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5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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In the world of secondhand fashion, it’s sometimes tricky to find pieces that you’ll actually wear, rather than adding to a growing collection of eye-catching (but maybe impractical) finds. Between the endless bargains, charity shops, flea markets and secondhand shopping apps, building a circular wardrobe that works for you can be nothing short of overwhelming.

One way to improve your eye for secondhand finds is to figure out exactly what you’re looking for before you shop. Whether you’re seeking a versatile oversized blazer, or a spring dress for multiple occasions, setting loose goals can avoid distractions and impulse buys. As an avid thrifter myself, some of my most-worn secondhand clothes (including a red leather blazer and an oversized Uniqlo button-up) are the ones that required some thoughtful consideration. So, when I did a deep dive into spring/summer 2024 trends and set out to find secondhand pieces for the season ahead, the results were mighty fine indeed.

From 2010s-style bubble skirts inspired by Aknvas and Dion Lee to bold metallics à la Rabanne and Retrofête’s ready-to-wear chainmail, scroll below for five spring 2024 trends that you too can find on your next secondhand shopping trip.

Spring 2024 Trend: Corp-core 

This season, the girlies are embracing business casual — with an emphasis on the “casual.” From oversized blazers that are versatile enough for work and for nights out, to modern pencil skirts that scream “cool girl” rather than “politician,” spring 2024 is a perfect time to mix the business with the party. Inspired by designers like Givenchy, Luar, and Peter Do on the spring/summer 2024 runways, this like-new Hawes and Curtis men’s blazer, which I found in a rummage sale for £8 (or around $10), was an incredible find that I’m already wearing at least once a week. 

Spring 2024 Trend: Ice Blue

Icy, glacial blue is one of spring 2024’s biggest color trends. It’s not quite a statement hue, but has a bit more pop than a neutral, and can be a refreshing addition to most aesthetics. Not only was the trend spotted on recent fashion week street style, it also dominated spring/summer 2024 runways from brands like Fendi, Eckhaus Latta, and Eudon Choi. I already know this light blue croc-textured handbag, originally from ASOS and bought for £5 (or slightly more than $6), is going to be a major player in my wardrobe this spring.

Spring 2024 Trend: Crochet Styling

Crochet is to spring what knits are to fall, and the spring/summer 2024 runways were proof of that. Notable mentions were Holzweiler’s plethora of crochet dresses, skirts, and cardigans, and Diotima’s artisan-crocheted dresses and trims, both perfect for a beach holiday or a laidback weekend. That said, even the slightest increase in temperature will have me pulling out my wide knits and crochet pieces! This thick, breathable vintage top — which I found at a flea market — is the perfect transitional piece… And bonus points for the subtle crab motif.

Spring 2024 Trend: Bubble Skirts

This year marks the return of several 2010s trends, including the playful bubble skirt. A perfect complement to the also-trending drop waist, voluminous hemlines were all over spring/summer 2024 runways, from Aknvas and Cinq à Sept’s poofy mini dresses to Dion Lee’s metallic bubble skirts and dresses. This secondhand Desigual dress has the subtlest of bubble skirts, which is great for easing into the trend. Catch me wearing this to spring brunches with my knee-high boots and a light jacket or sweater.

 Spring 2024 Trend: Metallics

The metallic trend had a shining moment on the spring/summer 2024 runways. Brands like Blumarine and Coperni showcased sculptural silver and gold gowns, while chainmail — also playing to this season’s sheer trend — took centre-stage from designers like Rabanne, Retrofête and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. As a textbook magpie, I was stoked to find this used & Other Stories mirror disc slip dress for sale on eBay. After researching various ways to style the piece (over jeans, with a slip, or simply with lingerie for a daring look) I knew it would be the type of show-stopping piece that will live in my wardrobe for decades. Finding it secondhand was just the icing on the cake.

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The Best Luggage Brands Worth Your $$$ — According To Us

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Your luggage is more than just a container for your stuff — it’s a long-term investment. A good piece of rolling luggage will do far more than help you survive a journey from start to finish; it’s a trusty companion that can help you stay prepared for whatever life throws at your feet, whether it be a turbulent flight or a stumble down cobblestoned streets. Ideally, it should help you turn a few heads while on the road, too.

As Refinery29’s resident shopping pros, our team has done a fair share of market research and luggage testing in our time. And, we’ve now applied our sharp insights to bring you this rundown of the best luggage brands in the market. Read ahead for our expert breakdown of the best names in travel that will provide you with the best bang for your buck.

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Best Duffle Bag

Lululemon 2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack 45L, $198

ICYMI: Lululemon has entered the travel accessories game — and the lineup is every bit as functional, sleek, and stylish as its activewear bestsellers. One product that stands out to us is the 2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack, which manages to offer generous internal real estate yet remaining impressively lightweight at the same time. Senior Writer Karina Hoshikawa has taken it out for a whirl, calling the backpack-duffel a “game changer” for both weekend trips or as an extra bag for souvenirs on a longer trip. “It has all the core features you would want from a large bag — an open-top flap for easy access, chest straps for a comfortable carry, removable long straps,” she writes in her review of Lululemon’s travel products.

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Best Luggage For Business Travel

Carl Friedrik The Carry-On, $495

Finding a suitcase that is both appealing to the eye and makes packing easier is like winning the travel jackpot. This carry-on from Carl Friedrik pulls off both in the chicest manner possible. We first spotted the German travel brand in The White Lotus and Succession, and after some road testing, we can officially declare it one the roomiest, most indestructible luggage money can buy. As I have said in my Carl Friedrik review, wheeling it around made me feel like a rather suave and successful main character of an HBO show. In other words, it is the perfect purchase for business travelers.

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Best Carry-On Luggage

Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original, $315

Solgaard’s carry-on suitcase, featuring a nifty collapsible shelving unit, has been an all-around hit with our readers and over on TikTok. Speaking as a chronic overpacker, I was beyond impressed by how much the bag has helped me streamline the packing process. As I’ve outlined in my Solgaard carry-on review, this special organizer puts a limit to how much you can cram into each shelf, and effectively takes unpacking out of the equation — since you can simply unfurl the whole thing and hang it up in the closet. No wonder it has nabbed a coveted travel prize in our annual MVP Awards.

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Best Check-In Luggage

Béis The Large Check-In Roller, $328

When it comes to eye candy luggage that will go the distance, in Shay Mitchell we trust — and judging by utter fervor caused by the Béis x Barbie collaboration, lots of people agree. But there is plenty more to love about Béis’ large check-in roller than the colorful appearance: the buttery-smooth wheels, expandable zippers, and well-designed internal compartments are just a few that comes to mind. The inner compression divider is totally removable, and you get two free internal pouches inside (for fresh clothes and dirty laundry).

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Best Packing Cubes

Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes, $43.99 $37.39

Any seasoned traveler will understand the importance of packing cubes, but not all of them are created equal. After spending months and months researching the best sets on the market, I can confidently say that the quality and compression powers of Bagsmart’s designs are unmatched. This five-piece compression packing cubes set is an Amazon travel bestseller, but we have worked with the brand to get R29 readers a special discount. From now till May 31, you can receive 15% using the code BSxRefinery29 on Bagsmart.com.

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Best Amazon Luggage

SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable Carry-On, $119.99

Let’s face it: the Amazon luggage section can be a bottomless pit to navigate. If you’ve been looking for a durable suitcase that won’t break the bank, SwissGear is the brand to bookmark. Its Sion expandable carry-on is consistently one of the top-selling travel products on Amazon, and reviewers love the ergonomic padded handles and mega-sturdy fabric.

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Best Softside Luggage

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Medium Check-In Spinner, $219.99 $186.99

While hardside luggage gets plenty of marketing buzz, softside suitcases are very much the unsung heroes of travel. I often say that I would only trust a softside suitcase to transport my life’s belongings, if I ever find myself moving to another country. Travelpro makes some of the sturdiest and roomiest soft cases on the market; its padded handles and top-quality wheels make it an absolute dream to wheel around. You will likely get a knowing look of approval the next time you roll one of these babies into the airport: Travelpro is the preferred luggage brand for many pilots and cabin crew.

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Best Travel Tote

Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote, $205 $153.75

For a tote bag that can transport all your essentials — and looks good while doing it — the Catalina Deluxe Tote from Lo & Sons is consistently an editor favorite. The secret sauce is in the separate shoe compartment. “I’m super duper appreciative of the bottom pocket to separate my belongings,” writes our very own Victoria Montalti in her Lo & Sons review. “It perfectly holds smaller pairs of shoes and slippers, and at the end of my trips, I stuff some of my dirty laundry in there so it doesn’t mix and mingle with my clean clothes.”

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Best Luggage Set

Coolife Three-Piece Luggage Set, $179.99

Getting a three-piece luggage set for less than $180 almost sounds too good to be true, but leave it to Amazon hit brand Coolife to make it happen. The materials are remarkably sturdy for the price tag, and reviewers have often remarked on how generous the interiors feel, calling them “cave-like”. They come in a wide range of easily identifiable colorways, too.

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Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In March

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Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now.

It’s March, which means winter is finally over (...kind of). While the first two months of the year have us deep in the blistering cold, March offers us a reminder of the new season to come, with spring shining right around the corner. For the fashion crowd, the start of the month draws the fall/winter 2024 show season to a close, with Paris Fashion Week rounding off a phenomenal month of eye-catching catwalks and show-stopping designs.

From the instantly viral Coperni handbag (made from 99% air) to a Kate Moss doppelgänger at Marine Serre, the last few weeks of fashion have provided much to talk about. Still, while style has been taking center stage, beauty has been making movements too, with Pat McGrath practically breaking the internet with her porcelain-skin makeup at Margiela and Loewe proving that bowl cuts are the next “it” hair trend.

But just because fashion month is over, doesn’t mean that the beauty and style space doesn’t have anything exciting left to offer. This month, an internet-favorite sunscreen is getting a makeover, alongside a star-studded campaign from a high-street sweetheart. To discover all the new March launches turning our heads this month, read on ahead.

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Skims’ Wedding Shop Is Back 


Wedding season will soon be upon us, and to celebrate, Skims has brought back its popular Wedding Shop with a new campaign starring Call Her Daddy podcaster Alex Cooper (who will also be walking down the aisle this year). The shop features 15 limited-edition bridal-themed collections, from bridesmaid gifts to lace intimates, silky sleepwear, corsets, and more for the bride. 

