Astrology Double check everything. Cue the misunderstandings and communication blocks,becauseMercury is nearly retrogradeagain. The celestial theatrics begin on May 10 through June 3, throwing off your routines and inducing major confusion. In astrology,Mercurygoverns thought processes and all forms of communication think social media, technology, and texting. Needless to say, Mercury retrograde isnt the best time to start new projects or book a flight. Mercury will make a pit stop insocialite Geminifor the first half of its backspin....

So when it came time really hunker down and write, Thai sought refuge outside of the home. I went to hotels for mini retreats. Then wed have dinner together and then theyd leave, Thai tells Bustle. Honestly, the hotels that will do 24-hour coffee service are lifesavers. I would over-caffeinate and then write a little bit at the desk, a little bit at the bed. Sometimes if there was a nice courtyard, Id go out there and do that....

TV & Movies Spoiler alert: Dan Humphrey isnt poor. Yet, Lonely BoyDan Humphrey(Penn Badgley) has to tighten his bootstraps on The CW series. But how much money do they actually have? That would be a question for their loving, if a bit controversial, parents. Spoiler alert: Even the Humphreys are still very comfortable, despite what their classmates may have you believe. Heres the rundown of how much theGossip Girlfamilies (probably) rake in....

Astrology Its a wake up call for everybody. Were officially entering the thick ofthis years retrograde season, and yet another planet has entered the fold. This Neptune retrograde is one of many that helps us to integrate these soul-level lessons. When you wake yourself up from your current daydream, what do you see? Dive into the depths of your unconscious and read on for your Neptune retrograde 2022 horoscope. Go inward and trust yourself to face the challenges....

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Books The singer-songwriter is slowly building an entireGirls Like Girlsuniverse. When Hayley Kiyoko was 15, she fell in love with her best friend. But when Kiyoko went in for a first kiss, her friend got spooked and broke her heart. It didnt end well, says Kiyoko, who locked herself in her room for days after the breakup. I wanted to change that narrative for myself of how it should have ended....

Bustle Booth Growing up, the only depictions Kaur saw of Indian women onscreen were beauty queens or caricatures. Her role onSex Lives of College Girlsfeels more truthful. Growing up in Toronto, Amrit Kaur didnt think she could be an actor. The Bollywood films she watched as a kid often starred beauty queens, likePriyanka Chopraand Aishwarya Rai. So at 18,she submitted herself to Canadas beauty pageant circuit for one long, miserable year....

Beauty Detail TheAbbott Elementarystar chats all things beauty with Bustle. Quinta Brunsonwears many hats: writer, comedian, actor,andcreator-slash-executive- producer of the critically-acclaimed seriesAbbott Elementary. [F]or me, moisturizer [is] the first step before doing anything else. How does one prepare for such a momentous career moment? ManyAbbott Elementaryfans (including myself) turn to the show for a daily dose of joy in their lives. I love TV like that, she says. That was very much part of the reason for creatingAbbott, to give people more TV like that....

Entertainment Celebrities known for sharing it all on camera have found another way to shape the narrative. (Actual writing not required.) The matchmaking is done by someone like Madeleine Morel, who calls herself the Tinder of the publishing world. Not every book changes the world, but every deal earns her 15% of her clients fees. This is perhaps not the payday it sounds like. Its a marketing opportunity. [The authors] face is now in Hudson News for a couple of months....

Beauty Plus, details on Refys latest launch. Hunt tells me via phone from her home in the UK that REFY took two years to develop. During the pandemic, people were suddenly home and willing to try new things. Of course, her own amassed following helped REFYs brand awareness. The brands latest launch offers yet another beauty solve. I happen to have pale lips, Hunt explains. Blush is having its moment, and Im obsessed with blush myself, says Hunt....

Astrology Get real about your responsibilities. Saturn in astrologyis known as a stern, serious, and authoritative figure. Dont expect to take any shortcuts with this rule-making cosmic force around! Read on for your Saturn retrograde 2022 horoscope. Being discerning about your associations is good, so long as youre clear on your own rules. Throughout the coming months, youll be learning to stand even taller in your own professional authority. Youre creating a new set of rules for yourself, learning what works for you and what doesnt....

Beauty Heres what to know about the buzzy treatment. 2022 is undeniably the year of the scalp. Yes, you read that right microneedling isnt just for the skin on your face. We at Bustle only include products that have been independently selected by our editors. We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Rachel Nazarian, M.D., board-certified dermatologist atSchweiger Dermatology Group....

Astrology Miscommunication and self-reflection are likely. Its that time of the year that astrology buffs all dread Mercury retrograde is back. 9 through Oct. 2, expect tech going haywire, travel delays, and a lot of overall frustration. SinceMercuryis the planet of communication, you could also expect lost texts and misunderstandings over the next few weeks. Clearly, the astrological event can mess with your life in several ways. Your relationship might be a little rough for a while due to communication errors, Loftis says....