What’s New in 3D Printing? Katy Perry Backup Dancers, 3D Chocolate + More!

Stephanie Chon
Feb 10, 2015

These days, the world is kicking back in their 3D printed reclining chair, wearing 3D printed clothes and eating a 3D printed pastry as they thumb through their phone that’s rocking a 3D printed case. But besides all that old news, what’s happening in the 3D printing industry today? You might’ve seen a few articles here and there, but perhaps you didn’t have the time to read it all. We’re about to lay down all the latest updates in TL;DR format to catch you up. Yup, it’s time for a binge update on the 3D printing world.

1. BS Toy 3D Printer: This printer is made to be kid friendly. The Japanese-made 3D printer uses biodegradable low-temperature filament, allowing the printer to reach temperatures of 176 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 250+ degrees. The printer isn’t available yet, but when it is released, all filament will be FDA-approved to ensure they’re kid safe.

2. 3D Printing Medicinal Bone Cancer Treatments: Taking an everyday MakerBot Replicator 2X and some ExtrusionBot filament, scientists have shown that it is now possible to 3D print biodegradable pills that can cure bone infections and bone cancer. The medicine is delivered inside the human body via a 3D printed PLA pill, which is biocompatible and will simply dissolve inside. You’ll never look at your MakerBot the same way again. (h/t 3D Printing Industry)

3. 3D by Flow: Creative juices always flowing? Perhaps this tiny 3D printer will be the answer to your undying inspiration. Insert your SD card or USB, 3D print in high quality and pack up in a snap. A literal snap — 3D by Flow comes with its own case that snaps shut after you’re finished making.

4. SOLS + WebPT: SOLS and WebPT have partnered to create 3D printed foot orthotics, meaning custom orthotics will be more widely available for those who are in need of professional therapy. Eventually, everyone will be able to do more standing and less sitting. Looks like we’re going to need more Stir kinetic desks!

5. Katy Perry’s Chess Pieces: Remember when the stage at the Super Bowl turned into an epic chessboard and all the backup dancers came out as chess pieces? Who would’ve guessed that those saw-like mohawk hats were 3D printed? They were created by Legacy Effects using the Stratasys 3D printer, and they were even programmed with light effects. According to the lead systems engineer at Legacy Effects, Katy’s art assistant didn’t give them enough time to make something visually appealing and cost efficient, but luckily 3D printing came to the rescue. Otherwise, Katy really might’ve ended up feeling like a plain house of cards… about to cave in. (h/t 3D Print)

6. How to Unclog Your Smart Extruders: Yup, your MakerBot’s Smart Extruders probably clog up more than your Keurig does, but thanks to Fargo 3D Printing and their awesome four and a half minute video, you’ll only have to worry about your Keurig now.

7. Hueway’s Latest 3D Printers: As of late, it seems like it’s all about making printers portable or more kid friendly, but Hueway released two new 3D printers for those of you who are looking for a high-quality product. The HW509 and HW512 printers have high positioning accuracy and automatic build platform adjustment to ensure great prints.

8. Geo Mod: Messy closet got you down? Geo Mod was created to organize closets in an easy way that really utilizes small spaces. Using a mesh of 3D printed hexagonal shapes, Geo Mod can hold your heels, belts, scarves, hats and, of course, your shirts and pants. If you break it, you can trash it because they’re biodegradable. (h/t Emerging Prairie)

9. Curved LEGOs: We can finally build rounded objects! Imagine creating a sports car, sticking a Raspberry Pi on it and adding some LittleBits. We have to put this on our DIY list. You can download the print design from Thingiverse.

10. NTU Venture 8 + 9: Speaking of making cars, Singaporean students have created awesome urban electric vehicles that were made possible through 3D printing and solar panels. Thanks to the entire body being made of 3D printed material, the car is super lightweight. A+, kiddos.

11. Stalaclights: These are probably the most beautiful 3D printed light bulbs we’ve ever seen. Designed by Studio David Graas, these lights are upside down skyscrapers taken from the New York and Chicago skylines. They aren’t very bright, but they were made to look like glowing stalactites that grow inside limestone caves. They can serve as creative night lights or mood lighting for you and your SO (just in time for Valentine’s Day).

