beauty as a way to make political and social statements? Why do you think that’s so effective?
NB: I would say that it’s kind of threaded through all my work., I’m a Black Muslim girl who doesn’t have any links to the fashion industry, doesn’t have any links to the photography industry, it’s really been a breaking of the wall, like the glass ceiling at every single stage possible. And I have always been pretty vocal about my personal beliefs and that I’m not willing to conform just so I can get the job, because at the end of the day my belief system and my moral system just says, Oh, this is just not worth it. I feel like the ability to be able to use fashion and art and all these things is just a more digestible way for people to understand and maybe get connected to it. I’ve grown up with the Teen Vogues [and], I remember reading these stories that were super impactful, but then they were always complimented by beautiful images. I was like, oh, okay, it’s possible for us to have these nuanced conversations, but then at the same time, we’re utilizing art to make a statement.
Is there anything you want to say to or about Michaela after having this experience with her?
NB: My respect for her has gone up tenfold. I truly did not get a sense that it was a performative act. She genuinely wants to learn about Sudan. When I first came into the room, she greeted me with a Sudanese greeting. She’s like, ‘I know it. I know how to do it!’ And it was just so charming. And she had a whole Sudanese playlist. Ebaa, who put everything together, is also her friend, and has been informing her on a lot of the issues, and she genuinely cares. When I first got introduced to this project, I thought maybe the movie was about Sudan, and so that’s how we were trying to relate. None of this has anything to do with Sudan. She just saw an opportunity to be able to be like, ‘Oh, I’m going to this big, huge premiere that I’m doing, and at the same time, I can do this activism at the same time.’ People will see it and they want to do more research so now they know.
We’re utilizing art to make a statement.
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I think that was really exciting. I just kept telling her, ‘this is so important.’ So many people would shy away and feel uncomfortable because they don’t want to burn any bridges or ruin any relationships, but she’s willing to go above and beyond. That’s someone I really respect. I would say that she’s great at what she does in her artistry, but she also just has this incredible ability to empathize with other people, be compassionate, and utilize her platform for good, which you don’t always see nowadays because a lot of people fear backlash.
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To me, my mom has always been the most beautiful woman in the world. When I was little, I’d rummage through her makeup (and come out clown-faced), waddle around in her high heels, and put on runway shows with my little sister, styled entirely from her closet. I was obsessed with her soft mint silks and the ‘90s maternity tops that fit me like maxi dresses. I’d watch her pop vitamin E pills and spread the oil across her face, pour paraffin wax over her arms, play meditative music, and brush her hair 100 times before bed. When I’d ask why she was so beautiful, she’d always say, “porque mi mami es bella y ella me enseño.”
I know I’m not the only one with mother-daughter beauty memories like this. It’s one of those “I’ve never had an original experience” moments I’m grateful to share, because it means love and beauty have been passed down in similar ways across so many families.
With the release of Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS at the start of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about my family history, what has been passed down to me, and how it all unfolds ritualistically. With song like “DtMF,” “Weltita,” and “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii,” it’s the kind of album that makes you sentimental about family and home.
This summer, I had the opportunity to attend Bad Bunny’s No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency in Puerto Rico with method, the residency’s official body-care sponsor. Standing in the audience at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, with tens of thousands of people around, I witnessed his album, his ode to his ancestral lands, culture, and resilience, come to life. I watched how the people around me cherished the moment they were experiencing with their loved one, just as DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS called them to. Even as a colombiana from New Jersey, I felt similarly, struck by how my own memories and passed-down rituals were surfacing for me.
But that’s the point of Benito’s music and the mission behind method’s “pa’l recuerdo,” a celebration of the cross-generational traditions that were passed down to us and that we then are responsible for preserving. For method, it’s about ancestral and intergenerational beauty rituals. During Bad Bunny’s 30-concert residency, the brand transformed the bathrooms at El Choli into immersive spaces honoring Puerto Rican beauty customs and the bathroom as a site of connection, memory, and self-expression.
Whether someone is reapplying their lipstick before the show or calming the runaways that dashed out their ponytail while dancing to “VeLDÁ,” they’re greeted with mirrors that are etched with affirmations and counters that hold installations that nod to the little rituals we inherit: from how our abuelas taught us to fix our hair to the fun of getting ready with friends. Out in the concourse, method also set up a cafecito bar (like the one at your tia’s house) and a shower-inspired photo booth.
In the spirit of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and “pa’l recuerdo,” I took myself on a weeklong journey to reconnect with inherited beauty rituals. While some were passed down to me by my own mother, others came from the mamis of our favorite Latina creators. From Jess Judith to Jools Lebron, here’s how beauty grounds us and how this residency deepened our connection to culture, memory, and ourselves.
The perfect lipstick and a well-ironed outfit — Jess Judith
On the first day of my beauty week, I followed the tips that were handed down to Dominican content creator Jess Judith.
“I never leave the house before putting on lipstick,” she told me. “And I make sure I brush my hair, so I’m not walking around with a ‘degreñe.’ I also never go out with wrinkled clothes — everything must be perfectly ‘planchadito.’”
I love the idea of ritualistic beautification, though perhaps to Jess’ dismay, I’ve never had much of a problem with leaving the house in a wrinkly garment (though recently, I’ve been ironing my clothes more. We can call that adulthood or personal growth).
So Day 1, I put on my favorite lip combo (NYX Cold Brew lip liner and Saie’s Dip lip gloss), brushed down my hair, ironed my favorite button-up, and went for a walk around town. I’ll admit, ironing may now officially have a spot in my dressing essentials.
Use honey as a face mask — Larissa Dones
Larissa Dones’ grandmother and my mom are two very genius beauty queens: they swear by honey facials.
“One [ritual] that my grandmother passed down to me is using honey as a facial,” the Puerto Rican-Dominican actress and content creator told me. “It’s simple, natural, and every time I do it, it reminds me of her love and the traditions that keep me rooted in who I am.”
I, too, grew up using honey on my skin, but I preferred to use it as a face scrub. I used to mix it with coffee for it to exfoliate. This time, I followed Dones’ approach: I spread a layer over my face, let it sit for about 15-to-20 minutes, and then rinsed it off. My skin felt soft and bright afterwards. Thanks to honey’s antibacterial and antioxidant properties, this ritual also helps with acne scars, cleansing, and moisturizing, which feels like a bit of magic passed down from one generation to the next.
Always be “on point” — Carla Bejarán
Just like any other homebody, I love lounging around in oversized clothing, being cozy, and not really thinking about getting dressed, so Carla Bejarán’s beauty pass-me-down made me step out of my comfort zone.
“A beauty ritual I’ve learned from my grandmother and still practice till this day is to always be on point everywhere I go, even if I stay home, because, like she says, ‘you never know who’s coming to knock on your door or who you’re meeting that day.’ And because feeling and looking good is also beauty,” the Puerto Rican beauty creator said.
So, on a day when I had no plans to leave the house, I washed my hair, did my makeup, and put on a comfy yet styled outfit. It added a little formal layer to my day and made me think of my own grandma, who always had her hair perfectly curled and a matching set on, no matter what the day held or the activity planned.
There’s something empowering about this kind of ritual — even if it’s just for yourself — that sets the tone for your day. You carry yourself with a little more intention and confidence.
Never leave the house without earrings — Adriana Filomeno
Accessorizing is such an important style and beauty ritual for me. I see jewelry as a way to adorn my vessel and a meaningful part of how I present myself to the world and honor my little earth body. So I was all-in for Adriana Filomeno’s familial beauty advice.
“Some beauty rituals that my mom has passed down to me are to never leave the house without earrings and to always style my hair, even if I’m staying inside the house. And to this day, those are tips I live by,” the Puerto Rican TV host told me.
My earrings usually stay the same: a three-hoop stack that I switch between gold or silver, depending on the moment. But taking after Filomeno’s ritual, I decided to have a little more fun with it. I sapped out my bottom two hoops for my favorite dangly pearls by CreepyYeha, and I added a larger silver hoop on the second piercing. This is something I usually reserve for special occasions, but I think Filomeno would agree that every day is special.
Nails and hair as family bonding — Dakota Latalladi
Here’s a strange but fun fact about me: I only ever paint my nails on wash days because shampooing my hair also helps remove any polish that accidentally got on my skin, so Dakota Latalladi’s two rituals actually go hand in hand for me.
“One of the strongest rituals we’ve passed down is doing our own nails. In my family, we all know how to do them exactly how we like: long, colorful, and with bold designs that reflect our personalities,” the Florida-based Puerto Rican content creator shared with me. “The same goes for hair. From my grandmother to my mom, caring for and styling our hair has always been something we take pride in.”
Like Latalladi, taking care of my hair has always been a central part of my beauty rituals, one I share with my mom and grandma. My grandma always slept with curlers in her hair to have perfect spirals the next day, and my mom’s jet-black hair was always long, glossy, and smelled amazing. For me, that translates to keeping my hair healthy and caring for my curls as best I can.
To honor Latalladi’s tip, I took a day to give my nails and hair some much-needed TLC: I cleaned up my nails and pressed on Chillhouse’s Priestess of Punk press-on set, washed with method’s island mist shampoo and conditioner, added my favorite Rizzo’s Curls curl defining cream, and styled my tresses using a ritual passed down from my dad (he used to finger-curl each ringlet individually). In that moment, I felt an incredible sense of love for myself and for my family.
Coconut oil for everything — Jools Lebron
For Nuyorican content creator Jools Lebron, there’s no beauty tip more demure than coconut oil lathers.
“My grandma always had coconut oil on deck and now so do I,” she told me. “Curls acting up? Coconut oil. Dry skin? Coconut oil. Nails looking dull? Coconut oil. It’s basically the Puerto Rican version of Windex from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It’s simple, it works, and it makes me think of her every time I use it.”
Coconut oil is a true multitasker. It’s rich in fatty acids, deeply moisturizing, helps reduce protein loss in hair, and can be used for everything, from skincare to cooking. Since my hair has suffered from many layers of bleach and box dye, I decided to do a coconut oil hair mask to help revitalize my curls. I used to do these all the time in high school when I was a swimmer dealing with chlorine damage, but I hadn’t done one in years. It felt incredibly nostalgic, and after leaving the mask on for about 30 minutes, my curls felt softer and bouncier (like they had a piece of their former glory).
