Celebrities, they’re just like us: Who doesn’t crave a vacation during the holiday season, whether to an exotic, palm-lined beach or a sleek chalet in an exclusive ski resort? Except, of course, celebrities aren’t just like us—when they feel the urge to jet off for a far-flung getaway, they have the means to head to … Read more
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Our interest in the lives of celebrities is rooted in our innate human tendencies, Forster says. We are wired to process relationships, whether real or one-sided and mediated through our screens, as genuine social bonds. “Media hasn’t been around long enough for us to have a specialized brain area devoted to parasocial relationships,” says Forster, … Read more
Every year, many of us make a list of our New Year’s resolutions–or promises we make to ourselves–for the ensuing year. Whether it’s practicing meditation and mindfulness every day or trying a new skill, the aim is to make life better. But how to make your skin better? Here, consultant dermatologist Dr. Thivi Maruthappu, shares … Read more
If red carpet stylists had their way, awards season 2024 would be a joyous celebration of emerging designers, diverse talent and archival looks with an underlining note of thoughtfulness regarding the state of fashion. But, there are brand partnerships at play, new collections to promote and sponsors to keep happy. Hollywood’s wardrobes become Tetris puzzles, … Read more
There was a time—not so long ago—when my phone was prone to overheating due to its sheer volume of apps. There were the usual suspects like Uber and Spotify, of course. (I’m nothing if not a standard-issue boring millennial.) But the ones that took up the most storage and the majority of my mental energy … Read more
Sophie Turner recently called 2023 “the year of the girlies,” noting in a post on Instagram that she expected 2024 to be much the same—and personally, I need to believe she’s right. (To be clear, while I am very over “girl” trends, I’m by no means over girls themselves, especially when they’re in their plural … Read more
“It’s about time matte makeup came back, with that dreamy blurred skin, because it looks good on everyone,” exclaims Val Garland, worldwide artistic director of makeup at L’Oréal Paris. Like most experts, the artist stresses that “if you have acne or any kind of skin problem and you choose to wear the glazed donut skin … Read more
We all know the beauty benefits of sleep, and that we should probably be getting more of it, but have you ever considered how productive your time beneath the sheets actually is? To make the most of your (ahem) eight hours, plan them as you would your daylight ones and try a little multitasking. From … Read more
A higher neckline and thicker material are a great place to start, according to Triano. These factors take a shirt from accidental to architectural. She loves the details, particularly the shoulders. “You can easily adjust the length and draping with a belt, or tuck, so go for something that frames your body well around the … Read more
Diana Ross in Mahogany.Courtesy of Everett Collection Mahogany (1975) As far as portrayals of fashion designers on-screen go, they don’t get more decadent than Diana Ross’s turn as the American design student Tracy Chambers, whose clothes become an unlikely hit in the salons of high society 1970s Rome. Directed by Motown Records’ Berry Gordy, the … Read more