Shop now at skims.com

Skims Ultra Fine Lace Cami Long Dress, $, available at Skims

Loewe Opens First Public Exhibition In Shanghai 


Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe has a rich history that predates its current, much-beloved era with creative director Jonathan Anderson at the help, and now fans can experience it first hand — if you happen to be in Shanghai, that is. For the first time ever, Loewe has opened a public exhibition, called “Crafted World,” detailing its 178-year history, chronicling its journey from Madrid leather collective to one of fashion’s most covetable makers, which is being held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre until May 5. Visitors will discover super-sized leather sculptures, a suspended flower garden inside an infinite hall of mirrors, as well as first-edition Puzzle bags, archival photos, iconic pieces, and more throughout six chapters breaking down the house’s approach to fashion. If Shanghai isn’t in the cards for you, Crafted World will be traveling around the world after its initial stop closes. 

Learn more at loewe.com

Dr. Martens Launches Rewair Platform 


Ahead of Earth Month, Dr. Martens has launched a new sustainability initiative. The Rewair platform — part of the brand’s goal to reach net zero by 2040 — is designed to give Dr. Martens products new life through resale. Expert technicians will first repair and restore secondhand boots, shoes, and handbags, before the revived versions go up on the new Rewair site for shoppers to purchase. The brand has also introduced trade-in programs at two retail locations (one in L.A., and one in Portland), inviting customers to exchange their pre-loved Dr. Martens for a discount voucher. 

Shop now at rewair.drmartens.com

Dr. Martens Adrian Arcadia Leather Tassel Loafers, $, available at Dr. Martens Rewair

Dr. Martens 1460 Serena Faux Fur Lined Lace Up Boots, $, available at Dr. Martens Rewair

Veja Reissues OG Sneaker 


Even if you don’t own a pair yourself, everyone who loves footwear knows about Veja. The French brand launched 20 years ago and quickly became known for its sleek styles, eco-conscious approach to design, and celeb fans (hi, Meghan Markle). Now, to celebrate the major milestone, Veja has reissued its original sneaker, The Volley. Inspired by Brazilian volleyball shoes from the 1970s, The Volley is now available in nine different colorways, made with super-soft leather from Uruguay and featuring rubber soles for extra comfort. 

Shop now at Veja, Net-A-Porter, and Nordstrom  

VEJA Volley Suede Sneakers, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Molly Goddard Launches New Bridal Collection 


When we think of Molly Goddard, we think of voluminous dresses with frothy layers of tulle and taffeta that look like they belong in the pages of a fairy tale. The London-based designer delivers on all of this — and more — with her latest Bridal Collection. The range includes four dresses, each named for a month of spring. The March, for example, boasts a scoop neckline and filled skirt, while the June is a more understated silhouette with a drop-waist gathered skirt. 

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Molly Goddard June Dress Ivory, $, available at Molly Goddard

Warby Parker x Theophilio 


When Jamaican-American designer Edvin Thompson, of buzzy New York label Theophilio, and eyewear brand Warby Parker began talking about a potential partnership, Thompson knew he would want the resulting products to reflect his past, present, and future. That’s how the limited-edition Shaunie sunglasses — available in four colorways inspired by Jamaica (including a cool green-and-red combo and a sunny yellow) — were created. “These sunglasses are like a memoir for me,” Thompson said in a press release. “I see my adolescence and my parents in them, but I also see the shape of things still to come. This collaboration is all about where I’m coming from as a designer and where I’m going next.”

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Warby Parker x Theophilio Shaunie Sunglasses, $, available at Warby Parker

Carine Roitfeld x Vestiaire Collective Vintage Edit 


Former model and Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld has long been a fashion icon thanks to her storied career and effortless French style. Now you can embody her taste with her new edit on Vestiaire Collective. Roitfeld hand-picked vintage pieces available on the luxury fashion reseller’s site that are similar to the incredible pieces she has in her wardrobe — think Tom Ford jackets, Gucci handbags, Chanel jewelry, and other covetable finds. 


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Tom Ford Biker Jacket, $, available at Vestiaire Collective

Heron Preston and H&M Present Debut Collection


Heron Preston and H&M have joined forces to debut H2, a sporty unisex collection. The inaugural line includes boxy reversible bomber jackets, jeans, a bodysuit, a lace-up corset, and so much more. The plan is for H2 to be an ongoing project that will include more seasonal collections and a circular fashion program that will provide education to up-and-coming designers. 

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H2 Jersey Thong Body Suit, $, available at H&M

H2 Reversible Bomber Jacket, $, available at H&M

Supergoop! Launches New Tinted Glowscreen SPF 40



For those in the know, Supergoop has long been known for producing some of the best SPF on the market. From its 80-minute sweat resistant Play formula to the invisible Unseen Sunscreen, the brand has created a loyal legion of followers who understand the importance of wearing SPF every single day. Now, its best-selling tinted Glowscreen (packed full of hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and niacinamide) is finally available in four different skin-tone shades. Acting as a dewy primer as well as providing broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection, the product is now available in a pink pearl, champagne, bronze, and deep bronze shade range. Catch us trying out these new shades for the sunny (or rainy) days to come. 

Shop now at Supergoop and Sephora


Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen, $, available at Sephora

COS Releases Their Spring Summer 2024 Collection Ad Campaign



There are few high-street retailers that hold people’s attention more than COS. Popular for its chic simplicity at a (somewhat) affordable price point, the brand boasts some of the best chunky winter knits on the market. However, its warm-weather clothing is something to behold too, from fine linen trousers to expertly cut T-shirts. This year is no different, with the brand releasing their latest spring/summer campaign featuring tailored trench coats, lightweight suiting, and laidback athleisure. Starring BAFTA award-winning actor Jack O’Connell and musician and Brit-award nominee Rina Sawayama, the ocean-set shoot has us craving the return of the sunshine and an Aperol Spritz-sipping fit to match. 
 
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COS Button-Detail Wool-Blend Vest, $, available at COS

Kayali Launches Oudgasm Smoky Oud 07 EDP



Saying goodbye to winter is much easier when we have a new and refreshing scent in our arsenal. Thankfully, Kayali has us covered this month with the release of the fifth fragrance in their Oudgasm collection, Smoky Oud. Sitting in the earthy and woody fragrance family, oud is well known for its sticky and smoky scent. The latest perfume in the collection has been described as the “most intense” by founder Mona Kattan, with the scent combining spicy saffron with cedarwood and powdery white musk to create a warm and luxurious smelling perfume. Packed full of balsamic rum and aromatic geranium to round out the fiery fragrance, this is one for those who like their scents strong and sensual. 

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Huda Beauty Oudgasm Smoky Oud 07 Eau de Parfum Intense, $, available at Huda Beauty

Poster Girl Launches SS24 Bags



Calling all y2k lovers: Internet-favorite label Poster Girl is giving the girlies a new slew of accessories this month. While the label might be best known for its spandex silhouettes and rhinestone mini dresses, the brand is bringing bags to the forefront this season with a range of new dazzling designs, available in a licorice-like black and Barbie-pink colorways in a shiny patent finish. Featuring glistening diamanté buckles, the Deville shoulder bag includes metal horn hardware and heart eyelets. Meanwhile, the Whorne saddle bag includes a two-strap chain and crystal cage finishing. 

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Poster Girl Whorne Bag Patent Leather Harlot Pink, $, available at Poster Girl

Fresh Launches Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Ointment



While we might be putting winter behind us, that doesn’t mean that the remnants of cold weather haven’t been putting our skin through it. Enter: Fresh’s Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Ointment. For the lip balm-obsessed, this new treatment promises to elevate your hydration game to the next level, thanks to a sweet and simple ingredient: sugar. Aiming to repair dry and flaky lips, the humble ingredient has been scientifically proven to soothe uncomfortable areas with long-lasting hydration. The new ointment also includes plant-based emollients for extra moisture, alongside ceramide NP, an all-star ingredient that prevents dehydration and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier. Plus, with upcycled grapeseed oil, this lip savior is one to have on your radar.

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Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Rescue Ointment, $, available at Sephora

FARM Rio x Adidas Celebrates 10 Years 


You know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun, which is precisely how Farm Rio and Adidas are celebrating 10 years of collaboration this March. Unveiling a new capsule collection to mark the relationship milestone, the commemorative drop will continue to merge the Brazilian fashion brand’s bold and bright patterned pieces with the sportswear giant’s famous three-stripe designs. While the anniversary means there will be multiple collections released throughout the year, the first is composed of 11 pieces and pays homage to the sun’s warmth with a series of groovy prints in bold reds, yellows, and oranges. From shirts to sports bras, this is one collection we have our eye on for the spring season ahead.

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Farm Rio x Adidas Solar Kaleidoscope Pink Top, $, available at Farm Rio

Rathbornes’ Dublin Dusk Scented Luxury Candle



This candle isn’t new — in fact the Dublin-based company dates back to 1488! — but they are 1000% worth a shoutout. The weighty pieces look like stunning centerpieces, the scents are subtle but robust (my fave, Dublin Dusk, has notes of oud, cedar, and ginger) and they last way longer than a typical Bachelor relationship. (P.S. That long burn time is partially due to a two-day pouring technique.) I’ll take 100, please.

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Rathbornes Dublin Dusk Scented Luxury Candle, $, available at Rathbornes

Sam Edelman x SCAD 


Footwear brand Sam Edelman has teamed up with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for a delightfully irreverent capsule collection designed in collaboration with students. Five students were selected to create imaginative, youthful, fresh women’s sneakers, which are now available at Nordstrom for a limited time. Styles include patchwork denim sneakers, pink-and-orange platforms, and crystal-embellished white trainers. Prices range from $120 to $180. 

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Sam Edelman x SCAD Wendy Floral Embroidery Platform Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom

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Wisconsin Has Banned Tanning Beds For Teens. Well, Kinda

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Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call-to-action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun.

Tanning beds are now off-limits for Wisconsin teens. Well, kinda. The state passed legislation on March 22 that now requires 16 and 17 year olds to have written parental permission to use sun beds. (Previously anyone over the age of 16 could tan; there’s no word on how they’ll enforce this new legislation.)

“This is step one in the process of making sure that we protect teenagers,” says Dr. Suzanne McGoey, past president of the Wisconsin Dermatological Society and one of the advocates behind the bill. Originally, in 2022, she and her colleagues had proposed an all-out ban of minors using tanning beds but “when we talked to our local politicians, the appetite for an outright ban really wasn’t there,” she says. This bipartisan compromise, she adds, was “to limit the risks associated with young people and tanning and make sure that parents are at least aware and involved in their children’s health care decisions. Because going to a tanning bed is a health care decision.”

This is step one in the process of making sure that we protect teenagers.

Dr. Suzanne McGoey, past president of the Wisconsin Dermatological SOCIETY

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States but it’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer. The reality is that just one tanning bed session before the age of 35 can increase your chances of developing melanoma by 75%. I’ll say it louder: ONE TANNING BED SESSION.

