Pies + DIYs: Summer Sandals

Welcome to another episode of Pies + DIYs! I’m sure you can guess what this series is all about — doing DIYs while eating pie :) You can tune in every Wednesday to pick what DIY project I (Kelly) will make LIVE! I only have three tools and six materials to work with to create the DIY of your choice. Hope to see you all there!

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This week we updated a pair of mule sandals with a floral patch. For this DIY all you’ll need is some Fabri-Tac glue and a floral fabric. And get ready for this — start by cutting out the flower motif, then glue it on to the top of the sandal. How easy is that!? Pro tip: Make sure to add glue around the edges of the floral cut out so the fabric doesn’t fray.

Want some more sandal inspo — check out these embroidery wrapped sandals and these sandals embellished with various types of ribbon.

Thanks for watching and we’ll see you next week!

XO Kelly

If you’re already daydreaming about your spring break and summer travels, you’ve probably already planned out the best destinations to visit, beach reads to devour, and breezy outfits to wear. But the missing piece in it all is, of course, a swimsuit!

When it comes to swimsuits, there are a few non-negotiables: they have to be cute and colorful, plus it never hurts if the swimsuit you choose doubles as a tank top or bodysuit on dry land!

We scoured our favorite brands for some swimsuits that are exactly what you need to make a statement on vacation. Whether you’re jet-setting to a new place, or you’re spending your staycation tanning on your porch, grab one, or grab them all — we know we want to!

Bikinis

Malai Tori Underwire Bikini Top + Malai Hella Cool High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms

This moody suit is fit with different shades of pink to amp up the feminine vibes this spring and summer. While the top is a bit more revealing, the bottoms are def more modest, with a high waist and generous bottom coverage.

Aerie Beach Babe Gingham Voop Bikini Top + Full Coverage Bikini Bottom

The multicolor gingham pattern on this swimsuit is unique and will make your look fully your own this summer! The top of this bikini features some light ruching to flatter and shape your figure. The overall silhouette is pretty basic, so you can be sure the fit feels great.​

Out From Under All The Roses Bandeau Bikini Top + Bikini Bottom

Rosettes are still all the rage, so embrace their trendiness with this bandeau swimmie! The aqua blue and hot pink combo feels wonderfully Barbie-esque. Let's go swim!

PacSun Eco Fruit Bre Triangle Bikini Top + High Cut Bikini Bottom

Little fruit illustrations dot this bikini, and it's too cute to ignore! Summer already makes us crave a massive fruit bowl, but with this swimsuit, you can amp up the fruity vibes even more! The straps on both the bottom and top contrast with the overall print, drawing some nice visual interest to your look.

Wild Fable Textured Striped Triangle Bikini Top + High Waist Cheeky Boyshorts

This set is just what we need for summertime. The bottoms come in boyshort form, which is honestly so nice for the days we want more coverage down there. The electric green color really speaks for itself, making you stand out amongst the crowd!

L Space Hazel Ribbed Bikini Top + Nora Bitsy Bikini Bottoms

This trendy piece by L Space is bound to be the swimsuit of the season! The limited color palette means there's endless matching potential, plus the suit itself is fairly modest so you can feel confident and comfy all (beach) day long.

Aerie Shine Rib String Triangle Bikini Top + Cheekiest Tie Bikini Bottom

Anything colorful, rainbow, or multicolor is gonna catch our eye, which is why we had to include this Aerie swimsuit! In addition to a tie-back design on both the bottoms and top, this suit features some sleek gold rings as hardware to keep the look chic as ever.​

Shade & Shore Triangle Ribbed Bikini Top + High Leg Side-Tie Bikini Bottom

This slightly-ribbed bikini comes in a handful of different colors, but we adore this blue. It just feels so serene, setting the relaxing tone for your spring and summer getaways. The stringy fit sees that you get a ton of sun!

Beach Riot Eva Colorblock Rib Bikini Top + High Waist Bikini Bottoms

The neon color-way on this swimsuit reminds us of the 80s (in the best way). Throw it back this summer by donning this colorful two-piece! The high-waisted bottoms ensure maximum comfort, no matter what activity you're doing. This is an excellent choice is you're searching for swimsuits that are more modest.