12. CocoJet 3D Printer: At Hershey’s HQ in Pennsylvania, you can print yourself a yummy candy bar to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chocolately creations are built layer by layer, but the products still have to undergo taste testing to make sure they taste just like a regularly made Hershey’s chocolate bar. Hi, um… yeah, we’d like to volunteer as taste testers. (h/t3D Printing Industry)

13. Synapse: Wearing this helmet gives you instant mind-bending powers. Synapse is a helmet that morphs into different shapes according to the wearer’s brainwaves. People have started to explore controlling the device with certain neural commands.

14. 3D Printed Body Parts: We’ve heard of people having 3D-printed prosthetic limbs, but now medical professionals are exploring the possibility of printing out internal organs. This would require a bioprinter that uses bio-ink, which is basically “ink” with cells in it. Organovo has already been able to 3D print blood vessels, livers and other internal organs for cancer treatment research. (h/t Mercury News)

15. Creative Machines Lab: Cornell University’s Creative Machines Lab is stepping up to the 3D printed plate. Literally. The folks over at the lab have been exploring the possibility of customized nutrition. We could all wake up one day and just print out an entirely balanced breakfast in a little bar or pill! Whaaat? (h/t Washington Post)

Which piece of 3D printing news was your favorite? Anything that got you excited? We want to hear all about it in the comments below!

This Cadbury Cocktail Recipe Is the Adult-Approved Treat You Need for Easter

Whether you’re planning to dye a few Easter eggs, create a basket full of goodies, or cook a mean Easter dinner, this cool-kid approved holiday requires a lot of prep work and leg work from the adults. Between buying candy, dye for the eggs, and ingredients for your egg and bacon carbonara (*prayer hands emoji*), it’s safe to say us adults deserve a little treat that is egg-tastic (and 21 and up!). This Cadbury cocktail is the perfect way to end the day (you know, when the kids are asleep). Made with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla vodka, cream de cacao, and Cadbury goodness, this sweet treat will seriously make your insides melt. Trust. Us.

Ingredients:

Makes one drink

  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 ounce of cream de cocoa
  • 1 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1 Cadbury egg (just the cream part)
  • 1/4 cup of milk (we used cashew, but any will do)

Instructions:

1. Pour the dark chocolate chips and a small amount of milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for about 10-15 seconds or until you start to see the chocolate melting. Stir completely until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

2. Pour the chocolate on top of a level plate and carefully rim the martini. Let gravity do its thing by letting the chocolate drip on the edges of the glass. Place the glasses to the side.

3. For the cocktail, unwrap the Cadbury egg, cut it down the middle, and carefully scoop out the cream. Shake the cream into the shaker.

4. Next, measure 1 1/2 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 ounce of cream de cocoa, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, and 1/4 cup of milk, and place all the ingredients into the shaker. Just double these measurements if you want to create a drink for a friend. (Duh, of course you do.)

5. Add a handful of ice, and carefully shake for about 10 seconds or until the Cadbury cream has broken apart and melted.

6. Pour the liquid into the martini glass and shave the rest of your dark chocolate over the cocktail. Serve immediately.

Pour the dark chocolate chips and a small amount of milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for about 10-15 seconds or until you start to see the chocolate melting. Stir completely until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Pour the chocolate on top of a level plate and carefully rim the martini. Have gravity do its thing by letting the chocolate drip on the edges of the glass. Place the glasses to the side.

For the cocktail, unwrap the Cadbury egg, cut it down the middle, and carefully scoop out the cream. Shake the cream into the shaker.

Next, measure 1 1/2 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 ounce of cream de cocoa, one ounce vanilla vodka, and 1/4 cup of milk, and place all the ingredients into the shaker. Just double these measurements if you want to create a drink for a friend. (Duh, of course you do.) Add a handful of ice, and carefully shake for about 10 seconds or until the Cadbury cream has broken apart and melted.

Pour the liquid into the martini glass and shave the rest of your dark chocolate over the cocktail. Serve immediately.

Who needs an Easter basket when this cocktail will do just fine.