Currently, 44 states and the District of Columbia ban or regulate indoor tanning devices for those who are age 18 and under. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone, especially minors, avoid tanning beds altogether. “It’s a proven human carcinogen,” says Dr. Elizabeth Hale, senior-vice president at the Skin Cancer Foundation. “It’s good to know Wisconsin’s going in the right direction. I think the first step is banning minors. But I really think [tanning beds] should be banned overall.” 

Because despite all the red flags, more and more young people are using tanning beds – just look at your TikTok feed where people are advocating for safe tanning (no such thing!)  and base tans (100% myth). “We are seeing an epidemic of skin cancers in young people,” says Dr. McGoey.

In December 2015, the FDA proposed a rule that would prohibit people under the age of 18 from using tanning beds and require adult users to sign a risk acknowledgement certificate before their first use of a tanning bed and every six months after that. Almost eight years later, the FDA has still not finalized this rule.

In the meantime, millions of people in the U.S. continue to use cancer-causing tanning beds, including thousands of teens. That’s why Refinery29 is partnering with the Skin Cancer Foundation to call on the FDA follow through on banning teen tanning bed use. “The younger you are when you start using it, the increased risk,” says Dr. McGoey.

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“We Met Before We Were Born”& Other Slow Burn Love Stories

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Ah, the painfully tantalising slow burn romance. We’re obsessed with them: Will-they-won’t-they storylines have flooded our TV screens, theatre stages, and book pages since wayyyyyy before Shakespeare. Now, the most recent big hit on everyone’s lips is Netflix’s One Day. The series, which was released in February, chronicles two friends on the same day each year as their connection slowly develops into love. As Refinery29’s Alicia Lansom wrote in her essay about the series, it’s the waiting game that makes these stories worth it. “The ultimate romantic fantasy is a drip-fed, excruciatingly slow love story, feeding off mounting tension and emotional confusion.”

These romances aren’t just the stuff of fiction, either. Though less common perhaps than the more typical “tear our clothes off” dating trajectory, slow burn love stories are played out in real life every day.

We spoke to Refinery29 readers who experienced a new romantic connection in this way, leading onto long-term relationships. Read and weep — we did — as these people go to show that sometimes things do end up being worth the wait, and there is no need to rush.

If you have a slow-burn love story you wish to share, please email tanyel.mustafa@refinery29.com.

Yasmin, 29, Kent 


My other half and I met when we were 15 as we became part of the same friendship group in a joint unit from different schools. We were always friends and had the kind of friendship where it’s so easy to pick up where you left off from the last conversation. We had very similar senses of humour and our interests were the same so it felt like we never ran out of conversation. This led us to keeping in touch even as we moved away from each other and life took different directions, other romances, life decisions and big moments. 

It wasn’t until we both found ourselves back in each other’s circle location-wise that we could convert our friendship into regular meetups and deeper chats about life late at night. It was actually him that confessed his feelings first and it just made sense: Someone I already admired, felt close to, had a lot of history with and I felt like I wanted him to be a part of my big moments in life. The fact he’d had interesting life experiences without me made me respect him even more because he had never once made me feel like his only interest in me was for romance’s sake, but instead it was about sharing his journey with me as a trusted person. He’s also gorgeous, so very easy to fall in love with once I did see him in that way! 

Our slow realisation into a relationship became an engagement, and we’ve been married for nearly four years. I’m a strong believer in rare connections that feel like soulmates, but I think these come in forms of friends, family members and romances. I feel blessed that now he is all three.

Genevieve Wheeler, 31, London, UK 


We matched on Hinge in September of 2020, between COVID-19 lockdowns in the UK. So it took us seven months of courtship to actually meet! We discussed going on a masked walking date, but one of us would be exposed to someone with COVID-19, then the other would be — the timing just never aligned, then I spent time in the US with family. 

I felt an instant connection texting him — something about our conversation made me want to keep going. I remember joking with a few friends that I was either never going to meet this guy or we'd get married — there was no in-between. I think we were both chatting with other people here and there, but neither of us was actively dating anyone else. 

We hadn’t done any video or phone calls — we’d only texted — so meeting in person was a nerve-wracking experience. I remember trying on multiple outfits for my flatmates. But just as I’d felt an instant connection with him in our text conversations, I felt an immediate ease being with him in real life. Months before meeting, we’d joked about “Icing each other” (presenting each other with Smirnoff Ices) on our first date, and we both turned up to that first meeting in Green Park with bottles. We ended up spending about eight or nine hours together. 

Things moved pretty quickly once we did meet — partly because we were both quite keen on each other, and partly because, two weeks after we met, I found out I had to leave the UK due to visa issues. That put our relationship in a metaphorical pressure cooker of sorts, forcing us to decide whether or not we were serious about each other and subsequently willing to have a long-distance relationship. Fortunately, we both were, and have been together for nearly three years now.

Spoiler alert: We got engaged last November.

Thubelihle Chance Ntombela, 24, Johannesburg, South Africa 


I’m a Black transgender man who fell in love with my best friend and, unbeknownst to me, she was also in love with me — but it took us over two years to actually confess our love for each other. Now we’ve been officially together for six years, and have been best friends for eight years.

She attended a different school to me but we had a mutual friend, so she’d come with our friend to my school and we’d study together in 2016. We had our first “friendship” date on 26th September 2016, at the park talking about all things movies and books. We began sharing playlists, going on library dates, and having sleepovers. I couldn’t come out to her and tell her that I’m trans because I thought it’d complicate our friendship, plus she was in a relationship with a woman at that point in her life. We both didn’t fully understand our sexuality and identity at the time. 

After high school, we were pen pals writing to each other almost daily, as we lived in different provinces. I ended up switching courses and ended up at her university, and we began doing everything we used to do together again. I also wrote a compilation of letters addressed to her online and although she saw them, we never spoke about it. Eventually I confessed my love to her when we were having a lazy Sunday movie date. We always said it playfully that we love each other but on that day, in that moment, we both knew. I decided it was time to tell her as I got diagnosed with severe visceral myopathy, and I didn’t want to die without her knowing.

Nuala, 29, London


I met my partner at university. He was the first friend I made there, and we got on like a house on fire despite both getting each other’s names completely wrong that first night. He called me Loo-Lah and I was convinced his name was Jamie — he’s saved on my phone as his name, followed by “Jamie” to this day. 

We were in the same friendship group and lived together. There were a couple of very drunken kisses during our time as students, but nothing romantic ever happened. After university, we kept in touch, both in other relationships, but had naturally drifted. He moved down to London and I moved home to Yorkshire. One evening I FaceTimed him and after that first call, the conversation just rolled over. The odd text evolved into flowing WhatsApp conversations and regular FaceTimes a couple of nights a week. 

By February 2022, I was using dating apps and excitedly let him know I’d got a date coming up. He replied saying that hearing I was going on a date had made him realize he had feelings for me, and that while he was happy for me that I was excited about being back in the dating world, he needed some space to think about how he was feeling. We didn’t speak for a couple of days, but I was due to come back to London to visit him and we missed each other. 

I came down to London and he’d organized the most amazing weekend for us. We brunched, we explored, we drank and caught up with friends. On the first night, after a lot of liquid courage, we had the conversation. I voiced my concerns about losing the friendship. He came back with something I couldn’t really argue with: “What if the reward outweighs the risk?” And with that, we kissed, and we’ve been together ever since — two years on, and 11 years into knowing him.

Ellie Turner, 32, Surrey


My husband and I actually met before we were born — our mums met at antenatal class and became friends. Now we have our own child!

Our parents would take us for day trips together when we were little. But during our teenage years, we only saw each other occasionally and only thought of each other as friends. It wasn’t until we were both 23 and reconnected at a party that that slowly changed. We started chatting and so began hanging out, still as friends, and he visited me in London. On this trip to London we realized we both liked each other — after that slow start, we moved in together fairly quickly. He moved down to London and we got our first flat together, and got engaged a year after that, we then got married two and a half years later and have now been married for over five years.

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25 Mini Bags That Make A Big Statement

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I’ve been an avid mini bag collector for as long as I can remember. In addition to being a statement piece, a tiny bag is also a talking point — with people constantly inquiring about what you can actually fit in one. I love convincing them just how practical they can be because, while mini bags can feel extra, they also serve a real (albeit minimalist) function of holding all your essentials. 

I am also not alone in my love of tiny bags, the style has been a bonafide trend for a while now. Although there were predictions that the mini bags trend would fizzle out, luxury designs like those from Jacquemus and Prada have continued to trickle down to our favorite retail stores and online shopping sites.

With over 20 small but mighty handbags in my collection — some that I use daily and some that I simply admire — I've become a tiny purse connoisseur. I'm constantly on the hunt for kitschy and funky options, searching the internet for the best chic and compact purses that I'd personally like to add to my wardrobe.

Tag along if you want to see my top picks for trendy bags across an array of unique designs, fabrics, and colors. Opting for mini, micro, and nano-size styles, I've meticulously made selections that are no more than eight inches tall or wide. From Reformation's first handbag line to Coachtopia's Y2K options to a juicy (you'll see!) pick from Amazon, each of these tiny purses promises to elevate your style and scale back your clutter.

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Mary Frances Beaded Crossbody Phone Bag


Standing at only 4.75" wide and 7.75" tall, this bag has a lot of heart literally, featuring a beautiful beaded design and a fresh color choice.

Shop Mary Frances at Free People

Mary Frances Beaded Crossbody Phone Bag, $, available at Free People

Coach Tabby Crossbody Wristlet


Add a pop of color to any outfit this spring with this Tabby collection purse from R29 reader-favorite Coach. While lavender is a soft color, the puffiness of this trendy tote will make sure to leave an impression.

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Coach Tabby Crossbody Wristlet With Pillow Quilting, $, available at Coach

Lululemon Clippable Nano Pouch


While this nano bag is not technically a purse, it fits all our necessities — making it a contender in our books. This Lululemon cutie also comes in four different colors with water-repellant fabric and a clip at the top that you can attach to your clothes and go! Talk about convenience.

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Lululemon Clippable Nano Pouch, $, available at Lululemon

Melie Bianco Rhinestone Bow Mini Bag


We love this trendy coquette-coded bow bag. Hold this polished bag with the top handle or the removable chain strap, your choice.

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Melie Bianco Rhinestone Bow Mini Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir Nano Crossbody Bag


The Le Pliage is a classic tote that we know and adore, but it also comes in a nano size that is just as loveable. While the smaller version cannot hold as much, it will fit your keys, lip gloss, and ID.

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Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir Nano Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Prada Woven Fabric and Leather Mini Pouch


This designer pick is worth every penny because she will go with your outfits all spring and summer long. The adorable woven mini pouch has the classic enameled metal triangle logo as well as a removable shoulder strap to secure your essentials in style.