One Piece Swimsuits

Belle The Label Ruched Maillot One-Piece Swimsuit

The ruching on the sides of this suit will flatter your figure with ease! This one piece also comes in a wide range of other colors to match your summer vibe perfectly.

Sea Level Interlace Seamless Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit

Chartreuse is one of our fave colors, and sporting it this spring and summer just makes sense. Especially if it's this lightly-textured one piece with removable, adjustable straps!​

Old Navy One-Piece Swimsuit

The nautical, tropical print on this Old Navy one piece will instantly send you into vacation mode, no matter where you wear it!

free-est Amber One-Piece Swimsuit

The open back design on this one piece swimsuit lets your beach or pool look breathe, allowing the opportunity for some more sun, too!

Anisa Makhoul Patchwork One-Piece Swimsuit

The graphics on this swimsuit are so adorable, and so picturesque. Show it off, gal!

Shade & Shore Square Neck Wide Binding One Piece Swimsuit

This chic square-neck swimsuit has the cutest amount of color blocking. The white pops against the green to make sure all heads turn toward you this season!

Billabong X It's Now Cool Gradient One-Piece Swimsuit

We're suckers for colorful gradients. Now, you can wear it on your swimsuits!

Old Navy Shine Wrap-Front Swimsuit

Keep shining all spring and summer long with this wrap-front swimmie from Old Navy! It definitely supplies enough coverage on the top and bottom, so you can feel comfy!

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Challengers is honestly just one giant tennis match. While we watch Zendaya's Tashi, Mike Faist's Art, and Josh O'Connor's Patrick play the game in a literal sense, we also see their personal relationship spiral, ricocheting back and forth as each character plays a different role every couple of years. And the crazy Challengers ending is a culmination of this intense emotional journey because it solidifies Patrick, Tashi, and Art's relationship — both to one another, but also to tennis itself.

What did the ending of The Challengers mean?

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There is a lot of tension between Tashi, Art, and Patrick throughout the movie, and it all builds to the titular Challenger match. It's Art vs. Patrick, and they're playing for way more than just the title and the money (though of course, they're definitely playing for the title and the money) — this is one final chance to prove themselves to Tashi, who's sitting court-side looking very unimpressed.

Both men lose their cool during different sets, but it's in the third and final set that everything comes to a head. At the end of the match, Patrick confesses to sleeping with Tashi using a tennis ball and racket signal only Art recognizes. For a split second Art is is complete shock, and I expected him to completely lose it. And, technically, he does, but in a totally unexpected way. Rather than jump the net and punch Patrick in the face, Art channels his emotions into his tennis, and the fury he feels actually allows him break through whatever slump he's been stuck in.

Unable to have a conversation about Patrick's secret, Art and Patrick talk with their serves and returns. And because Tashi doesn't catch the signal, for the first time in the whole movie, she's cut out of the conversation.

Did Tashi love Art and Patrick?

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Tashi's been pulling the strings ever since she met Art and Patrick, and she's never not been in control. After Patrick sends the signal, she knows something is going on between them, she just doesn't know what — and it unnerves her. Thanks to Zendaya's expert subtlety, the twitch of her eyebrow or the particularly anxious way she grips her hands are the only things that give her away. But her confusion, and the men's anger, quickly turn to pure joy in the final moments of the movie.

Patrick and Art end up playing so intensely that they meet at the net and embrace, prompting Tashi's iconic tennis yell before she gives one of her first genuine laughs of the film and the screen cuts to black. The first time I saw the movie, I thought "What?!" but the more I think about it, the clearer the Challengers ending is.

Patrick and Art (whose relationship begins six or seven years before the movie opens) haven't spoken since the big fight surrounding Tashi's injury, and their hug proves they're just happy to be playing together again. It's what they've always loved, and their fight over Tashi almost ended it forever. Tashi's pure elation shows she's happy to watch some good tennis, especially after she failed to help Art break out of his rut.

We've only seen Tashi scream like that once before, when she admits to a perfect tennis match. While Tashi does care for Patrick and Art, the end of Challengers proves the characters' true love was never really each other — it was always the game.