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Lucy Boynton’s “The Greatest Hits” Is Like “About Time” Meets “A Walk To Remember”

In spring movieThe Greatest Hits, Harriet loves vinyls — just like actress Lucy Boynton! "At home, I have a turntable," Lucy tells me. "My dad got me this really cool red record player, so it's like my pride and joy. And my dad and I — music has been the center of our relationship, so he's been giving me loads of his old vinyls since getting it. And the sound quality on vinyl is like nothing else. You hear the crunch of what it was supposed to be, and the sound in the room. So, yeah, that's where my heart is."

She's currently listening to Sam Cooke, but there's another artist who has a special place in her heart: Bob Dylan.

"Dylan's lyrics throughout the history of his career have spoken to young people and their restlessness," she says. "I remember always knowing that and enjoying his music aesthetically, and then hearing 'The Times They Are A-Changin'' when I was in my late teens. In that restlessness when you're trying to be a full person, you feel like an adult, but you're obviously still so young and so in denial of that. And I heard the lyrics to that and just felt so seen and...suddenly it's like I have someone far more eloquent than myself articulating exactly how I feel."

The same can be said for contemporary artists like Beyoncé, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift, whose music consistently tops charts because it makes listeners feel seen. And in The Greatest Hits, music isn't just an emotional experience, it's a physical one too.

What is The Greatest Hits about?

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The Greatest Hits follows Lucy Boynton's Harriet, who can travel back in time by listening to specific songs — and who's hunting for the one track that will help her save her late boyfriend. Think of it like About Time with some of the relationship devastation that comes from A Walk To Remember. (For her part, Lucy was inspired by everything from Like Crazy to My Girl to The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion). This movie has got everything you need from a good rom-com: incredible actors, memorable makeup from Euphoria's Donni Davy, and quirky details like a silent disco and the fact Harriet always wears headphones.

But the movie is also incredibly grounded. While Harriet is focused on her past relationship, a brand new one begins to blossom in the present, throwing an unexpected (if welcome) wrench in Harriet's plans. As a self-proclaimed "nostalgic, sentimental person," Lucy Boynton says The Greatest Hits made her think about living in the present in a whole new way.

"I knew it was better to live present and forward-looking," she says. "But this job calls for you to be so in tune with your past and feelings, and it's so useful when you can draw from your own experience. So I kind of kept one foot in the past deliberately...seeing the way that prohibits Harriet from being aware of what's happening in her present tense because you just miss opportunities. Something that could catch your eye if you're open to it won't happen if your peripheral is clouded by the past."

"I think it's such a temptation, I don't know how I would be able to resist if given the opportunity to go back," she continues. "But I don't know that it's fate so much as relinquishing the power. Where it's like, you don't know what the other road looked like...You don't know what option B was and yeah, something terrible could have happened [but] you might not know the people that you know now. And so I think as painful as things can [be], I don't know any other road and I would choose the safety of the road I know now and can learn from."

Who's in The Greatest Hits cast?

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In The Greatest Hits, Lucy stars opposite Justin H. Min and David Corenswet. She's worked with Will Poulter on Why Didn't They Ask Evans and Emma Watson on Ballet Shoes, but in 2023, she also had a role in the biggest movie of the year: Barbie!

While we only see her onscreen for a brief moment, Lucy says being a doll in Weird Barbie's (Kate McKinnon) house was a dream. "It was wild just to be in the room with those brains," she says. "It's undeniable. Greta is brilliant, but Kate McKinnon is a comedic genius...Just like hearing her riff, hearing her improv line after line was heaven. It was like being front row at SNL or something, and that's the joy of being on any kind of set. It's the experience in the moment. So yeah, that was a comedy show that I loved."

Lucy's also looking to the future and would "just love to be in anything written by Michaela Coel," she tells me. "I think she's an extraordinary, completely unique voice. And just brilliant. So, yeah, anything penned by her. I think Andrea Riseborough is a really extraordinary actress, Brit Marling. You know, the list is extensive."

Rapid Fire With The Greatest Hits' Lucy Boynton

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Brit + Co: I love seeing all the dates Harriet goes on with her new love interest David. What's your idea of the perfect date?

Lucy Boynton: I think anything that's spontaneous. My best dates and my best memories have been days that [have] just unraveled as you go along them.