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Prada Woven Fabric and Leather Mini Pouch, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

COS Quilted Micro Bag


This trendy powder blue puffy bag is reminiscent of a cloud and feels just as soft as one made with recycled polyester and cotton materials.

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COS Quilted Micro Bag, $, available at COS

Mango Mini Rhinestone Chain Bag


We couldn’t have a purse round-up without a blinged out bag, now could we? This tiny studded purse packs a ton of shine that will make you sparkle and features a magnetic closure and detachable chain strap.

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Mango Mini Rhinestone Chain Bag, $, available at Mango

Mansur Gavriel Mini Soft Lady Bag


R29-editor favorite brand Mansur Gavriel does indeed make a mini version of the Soft Lady Bag and we love it just as much, if not more than the full-sized version.

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Mansur Gavriel Mini Soft Lady Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

Matt & Nat Gessi Micro Vegan Crossbody Bag


Who knew that apple waste and recycled plastic water bottles could be repurposed to create this petite beauty? We do, thanks to this mini crossbody made from eco-friendly materials. How about them apples — eh.

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Matt & Nat Gessi Micro Vegan Crossbody Bag, $, available at Matt & Nat

Brandon Blackwood Micro Nia Bag


You read it here first, chunky jewelry is in! This extends to accessories like shoes and purses. All to say Brandon Blackwood’s Micro Nia Bag is ‘it’ right now. We love the chunky strap and oversized B clasp that really add that extra oomph to your ‘fit.

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Brandon Blackwood Micro Nia Bag, $, available at Brandon Blackwood

Staud Micro Moon Bag


Staud makes the cutest mini bags, and the brand's signature moon-shaped style is proof. The gold leather makes for a statement, but its detachable crossbody strap makes it super-wearable. If you have a furry friend, be sure to check out this tan version which can be customized to feature your pooch.

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Staud Micro Moon Bag, $, available at Staud

JW Pei Abacus Faux Fur Mini Top Handle Bag


This fluffy round-top handle bag reminds me of a cozy throw pillow I want to curl into. Plus, this style is popping up all over my Instagram feed. While the brand admits that it can’t fit your iPhone, this sleek sidekick will not go unnoticed.

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JW PEI Abacus Faux Fur Mini Top Handle Bag, $, available at JW PEI

Cult Gaia The Bubble Clutch


If you’re going to splurge on something so miniature, it might as well be this bold and playful bag. This nano-sized clutch can accompany any evening dress or elevate a chic daytime look.

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Cult Gaia The Bubble Clutch, $, available at Cult Gaia

JW Anderson Small Twister Bag



Sometimes, fashion is more important than practicality, and when that's the case, we'd go for this twisted top-handle bag. Bonus: The cornflower blue color will be everywhere this year.

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JW Anderson Small Twister, $, available at JW Anderson

Min & Mon Amantis Leather Crossbody Mini Handbag



When I first passed a Min & Mon storefront in SoHo, I nearly lost my mind at the sight of the bags. I own a larger one adorned with colorful patches and studs, but I also love this micro style.

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Min & Mon Vali Crossbody Handbag - Micro, $, available at Min & Mon

We The Free Rider Crossbody Bag


A simple brown leather crossbody bag that can be worn to brunches, markets, and concerts. Sign us up.

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We The Free Rider Crossbody Bag, $, available at Free People

Coachtopia Wavy Wallet With Crossbody Strap


Coach's new(ish) sister brand Coachtopia is full of whimsical miniature purses. While technically a wallet, this style can serve as a mini bag, thanks to its crossbody strap.

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Coachtopia Wavy Wallet With Crossbody Strap, $, available at Coach

Calpak Luka Key Pouch


Tiny? Yep. Fits the necessities? Sort of. Cute? For sure. Plus who doesn't love a carabiner?

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Calpak Luka Key Pouch, $, available at Calpak

Dagne Dover Mara Air Mesh Phone Sling


We love Dagne Dover, especially when they offer this sling in the on-trend mesh fabric and the brand’s three signature colorways.

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Dagne Dover Mara Air Mesh Phone Sling, $, available at Dagne Dover

Reformation Mini Chiara Convertible Bag


Another convertible bag on our radar is this style from Reformation's first handbag line. Wear this adorable mini bag as a top-handle or wrist bag, and let this silver metallic statement piece add some extra interest to your everyday outfits.

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Reformation Mini Chiara Convertible Bag, $, available at Reformation

Mulberry Micro Zipped Bayswater


Mulberry’s Bayswater bag comes in many iterations, including this micro style. If you're looking for a luxury investment piece that's durable and will stand the test of time, consider this leather mini.

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Mulberry Micro Zipped Bayswater, $, available at Mulberry

Eric Javits Mini Squishee Barrel Bag


Eric Javits creates not-so-basic straw bags, and this mini is made from the brand's
lightweight and flexible Squishee recycled fabric. This allows you to easily compress, or squish, the bag into your luggage without fear of damaging it. So throw it in your carry-on and take it on vacation.

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Eric Javits Mini Squishee Barrel Bag, $, available at Eric Javits

Freie Liebe Orange Crossbody Novelty Purse


If fruit-shaped bags don’t put a smile on your face, I’m not sure what will. This eccentric and darling style on Amazon is a playful statement piece. It's also subtle enough to go with plenty of colorful summer outfits (or ones that desperately need a pop of color).

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Freie Liebe Orange Crossbody Novelty Purse, $, available at Amazon

Kate Spade Knott North South Phone Crossbody


Solely intended to carry your phone — fitting the current iPhone 14 generation — this holster will get the job done. But, feel free to break the rules (because pockets exist) and add any of your small essentials inside this mini crossbody instead.

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Kate Spade Knott North South Phone Crossbody, $, available at Kate Spade

L*SPACE Sayulita Bag


Another summer bag to keep on your radar, this woven straw pouch purse is perfect for vacation or a destination wedding. It's compact, cute, and super-elevated.

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L*Space Sayulita Bag, $, available at Revolve

Skinnydip London Black Beaded Flower Drawstring Bag


A modern take on the shopping bag purse, this drawstring pouch is a bit more trendy. The beaded flower pattern is also giving '70s vibes that we'd love to don.

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SkinnyDip London Black Beaded Flower Drawstring Bag, $, available at Skinnydip London

Brandon Blackwood Kuei Bag

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No, I do not own a Brandon Blackwood bag, but I will one day. I love all of the brand’s famed chunky and boxy shapes. This top-handle bag comes in an array of colors and textures, but the green-and-black-checkered pony-hair style is so magical. With a traditional shape merely scaled down, it's both classic and edgy.

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Brandon Blackwood Kuei Bag, $, available at Brandon Blackwood

Min & Mon Vali Crossbody Handbag — Micro


When I first passed a Min & Mon storefront in SoHo, I nearly lost my mind at the sight of the bags. I own a larger one adorned with colorful patches and studs, but I also love this micro style. The mini mohair and eye-appliqué purse is perfectly quirky yet still practical. It can be worn as a clutch, top-handle, or crossbody bag.

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Min & Mon Vali Crossbody Handbag - Micro, $, available at Min & Mon

Mango Buckled Flap Bag


Listen, we just love a mini crossbody, especially since they're a bit more practical than a top-handle bag. This chic style could easily be mistaken for designer, but it comes with an affordable price tag

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Mango Buckled Flap Bag, $, available at Mango

Anthropologie Mini Knot-Handle Crossbody Bag


The sweet micro bag will happily carry your lip gloss and cash when you just don't need (or want) to carry a whole lot out to dinner. Wear it as a top handle bag or attach a long chain strap for extra ease.

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Anthropologie Mini Knot-Handle Crossbody Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Cult Gaia Lucinda Nano Rhinestone Clutch


If you’re going to splurge on something so miniature, it might as well dazzle and shimmer. This nano-sized top-handle clutch can accompany any evening dress or even elevate a chic daytime look. The adorable Y2K style may not fit your phone, but it will securely hold your credit cards, lip gloss, and keys in style.

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Cult Gaia Lucinda Nano Rhinestone Clutch, $, available at Cult Gaia

JW Anderson Mini Twister Leather Mini Bag


Sometimes, fashion is more important than practicality, and when that's the case, we'd go for this twisted top-handle bag. The powder pink color is also so sweet.

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JW Anderson Mini Twister Leather Mini Bag, $, available at JW Anderson

Staud Rainbow Micro Moon Crystal Bag


Staud does it right when it comes to mini bags, and the brand's signature moon-shaped style is to die for. Its crystals make for a statement, but its detachable crossbody strap makes it super-wearable.

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Staud Rainbow Micro Moon Crystal Bag, $, available at Staud

Mlouye Micro Flex Bag


Still think that tiny purses aren't versatile and too unpractical. This shape-shifting bag will change your mind. It can be reshaped through its leather panels and straps to form a top-handle bag, wrist bag, crossbody, or clutch.

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Mlouye Micro Flex Bag, $, available at Mlouye

Mulberry Mini Bayswater Bag


Mulberry is known for its iconic Bayswater Bags, with many iterations, including mini bags, being created throughout the years. So if you're looking for a luxury investment piece that's durable and will stand the test of time, consider this leather mini.

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Mulberry Mini Bayswater Bag, $, available at Mulberry

Ganni Occasion Top Handle Knot Bag


Perhaps the largest of these tiny purse selections — coming in at a whopping 8 inches tall — this piece packs a bright punch. Slouchy ruching offers a casual and fun detail to this everyday bag made from recycled fabric.

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Ganni Occasion Top Handle Knot Bag, $, available at Ganni

JW Pei Abacus Mini Top Handle Bag


This buttery-soft round-top handle bag reminds me of a neck pillow and immediately gives me a sense of comfort. JW PEI is known for its trendy tiny purses, and this style is popping up all over my Instagram feed. While the brand admits that it can’t fit your iPhone, this sleek sidekick will happily hold your lipsticks.

Shop JW PEI

JW PEI Abacus Mini Top Handle Bag, $, available at JW PEI

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8 Handbag Trends That’ll Have Your 2024 Style In The Bag

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It looks like 2024 is shaping up to be one of the boldest years yet when it comes to fashion: Denim as eveningwear will be on the rise, non-celebrities will be going pantsless, and there will be bows aplenty. Accessorizing will be all about having fun, too, thanks to anklets with a luxury twist and innovative applications of mesh fabrics in footwear. Handbags will play an important role in 2024’s style reboot as well with some of the biggest trends dabbling in a bit of drama.

