Delia Cai’s Small-Town Romance Goes Beyond The Tropes

Bustle Book Club WithCentral Places, Cai deploys the familiar Hallmark movie plot to tell a different story. Delia Cai never viewed herself as someone with main character energy. One tweet changed that. I just know shes about to fall in love with someone who owns a Christmas tree farm. Im the bad city boyfriend, Im the villain here, theCentral Placesauthortells Bustle. Id never seen myself in that kind of formula....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Amanda Miller

Denim Decor Is The Y2K Home Trend You’ll Love

Home Trends Channel your inner Britney and Justin. In fact, denim is so versatile that some people are even incorporating the material into their home decor. Not to mention, its nostalgic timelessness makes it perfect for the Y2K-obsessed and beyond. Believe it or not, denim decor isnt a new concept. But unfortunately, they go viral for the wrong reasons. Jean couture will always be GOATed, says the creator. Dont worry this jean blanket is made with cotton, not denim....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Richard Hunt

Derms Explain The Differences Between Tretinoin & Retinol

Beauty And how to choose the right one for your skin care routine. Retinol is one of the most beloved and dermatologist-recommended ingredients in skin care, and not without good reason. When deciding between tretinoin and retinol, it helps to first understand how retinoids work. Retinoid refers to a class of compounds that are derivatives of vitamin A,Dr. Brendan Camp, M.D., board-certified dermatologist, tells Bustle. Tretinoin is a kind of retinoid thats primarily prescribed fortreating acne....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 323 words · Christopher Wright

Derry GirlsCreator Teases Exciting Spin-Off Starring These Three Characters

TV & Movies Perhaps we shouldnt bid farewell to our favourite seriesjustyet. We witnessClare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan)settling into a new school, having relocated after her dads death. But with the series now wrapped up, fans are already wondering what comes next. Is there aDerry Girlsfilm or spin-off in the works? Bustle spoke to the shows creator and cast about what lies ahead. For Jackson, the answer is a simple one....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Janet Wade

Deuxmoi’s Definitive Guide To Celebrity Liquor Brands

Anon Pls From 818 Tequila to A$AP Rockys Mercer + Prince Whisky. Last year, I took it upon myself to provide readers with theultimate guide to celebrity wines. 9 by Post Malone (a shockingly impeccable rose). So this time around, Im kicking up the alcohol content. First, a few caveats. (Keep reading for the recipe for the Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds. Youll thank me later.) Without further ado, here is the definitive Deuxmoi guide to celebrity liquor brands....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 629 words · David Mcdonald

Deuxmoi’s Definitive Guide To Celebrity Wines

Celebrity Were you even famous in 2021 if you didnt have your very own libation? I mean, were you even famous in 2021 if you didnt have your very own libation? Managing Deuxmoi makes it hard to avoid the almost monthly launches of new celebrity liquor brands. This made me super interested about which celeb-owned alcohol isactuallyworth drinking. (AKA,A bitch was curious.) Read on to see how each celeb wine fared....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 358 words · Elizabeth Brown

Diana & Princess Margaret's Real-Life Relationship Was Complicated

Streaming The two princesses were neighbors in Kensington Palace. But what was their relationship really like? Did they get along, or were the glamorous royals just kindred spirits? Neither of them were hunting, shooting or fishing types,Andrew Morton toldPeoplein 2021. Margaret put her arm around Diana. She could see they were two metropolitan princesses. Elizabeth ultimately took her sisters advice and gave Diana a chance. Diana, meanwhile, had told the biographer: Ive always adored Margo....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · Sean Wilkins

Do I Have A Fear Of Commitment? Or Am I In The Wrong Relationship?

I am filled with anxiety and dread. I dont know if I love him. I dont know if this relationship is really going to last, or if I want it to. He thinks Im afraid of commitment. Am I justafraid of commitment? Or am I in thewrong relationship? How are you ever supposed to know the difference? And its doubly hard when commitment itself acts as a filter, distorting how you view the situation....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 565 words · Mary Martinez

Do I Have To Tell My Crush That I Slept With Her Ex?

It’s A Pleasure And he has no idea that Im courting his ex-girlfriend. Recently, Ive become friends with his ex-girlfriend and things are getting pretty flirty. She has no idea that Ive hooked up with her ex. And he has no idea that Im courting his ex-girlfriend. If it helps to know, I think the breakup was messy and they did not stay friends. Do I owe either of them the disclosure or is that none of their business?...

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 461 words · Rose Brown

Do I Need To Tell My Dates I’m A Sex Writer?

It’s A Pleasure Keeping things to yourself doesnt mean youre ashamed of them. Dear Sophia, Im a 31-year-old romance author. Im also dating through dating apps. Were going on a second date, and I dont think I want to sleep with him. But now that hes read four explicit sex scenes Ive written, he probably has different expectations. Im tired of this extra level of dating anxiety. Do I stop telling people my pseudonym?...

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Daisy Gray DDS

Do You Have “Older Sister Energy”?

Family Ties Unpacking the newly celebrated personality punch in sweeping social media. First, I begged: Ari, thats disgusting. Then, I resorted to bargaining: Just come to the bathroom with me, well brush together. Finally, I broke down. Fine, Ill brush your teeth for you. I was 26; she was 21. Yes, I really went through with it theres video evidence to prove it. Yes, there was alcohol involved....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Alexander Yates

Does Mary Cosby's Podcast Actually Exist?

TV & Movies Lets get to the bottom of this. With podcasts gaining popularity in recent years, manycelebrities ventured into the arena. There are so many, in fact, that one might say the market is getting a little saturated. She also inheritedher husband,Bishop Robert Cosby Sr., who is also her former step-grandfather. Though she was with her stepson, Robert Jr., they didnt talk much. “He’s a teenager, she reasoned. I can outlet real people....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Mary Malone

Does Perfume Expire? Here's How Long You Can Expect A Fragrance To Last

On TikTok, where trends are born at breakneck speed, a different fragrance goes viral every week. Im trying to stop because Im constantly in a cycle of finding new obsessions. David Seth Moltz, perfumer and founder ofD.S. & Durga, offers hope to frag-heads everywhere. In reality, perfumes last much longer when stored properly. So, does age affect the juice inside? Do Certain Perfumes Expire More Quickly? This operation ensures that your fragrance will remain stable for several years....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Lori Coleman