B+C: As much as I love dates, I also love having nothing to do. When was the last time you canceled plans?

LB: Embarrassingly recently. I feel like this press tour has kept me in line and kept me in check with the schedule. But it'll probably be tomorrow.

B+C: What is your on-set must-have?

LB: A book and mints because you're in really close proximity with people. So mints are a must-have and then a book because you're inevitably waiting around between set changes and it's always longer than you think it's going to be.

B+C: What is on your summer 2024 bucket list?

LB: Say yes to more things. I think, especially in a freelance job, it's really easy to want to keep the window open for any work that comes up. And I'm trying to be better at taking the reins on my own life and saying yes to more opportunities with friends and family. So honestly, just like a holiday. I'm going to go on holiday.

B+C: We've talked so much about nostalgia, is there anything particular you miss from the pre-smartphone era?

LB: Oh my God, yes. Not being cross eyed and glued to [your phone], I think. Just that thing of like, when you're waiting for someone, just being in your environment. And I know when you're young, that's for some reason humiliating, to look like you're not doing anything. But when it was just looking up and looking around, whereas when I have a beat [now], I'm probably looking at my phone and that's just horrific.

Where can I watch The Greatest Hits?

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You can stream The Greatest Hits on Hulu now.

Where was The Greatest Hits filmed?

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Principal photography for The Greatest Hits took place in 2022 around Los Angeles, California. Specific locations include Echo Park, Silver Lake, Chinatown, and Venice Beach! If you ask me, this is even more of an excuse to take an LA trip in 2024 ;).

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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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This Creme Egg Rocky Road Recipe Will Brighten Up Your Easter

Cadbury Creme Eggs are only available for a few months each year, so when I see them in the shops I tend to go a bit overboard, and completely fill my basket. Of course, they’re delicious eaten on their own, but they’re also great for decorating all kinds of Easter desserts — cakes, brownies, cookies, you name it! Here I used them to decorate some Easter rocky road — along with a few Cadbury Mini Eggs, they make for a colorful, spring-like treat that’s as gooey and chocolatey as they come.

Ingredients:

  • 10 ounces milk chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed Rich Tea biscuits or Graham crackers
  • 3 1/2 ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs
  • 4 Cadbury Creme Eggs, halved
  • colored sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Add the milk chocolate, butter, and maple syrup to a small saucepan, and melt over a low heat, stirring regularly.

2. When the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy, add it to a large mixing bowl with the mini marshmallows, dried fruit, and crushed Rich Tea biscuits. Mix thoroughly to combine.

3. Spread the mixture out into a lined, lightly greased baking tray, then drizzle with melted white chocolate.

4. Decorate the rocky road with Cadbury Mini Eggs, halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, and colorful sprinkles.

5. Chill in the fridge for several hours, until completely set. Cut into squares to serve.

Add the milk chocolate, butter, and maple syrup to a small saucepan, and melt over a low heat, stirring regularly.

When the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy, add it to a large mixing bowl with the mini marshmallows, dried fruit, and crushed Rich Tea biscuits. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Don’t worry if the marshmallows start to melt a little with the heat of the chocolate — they’ll just make your rocky road extra gooey! Or, if you’d rather keep the marshmallows whole, allow the chocolate mixture to cool a little before adding it to the bowl.

Spread the mixture out into a lined, lightly greased baking tray, then drizzle with melted white chocolate.

Decorate the rocky road with Cadbury Mini Eggs, halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, and colorful sprinkles.

Chill in the fridge for several hours, until completely set. Cut into squares to serve.

Remember, this Creme Egg rocky road is super rich and chocolatey, so don’t feel you need to cut the pieces too large! You should get at least 12 pieces from this batch.

And there you have it — an impressive Easter dessert that couldn’t be easier to make! This rocky road looks so fun and colorful, but really the Mini Eggs and brightly colored sprinkles do all the hard work for you. A few pastel colors go a really long way in making a fun Easter treat.

Feel free to adapt this recipe however you see fit — use different dried fruits, add chopped nuts, extra chocolate chips… there really are no rules when it comes to rocky road!

Will you be cooking up any Easter treats this year?