While Succession — in tandem with TikTok — is regarded as a catalyst for 2023’s biggest trend, quiet luxury, the aesthetic has had a ripple effect across the 2024 spring/summer collections, too. Also bringing the drama are the same 3D florals making waves across all fashion categories in 2024 along with bright blue hues that stand to steal the sartorial show. As always, there are more timeless trends for those of us who prefer not to cause a commotion with our closets. From the dazzling to the demure, we’ve compiled eight of the top handbag trends for 2024 to help carry you through 12 months of great style. 

Handbag Trend 2024: Circular Shapes

Trends are cyclical, and sometimes that circularity can be applied quite literally in the realm of design. Case in point: Designers like Altuzarra, Louis Vuitton, and Longchamp featured round purses on their spring/summer 2024 runways. Whether it’s a petite style with a top handle or something more convenient that can be worn across the body, circle bags are on deck to hit a wardrobe home run.  

Handbag Trend 2024: Double Up

Why stop at one purse when you can carry multiple? Alaïa, Coach, and Jil Sander are doubling down on the double bag trend, styling smaller, top-handle purses over larger carryalls. Whether you need the extra storage space or you’re simply aiming to make a style statement, opt for a medium-sized, minimalist base like a black tote that you can pair with a mini (or micro!) bag for an added layer of texture, color, or shape.

Handbag Trend 2024: Snakeskin Print

Borrowing from one of 2024’s top shoe trends are handbag styles featuring a snakeskin print. The daring motif can function as a neutral in shades of brown or gray as it did at Fendi, or it can be more of an embossed accent piece in vibrant shades like Gucci’s neon green or Rejino Pyo’s bright blue (more on this particular hue later). Don’t hesitate to pair your reptilian-inspired pick with matching kicks or even an overcoat in the same pattern — if Jil Sander’s coordinating ensembles are to be trusted, there will be no such thing as too much snake print in 2024. 

Handbag Trend 2024: Clutch Move

Not all handbags require hands, at least not always. The trusty tote, for example, spends most of its time on shoulders, and the crowd-pleasing crossbody does exactly what its name suggests. The best way to go hands-free in 2024, especially for an elegant occasion, will be with a sizeable clutch that isn’t necessarily for clutching. Tuck it under your elbow so your fingers are free to hold onto a champagne coupe, a phone, or the hand of a friend instead. Envelope and pouch styles were seen at Brunello Cucinelli, Tory Burch, and Chloé, while Altuzarra and Jil Sander went for more structured takes on the trend. Consider a convertible option so your clutch can be easily transformed into a different look with the simple addition of straps. 

Handbag Trend 2024: Stylishly Capacious Totes

Regardless of what Tom Wambsgans might think, a remarkably large bag is about to be the most on-trend thing to carry around in 2024 — at least according to mega designers like Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, Prada, and, of course, The Row, quiet luxury’s leading label. Be it the immense, ground-grazing leather sacks at Victoria Beckham or the canvas gardening bags at Max Mara that could fit the contents of an entire studio apartment, the bigger, the better as far as purses go. There’s nothing ludicrous about it.

Handbag Trend 2024: Bright Blue

While stark whites dominated the color palette of many spring/summer 2024 collections, there was a different hue catching our eye in the accessories area: bright blue. Isabel Marant, Versace, Giorgio Armani, and Ferragamo featured handbags in everything from majorelle to robin’s egg to sky blue, while a single cerulean purse was a standout piece in a sea of bright white on the Valentino runway. 

Handbag Trend 2024: Blossom Bags

Flower power will be in full swing for spring, but these are not your grandma’s couch florals. Flowery details are sprouting from all sorts of handbags including 3D blossoms at Balmain and 3.1 Phillip Lim, oversized flower prints at Chanel, and whorls of fabrics and pearls shaped like rosettes at Simone Rocha. If you want to give the trend a try without going all-out bag bouquet, opt for something smaller like a change purse or a mini bag with dramatic petal-like appliqués instead. 

Handbag Trend 2024: The Bucket Bag Comeback

It’s been a decade since the New York-based brand Mansur Gavriel launched its bucket bag, and still, the style’s popularity endures (searches for “Mansur Gavriel bucket” have over 400 million views on TikTok and the bag continues to be a favorite among stars like Taylor Swift and Sarah Jessica Parker). Add to that similar styles being endorsed by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Miu Miu, and it’s fair to say the trend might just be on the brink of its biggest year yet. 

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Your April Horoscope Is Here — Emotions Are Running High

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As we enter the month of April, we’re in the midst of eclipse season, which means emotions are likely to be running high, and our patience may be running thin as Mercury Retrograde begins in Aries on April 1 (and lasts until April 25). It’s not an April Fool’s joke, but it is an invitation to slow down, calm down, and assess what you really want and why. 

On the 5th, Venus enters Aries, and three days later we experience the total solar eclipse in Aries — the first solar eclipse of 2024. This helps boost our collective mood, because solar eclipses are like super-charged new moons, and this eclipse occurs in the first sign of the zodiac. Even though Mercury will be retrograde in Aries, we’ll be feeling an increase in momentum, passion, and initiative, allowing us to breathe new life into projects we had put on hold. Use the 10 days after the new moon to vividly visualize and actualize your dream life into existence. Six months from now, you may be pleasantly surprised at how quickly and marvelously your intentions unfolded. 

Taurus Season starts on the 19th, helping us enter a calmer and more grounded period. Keep in mind that Jupiter, the Planet of Luck, is wrapping up its 13-month stay in Taurus, so having the sun, Jupiter, and Uranus in Taurus — and experiencing the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on April 20 and the Scorpio full moon on the 23rd — encourages us to take actionable and intuitive steps to secure our long-term goals. 

Life brightens up considerably on the 29th when Venus enters Taurus, followed by Mars entering Aries on the 30th. Since Venus and Mars feel at home in these respective signs, we’ll end the month feeling like our major challenges are now behind us. 

Read your horoscopes for both your sun and rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

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Aries Sun & Rising

How does it feel to be the cosmic favorite? Not only is your birthday season still going strong this month, on April 8 we’re also experiencing the first solar eclipse of the year — and it’s taking place in your sign. You’ve been feeling the theme of rebirth and evolution in your life these past several months, especially now that the north node is traveling through your sign until 2025. This month’s eclipse takes things to the next level — the seeds you plant this month will set you up for a cycle of great revolution on a personal level, and this will inspire the collective. 

The one caveat is the fact that Mercury, the Planet of Communication, is currently retrograde in your sign, and Chiron, the Wounded Healer, is in your sign as well. This means that even if there are indications of progress occurring in your life, you may internally be dealing with deep wounds and past pain that keep resurfacing in your subconscious mind, making it challenging for you to be present. Don’t run away from what you feel. 

Fortunately on April 19 and 20 the start of Taurus Season (and the subsequent Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus) will help bring a sense of peace into your life, as it activates your money sector and helps you remember that the concept of wealth is more than financial — it also includes the way you treat and love yourself and others. Mars’ shift into your sign on the 30th helps you remember that you are a fierce warrior who can always “dust yourself off and try again.”

Taurus Sun & Rising

Your birthday season starts this month, Taurus. But prior to that, you’re in the thick of hibernation season with the Aries sun and solar eclipse activating your sector of spirituality, healing, and closure. Last month’s lunar eclipse in Libra put you through a dark night of the soul type of vibe, and now that you’re experiencing Jupiter’s last full month in your sign, you’re bravely willing to face your shadows in order to transmute them into light. 

On April 8, use the solar eclipse in Aries in your solitude sector to look within yourself for guidance. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t socialize, but you’ll be even more discerning and selective with who you share your energy with and why. Clear out the old and make way for the new, but also remember that Mercury is currently retrograde in Aries, so what you’re releasing may come back around in your life during future retrograde cycles, especially if there are still lessons to be learned or healed. 

Once the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction takes place in your sign on the 20th — just one day after your season begins — you may receive a windfall of blessings, seemingly out of nowhere. This isn’t too good to be true — you deserve this abundance, Taurus. Celebrate with your ride or dies during the Scorpio full moon on the 23rd. Once Venus enters your sign on the 29th, you’ll be dazzling with joy and thriving in your element. 

Gemini Sun & Rising

Gemini, your planetary ruler Mercury is retrograde in Aries for most of April, and this takes place in your sector of friendship and social networks. You may be in quiet mode during the start of this retrograde, because your friends and acquaintances may not seem to understand your vibe, and you won’t be in the mood to explain yourself to them, or to anyone really. But once the solar eclipse in Aries strikes on the 8th, your friendships may go through a period of rebirth, and you may also say farewell to the ones you’ve outgrown.

Your social life will evolve for the better these next six months. On the 19th the sun shifts into Taurus, followed by a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus activating your sector of spirituality, healing, and closure. This is one of the most powerful transits of the year, and it could lead to you experiencing a profound breakthrough on your own healing journey. Take as much time as you need to process the shifts in your inner being, Gemini. 

You’re likely to find that you’re outgrowing many people and situations this Taurus Season, especially once the Scorpio full moon strikes on April 23 in your sector of depth, intimacy, and outside resources. Drop the dead weight and make room for rebirth. 

Cancer Sun & Rising

Cancer, you made it through the first eclipse of eclipse season, and this month you’re gearing up for the solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, activating your sector of career and reputation. This eclipse could catapult your professional trajectory to brilliant new heights these next six months, but in order to get there you have to commit to your journey with confidence and passion. Use the 10 days after the solar eclipse to vividly visualize what you’d like to achieve professionally within the next year, and align yourself with that vibration through moving and thinking like a boss. 

Mercury remains retrograde in your career sector until the 25th, so it’s likely that much of your new moon intentions will have to do with previous goals you had initially begun months or years ago, and that you now feel ready to complete or relaunch. Your mission this month is to learn from your past and make wiser, and more strategic moves as you plot your next steps. 

Taurus Season begins on the 19th, activating your sector of friendship and social networks for the next four weeks. One day later, the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction could lead to you making a serendipitous connection (or reconnection) with someone who enlightens you to a new way of living and thinking. Then on the 23rd, the Scorpio full moon lights up your sector of romance and dating, making you magnetic, charming, and deeply sensual during the last week of April. Enjoy life’s most intimate pleasures… 

Leo Sun & Rising

Leo, you’re ruled by the sun, so the Aries solar eclipse on the 8th will supercharge you with expansive energy, as it activates your sector of travel, expansion, and long journeys. You’ll be in the mood to hop on a flight to a foreign country, or embark on a new course of study or hobby. You’re ready to switch things up radically and dramatically these next six months, and the super cool thing about this is that you can decide to go in whatever direction you’d like — trust that whatever’s lighting you up the most is the path you’re being encouraged to dive into. Use the 10 days after the solar eclipse to dream up what this fresh start looks, feels, sounds, and smells like for you. Get specific and dream big! 

