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While a majority stars saw great success on screen and off in 2016, the year wasn’t always kin to some of them. The year started off strong, scandal-wise, with Austin Russell, aka Chumlee, being arrested in March after police who searched his house for a sexual assault investigation found a sizable amount of meth, marijuana and a gun. He was let off with a three year probation and counseling deal after pleading guilty. Taylor Swift was he next to come under fire as her breakup and feud with rapper Kanye West put her in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, leaving fans undecided whether the singer was secretly a mean girl.

Swimmer Ryan Lochte’s also faced major incarceration in the form of a swimming ban till June 2017 and the loss of his sponsorships after he lied about being robbed by gunmen in Brazil for a little time in the spotlight. However, the swimmer is marrying his Play Boy girlfriend, so it can’t all be bad for him. Model Gigi Hadid also faced a ton of backlash after she made fun of Melania Trump’s speech during the American Music Awards. Hadid did a fairly presentable mimicry of Melania’s RNC speech that was a copy of Michelle Obama’s speech, though she said it was all in good humor.

Actors also seem to have had it hard this year. In May, Johnny Depp’s ex Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse. Fans quickly gave the actor quite a lashing but Depp’s exes came to save his character and the couple divorced in August. In a similar story, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their separation ways. Rumor mills spun out of control as FBI investigated Pitt on abuse charges against Maddox, their oldest son, which were then dropped. Kanye and Kim face some turmoil after thieves made off with Kim’s jewelry, which was worth millions. The reality star retreated from social media, though she ran to the rescue when husband Kanye West was hospitalized for suffering a psychotic breakdown.

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Summer is finally here, and the long beautiful days seem to call for a new wardrobe to be put together to celebrate the sun. This year, the gurus of fashion continue to lean toward the casually put together look, reminiscent of the boho look in the past years. While some staples seem here to stay, there have been some changes to the way they are dressed up, especially with bags and shoes. With the addition of a few chic accessories, you are ready to hit a summertime barbeque or dance the evening away at a music festival.

Dresses are all the rage. Ruffled dresses that seem to belong to a modern fairytale with dramatic, cascading ruffles are a must-have for those craving a little drama and luxury. Speaking of luxury, the trending of wearing underwear as outerwear continues to run strong this season. The chemise-like slip dress is an effortless way to keep things cool, understated and naturally sensual. For the music festival goers, the look for the next summer musical has been set in stone – the prairie-inspired, drop-waisted, floral dress. Teamed with ankle boots to keep your toes safe and a denim jacket, this is the look of the season.

Keeping with the boho-esque theme, the humble rucksack has become one of the staples accessories of this summer, taking on a chic leather look. Chunky-heeled sandals (especially the light-up ones from Chanel) are also on top of the shopping list. For a more casual, everyday look, invest in logo shirts from Vetements or FCUK and dig out your denim mini skirt from the 90’s. Cutouts are here to stay and the off-shoulder look is no exception. Shoulder-baring is barely considered inappropriate, though it does grab your attendance in a nonchalant way. The topping on the cake, the crème de la crème, is the reboot of the tiara. No longer just for birthday parties or Swan Lake but for everything; you deserve to feel like a princess.