Prince William and Prince Harry are understood not to have spoken since 2022, but with Harry and wife Meghan Markle now living in the U.K. again, royal insiders have been wondering whether the brothers will reconcile. On October 6, the Express reported that Harry and Meghan were planning to make amends with the Waleses, but a source now tells People that any idea of an apology is off the mark.

"Harry and Meghan have always known since they decided to return to the U.K. that they would need to eat humble pie," a source told the Express. The insider continued that the couple's "one big regret about leaving the Royal Family" involved their controversial Oprah Winfrey interview, especially the revelation about a senior royal commenting about what Prince Archie's skin color might look like.

"Harry was angry with his family at the time, and backed Meghan up, but they now realize what a low blow it was," the source claimed. "They both know they're hot-headed and realize they took things too far."

Prince Harry has publicly stated that he hopes to reconcile with his family, and the media outlet's report continued that Harry and Meghan "really want a sit-down so they can address what they said, and Meghan will apologize."

However, a source close to the Sussexes have reached out to People to say that the report was "nonsense."

Although the brothers remain estranged, Prince Harry and his family did visit with King Charles and Queen Camilla over the summer, and there's hope that the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death might bring him back in contact with William.

Per the Daily Mail, a memorial service for the late royal is being considered with both the Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales in attendance. “While the boys seem to have rejected any chance of working together, the religious event might help heal the rift," said columnist Ephraim Hardcastle.

I’m not me if I’m not doing something at the last minute, and apparently Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is no exception. Today is the final day of the sale, which means I’ve officially reached the eleventh hour—the point where I stop casually adding all the makeup, skincare, hair care, and body care to my cart and start deciding what’s actually worth checking out. Very on brand for me.

Luckily, sorting through beauty products is quite literally my job. I spend most of my days testing formulas, ranking the best launches, and figuring out which products deserve your money in the first place, so a giant sale page doesn’t intimidate me—but it does make me picky. A markdown alone isn’t enough to impress me, especially when half the “deals” are on products I wouldn’t recommend at full price anyway. (Sorry, not sorry.)

So, with the clock officially running out, I went back through what’s still on sale and pulled out the beauty buys I think are genuinely worth grabbing before Prime Day ends tonight. There are dependable staples, a few fun additions to your routine, and some bigger-ticket products that are considerably easier to justify with a real discount attached. If you also waited until the eleventh hour, consider this time to pull the trigger.

Best Last-Minute Prime Day Beauty Deals

• Best Prime Day Hair Set: Olaplex Wash & Shine Hair Kit
• Best Prime Day Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin: Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Recovery Cream
• Best Prime Day Makeup Sticks: Ogee Face Stick Crystal Trio
• Best Prime Day Sunscreen: EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Face Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 40
• Best Prime Day Hair Tool: Dyson Airwrap I.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer & Chitosan Post-Style Serum

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Best Prime Day Vitamin C

Best Prime Day Makeup Stain

Best Prime Day Whitening Strips

Best Prime Day Retinol

Best Prime Day Toner

Best Prime Day Foundation for Mature Skin

Best Prime Day K-Beauty Moisturizer

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Best Prime Day Teeth Whitening Pen

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is awaiting a judicial review after he challenged the legality of the search warrants in his February arrest, but in the meantime, a report in the Times suggests the disgraced royal is living the good life on the Sandringham estate without Sarah Ferguson.

Ferguson and the former Duke of York lived together for nearly two decades at Royal Lodge before they were evicted by King Charles last year. The divorced couple also lost their Duke and Duchess of York titles in the aftermath of the scandals surrounding their friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew and Sarah often spoke about their close relationship, despite having been divorced since the early ‘90s, but these days, the pair are said to be no longer speaking. A source told the Times that interestingly, it was Andrew, not Ferguson, who had distanced themselves from the friendship.

“The red setter, as she’s known, is not welcome at Marsh Farm,” the insider said of the former duke's new Sandringham home. "She's persona non grata as far as Andrew is concerned.”

The Times added that it was “unclear” what Ferguson had done to cause Andrew to cut ties, but documents in the Epstein files “appear to show it was Ferguson who introduced him to Epstein.”

Despite his recent legal woes and banishment to The King’s Sandringham estate, a “well-placed source” told the Times that Andrew was doing just fine.

“Don’t believe all that poor Andy crap,” the source said. “He’s having a very nice time, thank you very much. He goes out, he goes off shooting with friends, he sees his old chums who are very loyal to him. He’s not sitting around feeling sorry for himself any more.”

It's understood that “plenty of friends from the old guard” join Andrew for shooting trips and other outings, with a source adding, “I don’t agree with this viewpoint but there’s a feeling among a lot of these chums that this is a storm in a teacup and it will blow over."

As for Andrew's judicial review, which will take place on October 8, friends told the Sun that the former duke is convinced he'll be able to clear his name. Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February, but if his review is successful, it will mean that any evidence police gathered at the time won't be able to be used in any investigations against him.

“He is utterly convinced that one day he will be completely exonerated,” an insider claimed. “He thinks this is the first step towards that.”

Now, I adore period-appropriate corsets as much as the next method dressing devotee. But for me, classic coats—and the way Daisy Edgar-Jones wears them with jeans—are the stars of her Sense and Sensibility style. Last month, the actor's McQueen military jacket persuaded me to join the trend's army. Fast forward to October 6, and Edgar-Jones went method-adjacent mode again: her ripped denim dressed down a (still available) high-collar jacket from Mango.

After weeks of promoting the Jane Austen adaptation in London, Ireland, Berlin, and Australia, the Sense and Sensibility entourage (led by Edgar-Jones, who plays the sensible Elinor Dashwood) arrived in L.A. With its U.S. theatrical release only a week away, she surprised movie-goers at The Grove in a familiar outfit formula left over from London: light-wash jeans, a white T-shirt, and pointy pumps shade-matched to her statement-making jacket.

This time, she (and her stylist, Dani Michelle) sourced Mango Selection (Barcelona-based brand's premium line) for the $270 satin Jacquard Stand Collar Jacket, featuring a flared waistband, puffed sleeves, and a lapel-less neckline. The milky white, subtly printed fashion moment marked the label's first Sense and Sensibility sighting, but it certainly isn't a stranger to Edgar-Jones's wardrobe.

Publicly, Edgar-Jones first wore Mango in late 2024. The black belted wool blazer was the earliest Mango find that she sold out soon after wearing, but it definitely wasn't the last.

Fast forward to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May, and her French Riviera-ready airport outfit made the label's A-Line Open-Back Dress disappear, too. There's no doubt that Edgar-Jones's endorsement played a part in the speedy sell-out, but the little white dress (complete with a ruched bodice and a calf-length cotton skirt) was also $150.

Meanwhile, the A-lister's accessories—black ballet flats by The Row and Miu Miu's matching Solitaire Bag—weren't as wallet-friendly.

Setting Jennifer Lawrence's Ugg boots and Bella Hadid's Vivaia ballet sneakers aside, VIPs rarely approve affordable fashion that isn't from the footwear department. So, when the opportunity to secure a star's exact style strikes, I've learned to act (and shop) quickly. That said, Edgar-Jones's latest Mango look won't stick around for long. But when (not if) the jacket inevitably sells out, might I suggest perusing the similar styles below?

Shop High-Collar Coats Inspired by Daisy Edgar-Jones's Mango Jacket

Last night, my teenage son asked me how much I spent a year on skincare and after a beat, I said “a lot.” Working at a fashion magazine definitely has its benefits, but being influenced by all of the new products out there (see: Marie Claire’s 2026 Beauty Awards) also has some downsides. That being said, one brand that I started using because of my job is Tatcha, and it’s all down to Meghan Markle’s longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin.

Martin, who serves as Tatcha’s first-ever Global Director of Artistry and Education, has used the brand on the Duchess of Sussex for years, including on her 2018 wedding day to Prince Harry—and some of Meghan’s top products are now up to 30 percent off in Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days.

I started using Tatcha’s fan-favorite products several years ago after writing so many royal beauty articles including Meghan’s go-tos, so I was excited to see many of my picks are included in this year’s Prime sale.

If you can only try one Tatcha product, I’d recommend starting with its Rice Polish. Before her royal days Meghan praised the cleanser to Allure, sharing: "I really love the Tatcha Rice Enzyme Powder. It just sort of foams on your face and gives you a really subtle exfoliation."

