L
    Lucky Magazine

    Lucky Magazine

  • Kate Upton's Secret to Overcoming Body Insecurity

    Kate Upton is that rare breed of supermodel who, in just a few short years, has become a household name well outside of the fashion industry. She's covered two of Sports Illustrated's world-famous Swimsuit Issues (and even posed in zero gravity for the mag!), appeared in big-name glossies like Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair and CR Fashion Book and even graced the silver screen in last year's rom-com The Other Woman-all before turning 22. Most recently, Upton snagged a huge gig as Express' new brand ambassador-making her the retailer's first celebrity campaign face in over a decade. Yesterday, I had the chance to not only preview Upton's very first campaign for Express-the first image from which you can check out above!-but also chat one-on-one with the supermodel about her swimsuit shopping tips, all-time favorite jeans, dorky dance moves and tried-and-true advice for overcoming self-consciousness.

  • Solange Knowles Opens Up on Childhood, Music, and that Elevator Video.

    Solange Knowles remembers the first time she got in trouble-big trouble-as a kid. "It was not good," she recalls.

  • Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham's Perfect Wimbledon Outfits

    While we flaunted our patriotic best over the weekend, It girls across the pond upped the ante by looking prim and proper while courtside at Wimbledon. And on the less emotive side of the spectrum, Victoria Beckham sat beside her hubs, David, in one of her own Spring 2014 designs.

  • Overalls Forever: Five Fantastic Ways to Do Dungarees This Summer

    by Alison Syrett Cleary There are certain moments when overalls are just plain inappropriate. Heading to an office with a strict white collar dress code, for instance, is not a good time to pull out the bibs-even if they're fancy bibs, and even if it's casual Friday. You also shouldn't do it up like '90s-era Salt-n-Pepa for a funeral or wedding (unless, I suppose, if the bride's going with a one-piece, too?) or while meeting the Queen of England. While I'm not sure what one wears for a face-to-face with royalty, my guess wouldn't be shoulder-strapped denim. But as far as the rest of life goes? You'd be surprised how often overalls will work. The trick is knowing which style fits a particular occasion, and the right way to dress it up or down. I've decoded five common scenarios for you in the slideshow above. Click through to start wearing dungarees (almost!) everywhere. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Six Drugstore Eyeliners that Won’t Smudge in the Summer Heat

    by Christa Lee Whether you love a retro cat eye or just a hint of definition, nailing the perfect eyeliner look isn't an easy task. For many, it not only takes a super-steady hand, but weeks-maybe even years-of practice (which was the case for me!). So naturally, when you finally get it right, you don't want the fruit of your labors to smear down your face by the time you've had your morning coffee. Luckily, some of the best formulas are ones that you can pick up at any local drugstore. Click through for tried-and-true, budget-friendly options that'll last all day long, even in steamy summer weather. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Jessica Alba Spills Her Favorite Organic Skincare Picks

    by Christa Lee From the moment we sat down with Jessica Alba to chat during a recent Zico cooking event, we immediately realized the actress, mom and amazing cook (who knew?!) should also add "skincare expert" to her already extensive résumé. As the latest brand ambassador for Zico coconut water, Alba taught us that coconuts can offer a ton of beauty benefits-inside and out. "Coconut water is the easiest form of hydration, especially after a workout. Your skin looks better and your body functions better when it's fully hydrated," she said. "I also love using coconut oil as an at-home treatment. It's great for the ends of your hair, you can throw a a little bit in your bath [for all-over moisture], or rub it directly on super-dry areas like the bottom of your feet or hands." Aside from coconut oil, Alba loves experimenting with beauty products-though she admits finding the right skincare combo comes with a certain amount of trial and error. "I go through phases of being obsessed with something," Alba said. "I get [sent samples] and I love to try everything! There are so many out there, so I give it a day and if it doesn't work for me, I move on. I look for ingredients that won't clog my pores. Usually products with natural ingredients [doesn't make my skin react badly]," she added. The beauty advice doesn't stop here: above, we shopped out a few of the natural and organic skin-perfecting brands that Alba can't live without. Click through to find your new eco-friendly favorite! More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Seven Summer Accessories Guaranteed to Amplify Any Outfit

