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As far as shopping goes, it was a good week on all fronts. We got our celebrity fix via Instagram when Rihanna announced her third, final, and arguably best collection with Manolo Blahnik. Urban Decay dropped a highly anticipated Naked eyeshadow palette for anyone in need of a beauty fix. And for those of you who like a deal, affordable basics brand Grana launched really cute new swimwear for men and women starting at just $29. Read on for all of that and more.
Rihanna and Manolo Blahnik are ending their collab on a high note. Manolo Blahnik announced its third and final collaboration with RiRi, called “So Stoned,” which pretty much says it all. The collection — set to hit Manolo Blahnik stores and online July 6th — consists of four different sandal styles covered in crystals and lined with PVC. If you want in, we suggest you start saving — the collection will range in price from $1,058 to $1,945. (Not in your price range, either? At least we got this photo shoot.)
Richer Poorer teamed up with Dusen Dusen for a really cute sock capsule collection. The California basics brand known for some of the softest T-shirts we’ve ever tried announced a capsule collection with New York-based design label Dusen Dusen on a really cute three-pack of socks ($45). If you’re a fan of Dusen Dusen, you can expect the same vibe with the three classic ankle styles: playful prints, bold colors, and wild contrast. It may be summer, but socks and sandals are still a thing — grab your pack here.
Urban Decay’s highly anticipated Naked Heat palette is finally here. It’s been seven years — and nine palettes — since the Urban Decay Naked phenomenon began. Today, the brand launches its newest edition to the Naked family with Naked Heat: a bold take on those #trending orange, sunset-like colors, with 12 new eyeshadow shades that range from a light peach to a deep burgundy. Read our full review here.
Of a Kind launched its second installment of Permanent Collection. The New York based e-commerce shop released the second round of its own exclusive apparel line, Permanent Collection by Of a Kind, all made in Brooklyn with Japanese cotton. With only five previous items in the collection and three new additions — including a blue oxford top ($89), an olive canvas skirt ($113), and a blue oxford shirtdress ($179) — Permanent Collection is proving to be a very tight edit of pieces that will be in your closet forever.
Grana introduced really cute (and cheap!) bathing suits. If you love the style and ease of minimal swimwear brands like Nu Swim and Her but don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars, the answer is Grana’s new swim collection. The Hong Kong label hit the nail on the head with a handful of mix-and-match styles for women — pieces start at $29 for bottoms and $65 for a one-piece — in very 2017 colors, like olive green and a pale, dusty pink. Read more about the collection here.