For anyone who wants to try it at home, warm up a few tablespoons of coconut oil, massage it through damp hair from roots to ends, cover your hair with a shower cap, leave it on for 20-to-30 minutes, and then shampoo and condition as usual.
Personal massages and signature scents — Natasha López
Okay, it’s my mom’s turn now. Like my mother, I’ve never really been into wearing perfume. My mom’s signature scents always came from the creams she wore: Ponds and cocoa butter.
As my allergies and sensitivity to fragrances have gotten worse over the years, I also prefer subtler scents. So, in honor of my mother and the moisturizing body rituals she inherited from hers, I took a little deep-moisturizing moment for myself.
I used method’s simply nourish body lotion, which has coconut, rice milk, and shea better, and it reminded me of the yummy scents my mom always carried. I massaged it slowly into my skin, using my hand in a fist and rubbing my knuckles in circular motions (just like Mami taught me), which not only moisturizes but also helps with circulation. Now, I can have my own signature scent and can hopefully pass it down to the next generation, just as my matriarchs did for me.
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.caro,.caro__scroller{display:block;width:100%}.caro{clear:both;margin:0;padding:0;overflow:hidden}.caro__scroller{position:relative}.caro__scroller-wrapper{width:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative}.caro__count{display:none}.caro__arrows{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;width:100%;pointer-events:none;display:flex;flex-direction:row;justify-content:center;align-items:center;height:100%}.caro__arrow,.caro__arrow-left,.caro__arrow-right{padding:0;pointer-events:auto}.caro__arrow-left{top:auto;bottom:auto;left:40px;width:auto;margin:0;display:none;opacity:0}.caro__arrow-right{top:auto;right:40px;width:100px;margin:0;display:block;opacity:1;animation-name:moveArrow;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-duration:1.5s;animation-iteration-count:infinite}.caro__arrow{position:absolute;width:60px;height:60px;cursor:pointer;margin:-20px 0 0}.caro__arrow-file svg{width:100%;height:100%}.caro__arrow-file svg path{fill: var(–carousel-arrow-shape-color)}.caro__arrow-file:hover path{fill:var(–carousel-arrow-shape-color-hover)}.caro__arrow-file svg circle{fill:var(–carousel-arrow-bgcolor);stroke:var(–carousel-arrow-bordercolor)}.caro__arrow-file:hover svg circle{fill:var(–carousel-arrow-bgcolor-hover);stroke:var(–carousel-arrow-bordercolor-hover)}.caro__arrow-right:hover{animation-play-state:paused;-webkit-animation-play-state:paused}@keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(30px)}}@-moz-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(30px)}}@-webkit-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(30px)}}@-o-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(30px)}}.caro__scroller-list{width:100%;height:fit-content;white-space:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden;scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-padding:0 20px;padding:0 0 20px;-webkit-transform:translateZ(0);-moz-transform:translateZ(0);-ms-transform:translateZ(0);-o-transform:translateZ(0);transform:translateZ(0);-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;-moz-backface-visibility:hidden;-ms-backface-visibility:hidden;backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-perspective:1000;-moz-perspective:1000;-ms-perspective:1000;perspective:1000;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;grid-template-columns:repeat(100,340px);font-size:0;display:flex;justify-content:start;align-items:start;gap:20px;flex-wrap:nowrap}.is-promos .caro__scroller-list,.is-wide .caro__scroller-list,.is-youtube .caro__scroller-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(100,500px)}.is-social .caro__scroller-list,.is-tall .caro__scroller-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(100,340px)}.caro__card{overflow:hidden;width:340px;min-width:340px;max-width:340px;background-color:transparent;height:fit-content;scroll-snap-align:start;position:relative;display:inline-block;float:none;box-sizing:content-box;padding:0;margin:0}.caro__card img{width:100%}.caro__card>div{box-sizing:border-box;width:inherit}.caro__card:first-of-type{padding-left:20px}.caro__card:last-of-type{margin-right:20px}.is-promos .caro__card,.is-wide .caro__card,.is-youtube .caro__card{width:500px;min-width:500px;max-width:500px}.is-youtube .caro__card iframe{width:500px!important;height:281px!important}.is-social .caro__card iframe.instagram-media{max-width:unset!important;width:100%!important;border-radius:0!important;margin:-54px 0 0!important;border:0!important}@media only screen and (max-width:760.98px){.caro__arrow-left{left:15px}.caro__arrow-right{right:15px;pointer-events:none}.caro__arrow-right .caro__arrow-file{transform:rotate(180deg)}.caro__arrow-file{width:85px;height:85px}.caro__arrow-file img,.caro__arrow-file svg{padding:11px}@keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(20px)}}@-moz-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(20px)}}@-webkit-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(20px)}}@-o-keyframes moveArrow{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(20px)}}.caro__scroller-list,.is-people .caro__scroller-list,.is-promos .caro__scroller-list,.is-social .caro__scroller-list,.is-tall .caro__scroller-list,.is-wide .caro__scroller-list,.is-youtube .caro__scroller-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(100,335px)}.caro__card,.is-people .caro__card,.is-promos .caro__card,.is-social .caro__card,.is-tall .caro__card,.is-wide .caro__card,.is-youtube .caro__card{width:335px;min-width:335px;max-width:335px}.is-youtube .caro__card iframe{width:335px!important;height:188px!important}.caro__arrows{display:none!important}}.caro__scroller-list::-webkit-scrollbar{height:4px;pointer-events:auto;cursor:pointer;background:0 0!important}.caro__scroller-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:0 0!important;padding:2px 0}.caro__scroller-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:0 0!important;border-radius:6px;border:0}.caro__scroller-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:0 0!important}
/* /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// */
/* Editors */
.editors {
margin: 40px auto 0;
padding: 0;
}
.editors__wrapper {
}
.editors__list {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: center;
align-items: flex-start;
flex-wrap: wrap;
width: 100%;
gap: 15px;
}
.editors__card {
width: 100%;
max-width: 250px;
display: block;
margin: 0;
padding: 0 20px;
}
.editors__card-image {
width: 100%;
max-width: 250px;
margin: 0 auto 10px;
}
.editors__card-image img {
width: 100%;
border-radius: 500px;
border: var(–editor-border-size) solid var(–editor-border-color);
}
.editors__card-details {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
font-family: var(–editor-details-font);
font-weight: var(–editor-details-weight);
color: var(–editor-details-color);
font-size: 0.7rem;
line-height: 1.45;
text-align: center;
}
.editors__card-details a:hover {
color: var(–editor-name-hover-color);
}
.editors__card-name {
font-size: 1.2rem;
color: var(–editor-name-color);
font-family: var(–editor-name-font);
font-weight: var(–editor-name-weight);
}
.editors__card-role {
color: var(–editor-role-color);
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.editors__card-social {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
gap: 0;
}
.editors__card-social-icon svg {
width: 50px;
height: 50px;
}
.editors__card-social-icon svg path {
fill: var(–editor-social-color);
}
.editors__card-social-icon:hover svg path {
fill: var(–editor-social-hover-color);
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 760px) {
.editors {
padding: 0 0 40px;
}
.editors__list {
gap: 20px;
}
.editors__card {
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
}
/* //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// */
/* Products */
.product__card {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 0;
align-items: stretch;
justify-content: center;
}
.product__image {
width: 100%;
overflow: hidden;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: start;
align-items: center;
position: static;
padding-bottom: 0;
height: fit-content;
top: 0;
max-height: 440px;
}
/* new */
.product__image {
width: 100%;
overflow: hidden;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 0;
height: 440px; /* 420px; */
}
.product_image-container {
width: 100%;
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 0;
height: auto;
border: 0; /* var(–product-img-border-size) solid var(–product-img-border-color); */
border-radius: 0; /* var(–product-img-border-radius); */
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
}
.product__image img {
width: 100%;
position: static;
top: unset;
-ms-transform: unset;
transform: unset;
top: 0;
left: 0;
}
.product__eyebrow {
width: 100%;
font-family: var(–product-brand-font);
font-weight: var(–product-brand-weight);
font-size: 0.7rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
color: var(–product-brand-color);
text-decoration: none;
padding: 15px 10px 5px;
overflow: hidden;
height: 35px;
}
.product__name {
width: 100%;
font-family: var(–product-name-font);
font-weight: var(–product-name-weight);
font-size: 1.1rem;
text-transform: none;
letter-spacing: 0em;
color: var(–product-name-color);
text-decoration: none;
padding: 0 10px 15px;
white-space: normal;
overflow: hidden;
height: 60px;
}
.product__name span {
border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.product__name:hover span {
border-bottom: 1px solid var(–product-name-color);
}
.product__buy {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: center;
align-items: stretch;
padding: 0 10px 10px;
gap: 20px;
}
.product__buy-button {
width: fit-content;
padding: 8px 20px;
font-family: Brown Bold, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
font-size: 0.7rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
color: var(–product-buy-text-color);
background-color: var(–product-buy-bg-color);
border: var(–product-buy-border-size) solid var(–product-buy-border-color);
border-radius: 100px;
text-align: center;
text-decoration: none;
}
.product__buy-button:hover {
background-color: var(–product-buy-bg-hover-color);
color: var(–product-buy-text-hover-color);
}
.product__buy-details {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 5px;
width: 100%;
}
.product__prices {
font-family: Brown Bold, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
font-size: 0.7rem;
color: var(–product-brand-color);
text-decoration: none;
}
.product__retailer {
font-family: Brown Regular, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
font-size: 0.7rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
color: var(–product-brand-color);
text-decoration: none;
}
.product__card {
text-align: left;
}
.caro.is-products .caro__card {
width: 220px !important;
min-width: 220px !important;
max-width: 220px !important;
}
.product__name {
font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}
.product__image {
height: 320px !important;
}
.product__buy {
padding: 0 0 10px !important;
gap: 15px !important;
}
.product__name,
.product__eyebrow {
padding-left: 0 !important;
