At Alba’s velvet-lit soirée, Lana Condor fused garden-party charm with downtown polish—her floral dress and easy confidence a quiet flex in a room full of noise.
Lana Condor knows how to read a room—and dress for it. At the Bustle Magazine x Quinta Brunson event held at Alba in Los Angeles, she arrived in a look that felt like a love letter to late-summer ease, with just enough edge to hold its own in a crowd of media darlings and rising style stars.
Her fitted white dress, adorned with red floral prints and leafy green accents, struck a balance between vintage femininity and modern tailoring. The short sleeves and clean silhouette gave it a wearable elegance—think Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette if she’d swapped Versailles for Silver Lake.
Next to her, a guest in a purple halter dress and white platform heels added contrast, but Condor’s look remained the focal point. The floral motif wasn’t just decorative—it was directional, guiding the eye and anchoring the ensemble in a seasonally appropriate palette.
Accessories were kept minimal, letting the print do the talking. Her pose—relaxed, hands gently clasped—suggested someone who’s comfortable in her skin and her style. The lighting, warm and ambient, added a golden wash to the scene, enhancing the intimacy of the moment.
In a cultural moment where celebrity photos often chase virality, Condor’s appearance felt refreshingly analog. No gimmicks, no over-styling—just a well-chosen dress, a well-lit room, and a woman who knows how to show up.
Julianne Hough dialed up the power play at the DWTS Season 34 reveal—her tailored noir ensemble a masterclass in red carpet utility with a dash of glam punk.
Julianne Hough knows how to command a stage—and a step-and-repeat. At the Dancing With The Stars Season 34 presentation in New York City, she arrived in a look that felt equal parts choreographer and provocateur.
Her outfit was a study in structured seduction: a sheer black top with a visible sweetheart neckline, tucked into high-waisted black shorts that hit just the right note between tailored and daring. A wide black belt with a gleaming gold buckle cinched the waist, adding a flash of polish and proportion. Draped over her shoulders, an oversized black blazer gave the ensemble its final punctuation—boardroom meets backstage.
The styling was sharp, almost editorial. Large hoop earrings framed her face, while her short, sleek blonde hair added a modern edge—think Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct , but with a Gen Z twist.
Makeup leaned sculptural: contoured cheeks, a nude lip, and a smoky eye that echoed the outfit’s monochrome palette. The background—a purple wall with indistinct branding—offered contrast, but Hough’s look was the focal point.
In a moment where red carpet fashion often leans toward excess, Hough’s appearance felt refreshingly tactical. Every piece served a purpose. Every detail hit its mark.
With candy-colored gems and a whisper of whimsy, Maya Hawke channels Prada’s playful elegance in the Couleur Vivante collection—proof that fine jewelry can flirt.
Maya Hawke has always danced on the edge of indie charm and high-fashion polish. But in Prada’s Couleur Vivante jewelry collection, unveiled this September, she leans fully into the latter—while keeping her signature offbeat pulse intact.
The look is deceptively simple: a sleeveless, light-toned top against a soft blue backdrop. But the real story lives in the accessories. Hawke wears two standout pieces—a bracelet and a necklace—each anchored by a heart-shaped pink gemstone that feels lifted from a pop-art dream. The bracelet, a vivid orange band, wraps the wrist with a playful punch, while the necklace’s cool blue hue offers contrast and calm. Together, they evoke a kind of chromatic flirtation—like Warhol meets Milanese restraint.
Prada’s Couleur Vivante line is all about emotional color theory, and Hawke’s styling nails the brief. The heart motif, often overused in commercial jewelry, feels fresh here—thanks to the unexpected palette and the clean, sculptural setting.
Her hair, worn loose in soft waves, and minimal makeup allow the jewelry to take center stage. No smoky eye, no red lip—just luminous skin and a barely-there gloss. It’s a styling choice that speaks volumes: let the pieces speak, and they’ll sing.
In a season where celebritry fashion often leans maximalist, Hawke’s approach is a reminder that color, when used with intention, can be louder than sparkle.
So, is this Prada’s answer to dopamine dressing in jewel form—or just Maya Hawke proving that heart-shaped gems don’t have to be saccharine? Either way, we’re listening.