There’s a version for every type of skin, but I stick with the classic iteration, and since it’s 30 percent off in Prime’s Big Deal Days, you can bet I’m stocking up. Another one of my Tatcha must-haves (and Meghan's) is its Serum Stick, another 30 percent off deal in Amazon's yearly October event.

Martin told Allure in 2021 that he used Tatcha’s serum stick mixed with Danessa Myrick’s Lightwork Palette to create a custom highlighter for Meghan, but the product is often dubbed “Botox in a stick” because of its line-smoothing, hydrating properties. I use it under my eyes before applying concealer and have seen a major difference in how smoothly the color goes on.

When it came to Meghan's wedding day makeup, Martin said on the "Breaking Beauty" podcast last year that her skincare prep "was basically a lot of Tatcha." When the Duchess of Sussex briefly added links to her wedding day makeup on her ShopMy page, she included Tatcha's Luminous Dewy Skin Mist.

I was skeptical when I first tried it, but the spray—now under $35 in Prime Big Deal Days—adds moisture and helps your makeup go on more smoothly while also providing a pick-me-up in the middle of the day.

More of Martin and Meghan's favorites are included in the sale, including Tatcha's Water Cream and Kissu Lip Mask, along with a host of the brand's other essentials. The bad news? Wednesday, October 7 is the final day of the deals, so act now before prices go back to normal on Thursday.

Thanks to celebrities—and their stellar shearling-lined shoe collections—it's been a big week for Ugg. First, Selena Gomez's signature Elea Slippers became one of the biggest Amazon Prime Day sales. Now, Jennifer Lawrence has worn her go-to Ugg Classic Short II Boots with not one, but two off-duty outfits. Sadly, the VIP-approved pair didn't get the Prime Day treatment, but according to J.Law, they're worth the investment.

It's no surprise that Lawrence is beginning Boots Season in her beloved Uggs. She's been a staunch supporter of the San Francisco-based brand since 2014, pairing them with five-figure bags by The Row and Dior, designer outerwear, and all the loungewear in between. While Gomez and Bella Hadid share an affinity for Ugg boots with shorter shafts, Lawrence sticks to fuzzy suede footwear that stretches well beyond her ankles. This year, the Classic Short II Boots returned to her regular rotation in late September, following an eight-month hiatus.

Fast forward to October 5, and the Oscar winner took the Chestnut Suede color for another spin in New York City. While she slipped the calf-high shafts beneath vintage gray Carhartt jeans, the structured foam soles and earthy brown toe boxes confirmed she was indeed wearing Uggs. She finished her laid-back look with Loro Piana's Belted Dwight Coat (in the same chestnut shade as her shoes), Phoebe Philo's black suede Gig Bag, and Dior sunglasses.

Crisp 60-degree days in the city are keeping Lawrence's Ugg boots busy this week. The next day, she styled the Classic Short II shoes with another layered-up look, featuring a mossy green, cloud-like puffer coat from Dries Van Noten, cashmere-flannel-blend bottoms by The Row, and the same Phoebe Philo tote. The boots were barely visible beneath her wide-leg pants, but fans instantly recognized the Ugg hallmarks: the chestnut brown color and soft suede finish.

Sure, it would've been a treat to see Lawrence's Uggs on sale this Amazon Prime Day, right alongside Hadid's Vivaia ballet sneakers and Dakota Johnson's Levi's jeans. But I'm not patient enough to wait for Black Friday. And how often can I add a Lawrence-approved piece to my fall collection for under $200? Just the rarity of the wallet-friendly find justified placing my order.

Shop Ugg Boots Inspired by Jennifer Lawrence

Last week, Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur, posted a story on her personal Instagram, detailing how her lab peddled her proprietary hair growth formula without consulting her. The black-and-white serif text read: “What’s happened to me is a huge deal. It’s the equivalent of [Augustinus] Bader releasing their technology [TFC8] publicly.” Covello was essentially pointing a finger at Lief Labs, the supplement manufacturer she worked with to bring her holi (radiance) MSM & Ceramosides supplement for hair, skin, gut integrity, glutathione, and collagen support to market in June 2023.

Covello started working with Ceramosides™, a patented wheat lipid known for its hair growth properties, in 2022. She originally found the compound through the French chemical production company Seppic and, with the researcher, started developing a trademark so that the ingredient could only be used exclusively with Agent Nateur products. When it came time to produce a supplement with it, she brought the compound to Lief Labs.

That’s where the tale starts to turn awry, but Covello quickly owns her part in the saga. “Essentially, because I was new in the supplement world, I didn’t make Lief the lab sign an NDA. I didn’t know better. Lief then took Ceromosides to SupplySideWest [an annual trade show and conference for the health, nutrition, and beverage industries]. Lief told other brands about the ingredient that they found through me. No one would have ever known about it because I was branding it as French patented ceramides [not this proprietary complex].” (Marie Claire reached out to Lief Labs for comment. They have not responded at the time of publication.)

The confession is an honest, refreshing outlook on something much more cynical. Covello was new to this game; she didn’t know better. The lab’s actions, however, show a grim side of the industry. Without proper precautions, a manufacturer can take an ingredient discovered by a smaller brand and promote it as the new standard at a trade fair. Covello’s once-niche ingredient was suddenly being promoted to every Big Supplement Supplier between sad espresso shots and discussions about collagen peptides. Think of it like a farmer's market, except the farmer is your manufacturer and the peach is patented.

Covello had been hiding the trademark and the actual name, Ceramosides™, on purpose. She thought marketing “French patented ceramides” would be enough to spark intrigue without touting the specific name of her discovery. “I wouldn’t have released the trade name [Ceramosides™], but now I have to because other brands are,” Covello explained to Marie Claire. She also provided documentation of her formula to the lab, labeling Agent Nateur as the supplier.

While Covello did not want to publicly name brands now using Ceramosides™, Internet sleuths were quick to pick up on supplements now incorporating the ingredient, including Lemme, Codeage, and many more. In fact, she predicts that you’ll see a lot of French ceramides and Ceramosides™ in pills or liquids over the coming months. It’s her formula wearing a beret and an accent. “It leaks into a bigger issue because now I have these American brands tapping into my specialty, which is formulating with French ingredients. I’m sharing this as a lesson to make the lab sign an NDA.” Covello’s goal is for her own mishap to double as a cautionary tale for brand owners.

"I think what's happening now is these brands [that] don’t know any better bring their formula to a lab and don’t realize that they don’t own it. It’s now considered the lab’s IP. A lab recently told me that a brand that brought them a formula now has to pay the lab royalties, while originally seeing them as a partner,” Jena explains. Essentially, you bring the cake. The bakery keeps the recipe. This is somehow now the new normal or considered industry standard.

“At least I know after the Lief situation to sign multiple NDA’s, with specific wording, and to make sure you own all of your formulas, which now I do,” Jena says.

What does this kerfuffle over ingredients mean for the customer? Frankly, it just means that dozens of supplements will leverage the same powerhouse ingredient. You'll be shopping not for innovation, but for packaging, added benefits, fillers, or lack thereof. It double-scores the same industry undercurrent we saw with eyepatch-gate: true innovation is hard to come by, and now, customers are being lured by engaging marketing and creative campaigns.

And as for Agent Nateur, this is but a hiccup—and a learning experience—for the growing brand. After wrapping up a Magda Butryum collaboration during NYFW, they have a large collaboration with a world-famous heritage brand in the near future (we know what it is, and we’re excited), among their continued commitment to pure product ideation.

Get ready to see products and content creators boasting about Ceramocides™ for better hair, skin, and nails taking over your feeds and FYP. Just keep in mind, Agent Nateur got there first.

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For me, Black Friday is the most wonderful time of the year to stock up on Levi's jeans. But this year, I don't have to wait another month to refresh my denim drawer: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days delivered a massive, Black Friday-adjacent discount on Dakota Johnson's signature Levi's style. So, what's the catch? The jeans will return to their pre-Prime Day price tag at midnight tonight.

While Bella Hadid's Vivaia ballet sneakers and Selena Gomez's Ugg slippers are 15 and 30 percent off, respectively, it seems like Levi's was feeling extremely generous this Prime Day. The 501 Jeans, which regularly retail for $84.95, are 60 percent off today—and not a minute longer. That's right, the distressed light-wash denim (complete with stovepipe-slim legs and holes beneath each knee) won't be $34 forever.