padding-right: 0 !important;
}
.caro__card:first-of-type {
padding-left: 0 !important;
}
.caro__card:last-of-type {
margin-right: 0 !important;
}
.caro__scroller-list {
scroll-padding: 0 20px;
padding: 0 20px 20px !important;
}
h2.caro__header {
font-family: ‘Brown Bold’, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
font-size: 2.5rem;
margin: 0 auto 40px;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.subnav {
background-color: #FFEEEE;
}
.header__container {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: start;
align-items: center;
gap: 0;
}
.header__column {
width: 33.333%;
}
.header__column.is-two-column {
width: 66.6666%;
}
.header__column img {
width: 100%;
}
.intro__break {
display: block;
}
.tmp-hero-overlay {
position: absolute;
top: 26%;
left: 0;
width: 50%;
right: 0;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.tmp-hero-overlay img {
width: 100%;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 968px) {
.header__container {
flex-direction: column;
}
.header__column {
width: 100%;
}
.header__column.is-two-column {
width: 100%;
}
.intro__break {
display: none;
}
}
.overlay__deaktop {
display: block;
}
.overlay__mobile {
display: none;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {
.overlay__deaktop {
display: none;
}
.overlay__mobile {
display: block;
}
.tmp-hero-overlay {
top: 36%;
left: 0;
width: 89%;
}
h2.caro__header {
font-size: 2.0rem;
}
}
/* Hide broken ad */
.goku,
.bxc {
display: none !important;
}
const hasSubnav = true;
/* //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// */
/* DO NOT ALTER */
function fixImageSizes() {
const w = setTimeout(function() {
clearTimeout(w);
let a = document.querySelectorAll(“.product_image-container img”);
let h;
for (let i = 0; i < a.length; i++) {
// Get image height
h = a[i].clientHeight;
// If height is less than 440px
if (h 760) {
c = document.getElementById(“video_desktop”);
c.pause();
}
a.style.position = “fixed”;
b.style.height = “58px”;
a.style.transform = “translateY(-50px)”;
const w = setTimeout(function() {
a.style.transform = “translateY(58px)”;
a.style.transition = “all 0.75s ease-in-out”;
a.style.webkitTransition = “all 0.75s ease-in-out”;
}, 500);
}
function subnavOff() {
const a = document.getElementById(“subnav”);
const b = document.getElementById(“subnav__marker”);
let c;
if (window.innerWidth > 760) {
c = document.getElementById(“video_desktop”);
c.play();
}
a.style.transform = “translateY(0)”;
a.style.transition = “all 0.75s ease-in-out”;
a.style.webkitTransition = “all 0.75s ease-in-out”;
const w = setTimeout(function() {
clearTimeout(w);
a.style.position = “relative”;
b.style.height = “1px”;
}, 10);
}
function setupSubnav() {
if (Waypoint) {
var waySticky = new Waypoint({
element: document.getElementById(‘subnav__marker’),
handler: function(direction) {
if (direction == ‘down’) {
subnavOn();
}
if (direction == ‘up’) {
subnavOff();
}
},
offset: 110
});
}
}
function initSubnav() {
const w = setTimeout(function() {
clearTimeout(w);
setupSubnav();
}, 1000);
}
function initAnchors() {
let a = document.querySelectorAll(“#below-the-fold-modules>div”);
let b,c,d,e,dv;
for (let i = 0; i {
const script = document.createElement(‘script’);
script.src = url;
script.onload = resolve;
script.onerror = reject;
document.head.appendChild(script);
});
}
function initLoad() {
loadScript(‘https://studio-assets.rf29.net/Assets/Site/JS/waypoints.min.js’)
.then(() => {
// Loaded
if (hasSubnav) {
initSubnav();
// initAnchors();
}
// fixImageSizes();
})
.catch(error => {
// Not loaded
console.error(‘Error loading script:’, error);
});
}
const checkInit = setTimeout(function() {
clearTimeout(checkInit);
const a = document.getElementById(“tmp-hero”);
// Make sure to do this just once in case of page re-render
if (a == undefined) {
let b = document.querySelectorAll(“.tmp-hero”)[0];
b.setAttribute(“id”,”tmp-hero”);
initLoad();
}
}, 50);
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let CaroMobile = false;
if (navigator.userAgent.match(/Android|BlackBerry|iPhone|iPad|iPod|Opera Mini|IEMobile/i)) {
CaroMobile = true;
}
function CaroLeft(id,crd) {
let w = (window.innerWidth)/2;
let i = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let o = document.getElementById(i);
o.scrollLeft += -(w);
}
function CaroRight(id,crd) {
let w = (window.innerWidth)/2;
let i = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let o = document.getElementById(i);
o.scrollLeft += w;
}
function CaroArrows(id,crd) {
const ar_l = “>”;
const ar_r = “>”;
// Arrows code, add id to the fucntion calls
const a = “
” + ar_l + “
” + ar_r + “
“;
// Target the carousel
let b = document.querySelectorAll(“.caro__arrows”)[id];
// Add arrows to carousel
b.innerHTML = a;
}
function CaroMonitor(id,wd,crd) {
let i = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let o = document.getElementById(i);
let pos = o.scrollLeft;
// Get number of cards in scroller
let num = o.childElementCount;
// Get window width
let w = window.innerWidth;
// Calc scrolling sapce
let max = -((w – wd));
let gla = [“CARO__left” + id];
let gra = [“CARO__right” + id];
let la = document.getElementById(gla);
let ra = document.getElementById(gra);
// Left Arrow
if (pos > -20 && pos max) {
ra.style.display = “none”;
ra.style.opacity = “0.0”;
} else {
ra.style.display = “block”;
ra.style.opacity = “1.0”;
}
}
function CaroDevice(id) {
let i = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let o = document.getElementById(i);
let pos = o.scrollLeft;
if (pos > 100) {
let gra = [“CARO__right” + id];
let ra = document.getElementById(gra);
ra.style.opacity = “0.0”;
ra.style.transition = “all 0.7s”;
ra.style.WebkitTransition = “all 0.7s”;
let wait = setTimeout(function() {
ra.style.display = “none”;
clearTimeout(wait);
}, 200);
}
}
function CaroCount(id) {
let a = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let b = document.getElementById(a).children;
return b.length;
}
function CaroWidthCheck(id,wd,count) {
let w = window.innerWidth;
let a = [“CARO__scroller” + id];
let b = document.getElementById(a);
let gla = [“CARO__left” + id];
let gra = [“CARO__right” + id];
let la = document.getElementById(gla);
let ra = document.getElementById(gra);
console.log(id + “browser ” + w);
console.log(id + “scroller ” + wd);
if (wd < w) {
b.style.justifyContent = "center";
la.style.visibility = "hidden";
ra.style.visibility = "hidden";
} else {
b.style.justifyContent = "start";
la.style.visibility = "visible";
ra.style.visibility = "visible";
}
}
function CaroSetup(id) {
// Assemble carousel id attribute
let a = ["CARO" + id];
let aa = ["CARO__scroller" + id];
// Target the carousel
let b = document.querySelectorAll(".caro")[id];
let bb = document.querySelectorAll(".caro__scroller-list")[id];
// Get width of cards
let crd = bb.querySelectorAll(".caro__card")[1].clientWidth; // Get width from the second card
// Set the attribute of the carousel
b.setAttribute("id",a);
bb.setAttribute("id",aa);
// Get width of the scroller element
let wd = bb.scrollWidth;
let count = CaroCount(id);
// Watch the carousel scolling
bb.addEventListener("scroll", function() {
if (CaroMobile == false) {
CaroMonitor(id,wd,crd);
} else {
CaroDevice(id);
}
}, false);
// Add the arrows
CaroArrows(id,crd);
// Check width of cards, if not wider than browser, center and turn off arrows
CaroWidthCheck(id,wd,count);
}
function CaroResize() {
let a = document.querySelectorAll(".caro");
let b,c,d,wd;
for (let i = 0; i < a.length; i++) {
b = ["CARO__scroller" + i];
c = document.getElementById(b);
d = b.childElementCount;
wd = c.scrollWidth;
CaroWidthCheck(i,wd,d);
}
}
function CaroInit() {
// Look for Carousels
let a = document.querySelectorAll(".caro");
// Run setup for each carousel found
for (let i = 0; i < a.length; i++) {
CaroSetup(i);
}
// If browser resize, recheck if carousels need centering and arrows
window.onresize = function() {
CaroResize();
};
}
const CaroWait = setTimeout(function() {
clearTimeout(CaroWait);
let a = document.querySelectorAll(".caro")[0].id;
if (a != "CARO0") {
CaroInit();
}
}, 500);
.gallery {
width: 100%;
margin-top: -20px;
font-size: 0;
}
.gallery__container {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 0;
}
.gallery__item {
width: 25%;
}
.gallery__image {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
z-index: 98;
position: relative;
}
.gallery__image img {
width: auto;
position: relative;
height: 80vh;
}
.gallery__details {
padding: 15px 0 0;
z-index: 99;
position: relative;
}
.gallery__item-title {
font-family: ‘Brown Regular’, sans-serif;
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: #54374C;
text-align: left;
margin: 5px 0;
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: start;
align-items: center;
gap: 12px;
}
.gallery__item-credit {
font-family: ‘Roboto Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.65rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
text-align: left;
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: start;
align-items: center;
gap: 12px;
}
.gallery__item-credit a:hover {
background-color: #54374C;
color: #F1EDDB;
}
h5 {
font-family: ‘Brown Regular’, sans-serif;
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: #54374C;
}
.footnote {
font-family: ‘Brown Regular’, sans-serif;
font-size: 0.65rem;
color: #54374C;
}
.person__overlay-set {
font-family: ‘Brown Regular’, sans-serif;
font-size: 1rem;
line-height: 1.65;
}
.person__image-container {
font-size: 0;
}
.is-double {
width: 50%;
}
.caro.is-gallery
.caro__card {
width: fit-content;
min-width: fit-content;
max-width: fit-content;
height: fit-content;
height: fit-content;
}
.gallery__image.gallery__image-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 20px;
height: 80vh;
}
.gallery__image.gallery__image-group img {
height: 50%;
}
.gallery__image {
overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery__image a img {
transform: scale(1.0);
transition: all 0.5s ease-in;
-webkit-transition: all 0.5s ease-in;
}
.gallery__image a:hover img {
transform: scale(1.1);
transition: all 0.5s ease-in;
-webkit-transition: all 0.5s ease-in;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 1400px) {
.gallery__image img,
.gallery__image.gallery__image-group {
height: 70vh;
}
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
.gallery__image img,
.gallery__image.gallery__image-group {
height: 60vh;
}
}
.is-quote-bg {
background: #f7e5ba;
background: -webkit-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 229, 186, 1) 0%, rgba(247, 231, 244, 0.85) 100%);
background: -moz-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 229, 186, 1) 0%, rgba(247, 231, 244, 0.85) 100%);
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THE LOOKBOOK
FEATURING 20 LOOKS
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THE ARTISTS
ZERINA AKERS
STYLIST
Zerina Akers is the stylist behind some of pop culture’s most defining fashion moments, from Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Black Is King to looks for Megan Thee Stallion and Chloe x Halle. She is also the founder of The Show Must Go On, an LA showroom supporting emerging designers, and Black Owned Everything, a platform amplifying Black-owned brands. With her distinct ability to merge eras, mix high and low, and champion underrepresented talent, Akers has become one of fashion’s most influential and standout voices.