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Taylor Swift's $24 Accessory Was A "thanK you aIMee" Easter Egg The Whole Time

If you're a Taylor Swift fan, then you probably know about Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian's history. What started as Kanye West interrupting Taylor's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs — a moment that altered the course of pop culture history — spiraled into a very public feud that gave us Reputation and always seems to reappear in a new form. And after the release of The Tortured Poets Department, Swifties think we've got another piece of the puzzle with Taylor's new song "thanK you aIMee."

In true Taylor fashion, the popstar actually hinted at the song in October 2023 when she wore a $24 clip from Anthropologie called the "Aimee" clip! She loves to add all kinds of clues and references within her outfits, and I love that this one is so affordable. Here's everything you need to know. Don't forget to check out Every Pop Culture Reference In Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department.

Is "thanK you aIMee" actually about Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian?

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There is plenty of evidence suggesting "thanK you aIMee" is about Kim Kardashian & Taylor Swift. The first and most obvious is that the title of the song only has three letters capitalized: "KIM." The song talks about "Aimee" (who Taylor admits actually has a different name in real life), a bully figure who beats Taylor's spirit "black and blue."

In the summer of 2016, Kanye West (Kim's husband at the time) released his song "Famous," in which he takes total credit for Taylor's fame following the 2009 VMAs incident. Taylor claimed she never gave him permission to call her a bitch in the song, a video leak from Kim seemed to show the opposite (the video turned out to be edited). At the time, Kim even told GQ that “[Taylor] totally knew that that was coming out. She wanted to all of a sudden act like she didn’t.”

#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty started trending on Twitter, Taylor Swift deleted all social media and stopped doing interviews for three years, then returned with a vengeance on the "Look What You Made Me Do" music video in 2017. The video starts off with a zombie Taylor burying the "nicer" version of herself.

Taylor Swift's "thanK you aIMee" mentions "It wasn't a fair fight or a clean kill // Each time that Aimee stomped across my gravе // And then she wrote hеadlines // In the local paper, laughing at each baby step I'd take." If you ask me, it definitely sounds like a reference to the music video and maybe even Kim's interviews.

Why does "thanK you aIMee" have random capital letters?

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Taylor Swift loves hiding clues in her titles, lyrics, and messages. And historically, she's hidden words by using random capital letters. That means "thanK you aIMee" is supposed to draw our eyes to "KIM."

The Lyrics To "thanK you aIMee"

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Verse 1: When I picture my hometown // There's a bronze spray-tanned statue of you // And a plaque underneath it // That threatens to push me down the stairs at our school

Pre-Chorus: And it was always the same searing pain // But I dreamed that, one day, I could say

Chorus: All that time you were throwin' punches, I was buildin' somethin' // And I can't forgive the way you made me feel // Screamed, "F*ck you, Aimee" to the night sky as the blood was gushin' // But I can't forget the way you made me heal

Verse 2: And it wasn't a fair fight or a clean kill // Each time that Aimee stomped across my gravе // And then she wrote hеadlines // In the local paper, laughing at each baby step I'd take

Pre-Chorus: And it was always the same searing pain // But I prayed that, one day, I could say

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Chorus: All that time you were throwin' punches, I was buildin' somethin' // And I couldn't wait to show you it was real // Screamed, "F*ck you, Aimee" to the night sky as the blood was gushin' // But I can't forget the way you made me heal // Everyone knows that my mother is a saintly woman // But she used to say she wished that you were dead // I pushed each boulder up the hill // Your words are still just ringing in my head, ringing in my head

Verse 3: I wrote a thousand songs that you find uncool // I built a legacy, which you can't undo // But when I count the scars, there's a moment of truth // That there wouldn't be this if there hadn't been you

Bridge: And maybe you've reframed it // And in your mind, you never beat my spirit black and blue // I don't think you've changed much // And so I changed your name and any real defining clues // And one day, your kid comes home singin' // A song that only us two is gonna know is about you, 'cause

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Chorus: All that time you were throwin' punches, it was all for nothin' // And our town, it looks so small from way up here // Screamed, "Thank you, Aimee" to the night sky and the stars are stunnin' // 'Cause I can't forget the way you made me heal // Everyone knows that my mother is a saintly woman // But she used to say she wished that you were dead // So I pushed each boulder up that hill // Your words were still just ringin' in my head, ringin' in my head

Outro: Thank you, Aimee // Thank you, Aimee

Do you think "thanK you aIMee" is referencing the feud between Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian? After you listen again, check out All Of Taylor Swift's Albums, Ranked!

