It's Mary Jane mayhem.
I fear we have Mary Jane-ified a bit too close to the sun.
Going mad for Mary Janes.
It seems like every shoe brand on the planet is putting its own spin on the classic Mary Jane. While I don’t think this trend has long-term staying power (in my humble opinion), it’s certainly having a fun moment in the fashion world. Take the Mary Jane Uggs, for example—objectively, they look slightly ridiculous, but there’s something so whimsical and unapologetically playful about them that I can’t help but love.
Not everyone shares my enthusiasm, though. Vogue UK recently published a hilariously scathing critique:
What’s with the random hole? And why do they look like they’re for adult babies?
… As with any ugly shoe, they’re also sort of designed to drum up discourse. The more “cursed” a shoe appears, the more the extremely online fashion crowd are likely to cop (lest we forget the summer of snoafers). It’s something we’ve all seen before.
While I don’t disagree with their take, I say let people enjoy their Mary Jane-ified shoes in peace. Trends come and go, and not every shoe needs to be timeless.
Diamonds > golden ticket.
Pat McGrath Labs just launched a collaboration with Candy Crush. Yes, that Candy Crush—the tile-matching game we were all obsessed with about a decade ago (myself included, BTW). The collection features limited-edition lipsticks, glosses, and nail polishes, but the real kicker? Three $10,000 diamond rings have been sprinkled into random online orders. Think Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, but make it *diamonds*.
On one hand, this is a bold, unexpected partnership that gamifies the beauty space. On the other, it’s left fans feeling a bit confused. Pat McGrath is one of the all-time greats in the industry—her brand is synonymous with luxury, innovation, and next-level quality. A collaboration with a mobile game, especially one that peaked years ago, feels like an unusual choice. Honestly, it’s a little jarring to see the same team that gave us that glass-skin moment at Couture Fashion Week now pairing up with Candy Crush. A fun idea? Maybe. A fit for the Mothership? Jury’s still out.
InStyle just gets it.
InStyle Magazine released a The Office-meets-The Devil Wears Prada style series on TikTok featuring Grant & Ash, the iconic social media duo better known as “A Twink and a Redhead.” True to their brand, Grant and Ash deliver over-the-top, satirical comedy that’s as hilarious as it is unpredictable—though not always the most “brand safe.” The two childhood best friends skyrocketed to internet fame last year and brought their signature humor to InStyle’s latest digital project.
The series, titled The Intern, follows Grant and Ash as newly hired InStyle interns with a not-so-secret ulterior motive: getting into New York Fashion Week. The result? Seven two-minute episodes of pure comedic gold. Like the thousands of other viewers, I absolutely loved it—my only complaint is that I wish there were more videos!
I’m thrilled to see brands like InStyle collaborate with bold, fun creators on projects like this—especially knowing all the work and approvals it takes to pull off this kind of work. InStyle clearly knows its audience, because while I’ve followed Grant and Ash for a while, I didn’t follow InStyle until this series hit my feed. Here’s hoping for season two of The Intern!
Creators I’m loving.
Pierrah is my ultimate style inspiration, full stop. She also makes me wish I had the bone structure to pull off a bob. Honestly, every time she posts a new outfit, my wallet is in serious danger, especially with the fierce looks she’s served during this year’s Fashion Week. As someone always on the hunt for the most innovative brands and trends, Pierrah’s page is a go-to resource as she is constantly spotlighting her standout favorites. Her socials are all @Pierrahh: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.