So, don't make the same mistake I did last Prime Day: add your size and shade to the cart, get distracted, and miss out on one of the greatest sales of the season. Instead, check out now, and who knows? You could debut the straight-leg style this weekend, alongside a cropped blazer and high-vamp flats à la Johnson. (Little did the actor know at a Verity press event in New York City last month that the way she wore the Levi's 501 Jeans would become my post-Prime Day blueprint.)

Now, it's worth noting that Johnson steers clear of new Levi's denim. Last November, when Vogue Germany asked the A-lister about her favorite jeans, she replied: "Always vintage Levi's. If you find a good pair—real ones, not altered ones!—they're the classic that always looks good." The San Francisco-based brand hasn't touched the storied 501 Jeans since their launch in May 1873. That said, whether you're scouring your local thrift store the Dakota Johnson Way or taking advantage of Prime Big Deal Days, the denim shares the same silhouette that she can't stop, won't stop styling.

And ripped denim isn't the only Johnson-supported Levi's style on sale. 501 Jeans with the legs intact are 19 percent off their original cost, too, making them $38. Recognize their low-rise waistband, not-quite-skinny shape, and sky blue shade? That's because Johnson paired the same bottoms with a lace-trimmed camisole, the plaid shirt trend, and black leather boots at the 2026 US Open.

If anything can encourage Johnson to reconsider her vintage-only opinion, it's sales like these at Prime Big Deal Days. The can't-beat bargain certainly won me over: I already secured both types of Levi's 501 Jeans in multiple made-for-fall shades. What about you?

Shop Dakota Johnson's Levi's 501 Jeans at Amazon Prime Big Deal Day

Members of the Sandringham community are in shock after a “hugely experienced and much-loved” family doctor who treated the senior royals was found dead in her home. According to the Sun, Hannah Terry, 45, was reportedly murdered by her husband, Mark Cain, as they hosted a children’s sleepover over the weekend.

Terry was part of the pool of doctors who treated members of the Royal Family when they visited the Sandringham estate, and per the media outlet, “was believed to have treated senior royals, including Queen Camilla.”

Cain was charged with murder after Terry was found dead at 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning in their home in Dersingham, England, an upscale village located on the edge of King Charles's private estate. Cain appeared in court on October 7 and remains in custody.

The mother of three worked at Grimston Medical Centre in King’s Lynn, where members of the Royal Family routinely seek out medical treatment. Per the the clinic's Facebook page, it was closed Monday “due to extremely difficult circumstances affecting our practice team."

King Charles and Queen Camilla were made aware of Terry's death, and tributes to the beloved doctor have poured in from patients and members of the local community.

Clinical administrator Julie-Ann Rayner told the Sun: “I had the pleasure of working with her for a few years. She was an amazing doctor and an amazing person, really wonderful, really warm-hearted, she really cared about her family."

“It’s incredibly sad what’s happened, everybody’s completely shocked," she added. “I can’t stop thinking about her boys and what they must be going through.”

So, there I was last night, minding my business, scrolling TikTok, and cuddling with my cats. Next thing I know, I end up on Amazon. I also realized that the Amazon Prime Big Deals Day event had started, so my current shopping cart is a little over 40 percent off. Of course, I did the most reasonable thing that anyone in my position would: find more beauty products to add to my basket. Of course, since I’m now saving money, I have a little more room to play. Duh.

​That’s how I girl-mathed my way into a rather elite Amazon beauty haul, and luckily for you, there is still time for you to get in on the fun. Prime’s Big Deals Day ends today, October 7, and there are still quite a few makeup, hair, and even body care deals to choose from. Of course, I wouldn't let you just dive into the deep end with no support, so I’ve curated a rather elite list of beauty product recommendations that are actually worth your money and would make anyone think you have immaculate taste. Whether you're stocking up ahead of the holiday season, need to repurchase some favorites, or are just looking for something new, the selections below are expert-approved for the self-care queen in your life. Happy shopping!

The Best Beauty Products on Sale During Amazon Prime Big Deals Day

• Best Exfoliant: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% Bha Liquid Leave-On Exfoliant
• Best Cleansing Balm: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
• Best Cleansing Milk: TruSkin Soothing Cleansing Milk
• Best Vitamin C Serum: TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
• Best Skincare Device: Medicube Booster Pro X2
• Best Color Corrector: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector
• Best Anti-Frizz Combo: Amika Season's Smoothing Anti-Frizz Set
• Best Lip Balm: Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum
• Best Hair Tool: Dyson Airwrap I.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer
• Best Body Lotion: Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Body Lotion
• Best Teeth Whitening Strips: Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips

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This story contains extensive spoilers for East of Eden. Netflix’s East of Eden miniseries opens with a striking proclamation from Florence Pugh’s Cathy Ames: “I believe there are monsters born in this world to human parents.”

Readers will recognize this from John Steinbeck’s novel as the line that introduces Cathy, one of American literature’s most notorious antagonists. The book’s narrator, a fictionalized version of Steinbeck, doesn’t hide his derision of Cathy, going so far as to remark that “there was a time when a girl like Cathy would have been said to be possessed by the devil.” Steinbeck’s frontier-era epic retells the Bible’s Book of Genesis, making Cathy function as a living embodiment of original sin.

Yet from the beginning of Zoe Kazan’s new adaptation, it’s clear that this Cathy won’t be depicted only as monstrous, an alluring snake lurking at the edges of this familial epic’s version of Eden. This time, she is its focal driving force. Kazan places Steinbeck’s words in Cathy’s own mouth, spoken in voiceover as she drags her beaten, bloodied body to the Trask family’s doorstep. Her arrival further divides brothers Adam (Christopher Abbott) and Charles (Mike Faist), whose ongoing family turmoil forms the backbone of the novel’s sweeping explorations of generational inheritance and self-determination. Ironically, the backlash to Kazan expanding Cathy’s character says more about the black-and-white moralization audiences have come to expect of modern storytelling than East of Eden itself.

For all Netflix’s attempts to market Cathy as an “indelible antihero,” her actions thankfully aren’t watered down or justified. She still murders her own parents (Simon Maiden and Elizabeth Ames), shoots her husband, and kills brothel owner Faye (Martha Plimpton) to run it ruthlessly in her place. Cathy rejects and downright sneers at the novel’s central theme, “timshel”: the idea that everyone has the capacity to be good to themselves and to others, regardless of the circumstances they’re born into.

Kazan and co. devote multiple episodes to her character, dwelling on moments that shaped her own relationship to “timshel.” That’s not to say all of these moments are elegantly done; a flashback in which Cathy’s father proclaims she’s his property and a later monologue in which she lays out the financial freedom she attains through sex work are overly on the nose and clash with the series’ naturalistic, period-accurate dialogue. But even if Cathy is a sociopathic character with no sense of morality, as Steinbeck considers, her worldview is nonetheless one informed by the misogynistic violence that came with being a woman at the turn of the 20th century.

“I think [Cathy’s] viewpoint that the world is bad, that the world is fully evil and folly makes her isolate herself more and more,” Kazan recently told WWD. “She never gains trust in any other person. I think that, for me, was the key to unlocking how an insistence on self-determination can become toxic to herself.”

Cathy’s disinterest in motherhood, too, is framed through a distinctly modern perspective. Sure, her rejection of her sons ultimately unleashes another instance of Cain-and-Abel-like strife within the next generation of Trask brothers. Wisely, though, Netflix’s East of Eden doesn’t cast her lack of desire for motherhood in a positive or negative light. Unlike in 1952, when Steinbeck’s novel was published, being an unfit or ambivalent mother isn’t an instant sign of evil, but much more complicated. In another scene pulled straight from the book, in which a doctor threatens to prosecute Cathy after she nearly bleeds out from a botched abortion attempt, her actions aren’t presented as devilish—if anything, they’re devastatingly relevant.

Predictably, as soon as promotional materials for the Netflix adaptation debuted with Cathy front and center, discourse quickly followed. I sympathized with some—I also hoped that, by centering Cathy, this East of Eden wouldn’t try to redeem her or diminish her actions to make her “likable.” But others took issue with the show’s decision to focus on Cathy, period.

“Cathy is a sociopath who ruins the lives of everyone around her,” one person commented on the show’s teaser trailer. “She is NOT the main character, and to make her ‘misunderstood’ or sympathetic is against everything Steinbeck wrote.”