READ MORE
Zerina Akers on the Five Moods That Will
Shape Your Fall Closet
By Laura Lajiness Kaupke
COREE MORENO
HAIR ARTIST
Coree Moreno is a Los Angeles–based hair artist celebrated for blurring the line between coiffure and couture. He counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, and Shaboozey among his red-carpet clients. Self-taught from an early age, Moreno honed his skills by styling Barbies and neighborhood clients before breaking into salons and later assisting the visionary hair artist Vernon François. Today, his sculptural, fashion-forward approach to hair elevates red-carpet and editorial looks alike.
READ MORE
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Coree Moreno Shares
The Season’s Chicest Hairstyles To Try
By Karina Hoshikawa
SIR JOHN
MAKEUP ARTIST
Sir John is a visionary makeup artist and creative director whose artistry has shaped some of pop culture’s most iconic beauty moments. He began his career assisting legends like Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury, and now serves as the Creative Director for L’Oréal USA and Medicube. From painting Beyoncé’s legendary “sparkly eye” at Coachella to crafting Zendaya’s red-carpet looks, Sir John is known for bringing depth, inclusivity, and artful storytelling to beauty.
READ MORE
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Sir John Sets
The Tone With Five Power Looks
By Karina Hoshikawa
BRITTNEY BOYCE
NAIL ARTIST
Brittney Boyce, the creative force behind Nails of LA, has built a reputation as Hollywood’s go-to nail artist. Known for intricate, edgy designs, her work has been spotted on Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, Kim Kardashian, and Kate Hudson. With her gel press-on label Lost Angels, she’s expanded her reach, bringing high-concept nail art to at-home beauty enthusiasts. Boyce is celebrated for approaching nails as a true canvas for creativity, detail, and self-expression.
READ MORE
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Brittney Boyce On
The Coolest Nail Art Of The Season
By Karina Hoshikawa
Get the Looks
FEATURING 21 PRODUCTS
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THE LOOKBOOK STORIES
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CREDITS:
Chief Content Officer: Brooke DeVard;
Featured Artist: Makeup: Sir John;
Featured Artist: Nails: Brittney Boyce;
Featured Artist: Stylist: Zerina Akers;
Featured Artist: Hair: Coree Moreno;
Photographer: Steven Simione;
Director of Photography: Alli Gooch;
Director of Photography: Yasmine Diba;
Director of Photography: Amalia Irons;
Hair and Makeup: Alexis De La Isla;
Wardrobe: Tabitha Sanchez;
Producer: Alexa Rhodes;
Line Producer: Megan Boal;
Production Coordinator: Dawnie Jefferson;
Production Assistant: Chelsea Triana;
Art Production Assistant: Charlotte Lethbridge;
Editor: Christianne Jackson;
Editor: David Rho;
Photographer Assistant: Marco Roman;
Photo Retouching: Daniele Iachella;
Stylist Assistant: Owen McQueeney;
Wardrobe Assistant: Abigail Depose;
Wardrobe Assistant: AmyClaire Mugno;
Wardrobe Assistant: Elijah Scott;
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Lisa Dempsey;
Makeup Artist Assistant: Kasha Lassien;
Makeup Artist Assistant: Leyla Hayauri;
Makeup Representative: Queen White;
Senior Social Manager: Lia Tabackman;
Supervising Social Producer: Jordan Bogigian;
Social Producer: Breanna Davis;
VP, Creative: Praise Paige;
Creative Director: Madeleine Mogul;
Creative Director: Hayley Champoux;
Senior Creative: Elizabeth Therese Parker;
Creative Strategist: Tamar Willis;
Nails Model: Dyani Norwood;
Nails Model: Fatma Dabo;
Stylist Model: Ellen Byun;
Stylist Model: Amber Jones;
Stylist Model: Brenna Monet;
Makeup Model: Jessie Mesa;
Makeup Model: Mary Stoker;
Hair Model: Catherine Pham;
Hair and Makeup Model: Nyawuta Chol;
Hair Model: Mercedes Enriqueta;
VP, Talent Partnerships & Influencer Strategy: Gabriela Zarmakoupis;
Talent Campaign Manager: Anne Marie Andrews;
Creative & Sales Strategist: Alissa Maggiacomo
Senior Writer: Karina Hoshikawa;
Product Design: Lee Misenheimer;
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R29’s Fall Lookbook: Zerina Akers On The Five Moods That Will Shape Your Fall Closet
Come fall, there’s always a collective vibe shift – a sense of new beginnings and desire for fresh inspiration that make getting dressed feel different than any other time of year. But instead of obsessing over one must-have item or micro-trend, we’re thinking in sensibilities: […]
FASHION
Come fall, there’s always a collective vibe shift – a sense of new beginnings and desire for fresh inspiration that make getting dressed feel different than any other time of year. But instead of obsessing over one must-have item or micro-trend, we’re thinking in sensibilities: the moods, energies, and references that feel most resonant with our personal style for the coming season.
That’s the lens stylist Zerina Akers is bringing to R29’s Fall Lookbook. Known for shaping some of fashion’s most culture-defining looks on Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, and Chloe and Halle, she’s a firm believer in drawing inspiration across eras and blending high-end with affordable fashion to create looks that are authentic and personal. For the Fall Lookbook, Akers distills fall’s biggest moments into five key vibes. They’re less of a rulebook and more of a starting point – an invitation to remix what’s already in your closet, shop with more intention, and flex the boundaries of your personal style.
The result? A framework for fall dressing that skips fleeting trends in favor of something more lasting: a formula for dressing that you can make your own. For Akers, that spans from grunge with polish – layering plaid and leather for a cozy mix of textures – to reimagining collegiate cool with neckties and shirting paired with skirts or denim for a grounded, expressive look.
Below, we break down each of Akers’ five looks – and shop out pieces so you can build on your own wardrobe and bring these outfit formulas to life.
High Grunge
It’s the details that differentiate Zerina’s modern take on grunge. “From your belt buckle to the grommets on your boots, the patches on your jacket – that’s really what it’s about,” Akers says of the trend. Small styling choices deliver the nuance: plaid skirts, a flannel tied at the waist, and a patchwork moto jacket on top push the mix forward while maintaining its grit. The rawness is there, but sharpened just enough to feel deliberately reconsidered.
Line Break
Akers pushes your classic stripe way beyond basic: this fall, they’re stacked and layered for impact. Whether you’re mixing a rugby with a solid piece, or playing with two different stripes, the approach is straightforward but lands with a punch. For this look, she paired a Barrow rugby sweatshirt over a Marimekko button-down, added socks that echo the pattern, and finished with glossy Zara loafers. The magic is in the mashup — wide bands versus skinny stripes, color colliding with neutrals, sportswear mixed with tailoring.
Scarlet Authority
What cherry red was to summer, scarlet is to fall. This season, Akers is threading the pop of color through multiple items — tights, gloves, boots — to cut through an otherwise neutral look. Here, she pairs burgundy tights and patent pumps alongside a tonal skirt and handbag, finished with a white bomber for instant freshness. It’s bold without being complicated, the kind of styling move that makes classic pieces feel instantly new.
Suede Away
This isn’t the sheer, body-baring look you might expect. Akers’ version relies on texture that hugs close: a waist-nipping suede jacket paired with a flowing, asymmetrical skirt. The boots and jewelry add a Western flair to this unapologetically autumnal look. To recreate, pair earth-toned suede with other textured fabrics for a tactile tension, keeping in mind that the appeal is in the feel.
Neo-Prep
This is prep, undone. “It’s really about the modern scholar — taking classic academic inspiration and making it feel contemporary and fresh,” Akers says. For the Fall Lookbook, she’s layering shirts two at a time and offsetting the polish with a slick leather bomber rather than a blazer. “It’s a fun play on menswear,” she adds, “but with a preppiness that feels deconstructed — less about a uniform and more about self-expression.”
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CREDITS:
Chief Content Officer: Brooke DeVard;
Featured Artist: Stylist: Zerina Akers;
Photographer: Steven Simione;
Hair and Makeup: Alexis De La Isla;
Producer: Alexa Rhodes;
Line Producer: Megan Boal;
Production Coordinator: Dawnie Jefferson;
Production Assistant: Chelsea Triana;
Art Production Assistant: Charlotte Lethbridge;
Photographer Assistant: Marco Roman;
Photo Retouching: Daniele Iachella;
Stylist Assistant: Owen McQueeney;
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Lisa Dempsey;
Stylist Model: Ellen Byun;
Stylist Model: Amber Jones;
Stylist Model: Brenna Monet;
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Brittney Boyce On The Coolest Nail Art For Fall
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Coree Moreno Shares The Season’s Chicest Hairstyles To Try
Even if you don’t know Coree Moreno, you’ve definitely seen, saved, and screenshotted, his work. The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture. (His […]
FASHION
Even if you don’t know Coree Moreno, you’ve definitely seen, saved, and screenshotted, his work. The hairstylist counts Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Lil Nas X, Michaela Coel, Serena Williams, and Shaboozey among his clientele, with his work often blurring the lines between coiffure and couture. (His Instagram bio reads “hair artist,” an apt descriptor of his inspired approach.) “[Growing up], I would style my sister’s Barbies and then I did my neighbor’s hair for the first time,” Moreno says of his career origin story. “I realized this is my superpower and leaned into it. From then on, it’s been an upward trajectory.”
For the inaugural R29 Lookbook, we asked Moreno to gaze into his crystal ball and create five unique looks that will define this fall’s beauty trends. “I love the element of hair feeling very lived in,” he tells us on set.