Speaking of big, something major will happen on the 20th when Jupiter and Uranus conjoin in your Taurus, activating your career sector. You may get a raise, decide to quit your job in favor of something more fulfilling, or even decide that you want to take a sabbatical from work together and spend more time hanging out with trees. Taurus Season encourages you to ground yourself in nature and ask nature for guidance about the professional shifts you’re ready to experience. Wait until Mercury moves direct in Aries on the 25th before making any major changes, but definitely write down the ideas that are percolating in your mind. 

Virgo Sun & Rising

Virgo, what would it feel like for you to trust that the Universe has your back, and that all you have to do is rest, simplify, and keep showing up for what you love? That’s your mission this eclipse month, especially on the 8th when the solar eclipse in Aries stimulates your sector of depth, merging, and outside resources. If you’ve been wanting to apply for grants, investing opportunities, scholarships, or lending programs, this eclipse will grant you the confidence and gusto to go after what you want, and to stop putting yourself in second place. 

This may initially feel easier said than done due to your planetary ruler Mercury being retrograde in Aries, in this exact same sector of your chart. But remember that retrogrades are here to help, not harm, us. It’s very likely that this retrograde cycle will help you review, release, and renew priorities and engagements, allowing you to make better use of your time and energy in the long run. 

When Jupiter-Uranus conjunction takes place in Taurus on the 20th, your expansion sector is activated, which could lead to a serendipitous connection emerging which transforms your life as you know it. Say yes to vibrant new beginnings during Taurus Season, even if they initially feel intimidating. 

Libra Sun & Rising

You made it through the lunar eclipse in your sign that took place on March 25, Libra. Celebrate yourself and your evolution. You did that! As April begins, you’re most likely still taking in the downloads, clearing clutter from your space — physically and psychologically — and working on setting healthier boundaries to protect your peace. Keep doing this work during the first week of April, because once the solar eclipse in Aries strikes in your partnership sector you’ll want to feel spiritually and emotionally grounded, allowing you to let in the energies that are a vibrational match for you. 

On the 20th, just as Taurus Season begins, Jupiter and Uranus conjoin in the sign of Taurus, accentuating Libra-like themes in your life. Since Taurus activates your sector of depth, merging, and outside resources, you could manifest a dream collaborator or end up with a significant amount of money within the month surrounding this conjunction. Yet another reason to make sure you’ve consciously cleared outdated energy from your life, in order to make room for waves of abundance (especially around the Scorpio full moon on the 23rd that lights up your money sector. Cha ching!) 

Scorpio Sun & Rising

Scorpio, you made it through last month’s Libra eclipse, which shed light on wounds within and around you that need healing, on a personal and collective level. You’re entering the month of April feeling grounded and ready for life’s plot twists. Your ability to adapt more easily is largely due to your planetary ruler Pluto’s presence in Aquarius these past three months, and the Aries solar eclipse on the 8th is your opportunity to view life as an adventure you can experience moment to moment. Instead of focusing on what’s to come, cultivate presence. 

The new moon intentions you set from April 8 to 18 will set you up for a six-month cycle of rebirth when it comes to taking care of yourself physically, psychologically, and spiritually. This eclipse portal is encouraging you to put your own needs first, and secure your own foundation, before attempting to help others. The world doesn’t need you to be a self-sacrificing savior.

You’ll feel reborn on April 20, when Jupiter and Uranus conjoin in Taurus. Since this auspicious transit takes place in your partnership sector, you’re likely to find yourself significantly deepening your bond with someone special during Taurus Season. Accept the healing connection(s) that you’ve manifested. Then on the 23rd, your annual full moon strikes and helps transform you into the ultimate babe you’ve been dreaming of for months on end. You know what to do, and you’re aligned with consistently doing it. From this point on, doors will continue to open up for you with great ease. Walk through the doors meant for you and lovingly open doors for others. 

Sagittarius Sun & Rising

Sag, your planetary ruler Jupiter is spending its final full month in Taurus, and now that it’s Aries Season and we’re experiencing the solar eclipse in Aries on the 8th (at the same time as Mercury being retrograde in Aries), you’re most likely feeling a push and pull between taking it easy, and powering forward with brand new plans now that the astro new year has truly kicked off. Tap into the energy of last month’s lunar eclipse in Libra and try to find a sense of balance this month, even if the fiery nature of eclipse season will make life feel ultra unpredictable. 

Taurus Season begins the 19th, and on the 20th Jupiter conjoins with Uranus in the sign of Taurus. This conjunction is pushing you out of your comfort zone and encouraging you to streamline your fitness and wellness routine so that it doesn’t feel like a chore or a bore, but rather a part of your lifestyle. If you’ve been meaning to start a new physical activity or to cook more clean meals for yourself, you may feel determined to get to work during the final stretch of April. Just make sure to pace yourself in the process, as you’ve gone through quite the metamorphosis lately, and the Scorpio full moon on the 23rd may feel emotionally intense to navigate. 

Capricorn Sun & Rising

Capricorn, the month of April invites you to take charge and get clear about what you want and don’t want, especially domestically speaking. The solar eclipse in Aries on April 8 highlights your sector of home and your roots, encouraging you to start fresh within the next six months. Perhaps you’ll renovate, redecorate, or relocate. You may birth a new baby (this could be a human baby, a plant baby, or a creative-project baby!), move in with someone, or decide to downsize. Whatever path you pursue, make sure it’s connected to what you really want to do and not what society says you should do. 

On the 20th, as Taurus Season begins, we experience a conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus, in Taurus. This activates your sector of fate, true love, and creativity. You may fall in love around this time, or a crush (or multiple people) may reveal their feelings or intentions to you. The feelings may feel overwhelming, but also strangely comforting. Then on the 29th, Venus enters Taurus, and Mars enters Aries — these planetary shifts further encourage you to get clear on what you’re ready to call into your life, and to not be afraid when it suddenly and consistently manifests. 

Aquarius Sun & Rising

Aquarius, this eclipse month is revolutionizing the way you communicate your needs — both to yourself and to others. On the 8th, the solar eclipse in Aries takes place in your sector of communication and creativity. If you’ve been wanting to get things off your chest ever since last month’s lunar eclipse in Libra, you may feel called to take part in a fun outlet during the ten days following the eclipse. Karaoke, open-mic night, paint and sip, and improv theater may speak to you, as will songwriting and photography. The key is to stretch your imaginative muscles rather than letting your logical or intellectual side always take the lead. Through doing so, your heart chakra will open, and you may end up with very memorable dating experiences. 

Then once Taurus Season begins on the 19th, you’ll be in a more grounded mood, and the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus on the 20th will help you focus on your home base. If you’ve been wanting to clear up family drama, begin the process of writing a will or estate planning, or start creating a family of your own, this conjunction is likely to propel you in that direction, with the help of Pluto in Aquarius gently operating and working its magic in the background. Say yes to the divine synchronicities taking place in your life, Water Bearer. 

Pisces Sun & Rising

Pisces, the Universe has been shining its light on you lately, even if Pisces Season has come and gone. As April begins we have Venus in your sign until the 5th, and Mars in your sign until the 30th. When you add in the rewarding effects of the Aries solar eclipse occurring April 8 in your income sector, you’ll feel like you’re receiving a double portion of blessings. Situations you had only dreamt of are actually becoming your reality, and your mission this eclipse month is to not sabotage your blessings by believing it’s too good to be true. Make space for your mind and programming to evolve so that you can accept that this is what you deserve, and it’s only getting better. 

The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus on April 20 is one of the sweetest and most pleasantly surprising transits of the year, and it takes place in your communication sector. You may astound yourself with your ability to speak your truth, stand up for others, set healthy boundaries, and get clear about what your non-negotiables are. Taurus Season will truly be the blooming season for you, Pisces, so step into your sensual bag and fully allow yourself to shine like the star that you are. 

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8 Jewelry Trends To Complete Your Outfit In 2024

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With a new season bringing with it a bounty of bold fashion trends — denim gowns and mesh footwear, to name a few — it’s easy to overlook what’s happening with all things jewelry. Necklaces and earrings might be the last thing you put on when piecing together an outfit, but they’re certainly not the least part of the whole ensemble, especially as far as 2024’s trending styles are concerned. 

The spring/summer runways teased a y2k-meets-bohemian tone that will take center stage in the months ahead, and anyone who remembers the state of fashion in the early 2000s knows that accessories play an important role in perfecting this particular look. Body chains are back, as are belts that are more decorative than they are functional, shoulder-grazing earrings, and layers of beads and chains. For those who aren’t ready for this type of aesthetic comeback, there are other jewelry trends gaining steam, including floral chokers (resembling 2024’s popular blossom bags) and anklets. Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest and the best 2024 jewelry trends that’ll have you shining stylishly bright. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Rosettes

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Three-dimensional florals will be in full bloom across the spring/summer 2024 fashion landscape with designers replacing patterns of petals with more dramatic takes on the motif. In the accessories department, there were floral headpieces, not-your-grandmother’s brooches and chokers at Chanel and rosettes of all kinds including necklaces, earrings, and belts at Simone Rocha and Blumarine. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Anklets

With lots of high-fashion ankle activity happening thanks to designers such as Paco Rabanne and Miu Miu, there’s one shoe-adjacent jewelry trend in the mix that will be easy to incorporate into your 2024 accessories lineup: the humble anklet. Opt for something sleek and simple like Fendi’s gold, tubular styles, or glam things up with a pearly take on the trend, à la Simone Rocha.  

Jewelry Trend 2024: Oceanic Influence

In addition to the pops of oceanic blue favored by Bottega Veneta, Versace, and Ferragamo, designers like Collina Strada and Schiaparelli went diving deep for accessories inspiration. This resulted in chokers and large pendants made to look like starfish, lobsters, crabs, and other sea creatures. But if a giant necklace featuring a fish carcass is not for you, you can still dabble in the trend with significantly smaller charms and studs that pay homage to the ocean. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Super Sized

If a giant fish carcass necklace is for you — or at least large accessories of an equally dramatic nature — expect to have fun leaning into all things oversized when it comes to 2024 jewelry trends. According to Pinterest’s annual trend prediction report, big, sculptural jewelry and “larger-than-life accessories” will be top of mind this year. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Bows

The year 2024 will be all about bows. While a number of girly fashion trends have been gaining popularity in recent seasons, this particular adornment has been spotted everywhere from the runway (Balmain and Sandy Liang) to the red carpet (Olivia Rodrigo and Sydney Sweeney). Whether it’s a necklace, a hair clip, or a bracelet, tie up your favorite piece of jewelry with a ribbon for a very on-trend look. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Chunky Silvers

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At The Attico, it was the necklaces. At Armarium and Valentino, it was the earrings. At Tory Burch, it was the bangles (with earrings getting an honorable mention, too). Big, beautiful silver jewelry had a major moment across the SS24 collections, and we expect to see more of the heavy metal popping up in the months ahead. 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Layered Necklaces

According to Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry, more is more when it comes to decorating the décolletage. Top designers are layering necklaces like it’s peak festival season, so we’re looking forward to a year’s worth of that kind of fashion fun in 2024. Get the look by pairing necklaces of varying thickness and lengths, and don’t be afraid to mix metals or add in something beaded (also a popular material on the SS24 runways). 