After East of Eden’s release, some viewers have walked away with competing takes: that in making Cathy sympathetic in any way, the series is wrongfully making people assume she isn’t a villain; or that because Cathy is an assault survivor and a woman who couldn’t access an abortion, she isn’t a monster but a victim of her surroundings.

Paradoxically, refusing to acknowledge the nuances of Cathy’s character disregards “timshel,” which is predicated on choice. (Even East of Eden’s narrator, who initially describes Cathy as evil from birth, later admits that he isn’t positive she is a monster, adding, “It is easy to say she was bad, but there is little meaning unless we know why.”) East of Eden draws inspiration from the Biblical tale of Cain and Abel, but it is hardly a straightforward moral fable. As villainous as Cathy can be, Steinbeck understood that people are too complicated to be defined as simply good or evil—a reality that the Netflix adaptation builds upon.

Of course, conversations about the ethics of enjoying media are nothing new. Whether cultural anxieties over reemergent conservatism and misinformation are stoking fear that media literacy is dead, or audiences are really struggling to dissect complexities more than ever, the issue remains: Too many of us expect fictional stories to have clear heroes and villains whose actions are cleanly rewarded or punished by the end. Within this black-and-white binary, any central character must be the hero, and the writers must endorse their actions. This year alone, some have assumed that Yesteryear author Caro Claire Burke shares the views of her novel’s unreliable tradwife protagonist, that we’re meant to feel sorry for Obsession’s Bear because he’s the lead character, and that Primetime director Lance Oppenheim is sympathetic to child predators because he criticized To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen’s complicity in a subject’s death by suicide. It’s no wonder that an iconic villain like Cathy is so emblematic of audiences’ inability to contend with more complicated themes.

Although East of Eden’s musings on human nature are universal, its existence as an American reimagining of the Bible befits a country whose culture has never fully disentangled itself from its Puritanical roots. It’s uncomfortable to face the fact that some modern viewers are as afraid to acknowledge the nuance of Cathy and other multi-dimensional female villains as many readers were when the book was first released. It’s a shame that this rigid sense of morality still keeps audiences from engaging with the richness of a story like East of Eden. They’d do well to take one of its most famous quotes to heart: “Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”

A blazer is the ideal piece of outerwear for early fall, when it’s just a smidge too soon to introduce a proper jacket or coat and a sweater feels stifling under the blazing noon sun. Yet a full-on suit can feel a little uptight during what is arguably the most fun season to get dressed. Bare legs and flats are still fair game, and a simple long-sleeved top is enough underneath for when that cool morning inevitably turns into a warm afternoon.

So, let’s break up the suit and enjoy the flexibility a blazer as a top layer provides. It makes getting dressed quickly without getting dressed boringly a whole lot easier—a constant concern for me as both a mom and a stylist. And while a blazer and jeans is an easy, otherwise “safe” solution, I took apart my closet to find some combinations that travel a slightly less obvious sartorial road. Here’s where I landed.

Dress Down a Blazer With Relaxed Cargos

The juxtaposition of a dressier blazer, like a velvet one, with a more casual bottom like cargo pants feels like a throwback J.Crew pairing from the Jenna Lyons era and, frankly, I’m here for it. I think it’s cool and inventive to wear something during the day that would otherwise feel too “dressy,” and this idea feels fun without being too crazy for the office—or, in my case, school pickup in a coastal town where everyone keeps things pretty casual during the day.

I chose velvet because that’s what I had on hand, but lace, brocade, or a satin-lapeled tuxedo jacket could also be very good.

Double Down on Stripes

A shirt dress—especially in a stripe—is a style secret weapon I can’t ever shut up about. Sacai makes my favorite ones, and I have a few for different seasons. Pair one with a striped blazer, and now you’re entering new territory of effortless one-two-punch dressing with major impact.

It’s a little risky, but I do think it can work for almost any situation, even if you take a quieter approach with coordinating pinstripes or a monochromatic pairing. My only rules for this—which, of course, are subject to interpretation—are to make sure your stripes are running in the same direction and keep the accessories relatively simple so the whole thing feels harmonious.

Make Leggings Feel Like Real Pants

This plaid Dries Van Noten blazer has been an old reliable in my closet for several reasons, but the length is really what cements its place. Where it hits at mid-thigh looks great over baggy jeans or longer pieces like an ankle-grazing slip dress and boots. I’ve even worn it buttoned up as a dress with opaque tights and a low-heeled pump for a night out.

Riffing on that last idea through the lens of daytime dressing, I reached for my favorite velour Alaïa leggings, which feel more like substantial pants than anything resembling athleisure. I added a light yellow turtleneck for a little extra colorblocking and a trusty pair of pointed-toe flats because they always look good with a legging. I felt slightly equestrian but very put together, and I couldn’t say I was mad at that.

Sure, it's only October, but for me, Slippers Season is in full swing. Just in time to refresh my indoor-outdoor shoe rack, Selena Gomez's signature Ugg slippers became one of Amazon's can't-miss Prime Big Deal Days bargains. Now, I could wait until Black Friday to shop the slippers I've had my eye on since her Bachelorette trip to Cabo last summer, but who's to say next month's markdown will match Prime Day's discount?

Don't get me wrong, my beloved Ugg boots aren't going anywhere this winter, but I can't resist the grab-and-go ease of their successor. Almost a year after the Californian label launched the Elea Slip-On Slippers (one of Ugg's most minimalist silhouettes with suede, shearling-lined uppers, slim soles, and backless heels), Amazon discounted them by 35 percent off the original $130 price tag.

However, time is ticking on Prime Big Deal Days: Today—and only today—the same slides Gomez wore as recently as May 2026 are available for $84.50. While I won't style the Uggs the summery Selena Gomez Way (with a backless tank top and Daisy dukes), I know I'll benefit from the sale in winter, spring, and beyond.

The sale doesn't just apply to Gomez's signature Sand (beige) and Chestnut (the brand's best-selling earthy brown) shades. Light Bronze, Stormy Blue, and Muted Mustard are marked down, too.

All to say, don't be surprised if Gomez debuts her second pair in the coming days. Might I suggest the 38-percent-off black Elea Slippers, Gomez? The Rare Beauty founder is a fan of the brand's black options, especially the Tasmans and wedged Malvella Boots, and her favorite luxury fall shoes are black, too. (See: her pointy Saint Laurent pumps, Tony Bianco flip-flops, and The Row ballet flats.)

If anyone has their sights on Amazon Prime Day, it's Gomez: a certified Uggs collector who is constantly widening her shoe rack for the label's comfort-first footwear. Sadly, her other go-to Uggs—including the Tasman Slippers, the Coquette Slippers, and the Ultra Mini Boots—haven't received the Prime Day treatment yet. They're still over $100, which is all the more reason to treat yourself to the Elea Slip-On Slippers. Sales this good—especially on VIP-approved pieces—aren't promised every Amazon Prime Day.

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I avoided eyeliner for years. Here’s the deal: I’ll never be able to whip out a cat eye or a precise wing. I’m blind in one eye, and my makeup will simply end up looking all kinds of botched. Over the past year or so, though, I’ve found a few forgiving formulas and an intentionally messy technique that work for me. Waterline eyeliner is my go-to, and if I really want to play up my eyes, I’ll scribble on my lid with the same formula and blend it out with my fingertip. It’s as beginner-friendly as it gets.

The key to making it work is finding an eyeliner that’s just as long-wearing and pigmented as it is blendable. I have a few formulas I try to keep in my rotation: Victoria Beckham’s Kajal Eyeliner (best for the lid and lash line, but a bit too creamy for waterline), Sarah Creal Eyes Up Eyeliner (ideal for intense pigment and waterline), and Ilia’s Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner (my go-to when my eyes are feeling a little irritated). But I’m always open to new favorites—and the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil is one of them.

I’ve known about this little guy for months. I was having dinner with Anastasia herself at the Baccarat Hotel over the summer, and she casually dropped the pencil on the table. After some quick swatching on the back of my hand, I had high hopes. Now that the product has officially taken up residence in my makeup bag, I can confirm it’s just as incredible as I anticipated. In fact, I wore it this past weekend to my best friend’s wedding in Italy, and it withstood 85-degree heat, wild humidity, and my hysterics when she read her vows.

For my full review on the new eyeliner, keep reading.

What Makes the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil Different?