Moreno suggests taking this time of year to get your strands back in tip-top shape. “It’s healthy hair season,” he declares. “The weather gets drier, so it’s really time to focus on nourishing your hair.” That POV further extends into how Moreno’s looks embrace natural textures rather than fighting them. “Most times, ‘perfect,’ frizz-free looks require you to destroy your hair [in order] to achieve them,” he says. “I prefer to lean into things instead of trying to correct them.”
Ahead, prepare to be inspired by what your hair can do this season, thanks to the five stunning styles from the hairstylist.
The New New Wave
For this look, Moreno decided to take a more refined approach to your typical tousled beachy waves. “I wanted to show this style using a flat iron, because you’re really able to customize the wave,” he explains of this effortlessly undone — but still polished — look. “I wanted to show the variations that waves can have and how they can enhance your face shape,” he says. “For example, if you want to accent the cheekbones, your waves should start there.” And because nothing enhances wavy texture than eyecatching shine, Moreno used a shine-boosting styling cream (specifically, Bumble and Bumble’s Brillantine) along with Spray de Mode to set.
Punk Plaits
Whether you’re going for effortless style or all-out glamour, the right braided style can really elevate your look. “Oftentimes braids aren’t referenced for eveningwear or something more formal,” Moreno says of this half-up, half-down creation. “It was really important for me to show the variation and the range that braids actually have.” Achieve this piece-y, aughts-inspired texture and volume by sectioning hair from ear to ear, then knotting and securing each bun atop the head, leaving length in the back. Add a finishing touch to your style with Bask and Lather Edge Control and Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine spray for a healthy gleam.
Knot-hawk
“I love the idea of something as simple as a low bun being transitioned into something really modern,” Moreno says of this show-stopping style. And while one might believe that such a look only works for festival season, it’s a surprisingly versatile option that works on all kinds of hair types. “I could see someone with natural hair and someone with smooth hair [wearing this],” he tells us. “I would do more buns for someone who wants more of a snatched effect, and fewer buns for someone who wants something more demure.” He used Bumble and Bumble’s Thickening Spray on set to prep and add natural fullness to hair. Be sure to keep edges sleek with a gel like Bumble and Bumble’s Multi-Talented Sculpting Gel that gives all-day hold and mirror-like shine.
The Beehive
Beyoncé has blessed us with countless beauty moments, but one that continues to live rent-free in our heads is her tousled updo from her B’Day album cover. “It’s immediate sexiness without even trying,” Moreno says of the romantic look. “Shags and shorter, layered styles work best for this type of styling because you’re not having to hide and tuck in in places that they shouldn’t go.” To achieve the height and texture, Moreno used Kevin Murphy Body Builder and Bedroom Hair. “I love that all hair textures, even braids, can do this,” he says. “I love the versatility of it.”
Hidden Bob
Not ready to commit to a full chop? We hear you. If you want to test out the bob life, this look is for you. “[The faux bob] is one of those tricks that hairdressers have in their arsenal, but it’s also great for the everyday woman to play with,” Moreno says. Start by sectioning the bottom (or underside) half of your hair into a sleek ponytail, and braid the ends. (Braiding helps “hide” the hair easier.) “Then you’ll be left with a thinner, shorter version working with the layers, which will end way sooner than your actual length,” Moreno explains. Tuck the braids under the remaining length and secure with pins, then seal your style with a shine-boosting hairspray like Bumble and Bumble’s Spray de Mode for soft, touchable texture.
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CREDITS:
Chief Content Officer: Brooke DeVard;
Featured Artist: Hair: Coree Moreno;
Photographer: Steven Simione;
Hair and Makeup: Alexis De La Isla;
Wardrobe: Tabitha Sanchez;
Producer: Alexa Rhodes;
Line Producer: Megan Boal;
Production Coordinator: Dawnie Jefferson;
Production Assistant: Chelsea Triana;
Art Production Assistant: Charlotte Lethbridge;
Photographer Assistant: Marco Roman;
Photo Retouching: Daniele Iachella;
Wardrobe Assistant: Abigail Depose;
Wardrobe Assistant: AmyClaire Mugno;
Wardrobe Assistant: Elijah Scott;
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Lisa Dempsey;
Hair Model: Catherine Pham;
Hair and Makeup Model: Nyawuta Chol;
Hair Model: Mercedes Enriqueta;
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Brittney Boyce On The Coolest Nail Art For Fall
R29’s Fall Lookbook: Brittney Boyce On The Coolest Nail Art Of The Season
If your Instagram Discover page is anything like mine, it’s peppered with Powerpuff Girls memes, viral beauty products, and lots of nail inspo, which I dutifully add to my dedicated saved folder. For me, there’s no limit when it comes to close-ups of dope nail […]
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If your Instagram Discover page is anything like mine, it’s peppered with Powerpuff Girls memes, viral beauty products, and lots of nail inspo, which I dutifully add to my dedicated saved folder. For me, there’s no limit when it comes to close-ups of dope nail art: I could scroll through a never-ending feed, and it would still not be enough to satisfy my appetite.
Many of my faves come from Brittney Boyce, aka Nails of LA. The celebrity nail artist is known for impeccable, teeny-tiny works of art spotted on Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, and other famous fingertips. But you won’t find any micro fruit or prim French tips here; Boyce’s edgy, intricately detailed designs (which you can try at home, thanks to her brand, Lost Angels), For R29’s Lookbook, we tasked Boyce with dreaming up five designs that range from new ways to play with chrome (nope, it’s not going anywhere) to smoky eyes, but for your nails. Keep scrolling (and screenshotting) for five looks you’ll want to bring to your next nail appointment.
Heavy Metal
As Boyce puts it, “chrome is always such a vibe” – and she’s not wrong! To get this look, start with a sheer, neutral base and ask your nail tech for a raised, 3D gel effect French tip in your choice of metallic. “Look at chrome as a neutral that goes with everything,” says Boyce. “Even if you wear gold, a silver chrome is still so cool.”
Uncut Gems
Prim and proper meet punk with this rhinestone-studded oval set that pairs perfectly with a cozy knit. Plus, this is easier to DIY than you might think: Start with a metallic pink base like OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Metallic Composition and carefully dot nail glue in the pattern you want your rhinestones. (Or, use stick-on nail gems for a shortcut.) Seal the deal with your favorite glossy top coat, and voilà.
Aurawave
“I can’t stop doing aura — it’s actually a problem,” shares Boyce. (Same, girl.) ”It works with any color combo, but I’m loving a burgundy, reddish pink combo for this fall.” The result? A modern take on fall jewel tones. Dial up the edge with metal studs on select nails, and there you have it: Jewelry on your fingertips. This style is admittedly tricky to do at home without an airbrush machine, but luckily, Boyce offers a similar press-on style from her brand, Lost Angels.
Fadeout
This vampy, burgundy-brown ombre is nothing short of decadent, but the devil’s in the details. Namely, strategically placed airbrush for a shadowy veil of cool factor. “I airbrushed the base of the nail with black, and the tips are airbrushed in a bluish gray,” explains Boyce of this look. “And there’s just something about a square shape that makes you feel a little bit cooler.”
Chroma Clash
A little clashy, a little flashy — but it works. “These always give me anxiety when I do them, because the first four nails will kind of be perfect, and then I start thinking, ‘how do we match this?’” says Boyce. This frosty blue set combines several of Boyce’s signatures — chrome, studs, general badassery — but you can recreate the vibe at home with press-ons or nail stickers.
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CREDITS:
Chief Content Officer: Brooke DeVard;
Featured Artist: Nails: Brittney Boyce;
Photographer: Steven Simione;
Wardrobe: Tabitha Sanchez;
Producer: Alexa Rhodes;
Line Producer: Megan Boal;
Production Coordinator: Dawnie Jefferson;
Production Assistant: Chelsea Triana;
Art Production Assistant: Charlotte Lethbridge;
Photographer Assistant: Marco Roman;
Photo Retouching: Daniele Iachella;
Wardrobe Assistant: Abigail Depose;
Wardrobe Assistant: AmyClaire Mugno;
Wardrobe Assistant: Elijah Scott;
Nails Model: Dyani Norwood;
Nails Model: Fatma Dabo;
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R29’s Fall Lookbook: Sir John Sets The Tone With Five Power Looks
Move over, butter skin and blurred lips — fall is upon us, and with it, a new makeup mood to match. The shifting season is on the mind of celebrity makeup artist and Medicube creative director Sir John (known for painting famous faces like Beyoncé, Naomi […]
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Move over, butter skin and blurred lips — fall is upon us, and with it, a new makeup mood to match. The shifting season is on the mind of celebrity makeup artist and Medicube creative director Sir John (known for painting famous faces like Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, Zendaya, and Serena Williams), who we’ve tapped to dream up five creative interpretations of fall beauty for the R29 Lookbook.
“People always think that spring is renewal, but I feel like fall is really the ultimate reset and realigning,” he tells us on set. “It’s kind of back to basics in a way. And I think it always makes us a bit more present. Sometimes after the summer, we need something that’s grounding.” Ahead, you’ll discover five inspirational looks that are defining fall 2025 — and will have you running to recreate them ASAP. To call them “trends” is a veritable understatement; they’re a whole vibe, but made DIY-able. From retro-meets-modern to a 2.0 take on cat eyes, keep scrolling for five makeup moments straight from the Sir John cinematic beauty universe, just for us.
Cinedrama
Hollywood silver screen sirens are an endless source of beauty inspiration, and here, Sir John presents them in a moody fall palette. “This is the ‘90s does the ‘40s,” says Sir John of this layered interpretation. “I love the glamour of the Hollywood Regency Era: It was just so ultimate, feminine, and almost exaggerated in the features.” For this look, everything — eyes, cheeks, lips — is subtly dialed up. Think: a face card that pops on camera, but with the effortless ease of an ingénue.
On set, Sir John used Make Up For Ever’s Artist Color Pencils to softly line and define eyes, before using individual lashes on the bottom for a doll-like effect. “If you don’t feel comfortable with individual lashes, use two different mascaras [for the top and bottom],” he says, name-checking L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara. Then, opt for a volumizing formula for both the upper and lower lashes to add falsie-like drama. (“Think of the separating mascara as your primer,” he explains.) A touch of terracotta blush, like Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Blush in Jubilee sculpts cheekbones for definition worthy of the big screen.