What did you think of the Challengers ending? After you rewatch the movie (and then rewatch it again), check out the other Most-Anticipated Spring Movies For 2024.

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Already dreaming of summer? Me too. The seemingly endless dread of winter is getting tiring, and thus, I'm already planning my summer outfits. If shorts and t-shirts feel too basic of a 'fit for what you've got coming this spring and summer, Anthropologie dresses make the perfect solution for your warm weather ensembles.

These Anthropologie dresses are especially fit for jet-setting, spring breaking, and summer vacationing to your dream destination. Even if you haven't settled on your summertime travel plans yet, let these 17 Anthropologie dresses whisk you away to a sunny beach somewhere! These styles are perfectly luxe-looking and made to last you year after year. Scroll to shop!

By Anthropologie Short-Sleeve Swing Tunic Mini Dress

Shirt dresses are a beautiful thing, because they don't feel like real dresses. Take this one for example – it's extremely loose-fitting and breezy – perfect for sunny summer days. Though it boasts a more casual fit, this cotton mini dress is still polished enough for more formal sit-down dinners and date nights. The buttoned front and crisp collar are just a few details that speak to its aura of quiet luxury.

This $148 number is available in two other colors (black and light blue), and you can shop it in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Maeve Strapless Corset Column Midi Dress

There's never been a better color for summer 2024 than some coral, baby! This strapless, corseted Anthropologie dress is practically begging to be packed away in your suitcase for vacay. It's made of 100% cotton, so you can count on your outfit to be easy n' breezy when worn. The structured top and skirt give the effect of a matching set, but this pick is a total one-and-done. To wear it, you'll step into the bodice and zip it up with a hidden back zipper. The hem falls around the shins, allowing your fave pair of sandals shine.

This $178 midi dress is available now in standard sizes 0-16, and petite sizes 00-16.

Mare Mare x Anthropologie Sleeveless Smocked Midi Dress

Drop waist dresses are sooo ethereal and dreamy, and this off-white one from Anthro will make you feel like a total princess no matter where you wear it! The cap sleeved, smocked midsection, and midi length work seamlessly together to complete the look. This dress is visually interesting enough that you might not have to go crazy when it comes to accessorizing – just slip into some comfy chic sandals and some light jewelry.

This $178 summer-ready pick comes in the off-white color or a more pure white colorway. I love that the fit is quite stretchy to accomodate for any body shape. It's now available in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Sunday in Brooklyn Sleeveless Knit Midi Dress

This ultra-soft dress was made for those vacation days where you've left the beach very sun-kissed and sleepy. The pull-on fit makes it so easy to throw on for whatever's next on your itinerary without too much fuss. The tomato red color definitely feels ferociously fiery and hot for the season, and this dress' spiciness is only turned up by the sexy open back and cowl neck!

This $118 style is made of a thin, flexible knit material that is a touch see-through. I'd def wear it over a swimsuit! It's shoppable in sizes XS-XL.

By Anthropologie Square-Neck Linen Midi Dress

Oh, romance! This lightweight linen midi dress is dotted with adorable eyelet details that recall the blooms of spring. The bodice and neckline are reminiscent of the popular milkmaid style, which is overly feminine and a bit flirty, too. Prance around comfortably (and cutely) in this airy number on the really hot summer days!

This $228 pick is properly lined with cotton so you don't have to worry about revealing too much. It secures on the side with a discreet zipper, while the front ties in a bow for an extra cute touch. You can also snag it in black or mint green, and standard sizes XS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Gabbie Strapless Ruched Tube Dress

This tube dress is not your ordinary tube dress. Fitted with a fun ruffle that runs across the front of your bod and ruching details along the sides, you can wear this Anthropologie dress on its own and feel like your 'fit is complete. The side leg slit adds to the overall vibe of sexiness, which is a win-win in my book!

This $88 style is made from a blend of modal, polyester, and elastane, but all you need to know about that is that it's stretchy and soft. It comes in 7 other colors, so you can find a piece that works exactly for your summer wardrobe. This orange colorway is now available in sizes S-XL!

Maeve Printed Babydoll Mini Dress

This geometric pattern feels appropriate for a European summer. BRB, booking my flight! With a straight neckline and an A-line skirt, this mini dress boasts a classic fit that won't feel too unfamiliar. The adjustable thin spaghetti straps are ultra-feminine for showin' a bit of skin this warm season!