For starters, the shade range is next level. There are 21 different colors, ranging from cool teals to bronze roses, in three finishes: matte, metallic, and duochrome. The formula itself claims to do, well, a lot. In theory, it lasts for 12 hours, is waterproof and smudge-proof, and boasts the smoothness of a gel with the precision of a pencil. I’m of the believe-it-when-I-see-it camp, but in theory all the makings of a solid eyeliner are right there.

How Do I Apply the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil?

First up, was figuring out which colors from the collection I was actually going to keep in my makeup bag. It’s looking like Chocotek (a matte chocolate brown), Edgeleaf (a metallic bronze), and Rosewire (a duochrome rose with a bronze shift) are my front-runners. I start by dragging the pencil along my lower lash line. It really does glide like a gel; there isn’t that tug or tension you’d expect with a pencil. I normally go in and diffuse it with my fingertip or a brush.

Then, I take the same shade and scribble along my lid. The warmth of my fingertip is all I need to turn those scribbles into a soft wash of monochromatic color. I don’t find that I need to work particularly quickly—there’s plenty of play time. Once I’m happy with how that’s shaping up, I get up close and personal with a mirror and tightline. This is the step that makes me extra grateful for the gel-like texture. The pigment goes on in one layer and looks completely opaque. I don’t have to tug or draw repeatedly either, which is extra appreciated since I have sensitive eyes. Once I’m happy with how it turned out, I apply my mascara and call it a day.

Is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil Worth It?

Eyeliner is a collectible in my book—I like to have a wide range of different shades and textures depending on the look I’m going for. I firmly believe that one of the biggest pros to adding this particular formula into your collection is the shade range; there are colors in this line that I’ve never seen anywhere else. The duochrome bunch are extra special; the color changes depending on the light and it makes my eyes pop a little more than usual.

It’s also exceptional at holding up through, well, anything—for hours. This past weekend, I had my best friend’s wedding in Tuscany. I got my makeup done with this pencil at seven o’clock in the morning (we love an early call time), and when I got back to my room at 1 a.m., it was still looking shockingly fresh. Mind you, it was 85 degrees, very humid, and I cried during the vows, first dance, and speeches. If that’s not a testament to how long-lasting this liner is, I don’t know what is.

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There’s something about a great work outfit that always makes me feel more confident in the office. Whether it’s a crisp button-down top that’s impeccably ironed or a pair of tailored trousers that sweep the floor with every step, the best workwear essentials help me take on my busiest days in style. To that end, it’s imperative that I build the perfect nine-to-five wardrobe. And this season, I’m doing just that with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.

From now until Wednesday, October 7, Amazon’s annual sale event is offering a variety of office-ready pieces that are guaranteed to earn you compliments from your coworkers. If your company dress code is more casual, you can shop laid-back staples like straight-leg denim, relaxed sweaters, and chic ballet flats. Meanwhile, if you’re partial to a more elegant look, the retailer also sells suede skirts, lofty slingbacks, and sharp blazers. However you prefer to dress for team meetings, client pitches, and the like, Amazon’s workwear selection will get the job done.

Ahead, discover a range of office-ready basics from brands like Banana Republic, Gap, Calvin Klein, and more. The best part: Every piece comes at a price that won’t eat up your entire paycheck.

Princess Margaret was famous for her love of a good time, but that also led to some sticky incidents, as her former lady-in-waiting, Anne Glenconner reveals in her new memoir, Trunks & Tiaras. Lady Glenconner served the late princess for 31 years, and she admits that Margaret could sometimes let people down.

In a serialization of the book in the Daily Mail, Lady Glenconner wrote that “traveling around the world with a princess was great fun.” However, one of their journeys was a slight disaster due to the free-flowing alcohol.

“A trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras proved too much temptation for both Princess Margaret and her maid,” Lady Glenconner wrote. “We’d had a fabulous day watching the floats go past and enjoying the carnival. It was all great fun, but there had been rum on tap all day.”

Princess Margaret’s maid got so drunk that when it came time to prepare a bath for the royal, she “crawled into the bathroom on all fours, barely managing to reach up to the taps.”

Lady Glenconner said that she put the maid to bed, “ran the bath and told Princess Margaret that the maid wasn’t well,” adding that Margaret “was not remotely cross about the fact that she’d been unable to fulfil her duties.”

But the next day, it was the princess who couldn’t commit to her duties. The Trunks & Tiaras author explained that they “were supposed to be visiting a historic house which the owner, a nice woman, had been doing up all year in preparation for the visit.”

Despite committing to the visit far in advance, Princess Margaret refused to get out of bed. “I had a little tap tap on my door from the maid who said, ‘I’m so sorry but I can’t seem to get Princess Margaret up,” Lady Glenconner wrote. “She says she has a headache.’”

Lady Glenconner said she replied, “Well she’s jolly well got to” and attempted to get Margaret out of bed. “Most of the time this worked but, on this occasion, she simply said, ‘Oh, Anne, stop bullying me,’ and pulled the covers back over her head,” the author shared.

“I ended up having to call the lady whose house we were supposed to be visiting to tell her Princess Margaret was unwell and that I would be attending on her behalf,” Lady Glenconner wrote, recalling that “the poor woman was naturally extremely disappointed and burst into tears on the telephone.”

The author also recalled a time when a "very tired and rather grumpy" Princess Margaret arrived in Australia and ignored a group of Girl Guides who had been waiting to meet her.

"It was my first visit with her abroad, so I was a little anxious but I pulled her aside and said, ‘Ma’am, I’m so sorry to ask but the Guides have been waiting here for hours and I know how kind you are and that you won’t want to let them down. Could you possibly just go over and say hello?’" Lady Glenconner recalled.

Fortunately, Princess Margaret took the speech to heart and greeted the girls. "To her credit she did," Lady Glenconner wrote. "Sometimes my powers of persuasion worked, unlike the disastrous hangover in New Orleans."

Sites like Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey are highlights of any tour of the U.K., and for royal fans, they’re on the top of most people’s bucket lists. Finding a guided tour that’s entirely royally focused is tough to find, but Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is partnering with Great Rail Journeys in 2027 to provide the ultimate royal experience.

Offered monthly from April through October 2027, "Premium London and Scotland" is a seven-day luxury U.K. vacation featuring a talk with Burrell and other private royal experiences that will give travelers the inside stories behind iconic buildings.

“I am looking forward to showing these palaces to people for the first time through my eyes,” Burrell tells Marie Claire. “I know these buildings intimately as they were my home too, and I can share special stories which took place behind closed doors.”

The trip is capped at 24 guests per group, providing a more intimate way to experience the places that shaped the Royal Family’s lives—including Diana’s former home, Kensington Palace.

After touring the palace, guests on the tour will be treated to a private talk with Burrell, who says he’s excited to share stories "of our Royal Family from my personal experience of over 21 years.”

“I will bring you a personal and unique insight of this journey whether serving Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, living with Princess Diana at Kensington Palace or sailing around the world on HMY Britannia,” Burrell says.

Along with visiting Kensington Palace, travelers will experience Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle before heading north to Edinburgh, Scotland. Exclusive experiences include early morning access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official Scottish residence, a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia and a private gala dinner at the five-star Balmoral Hotel.

When asked what his favorite royal residence is, Burrell notes that while Buckingham Palace “is the seat of the British Royal Family” and served as his home for more than a decade, Scotland has his heart. “Balmoral has always been my favorite and is the favorite of many in the family including the late Queen, who spent her last days here,” he says. “It is a very special and magical place with a unique atmosphere—a fairytale castle set amongst the heather-covered mountains of the Scottish Highlands.”

The vacation includes five-star hotel accommodations, guided excursions, daily breakfast, five dinners and first-class rail travel, with itineraries starting at $6,999 per person.

Sites like Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey are highlights of any tour of the U.K., and for royal fans, they’re on the top of most people’s bucket lists. Finding a guided tour that’s entirely royally focused is tough to find, but Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, is partnering with Great Rail Journeys in 2027 to provide the ultimate royal experience.

Offered monthly from April through October 27, "Premium London and Scotland" is a seven-day luxury U.K. vacation featuring a talk with Burrell and other private royal experiences that will give travelers the inside stories behind iconic buildings.

“I am looking forward to showing these palaces to people for the first time through my eyes,” Burrell tells Marie Claire. “I know these buildings intimately as they were my home too, and I can share special stories which took place behind closed doors.”

The trip is capped at 24 guests per group, providing a more intimate way to experience the places that shaped the Royal Family’s lives—including Diana’s former home, Kensington Palace.

