Could Following Joan Didion's Writing Routine Make Me Write Like Joan Didion?

How does one make a life as a writer? How do you keep your tenses straight? How do youmake money? Only one aspect of making a living as a writer seems knowable:how writers schedule their days. As a result, there are some problems with the schedule I ultimately cultivated. Virginia Woolf Woolf wrote for three hours a day, but didnt start until 10 a.m. So I spent the morning doing something Woolf found essential to her creative process: I took a bath....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 547 words · Joseph Rivera

Cozy Clothing That Looks Good On Everyone & Is So Freaking Cheap

Shopping Its cozy time. So, I decided to find a solution. If youre a frugal fashionista like me, keep scrolling. The thick material has a slight sheen for a perfectly polished look. It features a lightweight and breathable polyester cotton blend fabric and an elasticized waist that adds lovely structure. The off-the-shoulder neckline brings a pop of fun to a casual look. Choose from 15 rich color options. Stretch polyester spandex fabric moves with your body, and the back center slit adds mobility and style....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 451 words · Jessica Little

Cozy Shearling Bags Are Winter 2023’s Must-Have Accessory

Secure The Bag Fluffy arm candy is all the rage. Enter: The shearling bag trend. As previously mentioned in myfall trends piece, fur accessories were seen all over the fall-winter 2022-2023 runways. Fluff-coated bags were spotted on the arms of models at the likes ofFendiandOff-White. All that and more, ahead on my edit of essential shearling bags for theupcoming season. We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Joseph Rodriguez

Cricketer Danni Wyatt Is All About Winding Down With A Little Poker

After a summer that tookwomens cricketto new heights, Danni Wyatt is enjoying a well-deserved break. Crickets a funny game, she says. I think a lot of it is about luck and I had a lot of luck in that over. Winning The Hundredfor the first time with the Southern Brave also stands out for Wyatt. I still just cant believe Im making a living out of hitting a ball. It still feels a bit surreal....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 414 words · Lauren Rodriguez

Cult Black Hair Products That Will Go Down In Beauty History

Iconic Hair Dudleys walked so Mielle could run. Defining what makes a beauty product reach cult status is an imperfect science. Does it come after we can look back with (somewhat) fond memories? Or is it something unintentionally assigned by the people lapping up a new launch at light speed? This eerie skill becomes particularly clear when taking stock of Black hair products. Unlike other, forever exploding beauty niches, textured hair products remain a relatively young category....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 368 words · Joshua Mills

Cult Korean Skincare Brand COSXR Is Now On ASOS

Beauty Plus, nine of their bestselling products to try now. Its no secret that some of the most innovative skin care products are from Korean brands. Among their shelfie staples? With prices ranging from 6 to 28 (all products are under 30! ), its no surprise that its straight-to-the-point formulas are constantly selling out. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team. This article was originally published onJan....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Richard West

Curtis “Cousin Eddie” Smith Claims Alex Murdaugh Made Him A “Fall Guy”

Streaming They allegedly conspired in a botched suicide-for-hire plot. One such scheme involved now-disbarred attorneyAlex Murdaughand his distant cousin, Curtis Edward Eddie Smith. Smith, who denied collaborating with Murdaugh, was released on $20,000 bail. Smith claimed that he refused, but as he grabbed his friends arm thegun went off. After Murdaugh signaled he was OK, Smith said he drove off and disposed of the firearm. I dont know if betrayed is even the word for it, Smith toldThe New York Timesin October 2021....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Tiffany Fowler

Daisy May Cooper Doesn’t Give A F*ck

Celebrity TheThis Countrystar on her new series,Rain Dogs,and finding the light in the dark. Am I alright?Daisy May Cooperasks. The comedian has just found out that Ive watched her new series,Rain Dogs. Cooper wont be watching it herself; at this point, she actively avoids looking back on her work. It actually gives me anxiety, you just start a downward spiral, she explains. Why did I do that? Why did I say that?...

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Michelle Becker

Danessa Myricks' Lightwork Vol. IV Palette Is A Complete Game-Changer

10/10 Recommend It may just be the drop of the year IMO. Dont say I didnt warn you. Fast Facts The Danessa Myricks Lightwork Vol. Two pressed chrome flake hues for an impossibly metallic finish. Two glass-metallic pigments that have a glass-like shine. Essentially that all just means there are no limits to your creativity. What Is A Duo-Chrome? It is two metallic colors in one shade. The Beauty Of Aqua Chromes The shades Aura and Intuition are the water-activated aqua chrome formula....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Katie Norris

Dark-Haired Girlies, Here's What To Know About Going Barbie Blonde

Beauty I think I really am having more fun. So I pulled the trigger in June after consulting with Farris on expectations and process. Youll have to be open to changing your hair care routine. According to Farris, there are things that can help prep naturally dark hair to go blonde. She recommends asking your colorist for options and how to prep your hair before coming in. If youre worried about how your hair will process, ask for a test strand....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Jose Nunez

Da’Vine Joy Randolph Reveals The Meaning Behind Destiny’s Outfits InThe Idol

TV & Movies The Tony-nominated actor got advice about her role from a real-life counterpart. So far, Destinys managerial approach is a carefully considered balance of paternal and professional. Randolph ran into Bliges manager at the airport. We just chatted the entire time, Randolph tells Bustle via Zoom fromCannes. I got insight into knowing what [the job] is like and what it all entails. When is the job done? Do you have off-time?...

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Sean Moore

De-Influencing Is A Scam, Actually

Deep Dives Weve seen this trend before. In these videos, people tell you whatnotto buy. Sometimes, theyll dismiss the hype around certain popular products only to recommend a better alternative. EvenFortuneweighed in, saying that Gen Z and Millennials are rejecting consumer culture to protect their money. I rolled my eyes at all this. Here’s the thing: de-influencingisinfluencing. I don’t care if someone only has 100 followers. If those 100 people trust that person, they have been influenced....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 439 words · Lindsey Vaughan

Dean Unglert & Caelynn Miller-Keyes’ Romance Now Includes An Engagement

Celebrity The milestone comes three years after cameras stopped rolling onBiPSeason 6. Our lifestyles are not going to be compatible coming out of this, he said on the show. And I dont want to give you something that isnt going to make you happy. But a few short weeks later, Dean returned. Caelynn agreed, and the rest is history. Maybe thats in our future, but it would be way down our future....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 453 words · Whitney Mcconnell