This $138 cotton style is one of my fave Anthropologie dresses in this list because it's easy to wear and makes a statement on its own with the help of the lively pattern. It also comes in white with black polka dots that'd be just as easy to style year-round! The orange is now available in sizes XXS-XL

The Madi Front-Slit Denim Dress by Pilcro

I need this denim dress. It's overly 90's by nature, and so chic for most occasions. The strapless look combined with a breezy, slitted midi skirt just works so well for sweaty summer. The material isn't a thick, structured denim like you'd expect, either. It's stretchier and more flexible to fit you closely!

Aside from being practical with front and back pockets, this dress wears superbly with any type of shoe you'd like to wear, from kitten heels to "It" girl sneakers like Adidas Sambas. It's shoppable now for $158 in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS, S, M, and XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

By Anthropologie Flutter-Sleeve V-Neck Midi Dress

For a looser fit, snag this flutter sleeve Anthropologie dress! The lime green color is summertime's BFF, wearing very lightly on your frame. The slightly striped detail will instantly turn heads wherever you wear this piece. The v-neck is breezy, but not too revealing when it comes to everyday wear. I love that the skirt hits just above the ankles so you can style it with some cool footwear!

This pick comes in this electric chartreuse color and a deeper green for $158. It's available in standard sizes XS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Conditions Apply Elva Slip Midi Dress

Gimme all the color. This pull-on Anthropologie slip dress delivers on the whole rainbow with a gradient floral pattern that stands out beautifully against a deep teal background. Midi slip dresses immediately make me think "cool girl," and I can guarantee everyone else will be thinking that same thought once you step out in this simple, yet elegant style.

Embrace the popular 'model off-duty' vibe with the silky midi skirt and accessible adjustable straps by styling this dress with a small purse and sleek heels. You'll be instantly on-trend! This $128 number also comes in a spotted, multicolor pattern that leans pink. Shop it in sizes XXS, XS, S, M, and XL now.

By Anthropologie Short-Sleeve Cutout Mini Dress

Sporty more your style? Opt for this casual cutout mini that features a playful micro collar and flared short sleeves. The cotton material this pick is made out of is perfect for sunny summers since it can easily breathe and go with the flow. The bust and skirt are separated stylishly by bands of elastic that'll stretch comfortably with your every move.

As much as I wish this casual Anthropologie dress was lined, it's not, so you're best off wearing a white bra and undershorts for added coverage. It could also make an excellent swimsuit cover-up!

This $88 style is also shoppable in an adorable pink and a bright yellow. The white color is available in sizes XXS-XL now.

Pilcro Halter Mini Dress

This denim halter dress is giving everything it needs to give! The wide-open back contrasts amazingly with the more modest halter neckline, and the piece overall is perfectly playful for every summer adventure. The sides of the dress, along with the trim of the skirt, are finished with a frayed look. The dress secures up top with an adorable denim bow tie.

You could easily style it for spring with some sandals, or for fall with your favorite boots. That means this Anthropologie dress is the ultimate pick if you're building a capsule wardrobe! You can shop it now for $128 in standard sizes M-XL and petite sizes S-XL.

The Marisol Smocked Mini Dress

This mini is made from a cotton gauze-like material that boasts true breeziness in every wear. The top half is fitted and smocked, whereas the short, slightly tiered skirt is more flowy and free. It features two thin, detachable straps so you can customize your look in a pinch! Your post-beach outfit has never been cuter.

This $78 dress comes in four other colors (black, blue, peach, and sage green) and is available in sizes S-XL.​

The Tommie Cap-Sleeve Smocked Front-Zip Shirt Dress

This midi is to die for! The front zips all the way up with some serious suave. The general silhouette feels very vintage to me, meaning it's super timeless. The cap sleeves are fittingly femme, showing off a bit of arm. Plus, this sunny yellow colorway speaks to summer in a way none of the other colors can (it's available in black, white, gingham, moss green, peach, and mauve)!

The smocked middle will bring some flirty-ness and flattering shape to your midsection, with the casual, lined skirt falling at your shins. Plus... this pick has pockets!