    by Elana Fishman When it comes to outfit extras-jewelry, shoes, bags, etc.-there are classic, subtle standbys, and then there are the take-no-prisoners sort of pieces that truly turn heads. They're the sort of items you can add to even the most ho-hum, built-from-the-basics outfit and turn it into a look worthy of a runway or magazine spread. You can see, then, why we're advocates of owning at least a few such accessories-and updating them seasonally, of course. And the good news? This summer, there are tons of fun statement shoes, bags and jewels to choose from-and they needn't bust your budget, either. Click through to take your summer accessories game to the next level now! More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • The Five Types of Baseball Caps You Need in Your Closet

    by Elana Fishman It's funny how fashion trends work. A couple of years ago on this very site, we would've urged you to update your warm-weather wardrobe by buying a (as in, one) baseball cap; at that time, the classic snapback was in the midst of a major comeback. A number of seasons later, however, caps have made the tricky transition from faddish to timelessly fashionable-just ask our hat-happy editor-in-chief! And while last year's cheeky (and occasionally copyright-infringing) slogan-front varieties made popular by celebs like Cara Delevingne are slowly (finally!) falling out of favor, snapbacks touting a sports team or clothing brand or covered in a cool, kicky print are still hotter than ever. That's why we've moved beyond recommending you add a single snapback to your summer wardrobe-in fact, there are five distinct types of caps worth considering right now. From luxe leather varieties to traditionally athletic ones, click through to learn about (and shop, of course!) each one. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • You're Going to Want to Follow Cindy Crawford's Mind-Blowingly Simple Beauty Advice

    Cindy Crawford is nearly 50 years old and boy does she look good. We know one of her secrets to staying so youthful is her skincare line, Meaningful Beauty, but if you ask her, she'll tell you that beauty is not just about what you put on your skin. The advice was from Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, the anti-aging specialist who formulates the Meaningful Beauty products. Even legendary photographer Richard Avedon advised her to maintain a healthy weight.

  • From Culottes to Maillots: A Glossary of Tricky Fashion Terms

    by Hilary George-Parkin What's the difference between culottes and gauchos? Is "maillot" just a fancy word for a one-piece? Mules are everywhere this season-but where did they get their name? I don't know about you, but these are the kind of things that run through my mind when I'm browsing through the names that designers give their wares. Luckily, all of these questions have answers-some of which are more fascinating than you might expect! So before you pick out your next trendy summer purchase, click through the slideshow above to get the lowdown on the story behind the style. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Lucky's 10 Summer Style Staples: The Trends Worth Shopping This Season

    by Elana Fishman We're all about building a solid closet full of basics-but each season, it's well worth investing in a trendy piece or two (OK, or three) to keep your wardrobe looking and feeling current. This is particularly important during the summer, a time when heat and humidity can leave you feeling simultaneously sweaty and sartorially uninspired. Of course, it's not financially feasible to splurge on every faddish fashion item under the sun at once; rather, it's about picking and choosing the looks that best fit your personal taste and budget. That's why, in the gallery above, I've boiled it down and singled out 10 must-try trends that are actually worth your time (and dollars!) this summer-and found great versions of each at two very different price points. While I don't advise piling them all on at once-unless you're trying to look like a crazy person, that is-you're sure to find at least a few that are worth test-driving. Click through to get your summer style on. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Cara Delevingne Will Never Let Her Daughter Model

    Cara Delevingne may be one of the most successful supermodels in the business (currently and, well, ever), but she's not totally sold on modeling as a profession. It's not like these supes are going to stop modeling altogether anytime soon, but this doesn't exactly bode well for the biz.

  • PHOTO: Gisele Bündchen Poses Topless in Her New Modeling Gig

    She never really left, I guess, but it has been a while since Bündchen's been as ubiquitous on catwalks and campaigns as she is right now. Just a month after Chanel No. 5 tapped the supermodel to be its new face (and four months after she closed Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show), she has a brand-new gig, and it's one that notably used to belong to a certain Kate Moss: yep, Bündchen's the new face of Stuart Weitzman. According to Women's Wear Daily, Moss' two-year contract expired and instead of extending it, it was offered to Bündchen. It's all good on the Moss front, though, as she'll be headed back to David Yurman-ironically, a campaign which Bündchen once held.

