Succeeding As A Fashion Designer Is Nearly Impossible. Here's How Tanya Taylor Did It.

It began at Starbucks. She had just quit her job as assistant designer atMary-Kate and Ashley Olsens clothing lineElizabeth and James. Failure was likely, this being a clothing line. Taylors clothes are like a bouquet, and not just because thats what they resemble. Theyre both special and accessible, not an everyday thing but a treat. Theres nothing severe about her flowy cuts or floral prints, many hand-painted by Taylor herself....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 606 words · Barry Nelson

Suki Waterhouse, Issa Rae, & More Of The 2024 Emmys’ Best-Dressed Stars

Celebrity Style The red carpet featured a rainbow of bold hues, from pinks and reds to vivid greens. The 75th show was painted with a rainbow of bold hues, from pinks and reds to vivid greens. Meanwhile, Camila Morrone ofDaisy Jones and the Sixchose a red-hot number that evoked Old Hollywood glam. Even when stars rocked neutral ensembles, they added interest with playful textures and silhouettes. Case in point: Ayo Edebiri, who wore a sculptural strapless number in leather, no less....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 234 words · Jose Brown

Summer Fridays' New Lip Oils Have Become My Makeup Obsession

10/10 Recommend Im in love. And as a beauty writer, Im constantly trying the latest lip-focused formulations on the market. The latest that Ive been testing? The just-launchedSummer Fridays Dream Lip Oil. If its any indication, Ive already gotten through nearly three tubes of the stuff and the productjustdropped. Read on for exactly why its become a non-negotiable in my beauty routine. On the lips, I immediately noticed how smooth, slick, and thin the oil felt....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Trevor Ford

Sumo Squats Are The Functional Glute Exercise You Should Be Doing

Youd be hard-pressed to find a workout routine that doesnt include a squat. Thislower leg exerciseis a go-to for stronger quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Take a wider stance, though, and you could turn a simple squat into a sumo squat. This move willimprove your hip mobility, too, saysJohn Gardner, a certified personal trainer and co-founder ofKickoff. Heres how to give the multi-beneficial exercise a try. Step your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Shannon Diaz

Susan Alexandra’s Hanukkah Jewelry Collection Is A Whimsical Dream

Holiday Shopping Nail polish menorahs, matzo ball soup necklaces, and more. In a press release, Korn explained the intimacy behind theHanukkahcollection. She was a Holocaust survivor whos greatest love was gathering with her family. Korn wants the collection to bring people together and be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. This article was originally published onNovember 11, 2022

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Laura Moore MD

Sweet-Smelling Vanilla Perfumes Are Making An Epic Comeback

Beauty The Y2K-era fragrance note is seeing a resurgence. Vanilla was originally discovered and used in Mexico by the Aztec Indians for trading purposes. [Later], vanilla arrived to Spain in 1516 and soon became popular in fragrances. Mona Kattan, the founder and mastermind behindthe cult-fave perfumes a la Kayali, chimes in with similar sentiments. When I think of vanilla, I think of celebrations and birthday cakes. Its familiar and comforting....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Justin Schultz

Taffy Brodesser-Akner Can Write Anywhere — Even The Bathroom At Bloomingdale’s

Books The author ofFleishman Is in Trouble and the showrunner of its FX adaptation is nothing if not adaptable. Buried deep in a box inTaffy Brodesser-Aknershouse is a script she wrote while studying screenwriting at New York University. It was about a group of college-aged boys who wanted to be considered serious people in the world. My problem was that I had this idea for these characters, not necessarily for a story....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 291 words · Jennifer Cooke

Take Yourself On A Solo Honeymoon. You Deserve It.

Travel More women are jetting off alone than ever before. Its midnight in the Maldives. Im in a private infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Sea, skinny-dipping and sipping champagne under a starry sky. I traveled nearly 9,000 miles to get here but Im not tired Im euphoric. Though its all outrageously romantic, Im here on my own. In my case, my Maldives trip was a work opportunity. I once imagined I might be married by now, maybe with a baby....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 506 words · Lisa Greer

Tara Reid Feels The Love

Entertainment Hollywood has knocked the actor down a few times. She always gets back up. Tara Reid sits in a booth at a crowded private club in West Hollywood. Its after sunset, the lights low, our table illuminated by the glow of her iPhone. Tara, my family and I just watched theSpecial Forcesshow. The connection was undeniable. Stripped of makeup and artifice, Reids teary on-screen confessionals were heartbreakingly raw. Moments later, she described herself as a broken bird....

February 20, 2024 · 6 min · 1270 words · Jeffrey Johnson

Target Dropped *Two* New Fashion Collabs With Queer-Owned Brands

Worn With Pride you might now shop compression tops, swimsuits, and more at Target. Thankfully, Targets latest collaborations hit the mark. What makes these collaborations different from every other rainbow-splattered product at your local dollar store? Target partnered withTomboyXandHumankind two queer-owned, female-founded brands to create these much-needed lines. According to Mila, the reality was just as lovely as it looked on camera. And on set, no one was a prop....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Jason Freeman

Tati Gabrielle Relives Her Best Hairstyle Moments

Hair Chronicles Close shaves, mullets, and finger waves the actor hasalmostdone it all. Im very much a person that listens to the ebbs and flows of my own energy. I go with how I feel and whoever I want to be for the day, she tells me. Currently Ive been rocking this sort of surfer hair because Ive been surfing a lot lately. My cut right now is amullet. The California native has seemingly done it all....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 195 words · Gary Fletcher

Taylor Swift's (Alleged) Eras Tour Makeup Routine Just Dropped

Celebrity Beauty Pop star proof? As for the glam? Well, the signature T-Swift red lip and feline flick is clearly a must while performing her beloved hits. Because storm and all: It literally. Her iconic smudge-proof eyeliner? ThePERMA PRECISION Liquid Eyelinerin Xtreme Black. This article was originally published onMay 10, 2023

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 51 words · Elizabeth Gibbs

Taylor Swift's Venus Sign Perfectly Explains Her Relationship History

Astrology Astrologers say the love planet favors her compatibility with Travis Kelce over Joe Alwyn. Although theMidnightssinger reveals plenty of emotion in her lyrics, she tends not to talk about her relationships publicly. She and Alwyn splitin March after 6 years together. What Is A Venus Placement? Your birth chart is composed of planets and celestial bodies (like the sun and moon). Each astrological placement rules a specific area of your life....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 544 words · Anthony Oliver