Shop it for $170 in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Daily Practice by Anthropologie Strapless Midi Dress

You'll be living your best life in this stunning white midi dress. It's strapless, but the bust fits like a glove to keep you feeling lifted and oh-so supported. The waistline is pretty standard, offering a flattering shape right around your natural waist. The bottom of the skirt ties off with some cute little bows, which you can adjust for an experimental look, if you wish.

This $98 number also comes in a bright bubblegum pink for a pop of color. Shop it in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X now!

By Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Square-Neck Denim Babydoll Mini Dress

For the days where you need a bit more coverage (either hiding from the strong summer sun, or it's a tad chillier outside than normal), this long sleeve denim dress is super cute and practical. It's actually crafted from 100% cotton – not denim – so you can feel free to move any way you'd like. The chic square neckline that buttons up will stand out from your other dresses and add visual interest to your 'fits.

This $158 Anthropologie dress also comes in white, green, bright blue, and light pink if you wanna switch things up. It's available in standard sizes XXS-XL, petite sizes XXS-XL, and plus sizes 1X-3X.

Endless Rose Puff-Sleeve Sweetheart Textured Midi Dress

I love how different this textured puff-sleeve dress is! The short sleeves tie off with adorable bows that allow you to customize your exact fit. The material is primarily polyester and elastane that work together for a breathable wear. The midi skirt falls perfectly at the shins with a stylish tiered look, too!

You can shop this $130 Anthropologie dress in a hot pink or chocolate brown that are perfect for sporting year-round. This blue-gray color is now available in sizes XS-M.

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While it's always nice to see something realistic represented in our favorite TV shows, there are few things more painful than watching a TV breakup. Even when we don't actually know fictional characters IRL, it's absolutely devastating to see them break each other's hearts. (Although, it's equally as bad as never seeing your favorite prospective couple get together — I will never forgive The 100 for what they did to Clarke and Bellamy!!).

Keep reading to see some of our most heartbreaking splits — and then check outWhat Being Team Conrad Or Jeremiah Says About Your Dream TV Boyfriendto put a smile back on your face.

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Ross and Rachel from Friends

Friends is one of the most iconic sitcoms of all times, and Ross and Rachel is definitely one of the most devastating TV breakups. In season 3, this iconic couple decides to take a break in and in "The One with the Morning After," Ross wakes up with another woman named Chloe at the exact moment Rachel shows up at his door. Rachel finds out about the affair, and after a fight in Monica's living room, the couple calls it quits.

Regardless of how you feel about Ross claiming they "were on a break" when he slept with Chloe, seeing Rachel's reaction (and knowing the trust between them was broken) is one of the worst moments in the whole show. Just thinking about it makes my stomach bottom out!

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Rory and Jess from Gilmore Girls

This is one of my personal most-devastating TV breakups because it seems like, out of all of Rory's boyfriends, Rory and Jess are just perfect for each other when they start dating. Not only does their love of books bring them closer together, but their personalities are so compatible. But when Jess leaves for California at the end of season 3 — without saying anything to Rory, I might add — is unacceptable! It breaks my heart, and based on the final look he gives Rory during A Year in the Life, he also regrets it BIG TIME.

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Damon and Elena from The Vampire Diaries

This Vampire Diaries couple was truly endgame, and the will-they-won't-they of it all was one of my favorite things about the show. So when they broke up (to my horror), I was devastated.

Damon and Elena admit they're bad for each other in the season 5 episode "While You Were Sleeping" (then Damon tells her he doesn't even want to be friends. Ouch!!), but it's the season finale, "Home," that makes me extra emotional. When Damon gets stuck with Bonnie on the Other Side, he says goodbye to Elena, who's begging him not to leave but can neither see nor hear him. Say it with me: gut! wrenching!

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Conrad and Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty fans are PASSIONATE about whether they're team Conrad or team Jeremiah (trick question, my OTP is Taylor and Stephen), and even the most dedicated Conrad stan hates the prom scene. You know, when he breaks up with Belly at her prom, in the rain. I know he just thinks Belly deserves better, but it's still very painful to watch.

