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This image is a fascinating example of something on the edge of a perceptual boundary

"Other people are deciding that it is less illumination on a white/gold dress (it is in shadow, but more reflective)." In other words, our individual sensitivity to the blue background lighting of the photo is changing how we see the object in the image

Our next two styles feature beautiful, buttoned necklace backs on fashion-forward designs

Reiss Raffia-Effect Clutch Bag Raffia is a brilliant way to add texture to a look

Katherine J Igoe (she/her) was a favorite editor for Cosmopolitan and is a freelancer: lifestyle, culture, and beauty (she's obsessed with gift guides, best-of movie lists , and beauty products)