The Sanctity Of The Morning-After Debrief

Life Your friend group gets older but this sisterhood ritual stays the same. Its the morning after Halloween. Yesterdays chaos still clings to us, but we soldier on by ordering omelets and mugs of coffee. I ask, How did we even end uptherelast night? and the ritual begins. We swap anecdotes like a deck of cards, recounting the conversations others might have missed. The scandalous tidbits distract us from our pounding headaches....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Robert Shelton

The Scam Of The Soulmate

I know a thing or two about scams. I mean, its love. But recently, a perfect villain has entered the mix: Twin Flames Universe. As explored inaVanity Fairexposeand twin (coincidence?) Its wild that anyone would listen to them. Wild, but understandable. The American dream doesnt promote the belief that were entitled to an ideal life, exactly. When this rugged individualism falls short, the charlatans swoop in, offering a workaround. Apply for this adjustable rate mortgage and become a homeowner, never mind if you cant afford it....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · Kelly Monroe

The Sculpt Society Workouts Bring Out My Inner Backup Dancer

Fitness I see why the fitness app is wildly popular. Theres just something about dancing around your apartment with abandon that feels so right. Everyone has an inner backup dancer, right? I decided to try The Sculpt Society classes for a month straight. Read on for my honest review of the fitness app. What Is The Sculpt Society? The goal of TSS? (I like what I like.) Sometimes navigating anew workout appcan be dizzying, so I was super relieved to see TSS is pretty straightforward....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 342 words · Steven Holden

The Secret To Mastering Crow Pose In Yoga

Fitness Test your balancing skills. Crow pose is one of thosechallenging yoga movesthat look really cool once you master them. See also:Dua Lipa doing the movein herVogue 73 Questions video in jeans and heels, no less. For starters, crow pose is incredibly strengthening. Read on for an expert guide to nailing the yoga posture. Start in a squatting position with your feet hip-width apart. Open your knees slightly wider than your hips....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 290 words · Sarah Benson

The September 2022 Mercury Retrograde Will Be Chaotic For These 4 Zodiac Signs

Astrology Think before you send that text. But this is especially true onceyour ruling planet Mercurybackspins into your sign on Sept. 23. From this point forward, it’s possible for you to use the retrograde to connect with your intuition. Once the retrograde clears, youll have a better idea of what your soul is trying to say. This retrograde also offers you a chance to dig into your belief system and reconnect with your higher aspirations....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Kristen Sloan

The Shaz & Kiks Clay Shampoo Has Transformed My 3B/3C Curls

Beauty Its also shortened my detangling sessions. I first discovered the Shaz & Kiks brand by scrolling through Instagram at an ungodly hour of the night. Read on for how the Shaz & Kiks Clay Hair Cleanser transformed my curls. 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....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Julie Neal

The Shoe That Kickstarted Brother Vellies, Instagram's Buzziest Brand

Bustle Exclusive How creator Aurora James found inspiration in Moroccos traditional babouche. I found an apartment in Bed-Stuy on Craigslist and moved in, sight unseen. I also started dating a photographer I had met on a Woolly Pocket shoot named Jason. He was from Kansas and six feet tall with blond hair and blue eyes. Jason was talented, hardworking, and deeply immersed in fashion, and his ambition matched my own....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 394 words · Daniel Beard

The Simple Reason Why Egg Freezing Is All Over Your Instagram

Wellness Influencers like Serena Kerrigan are documenting the process in live time. Sarah started thinking about freezing her eggs during the pandemic. But this trend isnt exactly random, as many on the app are. Alex Stewart is one such content creator. Stewart, whos based in Chicago, knew she wanted to freeze her eggs when she turned 35. A DM from a fertility preservation clinic in Chicago called OVA felt like kismet....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Anne Wilson

The Skin Care Gadget Kristin Cavallari Uses To “Exercise” Her Face

Beauty Detail The star reveals her go-to beauty products and skin care routine. For example: I definitely think that beauty comes from within. Thats all to say Cavallari,34, isnt the antagonistic character you may remember from TV. Instead, the reality star-slash-entrepreneur, designer, and author is warm and easy to chat with. One particular point of interest? And I think taking care of your skin, starting at an early age, is so important....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 372 words · Melvin Russo

The Skin Care Step That Naomi Osaka Never, Ever Skips

Beauty Detail And all the details on her new skin care line, KINLO. A huge reason why I started KINLO was to educate the POC community on the importance of sun protection. To further push the brands mission of catering to brown and Black skin, she brought along board-certified dermatologistDr. Theyre each less than $20, making sun care more accessible than the pricier options on the market. Beauty is also a holistic process, and Osakas ahuge proponentof taking care of ones mental health and well-being....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 253 words · Kimberly Herrera

The Skin-Plumping Sheet Mask That Keeps Adut Akech Glowing

Beauty Detail The model shares her gotta-have beauty products. At 22, modelAdut Akechhas already conquered the fashion world. Theres a lot more of us now, Akech tells me via Zoom. She radiates an effortless confidence. Theres a lot more models of color, specifically African models and even South Sudanesemodels. It makes me really happy to see that, and we need more [representation]. But I think fashion is on its way....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Tammy Schneider

The Soft Life Isn't Just About Enjoying Nice Things

Wellness “That whole ‘strong Black woman’ narrative, it doesnt apply to me… I am a dainty princess.” The soft life hashtag has more than600 million viewson TikTok alone. I live a soft life. I am a dainty princess. I will fall out at the drop of a minor inconvenience. The post has been viewed more than 300,000 times. While her tone is comedic, this idea comes from a serious place....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 511 words · Raymond Horton

The Soul Of Andrew Garfield

In 2019, along with 11 of his friends,Andrew Garfield formed a dodgeball teamin London. They lined up against a small gymnasiums walls all the same. A whistle was blown. Players raced toward the center line, Garfield chief among them. Things kind of happen when Andy is around. In that February match, the Ball Saints triumphed 2-1 over their opponents. Look, truthfully, Andy is annoyingly excellent at most things. Theres this childlike, 8-year-old [quality about Miranda], which is constant....

February 20, 2024 · 4 min · 688 words · Erika Sandoval