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Schmidt and Cece from New Girl

When I hear "devastating TV breakup" I IMMEDIATELY think of Schmidt and Cece from New Girl. Schmidt gets away with a lot of ridiculous things throughout this show, but dating two girls at one time is not one of them. After Nick has a hard time keeping Schmidt's love life a secret, Schmidt finally comes clean to Cece in "Double Date," leaving both her and me in tears. No matter how many times you rewatch the show, it truly feels like their relationship (and maybe even the friend group) will never recover.

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Fleabag and The Priest on Fleabag

In the history of TV, I don't think I've ever heard anything as heartbreaking as "I love you," "It'll pass." Like, who approved that line?! The viral moment comes at the end of the Fleabag series finale, when Fleabag is sitting with The Priest at the bus stop. Over the course of the series, we not only see how much these two care about each other, but how well they know each other (like how The Priest recognizes when Fleabag zones out). To be loved is to be known, and that's what makes this devastating TV breakup even more devastating.

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Carrie and Aidan on Sex and the City

After so much back and forth, it's hard to accept Carrie and Aidan's final breakup on SATC. But in season 4's "Change of a Dress," Carrie realizes she's not ready for marriage and Aidan realizes he doesn't trust her after her affair with Big. The combo of broken trust and being at two different life stages makes this extra painful to watch, and I don't think any amount of rewatches (or And Just Like That binges) is going to change that.

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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris caused quite a stir at Elton John's Oscars afterparty, but for good reason! After dodging dating rumors for quite awhile, they dressed to impress and made their first public debut as a couple! Sophia even wore her best accessory — a mega-watt smile — that further confirms this blissful pair.

While some people love to know whencelebrity couples fell in love, the details about Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris' relationship have people wondering when this couple actually got together. Well, our wait is over because Sophia decided to open about what led to her romance with Ashlyn Harris and why certain rumors hold no merit!

Since we're clearly tuned in to this love story, here's everything you need to know about Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris's relationship!

Who is Sophia Bush?

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Sophia Bush has had a lengthy career as an actress, and she's most recognized for her portrayal of Brooke Davis in the hit TV series One Tree Hill. She's also appeared in Nip/Tuck, Chicago Fire, Incredibles 2, and John Tucker Must Die. When she's not showing off her acting chops, she hosts the Drama Queens podcast alongside former One Tree Hill castmates Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz!

Who is Ashlyn Harris?

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Ashlyn Harris is a former U.S. soccer player who had a successful run — no pun intended — as a goalkeeper during the career. She also won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada and continued making an impressionable mark. However, she announced her retirementin 2022 and — per her Instagrampage — has gone on to become the Global Creative Advisor for Gotham FC and Adidas Football.

When did the dating rumors about Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris start?

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June 2023

Rumors about a possible connection between Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris swirled last summer when Cosmopolitanreported they were on a panel at Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity. Sophia shared a pic of the two at the festival on Instagramand wrote, "Love you @ashlynharris24 and @sophieannkelly" towards the end of her caption.

A source told Page Six, "It’s very new...They are definitely a couple.” But, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris didn't confirm or deny anything at that time.

When did Sophia Bush file for divorce from Grant Hughes?

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August 2023

A couple of months after Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris were seen getting cozy together, Sophia filed for divorce from her former husband Grant Hughes. Peopleshared that they were only married for a little over a year — 13 months — but didn't end on a bad terms. A source then told Entertainment Tonight, "Grant and Sophia are better off as friends and they weren’t getting enough time with each other before their breakup."

When did Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger file for divorce?

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October 2023

While things seemed to quiet down, Ashlyn Harris soon filed for divorce from Ali Krieger after getting married towards the end of 2019. What's interesting is that a source told Peoplethis decision wasn't surprising. "Although it’s new information to the public, Ashlyn and Ali’s divorce began months ago and they have been living apart since the summer,” the source said.

This is also around the time it was speculated Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris had their first official date. A rep told People, "Grant will always want the best for Sophia, and is supportive of all that makes her happy and fulfilled." We guess it helps he and Sophia had a solid friendship before getting married!