After touring the palace, guests on the tour will be treated to a private talk with Burrell, who says he’s excited to give travelers “a unique insight of our Royal Family from my personal experience of over 21 years.”

“I will bring you a personal and unique insight of this journey whether serving Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, living with Princess Diana at Kensington Palace or sailing around the world on HMY Britannia,” Burrell says.

Along with visiting Kensington Palace, travelers will experience Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle before heading north to Edinburgh, Scotland. Exclusive experiences include early morning access to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official Scottish residence, a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia and a private gala dinner at the five-star Balmoral Hotel.

When asked what his favorite royal residence is, Burrell notes that while Buckingham Palace “is the seat of the British Royal Family” and served as his home for more than a decade, Scotland has his heart. “Balmoral has always been my favorite and is the favorite of many in the family including the late Queen, who spent her last days here,” he says. “It is a very special and magical place with a unique atmosphere—a fairytale castle set amongst the heather-covered mountains of the Scottish Highlands.”

The vacation includes five-star hotel accommodations, guided excursions, daily breakfast, five dinners and first-class rail travel, with itineraries starting at $6,999 per person.

Trust me: Waiting until Black Friday to shop for the holidays is an "I don't have anything for my mom" accident waiting to happen. To save yourself from my slip-up, Amazon created Prime Big Deal Days—and discounted no shortage of celebrity-supported styles (a foolproof present idea for the tricky-to-gift people on your list). That includes the ballet sneakers from the New York-based brand Vivaia that Bella Hadid can't stop sporting.

Nearly a month after Hadid debuted the fourth addition to her ever-expanding Vivaia collection in New York City, Amazon slashed 15 percent off the Carol Sneakerina's original $159 price tag. Now, the already-affordable pair—complete with slim bubble-cleat soles, satin sidewalls and shoelaces, and the goes-with-everything brown-and-black color combination—is available for $135.

So, join me in snatching the supermodel-tested trainers before the last Big Deal Day on October 7. Thanks to Amazon's speedy shipping, I could be wearing them the Bella Hadid Way (with a little black dress, a cropped trench coat, and knee-high socks) by the weekend. The Saint Laurent tote is, of course, optional in my recreation—and yours.

Vivaia is always generous around Amazon's can't-miss sales: For Prime Day in June, almost all of the brand's VIP-approved pairs were heavily marked down, including ballet flats beloved by Charli xcx and Katie Holmes.

Now, Vivaia is behind one of Prime's buzziest Big Deal Day discounts, because a slew of Hadid's signature sneakers are on sale. The Cristina Sneakers (the first satin-and-suede Vivaias to join her shoe rack in early 2025) and the Yancy Sneakers (which she wore last summer with Saint Laurent's Icarino Bag) are 15 percent off, too.

Below, beat the rest of Hadid's devoted fanbase to it, and shop her favorite Vivaia footwear for Prime Big Deal Days. Then, if that sale doesn't cure your case of "the shoppies," treat yourself to Holmes's Margot Ballet Flats and Charli's Yanka Sneakerinas, too. Happy shopping.

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Prince William headed to Ilminster, England to highlight the impact of extreme weather on local communities, and during his day out, he tried to get actor Ross Kemp to spill some spoilers about The Traitors.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are both fans of the reality show, and Kemp—who rose to fame with his role in soap opera EastEnders—is taking part in the new Celebrity Traitors season in the U.K. Kemp serves as an ambassador for the National Emergencies Trust, while Prince William is the charity’s royal patron, and they teamed up for an event unveiling a new emergency kit for local residents.

While joining the Ilminster Under 16s football club to chat about how they can take action against flooding, the topic of who might win Celebrity Traitors came up.

“I’ll get Ross to tell me the answer about what happens. Spoiler alert!” Prince William exclaimed, per the Sun, but Kemp remained tight-lipped about the outcome of the show. “I am a faithful,” was all he’d tell the group.

The Ilminster area was impacted by both severe flooding and wildfires in the past year, and Kemp joined Prince William in training exercises designed to help residents prepare for severe weather.

As for Celebrity Traitors, Kemp didn’t seem surprised that the royals were into the show. Speaking about William and Kate watching at home, Kemp said: “That’s great. Them and the rest of the country. I’ve been on the TV for 43 years but I’ve never known anything like this.”

Last week, after Schiaparelli's Spring/Summer 2027 show, Law Roach called Daniel Roseberry the "one and only designer that gave us dresses and gowns," seemingly commenting on the uptick in laid-back looks on Paris Fashion Week runways. "The girls we dress have places to go and they need fashion, dresses, and gowns." So, while the stylist's most devoted client, Zendaya, may have arrived at Louis Vuitton's spring runway show in jeans, there was nothing casual about her look.

For her fourth Louis Vuitton fête straight, Zendaya decided to switch things up in the front-row fashion department. Following back-to-back mini dresses at the Spring 2026, Fall 2026, and Cruise 2027 showcases, the brand ambassador arrived in a cropped camisole, ruffled jacket worthy of a Versailles queen, and straight-leg, low-rise jeans that could've been plucked from a French girl's denim rotation. (Seriously, Fashion Week was flooded with similar silhouettes and shades.)

The crisp 65-degree day called for an early-autumn outerwear design, but because she's Zendaya, hers wasn't your average grab-and-go jacket. After sourcing her red carpet archives, she gave a custom, two-month-old Louis Vuitton coat—seen at the Paris premiere of The Odyssey—a second life on creative director Nicolas Ghesquière's sidelines.

Originally, the actor layered the cropped coat's sheer sleeves and massive profile-framing ruffles over a lacy, lingerie-inspired dress with a keyhole cut-out. This time, though, the gown wasn't the center of attention. In fact, it wasn't anywhere near the spring fashion show. She might've felt overdressed next to Emma Stone's cobalt blue skirt suit or Sophie Turner's leather trousers look.

At Louis Vuitton's spring showcase, all eyes went to Zendaya's bold, bridal-white blouse, which she shade-matched to pointy pumps, also from the French fashion house. That's right, the Christian Louboutin "So Kate" loyalist gave her signature stilettos a brief break at Paris Fashion Week. Perhaps she's preparing the sky-high red-bottoms for the Dune: Part Three press tour, starting in Dec. 2026.

To finish her first (and only) Fashion Month outfit, the It girl accessorized with her east-west engagement ring and teeny-tiny hoop earrings.

If she wasn't, you know, Zendaya, I might've mistook her—and the way she wore the high-low look—for a French girl. The locals adore denim's rare ability to make the rest of an outfit feel more relaxed—even a bespoke bridal-white jacket.

Now, will the Louis Vuitton look finish Z's (unfortunately short) Paris Fashion Week return? Only time will tell. Last May, at the Cruise 2027 in NYC, she surprised fans by selecting an after-party look—complete with can't-miss track shorts—straight from the minutes-old collection. Here's hoping Zendaya will follow suit after the Spring 2027 soirée, too.

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October is a prime time (pun intended) to stock up on your fall wardrobe essentials, and Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here once again. Running October 6 and 7, this year’s sale is full of fashion and beauty steals, including one of the Royal Family’s favorite accessories.

A good pair of rain boots are a necessity when it comes to rainy English days, but you don’t have to live in the U.K. to appreciate Hunter’s classic wellies. Everyone from Princess Diana to Meghan Markle has worn the British brand’s trusty boots, and several pairs are included in this year’s Big Day Days event.

Diana sent women around the world searching for their own pair of olive green wellies when she was photographed in a pair of Hunter boots ahead of her 1981 royal wedding, and the brand's waterproof styles remain a rainy day staple. While the Original Tall is one of Hunter's most beloved designs, its newer Play Tall boot featuring a wedge heel is $40 off in Amazon's sale.

While the royals are most often spotted in a traditional knee-high wellie, Hunter also offers shorter styles, like the short version of its beloved Original boot or the brand’s Original Chelsea Boot, both included in Prime Big Deal Days.

Originally priced at $154.99, the Chelsea style is a massive 60 percent off and features a chunky half-inch heel, while the Original Short, marked down to $105, is a more traditional rain boot silhouette with a buckle strap at the ankle. At 36 percent off, Hunter's Play Short boot is also included in the sale and includes a 1.5-inch wedge heel and a ribbon loop at the back for easy on-and-off.