Jewelry Trend 2024: Standout Earring

No, that wasn’t a typo. A singular statement earring was embraced by the likes of Valentino, Prabal Gurung, and Gucci. But if wearing just one eye-catching piece will leave your face feeling half naked, try an asymmetrical pair as was done at Etro and Erdem instead for the same unique appeal but with no lobe left behind.  

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This Weekend’s Best Sales, According To R29 Shopping Editors

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As professional online shoppers, Refinery29 affiliate writers have a *spidey* sense for the best virtual sale sections and limited-time deals. Whether it's Lululemon's ol' reliable We Made Too Much sale or a flash deal on bestselling skin-care brands — where there's a clearance rack, there's an R29 shopping editor sizing up its price-slashed goods. And today, we present to you the best sales happening this weekend, according to us.

The best sales and/or deals must meet at least one of the following criteria: The discount is applied to a Refinery29 reader-favorite item (according to our anonymous shopping data), and it either takes a minimum of 25% off the full price or it's an item that's rarely discounted, making a slightly smaller price slash still notable. TL;DR: The following sales are ones to watch and worthy of a spot in all budget-friendly carts — we mean, in our opinion.

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Lululemon


Lululemon has perfected that balance between softness and support in its leggings — and we love them even more when they're hiding in Lulu's famous We Made Too Much section.

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Lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant 25", $, available at Lululemon

Free People


This weekend we've definitely got our eye on Free People's sale section. There's an item to suit every taste, especially for spring wardrobe refreshes.

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Free People So Soft Found My Friend Cardi, $, available at Free People

Anthropologie


Another R29-reader hotspot and one of our personal favorite stores to scroll through: Anthropologie.

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Maeve Sleeveless Sheer Floral Blouse, $, available at Anthropologie

Rag & Bone


Spring has sprung and with it comes a friends and family sale for 25% off sitewide at Rag & Bone. What a lovely way to welcome the warmer weather.

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rag & bone Sofie Full Length Wide-Leg, $, available at rag & bone

Porter Road


This weekend score select cuts for a discounted price for the Spring Stock Up Sale.

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Porter Road Denver Steak, $, available at Porter Road

Etam


Bring sexy back with Etam's Spring Sale. This weekend, score lingerie, apparel, and more for up to 50% off.

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Etam Bra No.5 - The Lightly Lined Plunge Bra, $, available at Etam

Blundstone


Blundstones are always in style in our book. Luckily, this weekend you can score any of the classic boots in clearance for 25% off.

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Blundstone #2144 Women's Active Chelsea Boot, $, available at Blundstone

Zara


There is never a wrong time to stock up on basics, especially when you can do so without paying full price. Take a peek at Zara's Special Prices section to find your next closet staple.

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Zara Buttoned Cropped Jacket, $, available at Zara

Brooklinen


Shop everyone's favorite towel and sheet store for up to 50% off its sleep-inducing Last Call sale selection.

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Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set, $, available at Brooklinen

Brooklinen


Shop everyone's favorite towel and sheet store for up to 75% off its sleep-inducing sale selection. And, this Presidents Day Weekend you can shop sitewide for 20% off.

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Brooklinen Classic Percale Flat Sheet, $, available at Brooklinen

Brooklinen

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For a short time, shop everyone's favorite towel and sheet store is having a sale where you can get 25% off its sleep-inducing comforters.

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Brooklinen Lightweight Down Comforter, $, available at Brooklinen

Revolve


What could possibly be better than beautiful new Revolve outfits decorating our closets? Buying them on sale, of course. Scour the sale section for some gems at this reader-favorite brand.

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Amanda Uprichard Briggs Mini Dress, $, available at Revolve

Ban.do


Stocking up on adorable decor has never been easier with Ban.do's warehouse sale with items up to 50% off. Score cutesy items — like this precious printed Long Sleeve Leisure Shirt that's currently 60% off.

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Wet For Her


What is a weekend sale roundup without a sale on some of the best lesbian sex toys? This weekend, score up to 40% off toys during Wet For Her's Easter Sale.

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Wet For Her Flicker, $, available at Wet For Her

Hydro Flask


Hydro Flask is encouraging you to stay happy, healthy, and hydrated this season with select hydration accessories up to 40% off.

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Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth, $, available at Hydro Flask

Abercrombie & Fitch


Dig through Abercrombie & Fitch's clearance section this weekend to stock up on all your essentials.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Soft Matte Seamless Long-Sleeve Slash Bodysuit, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Babeland


This weekend, sex toy retailer Babeland is gifting us with up to 70% off select bestselling vibrators and toys.

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Skims


Skims' sale section is always worth checking out. According to on-site Skims reviewers, this bodysuit is "actually worth the hype."

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Skims Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit, $, available at Skims

Amazon


The limit simply does not exist when it comes to Amazon deals. Whether it's the viral damp duster or just about anything else, expect the mass e-retailer to have it at a discount. This weekend shop the Big Spring Sale for hundreds of items on sale!

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Jeymei 4-Pack Damp Clean Duster Sponge, $, available at Amazon

Ninja


One can never have enough kitchen appliances, and Ninja makes it that much easier with up to 31% off select products.

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Ninja Ninja® CREAMi® Deluxe, $, available at Ninja

Urban Outfitters


We can safely say that scrolling through Urban Outfitters' sale section to see what's new is one of our favorite weekend hobbies. Right now take an extra 40% off select sale styles and up to 40% off spring break deals.

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Cozy Earth


Cozy up in bed with everything from new cooling sheets to ultra-soft pajama sets because Cozy Earth gifted us up to 25% off everything.

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Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set, $, available at Cozy Earth

Outdoor Voices


Give in to the tennis-core aesthetic with Outdoor Voices' sale selection — including this OV tennis skort.


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Outdoor Voices Court Skort™ 4.5", $, available at Outdoor Voices

Everlane


Often when it comes to sweatshirts, hoodies, and other loungewear, it's hard to find the balance between comfort and style — well, we'd say we found it with this oversized cardigan (and the rest of Everlane's up-to-70%-off sale selection). Plus, this weekend take 25% off spring essentials.

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Everlane The Cloud Oversized Textured Cardigan, $, available at Everlane

Madewell


We're simply suckers for any sort of Madewell discount. And this weekend — when it's offering cute work wear like this flared sweater v-neck — is no exception.

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Madewell Flared-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater, $, available at Madewell

Chewy


There's a reason Chewy is a fan favorite among pet parents: The pet retailer has some awesome prices and deals. And this weekend's sale means you can score a discount on hundreds of items, such as this super-cute pickle toy.

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Catstages Crunchy Pickle Kicker Plush Cat Toy with Catnip, $, available at Chewy

SeaVees


I see, you see, we both see SeaVees on sale! Step into this season with a comfy new pair of shoes that'll make your dogs, heart, and pocketbook feel good. We love an environmentally conscious company with a sale.

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SeaVees Royal Runner, $, available at SeaVees

BaubleBar


It's never a bad time to add some cute accessories to your outfit – especially when you can do so at a discount! This weekend take 25% off sitewide and 20% off custom products.

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BaubleBar Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet, $, available at BaubleBar

Kylie Cosmetics


Beauty doesn't have to be pain for your wallet — this weekend shop King Kylie's cult beauty line for 25% off sitewide.

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Kylie Cosmetics Tinted Butter Balm, $, available at Kylie Cosmetics

We Wore What


The limit simply does not exist when it comes to Amazon deals. Whether it's the viral damp duster or just about anything else, expect the mass e-retailer to have it at a discount. This weekend shop the Big Spring Sale for 100s of items on sale!

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Jeymei 4-Pack Damp Clean Duster Sponge, $, available at Amazon

Jane Iredale


Look no further than Jane Iredale's Last Chance section for new makeup that's to 30% off.

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Jane Iredale Triple Luxe™ Long Lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick, $, available at Jane Iredale

Tushy


Everybody poops, it's just a fact — why not do it in luxury? Even better, at a discount. This weekend score select Tushy products on sale, like this Electric Bidet Seat or this squatting stool.

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Tushy Ace Electric Bidet Seat, $, available at Amazon

Draper James


It's Reese Witherspoon's birthday and we'll dance if we want to — or in this case shop if we want to! For everyone's favorite actresses' special day she's providing 30% off sitewide this weekend with code: CELEBRATE.

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Draper James Carrie Midi Dress, $, available at Draper James

Good American


Treat yourself to some new duds this season — plus, take 25% off sitewide with code SAVE25.

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Good American Good Legs Skinny Cropped Jeans, $, available at Good American

Frame


Didn't you hear? Canadian tuxedos are in — and there's no better time to stock up on the R29 editor-approved denim than a sale for 25% off sitewide.

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Frame Le Easy Flare, $, available at Frame

IGK Hair


Look no further than IGK for some new products to perfect that 'do. This weekend you can save 25% sitewide with code EXTRAEXTRA.

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IGK Good Behavior Smoothing Spray, $, available at IGK

Amazon


The limit simply does not exist when it comes to Amazon deals. Whether it's a cozy vanity chair or just about anything else, expect the mass e-retailer to have it at a discount.

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Yaheetech Modern Side Chair, $, available at Amazon

Ettitude


Ettitude is helping you stock up on snooze supplies with 20% off sitewide.

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Ettitude Sateen+ Duvet Cover, $, available at Ettitude

Pact


Start your relaxing weekend with brand-new, organic bedding and clothing from Pact — now up to 25% off. While you're browsing, use code WARMUP this weekend for 15% off all orders, 20% off $150+, and 25% off $250+ orders.

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PACT Organic Cool-Air Percale Pillowcase 2-Pack, $, available at PACT

Grace Karin


Be the belle of the ball wherever you are in an elegant Grace Karin cocktail dress – that just so happens to be 20% off right now.

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FP Movement


We're always in the market for some new activewear. Lucky for you, this weekend FP Movement is offering 50% off select products in pink. Love feeling pretty in pink!

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Goop


Be like Gwen, shop at goop. This weekend, Gwyneth Paltrow's modern lifestyle company goop is offering 25% off select beauty and wellness products with code glowy.

