Diane Ackerman 
The 2024 holiday season is already upon us, so save yourself some stress by getting ahead of the gifting game with the best Amazon gifts (which happen to be on sale for Prime Big Deal Days). Whether it’s Allure Best of Beauty-winning beauty products, smart gadgets, or stylish accessories, the mega e-retailer has an expansive … Read more
Abraham Ortuño Perez’s label may have had its on-calendar Paris Fashion Week debut this season, but he’s certainly not a new kid on the block. He launched his brand—Abra, short for Abraham—in 2020, following a string of freelance gigs at other labels. The designer already counts Rosalia and Charli XCX as fans, but he’s also … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of opening a bookstore one day? For novelist Maura Cheeks, that day was June 23rd when she opened Liz’s Book Bar in Carroll Gardens. (It’s also a café and wine bar!) Here, she talks about her work outfits, favorite novels, and $60 wedding band… Shirt: Liz’s Book Bar. Shorts: Everlane, similar. … Read more
Name: Emophilia. Age: The term is relatively new. The behaviour less so; it has probably been around since at least Genesis, would you Adam and Eve it? Although, they probably weren’t emophiliacs … Eh? Doesn’t it have something to do with blood not clotting properly? I can see how it could be confusing, particularly for … Read more
An Australian woman has fallen victim to an elaborate scam after she unwittingly transferred $813,000 to criminals, which she believed was going towards the purchase of a new home. The woman, from South Australia, fell victim last year to what’s known as a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam, the Australian Federal police said. Fortunately, police … Read more
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We’ve all been asked the quintessential beauty-lover question: “What’s the one makeup product you won’t leave the house without applying?” I run everyday errands with nothing but sunscreen on my face, but for anything more involved than a trip to Target, you can pry my black mascara out of my cold, dead right hand (there’s … Read more
While fashion trends may come and go, certain pieces remain chic for years, including the iconic trench coat. Retailing at £34, the Camel Double-Breasted Trench Coat is being hailed as a “timeless” piece for autumn, offering both warmth and style. Primark suggests this coat is ideal for “when it’s not quite puffer coat season but … Read more
X content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. The impact of Cohen’s adorkable stammer and addiction to comic books has been well-documented; in a 2023 article for the Daily Beast, writer Kerensa Cadenas joked that Brody’s all-consuming cuteness had “ruined a generation of people.” Sure, he was far from … Read more
This morning, I met a friend for coffee, and she smelled fresh and clean, like she’d just stepped out of the shower. My guy friend wears bergamot, and every time I hug him I take the deepest breath. My neighbor smells like roses. Do you wear any fragrances? I’m on my second bottle of Angie, … Read more
At the busy hospital where I worked, we were entitled to two 15-minute breaks – morning and afternoon – and a 30-min lunch. I skipped breaks (there’s always something to get done, right?) and I nearly always ate my lunch in front of my computer. Same story for most of my co-workers. When I talk … Read more