Think of these as the wellies to grab when you're wearing wide-leg jeans and can't necessarily tuck your pants into your rain boots without that awkward bunching, or pair them with a skirt and tights.

If you're hoping to splash out on a new pair of boots, act soon—the deals go away on October 8.

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This Paris Fashion Week, showgoers on the street style circuit transformed every corner of my closet into a casually cool wardrobe worthy of a French girl. Everything from trench coats and denim to ballet flats and pencil skirts received the effortlessly elegant treatment—just in time for fall. But before the Louis Vuitton show ended Fashion Month's Spring/Summer 2027 season, French girls delivered a last-minute master class in the daring pants department.

With cut-out capris, sheer leggings, and billowy bloomers stealing the spotlight on the runways, it's no surprise that offbeat bottoms are sweeping the post-show sidewalks as well. Flared pants, for instance, are standing out in a sea of Jane Birkin-adjacent jeans. Whether the hems spread slightly or to bell-bottom levels of wide, the anti-slim styles were a surprisingly welcome switch from the figure-hugging fits at Fashion Weeks in London and New York. One showgoer even selected a structured pair that transported New York Fashion Week's signature shade of red to Paris.

Staying in the not-so-skintight silhouette family, balloon pants floated onto Fashion Week's after-show scene—in all shades, widths, and prints. Tracee Ellis Ross took charge of the trend outside the Celine showcase, wearing a drawstring style with elasticized hems. Soon after, an attendee tucked their gray button-down into balloon bottoms that boasted a seashell-printed pattern. Similar curved shapes resurfaced on petticoat pants with lace-trimmed legs, too.

The seashell-sporting showgoer wasn't the only one wearing unconventionally printed pants in Paris. Leopard, snakeskin, zebra, and even camouflage covered the baggy bottoms. Some let their statement-making styles do all the talking: one guest wore a straight-leg, leopard-spotted pair with a trench coat and high-vamp flats, both in black. Meanwhile, others matched the maximalism of printed pants with can't-miss colors on their early-fall outerwear. See: a burnt orange, funnel-neck windbreaker and a cropped, moss green leather jacket.

Perhaps the most popular pants trend also happened to be the most striking: perfect-for-Fashion-Week pairs were drenched in Fall 2026's favorite colors. Cobalt blue (a signature shade for Serena Williams, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, and more) traded places with traditional denim; royal purple (a pigment beloved by Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and NYFW style setters) made a guest's orange scarf belt even more striking; and Tamu McPherson's fuchsia taffeta trousers bridged the gap between another French girl staple, the leather jacket, and her snakeskin shoes.

Now, because Paris Fashion Week's forecast remained in the mid-70s, cropped pants snuck onto the street style track, too. Culottes that stretched a few inches longer than Bermudas showed just enough skin, without departing from the pants category. Cargo-pocketed culottes looked surprisingly sleek with elevated basics like white button-downs, black kitten heels, and bottomless tote bags.

Then, when a Fashion Week fan stacked a billowy blouse on top of wide-leg shorts, the brocade trend became bolder than ever. Some Parisians even played with prints on the knee- or calf-length pants.

All this to say? I didn't attend Paris Fashion Week, but by the look of my French girl-ified fall closet, it certainly looks like I had a front-row seat to the most opulent Olympics. Once you've treated yourself to Parisian-approved ballet flats, trench coats, and jeans, join me in shopping the non-denim drawers below. Trust: I'll be living in these Fashion Week-worthy pants from now until the street style set returns to Paris next February.

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Even if you've never tried the brand yourself, if you're at all into skincare, you've probably heard of ELEMIS. The company is well known for its Cleansing Balm and Marine Cream in particular, and for placing an emphasis on collagen support—both the balm and cream are part of their popular Pro-Collagen range. (As you might have noticed, collagen is really having a moment in the skincare world.)

Whether you want to stock up on your most-used products before they run out or test a fan-favorite from ELEMIS for the first time, now is a great chance. As part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, ELEMIS is offering many products at 30 percent off and their three bestselling products at 40 percent off: the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with SPF, and the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads. By the way, the 40 percent off offer includes all scents of the Cleaning Balm. Green Fig fans, they've got you, too.

Want to check out what else is on sale? Here's a closer look at some of the ELEMIS bestsellers you can get for 30 to 40 percent off during the Prime Big Deal Days sale from October 6 to October 7.

A Closer Look at the ELEMIS Prime Big Deal Days Sale

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and as a royal editor, I’m always on the lookout for Princess Kate-approved steals in the sale. Whether you’re looking for her rumored favorite mascara or a pair of her beloved sunglasses, this week’s sale has got you covered.

The Princess of Wales is a big fan of Ray-Ban’s classic styles and has worn four different pairs through the years. Other than her Folding Wayfarers, my favorite pair of Kate’s Ray-Bans is the Chris style— and they happen to be majorly marked down for Prime Big Deal Days.

The square-shaped frames typically retail for $197, but they’re $148 in the sale, along with an added bonus gift. The sunglasses come with not only the usual Ray-Ban case, but the brand’s official care kit including lens spray, a cleaning cloth, and a tiny screwdriver for any adjustments.

While I own plenty of statement sunglasses, they can admittedly get a bit heavy when you’re wearing them for long periods of time. But Kate’s frames with metal temples are super light and comfortable on your ears, even after long days at the beach or sightseeing.

The Princess of Wales has worn her Ray-Ban Chris sunglasses for everything from an official trip to Belize to a casual park outing with local mothers after debuting the shades at the 2018 Wimbledon championships.

Along with my personal favorite Ray-Bans, Amazon is also offering a deal on the Folding Wayfarers the Princess of Wales has worn numerous times. The clever style is hinged at the bridge to let them fold in half and the arms also fold up, allowing them to form a neat little bundle to pop in your purse or pocket.

If you're in the market for some royally-approved sunnies, these deals won't last for long. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are October 6 and 7 this year, and at midnight on the 8th, the savings will be gone (until the next Prime Day, at least).

Simkhai began third-wheeling Taylor Swift's dates with Travis Kelce as early as December 2024, one year into their relationship. Now, Swift isn't just married to Kelce, but the L.A.-based brand, too. On October 5, her husband's 37th birthday, Swift debuted her second Simkhai design of the week: a made-for-date-night little black dress, which is (unexpectedly) still available.

The newlyweds spent the final hours of Kelce's special day at Torrisi, an Italian-American restaurant in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. Swift followed the "dress for the occasion" dress code recommendation, styling Simkhai's Zinnia Midi with strappy Jimmy Choo sandals, Givenchy's Voyou Bucket Bag, and a $7,400 leather jacket from Saint Laurent.

Photographers only caught a glimpse of the 100-percent cashmere LBD, so allow Marie Claire to paint the complete picture: The sleeveless, form-fitting style featured floral lace trim along the calf-hovering hem, a V neckline, and an identically cut back. As of pub time, the $895 dress hasn't sold out yet, but the Taylor Swift Effect could change that any minute now.

Now, much like Givenchy and Saint Laurent, Simkhai has remained in Swift's regular rotation for years—13, to be exact. Going-out looks designed by the founder, Jonathan Simkhai, have joined the Grammy winner on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019, Saturday Night Live in 2021, and on no shortage of date nights in Nashville, Kansas City, New Orleans, and NYC.

As recently as Oct. 3, when Dakota Johnson hosted SNL, Swift made a surprise appearance on stage, wearing Simkhai's Wells Mini Dress. While the pop star is especially fond of the label's all-black attire, this time, her off-the-shoulder piece approved plaid dressing for fall. To finish her late-night look, Swift accessorized with leather Burberry boots, a gold chainlink belt by Saint Laurent, and her engagement ring from Artifex Fine Jewelry, of course.

For Swift, Fall 2026 is quickly becoming the Season of Simkhai. However, once Swifties snatch every size of her latest date-night LBD, you can still recreate the lace-trimmed look by shopping the similar styles below.

Shop Date-Night Little Black Dresses Inspired by Taylor Swift

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is fighting back after he was arrested in February, and according to a friend of the ex-Duke of York, he’s “buoyant” about the possibility of clearing his name.

Andrew has taken legal action against Thames Valley Police over the search warrants used when they took him into custody on his 66th birthday, with a judicial review to take place on Thursday. His friend told the Sun that Mountbatten-Windsor sees this as “the first step” to ending his recent woes.