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Monos


Got travel plans? We've got a deal for you! Monos is currently offering to deck you out with their sleek suitcases for up to 25% off sitewide with code PRESIDENT.

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Monos Carry-On Pro, $, available at Monos

Lovehoney


The days of spending upward of $100 on a good vibrator are long over — especially when select Lovehoney toys are up to 50% off. We can't wait to grab the Womanizer Starlet raved about by our very own sexual health and wellness writer, Charlotte Lewis.

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Womanizer Starlet Clitoral Stimulator, $, available at Lovehoney

Ulta Beauty


Blow away the stress of the workweek with Ulta's Love Your Skin Event with daily deals of up to 50% off makeup and more until January 20.

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VERB Ghost Conditioner, $, available at Ulta Beauty

Sephora


During the exciting Fragrance For All Event, Beauty Insiders can enjoy 20% off full-size fragrances with code FRAGRANCE20 from now until December 24.

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Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' By the Fireplace, $, available at Sephora

Buffy


Wake up, sunshine! Buffy is having a Valentine's Day sale with everything up to 30% off and free shipping. A good night's sleep is only a click away.

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Buffy Breeze Sheet Set, $, available at Buffy

Saks Off 5th


We're feeling like friends and family, thanks to Saks Off 5th's end-of-season sale that has items up to 80% off. You can also score free shipping on orders over $99 with code SHIPSO5.

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Calvin Klein Faux Leather Open Front Jacket, $, available at Saks OFF 5TH

Pink Moon


Add some self-care into your daily routine with Pink Moon's wellness products. Better yet, this weekend save 35% sitewide with code BIGMOVES – talk about benefits.

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Pink Moon Over the Moon Gua Sha Duo, $, available at Pink Moon

Nordstrom Rack


Who doesn't love a good sale? Nordstrom Rack has some great steals, such as Dyson products starting at $200. Psst, there are lots of other deals from Nordstrom Rack to check out as well — the more the merrier!

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Dyson Corrale™ Straightener Black Nickel/Fuchsia – Refurbishe, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

I Dew Care


Score some vegan and cruelty-free K skin care at a discount this weekend with I Dew Care's Galentine's Day sale. Everything is 25% off.

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I Dew Care Disco Kitten Peel-Off Mask, $, available at I Dew Care

Birthdate Co.


No matter the occasion, there's nothing like a personalized gift, especially if it's in the form of a custom birth date candle or necklace — that also happens to be on sale.

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Birthdate Co. Birthdate Pendant, $, available at Birthdate Co.

Kate Spade Outlet


In the market for a hot new handbag to accompany your 'fit? Look no further than Kate Spade Outlet, get up to 60% off everything and an additional 20% off clearance items.

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Kate Spade Madison Mini Camera Bag, $, available at Kate Spade Outlet

LELO


LELO's very luxe vibrators are up to 50% off for love month, making this the perfect time to splurge on a special something for you or your partner. (Plus, all orders above $189 come with a free MIA 2 lipstick vibrator.)

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LELO Sona 2 Cruise, $, available at LELO

Nomasei


It's not every day that this happens, but lucky for you, luxury footwear is now within reach with Nomasei's up-to-50% off sale on select items. Also, you can enjoy up to 10% off your order with code bienvenue.

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Nomasei Twist Boots, $, available at Nomasei

Adam & Eve


Can you feel the love in the air? We sure can with Adam & Eve's Cupid's Last Call sale where you get 50% off one item with code BONUS50.

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Adam & Eve Cage Lace Bra And Garter Set, $, available at Adam & Eve

Comrad


What's better than one pair of compression socks? One pair of compression socks that's 25% off. Make sure to enter code LOVE25 at checkout to apply the discount.

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Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks, $, available at Comrad

Abercrombie & Fitch

A&F SALES
Right now Abercrombie & Fitch has up to 40% off select styles plus an additional 20% off select items. We recommend stocking up on essentials, such as these vegan leather pants, before the markdowns disappear.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Vegan Leather Ankle Straight Pant, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Ring Concierge


Diamonds (and most jewelry) are a girl's best friend – and so are sales. This weekend take 20% off sitewide so you and your bestie can snag some bling.

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Ring Concierge Mini Diamond Tennis Bracelet, $, available at Ring Concierge

Lo & Sons


We recommend not making brand-new travel plans without a new travel bag to go with them. This reader-beloved brand has up to 60% off select items.

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Lo & Sons Waverley 2, $, available at Lo & Sons

Sabon


Time to treat yourself to some luxe bath products with Sabon's up to 50% off sale.

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Sabon Sublime 3 in 1 Hair Mask, $, available at Sabon

Shark


One can never have enough cleaning appliances, and Shark makes it that much easier with up to 50% off select products, including cleaning and editor-favorite hair appliances. Plus score 10% off accessories with code DEC10.

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Shark Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System, $, available at Shark

Matches


Wearing designer duds on a budget has never been easier with Matches' sale selection. Find all types of designers from Staud to Balmain. Plus score 20% off with code FORYOU20.

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Frame Le Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at Matches

Saks Fifth Avenue


We sure do feel special with up to 70% off Saks Fifth Avenue's Designer Sale.

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SAM. Liv Belted Puffer Jacket, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Purple


Why get a supersoft Purple mattress for up to $400 off? Because you deserve it, duh!

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Purple NewDay™ Mattress, $, available at Purple

Dame


Give yourself the gift of self-love with Dame's Valentine's Day sale, and score 20% off sitewide with code VDAY20 — like on this editor-loved Dip vibrator.

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Dame Dip Vibrator, $, available at Dame

Armadillo


If there was ever a perfect time to buy new home decor, it would be now. We love the idea of getting a chic new rug to spruce up your space for up to 50% off.

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Armadillo Braid Nook, $, available at Armadillo

Aerie

re add when pays more comission
Sit back and relax with these ultra-soft, top-rated Aerie leggings — especially, because they ( and bras, sweatshirts and more are up to 70% off.

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OFFLINE by Aerie Goals Ribbed Legging, $, available at Aerie

Lime Crime


Lime Crime, the pigmented and colorful makeup brand, is hosting a big beauty sale with 50% off bundles, which make perfect gifts.

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Lime Crime Venus XL 2 Eye and Face Palette, $, available at Lime Crime

Hanky Panky


In the market for a new pair of briefs? You are in luck because Hanky Panky's legendary underwear is up to 75% off sale with an additional 15% off sale with code BONUS15.

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Hanky Panky 3 Pack Low Rise Thongs, $, available at Hanky Panky

Wayfair


Wayfair always has insane sales, and right now, The Big Holiday Sale is going on, which includes up to 70% off area rugs, wall art, bedding, and more.

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Charlton Home Darcelle Turkish Cotton Bath Towels, $, available at Wayfair

Awe Inspired


Whether you're especially feeling the moon cycle or you're simply hoping to add a beautiful new addition to your jewelry collection, this jewelry brand (and its sale section) is perfect. Right now, Awe Inspired is offering 30% off sitewide for Black Friday, with an additional 40% off orders over $400 with code AWEBF.


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Awe Inspired Crystal Quartz Huggies, $, available at Awe Inspired

Skims


Skims' famous bi-annual sale is happening right this moment. Time to scoop up some of the brand's best-selling lounge wear, intimates, and more.


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Skims Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit, $, available at Skims

Food52


Set the table right with Food52's sale section's new arrivals, like this elegant Le Creuset cast-iron skillet for just under $100.


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Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron Skillet, 9", $, available at Food52

SkinStore


Nothing hits quite like a new skincare tool and an up-to-50%-off sale on top-rated skin-care products at SkinStore.

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Foreo LUNA, $, available at SkinStore

The Row

MAKE THIS


Up to 50% off a selection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories


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J.Crew


If there's one thing we can count on, it's the preppy retailer and reader-favorite J.Crew running a super sale. This weekend, that means there's up to 50% off holiday favorites plus an extra 30% off almost everything else with code ADDTOBAG.


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J. Crew Ribbed turtleneck sweater in stretch yarn, $, available at J. Crew

Farmacy Beauty


Maybe something hydrating and natural is more your style? Luckily, Farmacy Beauty is celebrating its birthday with 20% off sitewide when you enter the code BIRTHDAY.

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Farmacy HONEY HALO ceramide face moisturizer, $, available at Farmacy Beauty

Vince Camuto


Is it really fall if we don't have a new pair of boots in our arsenal? Especially when they're Vince Camuto and they're on sale for 25% off with code FALLBFF.

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Vince Camuto Evronna Boot, $, available at Vince Camuto

Minted


Do you hear the wedding bells? If so, Minted is here to help you plan your special day. This weekend, you can save 25% off Save The Dates and engagement announcements with code ENGAGED25.


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Cass Loh Ribbon Bow Drawing, $, available at Minted

LELO


It's always a good day when a reader-and-editor-favorite vibrator is on sale for under $100 — and for a limited time, get up to 60% off a selection of LELO's toys and score a free LELO™ Liquid Lipstick for purchases over $159.

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LELO SONA™ 2, $, available at LELO

Cole Haan


Are you into chic sneakers? Lucky for you, Cole Haan's is offering up to 50% off select almost everything until November 26.

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Cole Haan GrandPrø Wellesley Sneaker, $, available at Cole Haan

Saatva


Interested in making your sleep better? One thing that is guaranteed to work is getting a new mattress. Might seem extreme, but when Saatva is running a $400 off $1,000 sale, it's definitely worth it.


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Saatva Classic Mattress, $, available at Saatva

Nectar


In the market for a new mattress? You're in luck because there's a deal on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. With no promo code, get 33% off all mattresses.


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Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, $, available at Nectar

Nordstrom


While the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has ended, the retailer's Black Friday sale has just begun. Everything from cult-favorite fall kicks to beloved beauty buys are going for way less than their MSRP. Our personal pick: this delectable pair of Mary Jane heels.


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Naturalizer Talissa Platform Pump, $, available at Nordstrom

Hollister


Whether you're shopping for fall or you're a true OG Hollister fan, this sale event will surely pique your interest: You can get up to 50% off select styles with code HCOMYSTERY.


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Hollister Ultra High-Rise Logo Waist Fleece Dad Joggers, $, available at Hollister

SSENSE


We mustn't let the scorching temperatures distract us from stocking up on winter essentials while they're on sale. We're talking The North Face's iconic retro down jackets going for 40%+ off at SSENSE.

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The North Face Red '92 Retro Anniversary Nuptse Down Jacket, $, available at SSENSE

Solgaard


We tested the promo code and, yes, the rumors are true: From now until August 31, score Refinery29 readers' favorite summer travel bag for 10% off with promo code FALLFRESH. It's not the steepest of discounts but a rare one nonetheless.

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Solgaard Carry-On Closet, $, available at Solgaard

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