As for Ali Krieger, she basically let the world know things were business as usual with an Instagrampost. She captioned a pic of her playing soccer with, "Preparing for playoffs while in my Beyoncé lemonade era." A comment from user @lgbtlfg said, "the fact that a lot of players in these comment’s usually mind their business and stay out of drama but are supporting ali should tell everyone all they need to know."

The only thing Ashlyn said about it on Instagramis that she never intended for her and Ali's divorce to be made a public matter. A portion of her note says, "This process is never easy, but we were making our way through."

Have Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris publicly talked about their relationship?

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March 2024

Besides showing up to Elton John's Oscars afterparty together, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris were previously tight-lipped about their relationship. The only hint Sophia offered was much more of a reflective post about 2023 on Instagramat the beginning of January. She said, "This year taught me to listen to myself and no one else. To let go of expectation that wounds and grasp possibility that frees. To not care about optics and instead invest in honesty."

But, she's since chosen to own where she is in life.

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Sophia Bush on the cover of Glamour Magazine

April 2024

Sophia Bush has now reached a point where she's publicly ready to stand in her truth regarding her life and her relationship status so much that she penned her own cover story for Glamour. The first thing she did was open up about how she really felt about her marriage and fertility struggles.

She wrote, "But after the wedding I found myself in the depths and heartbreak of the fertility process, which was the most clarifying experience of my life. It feels like society is finally making space for brutally honest conversations about how hard and painful any fertility journey is, but I kept mine private. I was trying to get through months of endless ultrasounds, hormone shots, so many blood draws that I have scar tissue in my veins, and retrieval after retrieval, while simultaneously realizing the person I had chosen to be my partner didn’t necessarily speak the same emotional language I did.”

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As far as her relationship with Ashlyn Harris is concerned, the star is enjoying the love that exists between them. Contrary to alleged rumors, their initial relationship was a platonic one that stemmed from a place of understanding and support.

She told Glamour,I didn’t expect to find love in this support system. I don’t know how else to say it other than: I didn’t see it until I saw it. And I think it’s very easy not to see something that’s been in front of your face for a long time when you’d never looked at it as an option and you had never been looked at as an option. What I saw was a friend with her big, happy life. And now I know she thought the same thing about me.”

She also added, "A lot of effort was made to be graceful with other people’s processing, their time and obligations, and their feelings. What felt like seconds after I started to see what was in front of me, the online rumor mill began to spit in the ugliest ways. There were blatant lies. Violent threats. There were the accusations of being a home-wrecker. The ones who said I’d left my ex because I suddenly realized I wanted to be with women—my partners have known what I’m into for as long as I have (so that’s not it, y’all, sorry!).”

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It's safe to say that Sophia Bush is thoroughly comfortable with her love life and identity as a queer woman. She said, "I’ve experienced so much safety, respect, and love in the queer community, as an ally all of my life, that, as I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. I think I’ve always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum. Right now I think the word that best defines it is queer. I can’t say it without smiling, actually. And that feels pretty great.”

And this is what it looks like to reclaim your narrative when so many people are looking at a brief glimpse of the lives of celebrities. We love that Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are loving each other on their terms without feeling pressured to share anything before they were ready to. Our hope is that their love story continues to unfold beautifully.

Be sure to watch Sophia Bush's interview with Glamour's Editor-in-Chief Samantha Barry here!

Full Credits From Glamour Magazine:

Writer: Sophia Bush

Photographer: Lauren Dukoff

Stylist: Deborah Afshani

Hair: Matthew Collins

Makeup: Afton Williams

Manicure: Brittney Boyce

Have Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris made their official red carpet debut?

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April 27, 2024

Per Glamour, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn made their official red carpet debut as a couple on Friday. They attended the White House Correspondent's dinner where they were dressed to impress in complementing black ensembles.

It's easy to see the glowing couple couldn't stop laughing and smiling as they posed for pictures that seemed to capture every good angle of their faces and style.

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After the dinner, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris posed for more pictures on the red carpet leading to the Correspondent's after-party. Now that we're able to see their full faces, we have to talk about how well their hair and makeup complements their outfits. It's clear that Ashlyn's contour and bronzer were expertly applied to her face while Sophia's blush gave her a natural flush.

*Sigh* Their smiles are the only confirmation we need that they're enjoying the bliss of being a couple.

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