The former duke, who was stripped of his titles last October, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19. Emails released in the Epstein files revealed that Andrew had allegedly shared confidential information surrounding his former role as a U.K. trade envoy with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

However, the ex-Duke of York is now demanding a review of the warrants that allowed police to search his home on King Charles’s Sandringham estate, as well as his former home, Royal Lodge.

“He seems incredibly buoyant despite everything he has been through and is really upbeat,” Andrew’s friend said.

“He is utterly convinced that one day he will be completely exonerated,” the insider continued. “He thinks this is the first step towards that.”

The former Duke of York's judicial review—the first to take place for a member of the Royal Family since King Charles I in 1649—will be held on October 8, but it's unclear if Andrew will attend the hearing.

Verity, the Amazon MGM Studios adaptation of Colleen Hoover's popular psychological thriller, became a fashion film the moment that Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson joined the cast as Verity and Lowen, respectively. Costume designer Jacqueline Demeterio used that to her advantage.

Verity marked Demeterio's fourth project with Hathaway; they first connected on 2015's The Intern, where she dressed the Oscar winner in preppy, made-for-Manhattan workwear. "We work really well together, and we really just wanted to make [Hathaway's character] Verity perfect...she trusts me, and I trust her," she tells Marie Claire. "We always feel like we really nail it, and again, I felt like that with her on this."

Demeterio and Johnson hadn't collaborated before, but the first fitting went well, "and it's really nice when that happens," she adds. Josh Hartnett, who plays Verity's husband, Jeremy Crawford, even "came in with a lot of different ideas," which Demeterio narrowed down to quiet "Elder Statesmen" elegance. "I always wanted to make him this grounded dad living in Vermont with [a little bit of] wealth, [as proven by his] sweaters from Elder Statesmen," she says.

She said it made a big difference to work with actors committed to pre-filming prep. "You don't want [to collaborate with] someone that's disinterested or someone that has a completely different vision," she says. "You don't want an actor going on camera feeling uncomfortable because then, they're just thinking about what they're wearing, and that can mess with what they're trying to portray with the character."

Unlike the book, the movie begins with Verity in a beige Louis Vuitton sweater, giving an interview to Gayle King. "When I saw the movie, I was surprised [to see] that [scene] opened it, [but it] was this really strong opening," Demeterio says. "High-end sophistication" inspired all of Verity's interview looks, but "the colors and fabrics" in her office, where the King interview took place, had an especially strong influence on her author-at-work uniform.

"Annie and I collaborated on her writing looks, so we had her in a lot of high-end knitwear," she adds. "An old [Fall] 2020 runway collection [from] Missoni was an inspiration for me because we decided to do this sort of Joan Didion feeling of when she was writing in her office." Vintage Proenza Schouler and Paco Rabanne made it on her mood board, too, giving Verity's knitwear a "1970s feel that felt right because it felt luxurious, but also real to her," she says.

Lowen's first scene also features neutrals, as she heads to a meeting of her own in a taupe cashmere coat from Theory, burnt orange corduroy bottoms by A.L.C., and black The Row boots. From the start, the costumes establish a link between the two characters: Both are authors of psychological thrillers, though the former is famous and the latter is undiscovered. Demeterio also points to the visual upside of dressing Lowen in light colors in a scene that sees a car accidentally splattering blood all over her: "to be able to showcase the blood [better]."

While the audience first sees Verity in a slew of straightforward hues, red is the character's signature color. "Annie and I both liked to incorporate the red whenever we could," Demeterio says, referencing a tomato-colored cardigan (courtesy of Gigi Hadid's Guest in Residence), striped raspberry sweaters, and bold red lips. "We felt like it was such a strong color for her, not only visually, but red does tell a lot of stories; it's confident, it's villainous, I think it's one of the strongest colors you have that makes a statement," she adds.

In one of the throwback scenes, a red Versace gown, with asymmetrical straps and delicate ruched drapery, makes Verity the center of attention in a crowded bar, drawing Jeremy to his soon-to-be wife. Later in the film, Lowen (who is ghostwriting a new novel for an incapacitated Verity at her home) finds an almost identical Versace dress in her host's closet. For Demeterio, the little red dresses needed to be distinct, but similar enough to make audiences (and Jeremy) think, "Whoa, Lowen looks like Verity."

She went back and forth on whether Verity and Lowen should wear the same Versace style: "It was believable that Versace was one of the designers that [Verity] had in her closet, but it wasn't too believable that she would hold on to that [date-night] dress for so long," she says. "Even though Lowen is turning into Verity, I wanted whatever her version of Verity was to still have some sense of who Lowen was." Demeterio was also drawn to the "second skin" nature of Lowen's ribbed Versace look, "because it wasn't this dress that you had to corset yourself into."

The dress's sweater-style ribbing also channeled Lowen's more relaxed, archetypal author look. "When she arrives at the house, she starts out very layered and very guarded with her sweaters and her knits; at one time I even had two sweaters on her because it was her protective layer," Demeterio says.

For her first outfit in Verity's house, "I wanted her to [leather jacket to] look very 'city' coming into this Vermont atmosphere." Even black Prada sunglasses—which stayed on inside—added to the out-of-towner feel. "As you see Lowen going through Verity's manuscript and all of her research, I wanted her [looks] to be a little bit more stripped down," she adds. She holes up in Verity's office, switching one sweater-and-jeans outfit for another. Much like Johnson's off-duty denim, Lowen sticks to straight-leg Levi's styles, which make even her preppiest knit (an argyle sweater) more wearable.

One of Verity's biggest plot twists comes in the form of a hauntingly white robe, which "had to look beautiful on both girls," Demeterio says. Both women wear the getting-ready go-to during intimate scenes with Jeremy, but later in the film, it reappears in a more haunting lake moment.

"Cinematically, I wanted there to be a visual flow of that fabric moving in the water," she adds. After a camera test, she liked the "shine of the silk charmeuse, the sheen when it caught the light." Demeterio and her design team sculpted this specific style for the film, inspired by an Agent Provocateur robe. "What I liked about it is it had almost an Old Hollywood, movie star quality to it," she adds. "It was feminine because it showed off their bodies really beautifully, which is hard to do in a robe."

At one point, Demeterio considered adding a statement chiffon sleeve, but then, it "became too costumey." Instead, her tailor stitched "some extra gussets so that you would really see the movement of it [in the water]."

After several twists and turns, the film ends on an inconclusive note, making audiences wonder who the actual villain is. Similarly, Demetrio didn't want the wardrobe to spoil the storyline: "I didn't want anything to look too sinister or too extreme."

Neither Lowen, Verity, nor Jeremy looks like the Verity villain, but beneath the top-tier sweaters, the blood-red Versace dresses, and the woodsy dad wardrobe, everyone plays a part in the twisted plot. The on-screen style is an accomplice in the crime.

Over the summer, I got into the habit of blasting my air conditioner at all hours of the day to mimic the conditions of a crisp fall afternoon. It could be 80 degrees outside and, still, I'll be padding around the house in tube socks and a hoodie. It's not quite the same, but if I close my eyes and light my most autumnal-scented candle, I can almost convince myself fall weather has finally arrived.

Of course, I've also begun compiling a list of cold-weather staples to add to my seasonal rotation. Spoiler alert: the list is long. Because Amazon is currently hosting their Big Deals Day (a mini Prime Day, if you will) and the fall markdowns are abundant. Pashmina wraps, leopard print sweatpants, and layering turtlenecks (my autumnal wishlist, in a nutshell) are all included in the sale, plus hundreds of other styles.

The second—and I mean the second—the weather drops below 60 degrees, all bets are off. Here's what I'm shopping.

After attending Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2027 show in a sheer look that resembled her 2026 Met Gala gown, Zoë Kravitz wasted no time returning home to New York City. And not just because her fiancé, Harry Styles, was anticipating her arrival. Kravitz couldn't wait to reunite with her cold-weather wardrobe, specifically the purple scarf that joined her coat rack months before Fashion Weeks in NYC, Milan, and Paris made the maximalist color trend mainstream.

For her first post-Fashion Month errands run, Kravitz traded her sidewalk-sweeping red The Row coat for a shorter, suede-looking black style. Pairing her off-duty outfit with a black leather tote bag, matching block-heel boots, and bug-eye sunglasses, the actor saved her splash of color for a familiar scarf. The city's 60-degree chill warranted the addition of a pre-winter wrap—hers just happened to make New York Fashion Week's leading color trend more wearable than ever.