Fans who were devastated about Downton Abbey ending received a shining beacon of hope over the summer when news broke a movie adaption of the hit series is happening. Not much is known about the plot at this time, but so many of your favorites from the original series are returning, including Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, and Joanne Froggatt (according to Entertainment Weekly). If that’s not enough to get you pumped, though, then these new Instagram posts from the cast celebrating the first day back shooting will definitely do the trick.
It all kicked off with Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary Crawley), who took to the social media site on Monday and wrote, “And…we’re off ?@downtonabbey_official.” She accompanied her caption with a black-and-white snap of a shot being set up behind-the-scenes. Check it out for yourself, below:
Allen Leech (Tom Branson) then posted a photo of himself and cast-mates Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley) and Michael C. Fox (Andrew Parker) playing golf in between rehearsals for the film. Listen, sometimes drinking beer and playing sports helps you get into character for period dramas!
Bonneville actually skipped the first day of filming to see Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley) in a play she’s starring in right now. Who says you can’t work and play at the same time?
“Was so lovely to be sat next to some of these beauties again today while we were having make up tests. So excited to start filming,” Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) posted to Instagram alongside a photo of several women from Downton Abbey a few days before filming kicked off.
To say this cast is obsessed with each other is an understatement. We’ll post more photos from the cast filming as they come in.
Some people swear by red lipstick, but I’ve always been ride-or-die for burgundy. Where bright red lipsticks are bold and loud (whoever named Too Faced’s Melted Matte red lipstick “Lady Balls” nailed it), dark wine shades are shadowy, and don’t demand attention so much as magnetically attract it.
My dream color is how red translated on-screen in black and white movies—the kind of shade that says you’ve been sipping red wine and having sparkling conversation, or biting your lip while concentrating on your reading (think Rory Gilmore season one, or Hermione book five.) It’s vivid against your skin but dull in general, which is part of the plan, because this lipstick is for you and you alone.
I lug around at least four on any given day, but only one has stayed with me from work, to playing pool in a bar’s back room, to hiking (selfies in front of a waterfall, I’m not going to not), and that perfect baby is Rituel de Fille Carnal. Carnal is sexy but bookish, thanks to its muted-wine color, and similar to the shade of dried blood (in a cool way). If you’re not familiar with the brand, it’s perfected the aesthetic of “moody” with non-toxic products that draw on their nature-inspired origins. The entire vibe of the line is earth-y gorgeous, plus a little ethereal. And in the prettiest packaging you’ve ever seen.
The formula, too, equally nails it. It’s matte but not drying, which makes the color super natural-looking. The one negative is sometimes I open the tube to find the bullet disconnected and floating in the cap, but I just shake it back down and continue as usual (and that’s likely just because it goes everywhere that I do).
I hate to say “effortless” as a compliment, because I’m all for making an effort, but Carnal feels like I don’t have to. It’s just easily ideal—and, in my opinion, no other lipstick (especially red) gets it so right.
If you’re starting to get sick of the songs popping up on your Spotify playlist, you’re in luck: A slew of new albums and concert tours are happening this fall to satiate your appetite for new music. From Cher’s compilation of ABBA songs to new studio offerings from Carrie Underwood, Macy Gray, and Josh Groban, there’s a little something for everyone this season. And that goes for concert tours, too. Christina Aguilera is embarking on her first show in 10 years, plus Bruno Mars and J. Balvin are kicking off the American legs of their already-popular tours. Fall 2018 really is about to be alive with the sound of music. Earmark these 12 events.
While discounts on Black Friday and Memorial Day get a ton of hype, Labor Day beauty sales aren’t something to sleep on. This year, the best deals on makeup, skin care, and hair are coming, with perks like free face masks, deep site-wide discounts, and more at the ready. So it’s time to grab your wallet and start scrolling—these Labor Day beauty sales are perfect for getting your routine in check after the summer season. Stay tuned as we add more throughout the weekend.
bareMinerals: The more you shop, the more you save with bareMinerals come LDW: From August 30 to September 3, you’ll receive $30 off $100 spent and $20 off $75.
Boscia: Stock up on the brand’s purifying products and get 20 percent off your entire purchase with code WLABORDAY between September 3 and September 10.
Ceramiracle: This K-beauty brand is offering a free tube of its First Light The Reboot Mask with any purchase by using the code LABORDAY2018 from September 1 to September 3.
DHC: Snag a bottle of the beloved DHC Cleansing Oil—which works just as well as a makeup remover, too—from August 30 to September 4 at a discounted price of just $28.
Josie Maran Cosmetics: The unofficial argan oil queen is hosting a 15 percent off sale from now through September 3 with the code save15.
June Jacobs: Purchase $100 worth of these delightfully scented spa-level products and you’ll receive a free Citrus Balm, Loofah Sponge, and a quilted cosmetics case. Plus, it’s time to stock up on serums—they’re all 20 percent off for LDW—and you’ll grab free shipping too.
Kérastase: These salon-grade hair products are favored by stylists everywhere. This weekend, the more you spend, the more you’ll get: For $85, you’ll snag free shipping and three samples; $100, free shipping and five samples; $125, free shipping and two travel-sized products perfect for your next trip.
KKW Beauty: Stock up on your favorite KKW buys with an impressive 25 percent off that’s already applied on site—no code needed—from August 31 through September 3. Note that the sale doesn’t include the brand-new Ultralight Beams.
KKW Fragrance: From August 30 through September 3, you can score 25 percent off Crystal Gardenia, Crystal Gardenia Citrus, and KKW Body—no promo needed. The sale does exclude Kimoji Perfume, though.