  • Happy Birthday, North West: 23 Photos of the #WorldsMostTalkedAboutBaby Matched Up with Kanye West Lyrics

    by Elana Fishman Can you believe it's been a full year since Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North "Nori" West first entered the world? Yes, today marks the first birthday of the celebrity superbaby-and my, what a stylish year she's had. From getting showered with designer gifts from the likes of Riccardo Tisci and Stella McCartney to sitting front and center at the #KimyeWedding, baby North's sure made every minute of her first year of life count. To celebrate this happiest of birthdays-which just so happens to fall on Father's Day!-I've combined the two occasions by captioning every existing Instagram shot of North and her enviable wardrobe with an appropriate (er, depending on your definition of "appropriate") lyric from her proud papa, Kanye West. Click through for some seriously cute baby pics and sick rhymes. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • 17 Trends We Can Blame on Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

    by Elana Fishman Today marks Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's 28 birthdays-and if it's even possible, it seems these two actresses-turned-fashion-icons get chicer with each passing year. They might look nearly identical (remember, they're actually fraternal twins!), but these dual mini-moguls couldn't be more different in terms of their personal styles. While Ashley adores streamlined, minimalist silhouettes elevated with ultra-luxe accessories, Mary-Kate's all about a bohemian, rock 'n' roll vibe that's heavy on the vintage. Still, MK & A do share one important thing, style-wise: together, they've been responsible for more fashion and beauty trends than you might think. Don't believe me? Click through above to see 17 trends we can thank Mary-Kate and Ashley for starting, from Christian Louboutin's wooden-soled pumps to second-day hair to, yes, the Starbucks-cup-as-accessory. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Kim Kardashian Shares New Wedding Photos—Starring Baby North West!

    It's been more than two weeks since Kim Kardashian and Kanye West said "I do," and photos from the #KimyeWedding are still continuing to trickle in. The latest photo to drop stars none other than baby North West, dressed up in her finest for mom and dad's wedding.

  • Style Blogging Has Become a Million Dollar Business

    Another internet star raking in the cash is Bryan Grey-Yambao of Bryanboy, who's gone from making $100,000 in 2010 to being so financially comfortable he can pick and choose only the top gigs. "For a young, upstart blogger, $100,000 may seem like a lot of money.

  • 16 Father's Day Gifts Your Dad Won't Even Realize He Needed

    by Cristina Harrell I'll be the first to admit that shopping for Father's Day is next to impossible. It seems like any time I ask my dad what he wants for Father's Day (or any gift-giving occasion, for that matter), the only response he can ever seem to muster up is "I don't need anything else." I mean, c'mon-even my mom will admit when she wants an exciting new kitchen gadget or some fun accessories to spruce up her wardrobe. When facing such an uphill battle, it's a given that any child will default to some combination of fancy ties, sports tickets, and DVD boxed sets-creativity just doesn't fit into the equation. I, for one, want to take a stand and make this the year that I finally branch out to get my dad a gift that will truly knock his socks off. Hopefully I can help you do the same-click through the above slideshow for a compilation of some of the most unique gifts I could find-presents so good, your dad won't even remember what life was like without them. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • 16 One-Minute Summer Beauty Updates to Get You Out the Door Fast

    by Christa Lee Though I love it when I actually have time to perfect my multi-step makeup and hair look in the morning, there's something really wonderful about sleeping in an extra 45 minutes-especially after a particularly fun summer night spent dining alfresco with girlfriends! This doesn't mean, however, that a speedy beauty look needs to be sloppy. The latest inspiration from celebs and runways proves that looking polished in a matter of minutes is way easier than you think. For the most part, it's just about focusing on one or two standout elements of your look and letting the rest stay natural. Click through above for simple, time-saving beauty ideas that will make you look pretty and polished, even on the laziest of days. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever

  • Karlie Kloss’ Warby Parker Collection is Here—Shop it Now!

    by Maura Brannigan Somehow, somewhere in her crazed schedule, supermodel Karlie Kloss has found the time to design a line of sunglasses for Warby Parker. While the collaboration was announced way back when in Vogue's May issue, the 21-year-old multihyphenate didn't share the news herself until a few weeks later on Instagram-and starting today, the range is available to shop. The six-piece collection includes three styles, each available in two colors, and ranges from $145 to $195 in price. True to Kloss' charitable nature (Karlie's Kookies, anyone?), a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Edible Schoolyard NYC, a nonprofit which builds healthy gardens and kitchens in New York City's low-income public schools. Now that the collab is out, we want you to be the first to have your pick of all six of the line's styles. Click through above to shop them all. More from Lucky: 8 Outfits Men Love on Women How to Wear a Baseball Cap and Look Cool Fancy Beauty Buys for Under $20 The Greatest Celeb Bikini Moments Ever