Diane Ackerman 
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their annual Christmas card wishing the world a ‘happy holiday season.’ The Duchess and Duke of Sussex used a photograph of them smiling and applauding at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games, which took place last September in Dusseldorf, Germany. The royal couple, who were blasted for … Read more
There are some broad and generally accepted parallels between decades in fashion history, such as the ’20s and ’60s and the ’40s and ’80s. It’s the latter pairing that is operative—without being retrograde—in Andrea Mary Marshall’s Salon 1884 pre-fall collection. “I wanted to make sure that [the wearer] looked empowered in the clothing and that … Read more
Baby, it’s cold outside! And while there are many joys to wintry weather, my skin doesn’t relish the season the same way my spirit does. But I’ll admit, there is a silver lining. I take the plummeting temps as an opportunity to spend even more time on my skin and body care routines. Summer’s skinimalism … Read more
“Vermont got a lot of rain this summer, but on my birthday it was finally sunny, so we went for a hike and swam in a swimming hole. It was one of my favorite memories of the year.” — Chelsea “I’m absolutely devouring a hot malasada donut right after getting engaged. We’d spent the morning … Read more
They spend all day looking at skin that’s been mistreated, badly handled or just plain ignored. No wonder dermatologists wish you’d add just one more resolution to your 2024 list. We spoke to several, and they suggested actions you can take — or stop altogether — to support skin health all year long. The top … Read more
Picture the scene: it’s Boxing Day and night has fallen (2pm around these parts). You’ve returned every unwanted gift you can, stocked up on Lemsip and loo roll and had a few tense conversations about “what’s for dinner”. No one seems keen to watch the BBC’s prestige drama, ITV is on its 19th episode of … Read more
In the world of thrifting and reselling, a lot of good fortune comes from pure luck, but it also doesn’t hurt to have a bit of understanding about potential value in your back pocket, either. Such was the case for Jessica Vincent, a thrifter from Virginia, who just flipped an Italian glass vase for an … Read more
A thrifty shopper who thought she was about to score a cheap pair of designer boots has revealed why she had to leave them behind — after they failed her “shoe rock test”. Asia Marquis, from the US, was at an op shop when she stumbled across a pair of leather boots for just $A35.50. … Read more
I’m not one to sit in judgment of beauty trends — I’ve participated in plenty that, upon looking back on them, didn’t age particularly well. But that doesn’t mean I’m not occasionally baffled by looks du jour. In 2023, my favorite cute-but-confusing trend has been celebrities wearing their hair in their face or over their … Read more
Meghan Markle’s makeup artist shares beauty tips on Lorraine Meghan Markle may no longer be an official member of the Royal Family, but her classic beauty and natural make up looks are still popular with fans the world over. Her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 saw her image catapulted across the globe, and it … Read more
