When Digital News Editor Hana Asbrink (left) and Editorial Assistant Anna Hecht arrived at work this A.M. in gilded shoes, we knew we'd spotted an InStyle office trend a-brewin' for spring. Let these trendy workwear outfits be proof that you, too, can wear gold, or any metallic accessory for that matter, to work—so long as you pair it with an office-ready outfit.
Shop the Look: Pants: J. Crew Shoes: J. Crew
Shop the Look: Vest: Banana Republic Top: The Loft Jeans: Gap Shoes: Josefinas
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Inside the April issue of InStyle, actress and fashion icon Lupita Nyong'o—on the cover in a dress by Proenza Schouler, earrings by Jennifer Fisher, and rings by Louis Vuitton—talks candidly with writer Logan Hill about dodging the Oscar curse, diversity in Hollywood, and making an impact onscreen and off. Read parts of the interview below, and watch the behind-the-scenes video from the cover shoot above. To see the full feature, pick up the April issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download now.
How to Tie a Trench Coat—Front and Back Andrea Cheng, InStyle.com Associate Fashion Editor
The hardest part about wearing a trench coat? What to do with the damn belt. We took it upon ourselves to seek out how to tie it in the chicest way possible—front and back. Check out our easy-to-follow GIF tutorials (complete with step-by-step tips) and learn how to knot a trench like a pro. And in case you're wondering, our model is wearing the Babaton trench coat in Tawny ($295;aritzia.com).
THE FRONT
1. Pull the side of the belt without the buckle a bit longer, and cross over the side with the buckle.
2. Draw the long strap under and up to cinch. Let it hang.
3. Loop the strap sans buckle under the other, and pull horizontally.
4. Pull the strap without the buckle way from the body and through the loop.
THE BACK
1. Cross the side of the belt without the buckle under the other side.
2. Wrap the strap with the buckle over the other, and pull horizontally.
3. Pull the strap with the buckle under and through the circle you've created.
4. Pull the strap with the buckle through the loop.
The Best Songs to Play While Getting Dressed to Go Out
Ready for a fun-filled Friday night out? InStyle.com beauty editors have got you covered in the music department. Check out the songs we love jamming to in this playlist at InStyle.com. It's bound to kick off your Friday night routine and get you going before you even head out.
"What's In My Bag" with Associate Beauty Editor Marianne Mychaskiw
"Along with hauling around the essentials – keys, phone, wallet, pride and dignity – my handbag is sort of an extension of the massive makeup bag I have at home. I keep a ton of products on hand in the case that I'm running late because of my makeup, or if I need to touch up before an unexpected after-work event, which can happen from time to time. I love how the Issey Miyake Bao Bao bags have a flexible exterior, so mine has no trouble fitting my countless lip products (which are usually 12 different shades of nude), my powder compact, eyeliner, mascara, a tiny rollerball fragrance, and even a full-sized hair serum to keep flyaways at bay."
Leonor Greyl Nourishing Hair Serum ($46, shop.nordstrom.com); MAC Trend Forecast Fall 16 Lip ($40, maccosmetics.com); LipNest Passiflora Roll On Fragrance ($25, sephora.com); Givenchy Noir Couture Volume Mascara ($33, sephora.com) Sisley Phyto Lip Twist in Nude ($50, shop.nordstrom.com); Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition ($20, sephora.com); MAC Lipstick in Pillow Talk ($17, maccosmetics.com); Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Compact ($62, shop.nordstrom.com); Rodial Glamstick in Crush ($28, shop.nordstrom.com); Lipstick Queen Saints and Sinners Lip Tint in Pinky Nude ($24, ulta.com)