Downtown ’88
“These aren’t uptown girls — they’re downtown women,” says Sir John of this bold, unapologetically glam moment. Evoking icons like Debbie Harry and Grace Jones, this look is all about sculpted, high-octane color, and skin that has a hint of gleam. (Perhaps from breaking a sweat on the dancefloor?) “I love the juxtaposition between frost and shimmer,” says Sir John. “Bring a little disco into the daytime.” To get the look at home, blend a dark navy shadow in the crease for a smoky effect, and apply a highly-pigmented matte shadow (like Violette_FR’s Yeux Paint in Dieu Bleu) in the center of the lid for a pop of color. Finish with a bold red lip — Sir John used Fenty Beauty’s Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored — topped with a juicy, clear gloss for can’t-look-away shine.
Angel Eyes
“These aren’t club girl pearls,” says Sir John of this ethereal, luminous look. “I added four on the lid to give a nice little bit of a light reflection, but it’s all very elevated.” A soft wash of shimmery champagne-silver on lids, like Charlotte Tilbury’s Eyes to Mesmerize in Champagne, serves as a perfect backdrop for the pearls (Half Magic makes similar ones that are easy to apply and don’t require glue), while glowy skin takes anything but a backseat. (We love Saie’s Glowy Super Gel, either worn alone or mixed with foundation for a lit-from-within effect.) Sir John prepped skin with Medicube’s Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Overnight Mask and Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream to deliver this glass-skin effect.
Le Cat Eye
Meet the cat eye’s sophisticated sister who’s back from studying abroad in Paris. Feathered out and blended, but still with a lifting, eye-opening winged shape, this liner look is giving us all the feels. An inky, jet-black gel liner is the way to go here — Sir John used Inglot’s AMC Eyeliner Gel, a makeup artist best-kept-secret — to create a smooth shape that won’t budge once it’s set. Keep the focus on your eyes by creating a “baby soft” nude lip. Sir John’s recipe: “We’re overlining and then going lighter in the center — it’s the ultimate contour,” he explains. Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
The Limelight
Make your own limelight this season by adorning your lids with scintillating sparkle that commands attention. “I always say, beauty is a feeling,” explains Sir John, who combined metallic lids with equally mesmerizing lips for a look that brings a serious dazzle factor. To recreate this look at home, try a burnished metallic shadow like Lisa Eldridge’s Liquid Lurex in Charcoal and layer an ultra-reflective glitter like Makeup By Mario’s Master Crystal Reflector in Citrine and Quartz for multidimensional sparkle. A color-shifting, prismatic lip topper like Rem Beauty’s Plumping Lip Gloss in Fembot seals the deal.
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CREDITS:
Chief Content Officer: Brooke DeVard;
Featured Artist: Makeup: Sir John;
Photographer: Steven Simione;
Hair and Makeup: Alexis De La Isla;
Wardrobe: Tabitha Sanchez;
Producer: Alexa Rhodes;
Line Producer: Megan Boal;
Production Coordinator: Dawnie Jefferson;
Production Assistant: Chelsea Triana;
Art Production Assistant: Charlotte Lethbridge;
Photographer Assistant: Marco Roman;
Photo Retouching: Daniele Iachella;
Wardrobe Assistant: Abigail Depose;
Wardrobe Assistant: AmyClaire Mugno;
Wardrobe Assistant: Elijah Scott;
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Lisa Dempsey;
Makeup Artist Assistant: Kasha Lassien;
Makeup Artist Assistant: Leyla Hayauri;
Makeup Representative: Queen White;
Makeup Model: Jessie Mesa;
Makeup Model: Mary Stoker;
Hair and Makeup Model: Nyawuta Chol;
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Refinery29’s Debut Seasonal Lookbook: The Styles Defining Fall 2025
This fall marks a first for Refinery29: We’re launching our debut seasonal Lookbook — a new tradition where the artists shaping culture create the looks and styles they’re most excited about for the season ahead. Fall always feels like the reset we’ve been waiting for. […]
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This fall marks a first for Refinery29: We’re launching our debut seasonal Lookbook — a new tradition where the artists shaping culture create the looks and styles they’re most excited about for the season ahead.
Fall always feels like the reset we’ve been waiting for. After brushing off the sand and retiring our flip-flops, getting dressed suddenly feels intentional again — and effort feels exciting. For me, effort isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about honoring yourself. Maybe that’s pairing stilettos with a pencil skirt, or wide-leg denim with a vintage tee you’ve had for years. Fall is the moment to lean into whatever your version of “feeling your best” looks like. We owe it to ourselves to show up with intention.
That’s why this Lookbook is so powerful. We wanted to hear from culture-makers — the people behind the looks we rush to save, screenshot, and share. Together, they created five capsule looks across hair, makeup, nails, and fashion that anyone can try, remix, and make their own. And because inspiration should never feel out of reach, each look comes with suggestions for how to shop it, style it, and make it your own.
For our inaugural lookbook, we assembled a truly all-star team:
Sir John
A makeup artist I first obsessed over when he was creating Beyoncé’s glam for the Formation tour, Sir John is an industry legend. Years later, I had the chance to meet him, and we’ve since collaborated as co-hosts on my podcast Naked Beauty and remained the closest of friends. To see his artistry up close is to understand why he’s one of the most visionary makeup artists of our time. The five looks he dreamed up for us span decades – from 1920s silent film stars to 1980s New York Club Kids, to a modern-day Sophia Loren moment.
Coree Moreno
I’ll never forget when I first met Coree at a Met Gala dinner in 2024. He walked in with alternative mullet, bell bottoms, and towering platforms – a look that immediately signaled he was someone I had to know. That night, he was doing Lil Nas X’s hair. Since then, he’s styled everyone from Zendaya to Natasha Lyonne to Jodie Turner-Smith. What drew me to him then – and now – is his ability to merge edge with elegance. For this shoot, his looks ranged from a modern beehive to effortless soft waves and reimagined braid styles – each one pushing texture and shape in fresh, modern ways.
Zerina Akers
I first fell in love with Zerina’s work through her styling of Beyoncé’s Black Is King, where every look embodied heritage and power. As the founder of Black Owned Everything and her LA showroom The Show Must Go On, Zerina is committed to elevating the visibility of Black-owned brands and bringing her discerning eye to a wider community. This fall, she’s forecasting Luxe Grunge, an updated spin on academic prep, and bold pops of scarlet, in classic outfit formulas that feel both aspirational and completely wearable.
Brittney Boyce
Brittney is the first person I’ve met who gets ready starting with her nails. The celebrated nail artist’s work has graced the fingers of Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, and Machine Gun Kelly (who once wore a set Brittney designed, encrusted with $30,000 worth of diamonds). This fall, she’s excited about playing with pink and purple auras, embellished cat eyes, and textured chrome tips. Screenshot, and save these looks to bring to your next mani appointment – or get yourself a set of press-ons from Brittney’s brand, Lost Angels.
We truly created magic on set, with seamless collaboration between the artists, models, our photographer Steven Simione — and, of course, the incredible R29 team. What started as moodboards and decks became something alive, inspiring, and full of energy. I already have every single look saved on my Pinterest board, and can’t wait to re-create Coree’s Knot-hawk (four buns stacked in sculptural perfection) and Sir John’s Downtown ‘88 makeup look, featuring bold blue eyeshadow and a glossy red lip.
The best part of this all is that this is just the beginning. Refinery29’s Fall Lookbook is more than a trend report, it’s our statement of intent: to spotlight the creatives shaping culture, to make fashion and beauty more accessible, and to remind us that every season brings a new era of possibility. Let’s step into it boldly.
With love,
Brooke
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A Week In The New York Tri-State On A $192,250 Household Income
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a manager who has a $192,250 joint income and […]
FASHIONWelcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.
Today: a manager who has a $192,250 joint income and who spends some of her money this week on a 5th birthday present.
Job Title: Manager
Industry: Nonprofit
Age: 37
Location: New York tri-state area
Salary: $77,250
Household Income/Financial Setup: $192,250 with my partner P. We have fully separate accounts, but think we may get one joint once we’re married early next year, and split the costs of most household bills and food needs.
Assets: Savings: $24,086; checking: $7,334 (just got paid); Mutual Fund brokerage account: $27,399: Roth IRA: $17,605; 403(b): $150,763. I currently do not have any joint accounts with P.
Debt: $0
Paycheck Amount (2x/month): $1,842 after taxes and contributions.
Pronouns: She/her
Monthly Expenses
Housing Costs: $2,700 total rent, split with P., which amounts to $1,350 for my half.
Monthly Loan Payments: $0 — my student loans were forgiven with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness! Highly recommend (if our current admin doesn’t destroy this too….urgh). P. has his own student loans he contributes to each month. In terms of credit cards, it varies depending on the month, but it’s usually around $180-$500. I always pay the statement balance off in full, and usually only charge travel or bigger expenses that I know I can pay off when the due date comes.
Monthly Expenses
Gym Membership: $119
Spotify: $11.99
Phone Bill: $54 for my portion (P. is on his own family plan).
Internet: My job includes an extra $50 in one paycheck per month for internet costs, so I cover the $45 for this.
All Streaming Services: P. covers these, about $70 per month.
Electric: P. covers this bill, unless it’s during the summer from high AC costs, then I contribute to it. Varies from $90-$130 per month.
Renters Insurance & Car Insurance: Bundled together for $165 per month.
403(b) Account: Automatically contribute 15% pre-tax from each paycheck, with about 4% of that going into the Roth IRA portion of the account. My job matched 4% before they ran into some financial issues, so hopefully that benefit will come back soon.
Therapy: $122 (paid through the HSA funds my job provides each year, and my FSA that I contribute to).
FSA Account: $27.09 pre-tax per paycheck.
Transportation Account: $84 pre-tax per paycheck.
Annual Expenses
Amazon Prime: $139 (I cover this).
Costco Membership: $60 (P. covers this).
Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, there was definitely always an expectation that I would attend higher education, and I always really liked school and learning, so I wanted to go to college. Only one of my parents went to college, but they both pushed for more education. For my undergrad, I received a partial scholarship, and took out the maximum amount of unsubsidized and subsidized loans. The rest was paid for with a parent loan, and I worked each summer in college and got a job on campus starting my senior year. The work money was more for food and going out, and less for actual tuition payments, since the loans and scholarship had that covered. I also went to grad school, which was paid fully with a Grad PLUS loan that I took out. I worked part time and lived at home, so there wasn’t any rent to pay, but grad school really showed me the reality of how I wanted to manage my finances. I don’t think I fully grasped just how much debt I would be in from my education, or the fact that I would definitely not make enough to pay it back, since that was not a focus in school, and my parents did not realize it either. (Ah, the millennial struggle). I had about $90,000 in student loan debt once I finished both degrees, and was extremely stressed about ever paying it off. I always wanted to work in a sector that felt meaningful and helped people, and ended up working in nonprofits. Once I realized I could participate in the public service loan forgiveness program by staying at a nonprofit for 10 years, I made that my goal, and my loans were fully forgiven under this program! Truly the biggest relief ever. Also, very glad we are making younger students more aware of the possible debt they can now incur from going to college, so we hope more informed decisions get made.
Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?
Conversations around money growing up were pretty nonexistent, although, as mentioned more below, I was aware of money issues from listening to my parents argue. What felt explicitly taught was that you should spend what you have, and that having a lot of money was something to look up to and respect, with little mention of the importance of savings and a safety net. How I manage my money was really self-taught, and more so from the lens of “what not to do” as a result of how my parents managed their money. I also have always viewed the acquisition of money as something that should not be filled with greed or a level of superiority over other people. It often felt like in the upper-middle class environment people gave too much respect and admiration to those with a ton of money, and little respect to those who lacked it, which I was never a fan of.
What was your first job and why did you get it?
My first job was at a local market once I turned 16 and could get my working papers. I wanted to work and become more independent from my parents, but I remember my parents telling me I didn’t “have” to work, since pretty much everything was covered and I really just needed spending money. Wanting my independence won out, and as I mention below, I did not want to have to ask for money. It was part time during the school year and full time during the summer.
Did you worry about money growing up?
I always feel like my relationship to money based on what I saw growing up is complex, and has made me be extremely frugal and cautious with my own money. We were definitely upper-middle class, and as a kid I never had to worry about food on the table. I fully acknowledge the privilege I had in this sense. However, I also had parents with major health problems, which diminished the income exponentially and caused me constant worry. One of my parents grew up with much less money than the other and outside of the US, yet both of their money relationships involved spending what you had, and felt like there was no urgency to actually save or watch what was spent. They did not have very much in savings, and saw debt as normal and something they would always be in. One parent was sick with health issues for many years, and passed away when I was a teen. Their spending habits were that of a spendthrift, and there was only one parent really making any income. My parents would argue about money all the time, because so much of it was spent so often on frivolous things. Meanwhile, the needs of the kids never felt considered. I never wanted to ask for anything, since I felt like they had enough on their plate. For a while, the entirety of their income went to healthcare, with credit cards maxed out, a HELOC taken on the house (that is still being paid each month), and retirement savings basically gone, and they went into an insane amount of debt trying to keep up. When my one parent passed away, we could not keep up with all the payments, almost lost the house, and had our hot water turned off multiple times. They never wanted to talk about how much they were struggling or ask for help with the situation, which is still frustrating. Any money issues (or overall family issues) were pushed away and not discussed or acknowledged. I didn’t even fully understand the extent of the debt until I had to take over my other parent’s finances after another illness a couple of years ago. Eventually, things stabilized somewhat (gotta give myself some credit for this), and I made sure I always worked so that I did not have to ask for money. I learned how to be really savvy with what little I had, and make it go a long way out of necessity. I had to grow up faster than most other people I knew, but it also made me really want to try to plan well for my own financial future so that I would not have to live in the constant stress of my childhood.
Do you worry about money now?
I do, probably because of the continued stress I have from my parent’s situation. It never feels like it’s enough, and because I have seen some of the worst case scenarios happen with healthcare costs it is always a concern that some insane expense may come up that I can’t afford. Plus, the current administration’s recklessness stresses me out for the future impact on all of our finances and I never think that I am someone who will somehow be immune to it. Inflation is ridiculous, and I also happen to live in one of the most expensive states. I know I need to chill out about this, because my own finances are fine, and I don’t have to worry about affording basic necessities, can take vacations if I want to and so on. It’s just super hard to ward off that scarcity mindset, or waiting for the other shoe to drop again. As mentioned above, I now help manage my other parent’s finances and other things in their household that they struggle now to do as they’ve aged, which I am constantly worried about (while they continue to choose not to be).
At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
Full financial responsibility set in by the time I finished grad school and moved out, around 25. Although I was covering my phone bill and other such bills earlier than that, I did not have to pay for housing costs or most groceries until moving out, which definitely helped me save a bunch. There is technically the financial safety net of my parent’s home or P.’s parents, where we would not pay for housing, but otherwise, all bills and such would have to remain. Even so, we’d still need to contribute in multiple ways if that were to be the case. It honestly consistently shocks me how many people in the New York area are fully or partially subsidized by their parents (I think that comparison at times also contributes to me never feeling like I have enough), but that’s another ramble for another day.
Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
Nope, but we will be getting some money as gifts from our family to cover some expenses for our wedding, although the amounts aren’t fully set yet and we’re paying for the bulk of it ourselves.
Day One: Sunday
8:30 a.m — I’ve been so exhausted from some travel I had to do recently with P., but decide I need to force myself to get to my gym class. I had a rough day yesterday, and usually letting out some energy and getting some endorphins helps. I rush out the door since me and P. chat for a bit too long, but make it just in time. I pay for about 10 classes per month, so I always make sure to use all of them.
10:30 am — Get back from the gym and make scrambled eggs with an orange and green tea, then shower. I have to head out today to my parent’s house and get some stuff done there, since I’ve been away for a bit.
12 p.m. — Time to get to the train with my pre-paid card, and I make it with plenty of time to spare. I think about grabbing more tea, but decide I don’t really need it. Somewhat regretting it though.
2 p.m. — I grab an Uber to my parent’s house from the train, since my car is there. Unfortunately it had a bit of a fender bender recently, so I need to get it fixed today or tomorrow. Am hoping I can do it today, since I have a super busy day with work tomorrow. $13.05
4 p.m. — It is not looking like I can get my car fixed today, so tomorrow it is. I rarely eat lunch on the weekends, and usually stick to a bigger breakfast and dinner, but decide to snack on some grapes and chips. Would that be considered a Girl Lunch, as the kids these days say? 😂I also have to run eight million errands for the house, and while I’m out realize I should probably get a refrigerant for my car AC, so that they can also fix that up tomorrow. I am not exaggerating when I say it has been the year from hell with my car. $41.31
6 p.m. — I have some leftover BBQ chicken and potatoes with Brussels sprouts for dinner (I also got some other food for the house earlier that can be there for the week). Any grocery shopping I do here I pay for with their account, since it’s for them. I usually don’t spend much on food while I’m here and just eat whatever is available. I do some laundry while I’m here, too, since I sadly do not have a washer drier in my apartment.
10 p.m. — I scroll on my phone (should be reading, but distractions…..). I also get some wedding planning done (upcoming nuptials are early next year, eeek), finish laundry and head to bed, since I have a long and early day tomorrow.
Daily Total: $54.36
Day Two: Monday
7:30 a.m. — My alarm wakes me up and I’m still exhausted, but I have to get this car stuff done before my work day starts. I eat some grapes and multigrain toast with peanut butter for breakfast, and head out.
8:30am — I drop off the car, which should luckily only take an hour at most, and walk to a nearby coffee shop. I order a London fog, which I pay for with a gift card I still have from my birthday and it’s $4.35, and relax for a bit checking my emails.
9:30am — The car is ready, and I’m very pleased with the results. It costs me way less than I initially assumed, but they do charge for fixing up the AC issue, which is completely fine. I swear this better be the final issue I have with it this year… $86.99
12 p.m. — I catch up on my emails since I was out a bunch last week, and have my first meeting of the day. There are more meetings this afternoon, so I take a break for lunch. Super happy that my org is looking better financially this year, and we are able to get a cost of living increase coming up, especially since most nonprofits are being ravaged by our current admin’s policies…. Sigh. It is truly the best job I’ve had, so I am glad I won’t have to even think about a new role elsewhere. I heat up some leftover chicken with spinach I made, and have a banana and some chips. I feel like my meals are looking extremely boring so far, but that is usually the case on weekdays for me!
4:30 p.m. — My Zoom meetings are all done for the day, and I definitely feel like it’s about to be a productive week ahead. I have my EOY review, which went really well overall. We talked through some of my goals, and I definitely want to aim for a promotion next year, and think I’d have a good chance of getting it. I’ve also really been wanting to learn more about the advocacy piece of nonprofits, and the policy and legislation impacts that affect the populations that my organization serves. I had done some work around this with the SCOTUS Affirmative Action case recently, and would like the opportunity to do more.
6 p.m. — I eat the rest of the chicken with some potatoes, and make some roast squash that I got from the local garden I volunteer with. I love being able to get some home grown produce from there, and volunteering has really given me a new perspective and appreciation about how difficult it is to actually harvest and grow food. Especially in a city and with our super modern way of living, we’re so used to just seeing everything available for us at all times in the supermarket, so I realized I’ve rarely thought about how the food actually gets there and where it comes from, and the immense amount of labor that goes into that. I definitely have a new found appreciation for the people who farm as their livelihood.
7 p.m. — I head back to my apartment on the train with my pre-paid ticket, and plan to be back at my parent’s towards the end of the week again.
8:30 p.m. — I get back home and P. did the usual grocery shopping for items we need, which we split. I pick a bunch of fresh figs from the backyard that our landlord lets us use (yum), shower and relax with a very good blueberry shandy that P. got nearby. Always love a drink that has some type of fruit in it. $50
10 p.m. — Doing some research on other things my car needs (truly the theme for this week) and decide a seat cover would be good, since it’s been stained a bit with annoying food spills. I find it on Amazon ($20.65) and have more gift card money to use. Then me and P. decide to watch Coco, which is one of our favorite movies. P. lost a close family member earlier this year, and Coco is meaningful to us when it comes to family and ancestors. No, we are absolutely not Disney adults, I promise! But we definitely appreciate the movies.
11:30 p.m. — Off to bed I go, after definitely tearing up at the beauty that is Coco.
Daily Total: $136.99
Day Three: Tuesday
7:30 a.m. — Time to get up and go to my workout class, especially since I’ll be going into the office the next two days. I make it with plenty of time to spare.
