Diane Ackerman 
Few celebrities are more influential in the beauty realm than Hailey Bieber. Remember when she started frequently wearing hair bows over the summer, and then suddenly hair bows were everywhere? It’s a super cute, classic look, so we can’t blame anyone for following suit. And now, it seems, Bieber may have influenced herself: Apparently, she … Read more
Next, it was downstairs to catch a private seaplane in the same hues of gray and yellow, before spending half an hour in the air whizzing over the smudges of optic white sand and the glittering, mottled greens and blues of coral reefs below. Then, eventually, the resort itself came into view. Spread across a … Read more
For each of us, the holiday season holds something distinctive. For some, it embodies a time of spiritual connection. Others cherish shared traditions with family. For many, it sparks generosity. Ultimately, this time of year is wrapped in its own kind of magic. Delicious treats and creamy cocktails included. Inevitably, December is also synonymous with … Read more
What are your plans for the next week? The boys and I are hosting Christmas at our house, and we’re excited for a noisy houseful of grandmas, aunts, and cousins. Most of all, I’d like to thank you for being here, whether you’ve been reading for many years or are just stopping by. We’re deeply … Read more
Aging is a battle with gravity, and gravity always wins. While many body parts become droopier with each passing year, there’s one that often seems to get bigger with time — our ears. Will it make you feel any better if we tell you they’re not really growing, but just, um, “elongating” themselves? Yeah, we … Read more
Jonathan, 35, Cardiff Occupation Retraining as an accountant Voting record Labour all his life Amuse bouche Had a chance to talk to Jenna Coleman once when she was filming Doctor Who in Cardiff. Bottled it Hugh, 38, Cardiff Occupation CEO of a charity – but Hugh is speaking in a personal capacity Voting record Labour, … Read more
Coles supermarket has announced a new free giveaway for every customer in the lead-up to Christmas. From today until Sunday, December 24, Coles shoppers nationwide can collect a free “reindeer carrot” for Santa’s loyal companions. Customers can collect the freebies from a designated collection point when exiting their local Coles store, ready to leave out … Read more
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor holding the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer. Lip glosses have come and gone from the slip pocket inside my purse. It’s precious, easy-to-access real estate — holding the beauty products I never leave the house without. (That, and the occasional neatly folded receipt.) That’s where I permanently … Read more
Naked dressing reached new extremes in the summer of 2023. Here in New York, at least, it wasn’t unusual to see young women stepping out in boxer shorts and tanks, and in many cases bra tops were replaced by bras, plain and simple. Anticipating another hot one in 2024, Rachel Comey has put together a … Read more
Any real estate agent will tell you it’s worth investing in your kitchen, but beyond modern appliances and luxe touches (forever dreaming of a warming drawer) creating a beautiful space to serve as the heart of your home will reap intangible rewards. Thankfully, 2024 kitchen decor trends are skewing much warmer and cozier than the … Read more
