Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In May
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now.With any luck, the arrival of May should usher in the type of weather that’s just right. In other words, perfect for those delicate linen sets and lightweight trench coats we’ve been desperate to bring out of hibernation for an entire year. This Goldilocks-style forecast makes spring one of our favourite seasons for putting together an Instagram-worthy fit. Aside from some much-needed sunshine, though, May is also synonymous with the biggest event in the sartorial calendar: The Met Gala. This year's theme, The Garden of Time, produced some awe-inspiring looks. Think Elle Fanning’s glass gown courtesy of Balmain and Cynthia Erivo’s petal-adorned tuxedo by Thom Browne. Then there was the Met’s Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion exhibit, which produced some of the most inspired makeup looks of recent galas. Beauty went bold thanks to Zendaya, who accessorised her Maison Margiela Couture dress with paper-thin blonde brows, glossy skin and a vampy lip, not to mention Ariana Grande, who embellished her eyes with petal wing appliqués. Our invite may have got lost in the post, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t looking to pull together some similarly influential looks this month. If you’re equally as inspired, here are our top fashion and beauty picks to help you on your way.Fenty Beauty Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation It’s safe to say that since Fenty stepped on the scene, foundation has never been the same. Setting the bar for extensive shade ranges, the Riri-owned makeup company is back with an all-new formula, this time focusing on luminosity and hydration. Perfect for warmer weather, this foundation boasts long wear and medium coverage, promising a “golden hour glow”’ that lasts through sweat and humidity. Available in 50 shades, the non-greasy, lightweight formula is built to feel comfortable on the skin while still delivering that all-important luminous finish thanks to hydrating cyperus papyrus leaf cell extract and skin brightening kakadu plum extract.Shop now at SephoraFenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation, $, available at Sephora UKMansur Gavriel x Stamperia Pascucci’s Limited-Edition CapsuleDesigned in New York and created in Italy, Mansur Gavriel is the embodiment of accessible luxury. This season, the fashion brand known for its bucket bags embarks on its sixth collaboration with hand-printed canvas connoisseurs Stamperia Pascucci to create a beach-ready capsule collection, inspired by all things seaside. Including striped ballet flats, totes and a sailboat-print beach towel in blue hues of the Mediterranean, this capsule has dolce vita written all over it.Shop now at Mansur GavrielMansur Gavriel x Stamperia Pascucci Pascucci Ballerina, $, available at Mansur GavrielThe Ordinary Launches Non-Acid Exfoliating Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner True beauty aficionados know that The Ordinary is one of the best budget-friendly skincare lines in the business. From its famous AHA + BHA 2% Peeling Solution to the armpit-friendly Glycolic Acid, the company is known for high-grade ingredients that work. This looks to be the case once again with the launch of its new non-acid exfoliating toner, which uses N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) to promote gentle surface exfoliation. Unlike an acid, this sensitive-skin friendly approach to exfoliating is all about harnessing the power of yeast ferment technology for smoother, hydrated skin. While this might sound super-sciency, the milky toner promises to reduce the look of dark spots, smooth skin texture and minimise the look of dark pores without the risk of acidic irritation, and for only £12.40, we’re sold. Shop now at The OrdinaryThe Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner, $, available at The OrdinaryCoachtopia is launching an upcycling campaignIn recent years Coach has (once again) skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the viral Tiktok videos of bloggers restoring vintage bags from the brand . This interest in giving designer bags a new lease of life is explored in the new campaign for Coach’s eco-minded sister brand, Coachtopia, featuring the work of four designers with a love of upcycling. Some of the pieces include UK designer Tade Kayode-Newman’s version of the cult Ergo bag covered in recycled PET plastic spikes and NYC-based designers Anna Molinari’s and Zizi Zeng’s eyelet-embellished and lace bow-adorned bags, respectively. However, if handbags aren’t your vibe, the collection also includes a cute cherry graphic tee by designer Sabrina Lau.Shop now at CoachUniqlo x Marimekko Summer 2024Though it might not seem like it right now, hot weather is on the horizon. This means it’s time to plan some picnic ready looks, and luckily the new UNIQLO x Marimekko has arrived just in time to inject colour into our warm-weather wardrobes. Inspired by the bright, bold patterns of the ’60s and
With any luck, the arrival of May should usher in the type of weather that’s just right. In other words, perfect for those delicate linen sets and lightweight trench coats we’ve been desperate to bring out of hibernation for an entire year. This Goldilocks-style forecast makes spring one of our favourite seasons for putting together an Instagram-worthy fit. Aside from some much-needed sunshine, though, May is also synonymous with the biggest event in the sartorial calendar: The Met Gala.
This year's theme, The Garden of Time, produced some awe-inspiring looks. Think Elle Fanning’s glass gown courtesy of Balmain and Cynthia Erivo’s petal-adorned tuxedo by Thom Browne. Then there was the Met’s Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion exhibit, which produced some of the most inspired makeup looks of recent galas. Beauty went bold thanks to Zendaya, who accessorised her Maison Margiela Couture dress with paper-thin blonde brows, glossy skin and a vampy lip, not to mention Ariana Grande, who embellished her eyes with petal wing appliqués.
Our invite may have got lost in the post, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t looking to pull together some similarly influential looks this month. If you’re equally as inspired, here are our top fashion and beauty picks to help you on your way.
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