10 a.m. — I decide to grab some goat cheese from a nearby store to go with the figs I picked last night. Legit have never tried this before, but I sprinkle some honey on them after broiling, and they’re pretty good. I also have oatmeal with blueberries and peanut butter, a banana, and some green tea. $6.17
12 p.m. — I don’t have too many Zoom meetings today, so I do some cleaning around the house. P. vacuumed and cleaned a bunch yesterday, but I usually swiffer the floors so I get that done and feel good. I’m a bit of an organized, neat freak, and don’t like any sort of mess in my home. Luckily, P. is the same way, which is one of the many reasons why we work, haha.
2 p.m. — I finish with a couple of meetings/responding to emails and cleaning, and then shower and eat lunch. I make a little salad with spinach, walnuts, red onion, and sardines, and use some more of the goat cheese on top. Honestly delicious, I may have to do this more often. I have an orange and chips as well. I also get a very sweet message from a person I helped on LinkedIn who remembers me from my last job. A lot of the work I do can often feel very frustrating or thankless in the present moment, but the longer lasting impact it seems to have is what reminds me of why I do this work.
5 p.m. — P. makes dinner with chicken thighs, broccoli, and rice. I’m part of a book club, and we have our “once every two or three months” meeting tonight, so I want to make sure I eat beforehand. I’ve been wanting to read more in the past couple of years, since it was something I did constantly as a kid, but definitely not as much as I got older and busier. P. got me a Kindle a couple years ago, and it’s made it much easier for me to read more, and get books from the local library on the Libby app.
6:30 p.m. — I’m off to the book club meeting and tap to pay with my pre-paid card, and walk around a little before since I’m slightly early.
10 p.m. — Book club is really fun, and honestly just delves into general conversation more so than the book, haha. It’s nice to have an additional social activity every couple of months, that also helps me read new genres. Our previous theme was romance, which is actually what has made me realize I really like Emily Henry books (somehow that feels somewhat basic, but I’ll accept it lol). We decide our next theme will be memoirs, which are some of my favorites to read. I’ve been wanting to read the memoir that Viola Davis wrote, so I choose that, but it doesn’t get randomly chosen. I just order two glasses of red wine, since I ate already and because everything at this spot is ridiculously expensive. $30 for a burger? How are spots getting away with this?! We itemize the bill and split it according to what each person got. $45.91
10:45 p.m. — I tap to pay with my pre-paid card, and finally make it home to get ready for my office day tomorrow. I make a salad to bring for lunch, and put some chips and oranges in a bag. I will say, one of my biggest money-saving hacks over the years has been to rarely buy lunch at work, but I’ve also had jobs where we have a decent amount of events with food, which helps. The next two days will actually have food for the workshops we are doing, so I really just need to think about lunch.
Daily Total: $52.08
Day Four: Wednesday
8 a.m. — My alarm goes off and I truly do not feel like waking up. I swear this mainly happens when I actually have to go into the office. Probably could also be because of the wine I consumed last night, haha.
9 a.m. — I eat breakfast with a banana, and oatmeal with blueberries and peanut butter, and decide I’ll have tea that is provided at the office. I head out the door on my way and tap to pay with my pre-paid card. I have a bunch of meetings today, and then a workshop I’m organizing later today. I’m excited for it, since I have been planning it for the past couple of months.
12 p.m. — There is legit nobody in the office today, besides my colleague I am doing the workshop with. It’s always so eerie how empty it can be now since most people are hybrid/remote, but I also sometimes like the lack of distractions. I take my lunch break with the salad, orange, and chips and catch up on some phone (doom) scrolling.
4 p.m. — My entire afternoon is packed with things to do. I have an end of year review meeting with my direct report, which takes longer than I accounted for, since we were talking through goals and what to do in order to get a promotion. Since my org ran into some financial issues last year, I’ve learned that the only promotions going out this year are the ones that should have happened last year, but did not. Makes sense, but also does set some of us back a bit if we wanted a promotion for this year. I also have a general team meeting, before needing to prepare for the workshop.
7 p.m. — The workshop goes well, although it is stressful since the food order is super delayed. If there is one thing about working in nonprofits, it is to expect the unexpected for every single program event. It has all helped me become a less controlling, and more flexible person though. I finally head home from work and tap to pay with my pre-paid card after finishing the workshop and cleaning up all the food. We ordered a bunch of Mediterranean sandwiches for the event, so I have that for my dinner.
8 p.m. — Finally home and work on some more wedding things with P., since we’re trying to get our invites out soon, and have some dark chocolate because I have had a long, long day. We watch the newest John Oliver episode as well, and I want to crawl into a hole from the state of this country. Probably not the best way to unwind from my day.
10:30 p.m. — I get into bed and read the newest Emily Henry book until I finally fall asleep.
Daily Total: $0
Day Five: Thursday
8 a.m. — Once again, I can barely wake up with my alarm. My body knows I have to go into work, I swear. I have avocado toast for breakfast with a banana, and get ready for another long day ahead.
10 a.m. — I travel into work with tap to pay, and go to pick up stamps for the wedding invites that we are sending this week. They end up being $62, and P. is covering everything stationery related for the wedding, so he sends me the money for it.
12:30 p.m. — I grab a green tea from the kitchen at work, and have a couple of meetings, and review some emails and upcoming projects. I decide to take my lunch break before the madness of the afternoon, and have the other part of the salad I had made with an orange and chips. I take a walk to a nearby market, and decide to grab an iced dirty chai to get through the rest of the day. $7.08
4 p.m. — I have a lull in some meetings before the workshop later, so I finally order a gift for my friend’s kid’s 5th birthday this weekend. I get some books (I buy all my friends’ kids books for every birthday) and an educational toy too. I’ve become that adult, but I swear I get fun stuff too…. Sometimes. I split it with my brother, since we’re all friends from back in the day. I haven’t seen them in a while, since they live in another state, so it will be nice to spend time with them. $27.50
7 p.m. — The workshop ends. It went really well. The conversations really flowed, and I love to hear about how much they’ve grown and learned. We have delicious Mediterranean food again, but this time with salad, rice, and chicken, so I have that for dinner while chatting with all of them. My friend works nearby, so we walk for a bit after and then go back to our neighborhood, and tap to pay for the train.
8:30 p.m. — I finally get home and P. has all the invites ready to go, so they’ll be mailed tomorrow. I’m officially done with work for a while, since I’m taking some days off, and drink another blueberry shandy while eating some chips and hummus. It’s been a week (a month honestly) and I’m ready for the time to relax.
10:30 p.m. — I shower, brush my teeth, and pack some of my clothes for the upcoming trip P. and I are taking. I get so overwhelmed trying to make sure I take everything I need, and legit plan outfits by the day because that’s just the kind of person I am. It’s the only thing that keeps me on track and helps me not to overpack, which I hate doing.
11:30 p.m. — I continue reading my Emily Henry book and drift off to sleep.
Daily Total: $34.58
Day Six: Friday
8:30 a.m. — So happy to be off today, but of course I still have eight million things to do. I’m off to my workout class first.
10:30 a.m. — Mainly stay on the treadmill for the entire class, but it feels good still. I grab a card and gift bag from the discount store for the birthday tomorrow before going back home. Once back, I pick some more figs from the backyard. I have breakfast with some avocado toast and a sunny side up egg, and a banana with Earl Grey tea. I have a couple of the figs as well. $2.18
12 p.m. — I’m all showered and ready to head out soon to my parent’s again. I have leftover Mediterranean food from work, so I eat that for lunch with some spinach I made with a shallot from the garden.
2:30 p.m. — I get the train back with tap to pay and the first thing to do is get a manicure and pedicure, then aim to finish up my other errands for the day. P. also lets me know he got the invites out, which is exciting. $36
4 p.m. — After getting a manicure and pedicure, I run a bunch of other errands. I go to the pharmacy to pick up medicine for my parent (covered by them), and grab some Mexican food for dinner, a shrimp salad bowl with black beans and brown rice. $27
7 p.m. — I take a drive down to the beach, and the waves are wild right now, but it’s a really nice night. Being in nature is definitely a must for me, especially with the hectic nature of city life. I also talk with P. about possibly getting John Legend tickets, and decided that we’ll probably aim for those sometime next week.
10:30 p.m. — I do some more reading and watch a random Netflix doc that I barely pay attention to, and head to bed.
Daily Total: $.18
Day Seven: Saturday
8 a.m. — More errands this morning (gotta love adulting) and go to the car wash first thing, since my car is truly nasty right now. I didn’t realize they only wash it, and don’t do the interior (now I understand why it was cheaper than usual) so I gotta do all of it with a vacuum they provide. Annoying since I didn’t plan to do this, but I get it done. $24
10 a.m. — I get back after running some additional errands for the house, and make scrambled eggs with green tea. I also have some more figs and a peach. I got the car cover as well, so I put that together and it def looks much better.
1:30 p.m. — Shockingly, I feel like eating lunch. And on a weekend no less. I’m breaking my own rules. I have some more figs and a banana and the rest of my burrito bowl from yesterday.
4 p.m. — I go for a walk to a nearby park to get some steps in, and grab an iced chai before I pick up my friend from her house. I usually try to aim for 10,000 and up steps per day, but I don’t have an Apple Watch, so my phone is the judge. We head over to the birthday party together. $6.76
7 p.m. — The party is really nice, and it’s good to see some friends that I hadn’t seen in a while. The food is BBQ style, so I have some side salads like potato and macaroni, with a burger and some grilled veggies with a beer and water. It’s such a surreal feeling to see my friends have children when I’ve known them for so long, often from when we were kids ourselves. It really trips me out each time, because their kids really are little versions of these people I knew way back when. It’s especially crazy to see them be parents when I have the wild tales from their youth.
10 p.m. — I brush my teeth, shower, and head to bed. Got to wake up super early tomorrow to head out with P. on our trip.
Daily Total: $30.76
Conclusion
“It was really fun for me to do this diary and see how much I can actually spend in a week. I feel like the money spent on food and drink was definitely typical, but everything is so dependent on what plans I have during the week or not. Transportation costs were definitely higher than usual, since I had to deal with some car issues, which continue happening after writing this! Urgh. But having it all written out like this is helping me realize that I am doing fine financially, and while there is always room for improvement, I can be less hard on myself moving forward.”
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