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Move Over Lavender Haze, Lilac Is The Superior Color For Spring

We know that Taylor just released The Tortured Poets Department, sending the internet (and us) into a frenzy to decipher her lyrics and determine who is the subject of each song (we're looking at you, Matty). But we’re still stuck on her last album, Midnights — and more specifically, "Lavender Haze." While we're still obsessed with that song — especially the acoustic version — we're even more obsessed with the shade of purple itself.

Lavender took over the 2023 spring/summer fashion shows, but lavender’s lighter cousin, lilac, is taking the crown as the costar of the season alongside butter yellow this year. This pastel shade has always been a springtime favorite, and it's honestly the perfect color to add to your wardrobe right now. With that in mind, here are a few on-trend pieces to add to your wardrobe to enjoy this season’s fave color.

Shop The Lilac Color Trend Here!

J.Crew Collection Layered Sequin T-Shirt

This sequined top and matching skirt from J.Crew could be my favorite set I’ve seen this season. The top is a sheer and shimmery short-sleeve with a matching colored camisole underneath. The shirt comes with a shorter liner for a fun and flirty evening look, without showing too much skin. Both pieces come in lilac and are covered in light-reflecting sequins.

Coach Jonie Bag

An easy way to incorporate a new color is through accessories, like shoes, jewelry, or bags. I adore Coach, and I'm always checking their website and socials for their latest drop. I’ve been eyeing this purple Jonie Bag for a while and it might be time to click “order.”

Abercrombie Textured Button-Through Shirt Dress

This loose and airy short-sleeve mini dress from Abercrombie is perfect for hot summer days in the office or running errands. Available in petite, regular, and tall, there’s a length for everyone. Pair with flats and a light jacket or blazer for an easy and cool office look.

GAP Mid Rise Crinkle Gauze Wide-Leg Pants

I practically live in linen pants once the temp hits 70 degrees. This style is a "breathable cotton" and comes in a variety of colors, including lilac. These are effortless and easy to throw on with an elastic waistband. I'd love to see them with a graphic tee and sambas!

Abercrombie Ottoman Slash Top

I’m a huge fan of the Ottoman tops from Abercrombie, and this lilac one is in my shopping cart as we speak. This fitted sweater top is a closet staple and easy to pair with linen trousers and sneakers or a mini skirt and heeled sandals.

Urban Outfitters Bri Double Bow Satin Mini Dress

As someone who is obsessed with bows, this lilac dress with bow straps is too cute. I’ll be wearing this satin mini all summer long.

H&M Open-Back Gathered Top

With a variety of purple, lavender, and lilac shades — and a just bit of yellowy orange — this tie-dye-inspired tank is the perfect going out top for spring and summer. The gathered seams on the side provide a great shape and the open back is perfect for a hot summer night.

Adidas Sambas OG

As someone who is getting bored of plain, white sneakers, I am seriously considering adding a colorful tennis shoe to my (overflowing) closet. Adidas Sambas are everywhere right now, and this purple pair is so cool.

J.Crew Garçon Classic Shirt In Striped Cotton Poplin

This everyday button down shirt is a classic from J.Crew, but the color and print make it feel fresh and new. This top is perfect with white trousers and white sneakers for a cute and casual daytime outfit or with black trousers and pumps for an office-ready look.

Lululemon Varsity High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt

Even Lululemon is into lilac. This trendy tennis skirt, which comes in a variety of colors, is now available in lilac. Designed for tennis but also perfect for all your Hot Girl and Wine Walks, this fun and bright skirt will make any workout better.

Banana Republic Ariella Taffeta Midi Dress

Midi dresses are the best for summer — they’re comfortable, easy to throw on, and always look cute. This purple one from Banana Republic is no exception, and would be a perfect pick for your next vacay.

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