Kylie Cosmetics: If you’ve never gotten your hands on a Kylie Lip Kit, now’s your chance. You can buy one kit and get a second one free between Saturday, September 1 through Monday, September 3.
LaTweez: Made with diamond dust technology, these shelfie-ready tweezers with a massive 15,000-person waiting list are all available for 30 percent off during the entirety of LDW by using the code laborday2018 at checkout.
Lavido: From August 31 to September 2, you’ll receive 20 percent off site-wide on this natural brand’s skincare buys.
Lime Crime: Receive 40 percent off site-wide—including new Velvetines Lip Liners—along with their other richly pigmented lipsticks, shadows, and powders. No code required.
Moda Brush: These vegan brushes are a great addition to any kit, thanks to the variety of colors and finishes. Select Moda kits and brushes are on sale for 20 percent off starting August 31 until September 3.
Mustela: With products for mom, dad, and baby, this gentle skin care line is offering 30 percent off its entire range from August 30 to September 4 with the code LABORDAY at checkout.
NCLA Beauty: Stock up on nail wraps, cuticle oil, and polish from August 31 through September 3—you’ll receive 20 percent off everything, no code necessary.
non gender specific: Make sure to browse this new 100 percent natural and vegan skin care brand designed for all genders and skin types. By using the code laborday2018 at checkout, you’ll receive 30 percent off of everything.
Palladio Beauty: From September 1 until September 3, enter LABORDAY at checkout to score the brand’s affordable makeup buys, like rainbow-hued palettes, for 30 percent off along with free shipping.
Peter Thomas Roth: PTR is offering its best-selling favorites in pint-sized packages for as low as $2.50 for Labor Day weekend.
Phyto: Refresh your hair care routine for the impending fall season by using the code LABORDAY30 between September 1 and September 3 to snag 30 percent off your entire purchase.
PUR: Get in some serious face time with this sale: All foundations, concealers, powders, and primers are two for $35. Enter LABORDAY18 at checkout to reap the complexion benefits.
Rebels Refinery: The men’s grooming line is offering 20 percent off plus a free lip balm when you enter the code Labor at checkout.
Renee Rouleau: Get 15 percent off the entire collection of skin care, including cult-favorites like the Anti-Cyst Lotion, from August 24 to September 2, along with free shipping, when you spend $100.
Sephora: Sephora is having its Beauty Insider Appreciation Event sale from now through September 3. The deals vary based on your level in its loyalty program: 20 percent off for Rouge members, 15 percent off for VIBs, and 10 percent off for Insiders (which is free to sign up for). We’ve got the full scoop—plus the products worth adding to cart—right here.
Ulta Beauty: Starting September 2, Ulta is kicking off its famed 21 Days of Beauty sale, which will feature different deals on products for every day of the sale. We don’t know what will be up for grabs just yet, but we’ll be sure to update you once we do.
Vichy: Buy one product and get another 40 percent off when you purchase the Parisian skin care buys on Amazon from September 2 to September 22.
There’s something about back-to-school time that calls for a refresh. That’s why this week, we’re throwing it back to the basics: putting “easy” makeup hacks to the test and a spotlight on the simple products that’ll make a big difference. Class is now in session.
We’re all about new innovations in hair products. But sometimes, when you’re teetering on the edge of a bad hair day, you just want to reach for a classic. It’s the hair equivalent of slipping into your favorite jeans—comforting and you just know you look good. To curate a list of “old faithful” products, we asked our favorite hairstylists to share the one thing they’ve had in their kit the longest. Be it a volumizing hairspray, old-school curlers, or the lifesaving dry shampoo that’s been used across Hollywood, keep scrolling for the products they can’t live without.
Yesterday, the eternal human sunshine commonly known as Reese Witherspoon delighted her legion of followers by introducing them to an incredible Reese Witherspoon doppelgänger: a woman named Marilee Lessley, who’s been serving as the actor’s body double for over a decade now. (For those unfamiliar, a body double stands in for an actor while a set is being prepared, often to make sure the lighting and whatnot is alright for the scene in question. Sometimes, they’ll also do light stunt work.)
Witherspoon gushed about her pal in an Instagram video, noting how she’s been her body double for an astounding five films as well as Big Little Lies. “Okay you guys, I want to introduce you to someone who’s been working with me for years. This is Marilee! And she’s my double! Don’t we look alike?!” Witherspoon asked her followers. “We do, we totally look alike,” Lessley responded. “We totally do.” In an additional Instagram Story, Witherspoon said the two crossed paths on the set of Legally Blonde 2, and their resemblance was so uncanny that they started their working relationship shortly thereafter with Just Like Heaven.
As pointed out by BuzzFeed, many well-known actresses have responded to Witherspoon’s Instagram post with an equal sense of envy and amusement. “Wow!” Julianne Moore wrote. “Twins,” Elizabeth Banks opined. “CraZy,” Katie Couric wrote with unusual capitalization and a few emojis. As for Rita Wilson: “That is crazy!” Zoe Saldana also got in on the fun, writing, “So beautiful!”
Interestingly, as People reports, Witherspoon and Lessley’s friendship goes outside the boundaries of work — when Lessley fell on hard financial times after a divorce in 2016, Witherspoon was there to support her friend to ensure she was able to get the help she needed. “Reese came to me on this shoot as she learned about all the tragedies and trials that had unfolded in my life that month and she asked how she could help,” Lessley wrote on Instagram at the time. “Even told me I could go home paid.”
If that’s not blond sisterhood, we don’t know what is.
