Body chains: they’re harder than college calc to put on once they get tangled, but they look hot as hell.
Waist beads and body chains have been on the climb in the accessory food chain for quite some time and now is the time to embrace them. Just check out the ones Tinashe rocked in her cover shoot with us and tell me they aren’t the Sugar Honey Iced Tea! And Rihanna has been rocking this type of jewelry since she was grinding the sandy beaches in her “If It’s Loving That You Want” video.
Some people might argue that wearing them can be a form of cultural appropriation. Commonly used for what we would refer to as lingerie in African culture, they were only meant to be seen by a woman’s husband. Yet, many fail to realize that their range of uses were endless. Not only did they signify power and status but they were worn by women AND men. They served their purpose to signify important milestone in life, form a young girl’s body, and even attract the opposite sex. You can read more about that here.
There’s a thin line between stealing and celebrating culture, but with the proper knowledge and intentions, you can rock this jewelry too! Keep scrolling to see where you can find these babies!
Being a fashion designer looks easy on a still square photo, but little do we know about the sweat, tears, exhaustion, and stress that goes behind the magic of making the perfect product – or even the perfect ad campaign. Gifted with wit and creativity, Paris-based designer, Amélie Pichard, built a name for herself by
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If you didn’t watch “The Nanny” on Nick@Nite way past your bedtime, did you even have a childhood? If not, you clearly missed out because Fran Fine (the iconic, funny, and undeniably lovable nanny on the show) was exactly that – FINE. She was also never caught dead in anything less than a perfectly-dressed-for-the-occasion outfit.
We are all feeling this heatwave. Whether you’re in New York or LA, it’s hot as hell out. Sometimes, the only way to combat the heat is to embrace it – like in this photoshoot. READ ALSO: Model Symon Leone just did a Sade-inspired shoot and the resemblance is uncanny Gabi: Agent Provacatuer Bra, Cache pants, Vintage
