When you think of meditation, you might picture people sitting cross-legged on the floor, breathing deeply with their eyes closed and their minds empty. While some meditation is practiced this way, the Headspace app has made it a mission to demystify this ancient practice and make it accessible to everyone. Now, the Netflix series Headspace
Month: January 2021
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. As Congress debated the COVID relief package, a joke ricocheted around Twitter to the effect that our stimulus checks had been bargained down to a pair of Parade underwear. By that point, the ubiquity of the brand, especially on the platform,
Image via net-a-porter.com. By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Yes, exercise is good for your health, creates endorphins that make you feel chipper, etc. etc. etc. But for some of us (myself included), exercising also presents the enticing opportunity to source and wear an additional category of cute clothing. Scrolling through e-comm
On Monday, news broke that Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were dating, nearly one year after she and her ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis privately split. News of Wilde and Sudeikis’ breakup wasn’t reported until November, and now, People has some intel on how Sudeikis feels about Wilde’s new relationship. He isn’t okay at all because he
Indoor, outdoor, or a combination of both — no matter where your workouts are happening these days, you’ll need to dress accordingly. From a cozy hoodie for chilly afternoons to a mesh tank when you’re doing endless burpees indoors, Athleta has so many cute pieces that serve a solid purpose, too. And now, thanks to
Photography courtesy of Dave Hogan/Getty Images.Welcome glam details, eclectic suiting and unexpected accessories into your wardrobe this year. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter As an image chameleon and culture fiend, David Bowie took inspiration from the musical stars of his adolescence – like Little Richard – as well as the
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters stormed the nation’s Capitol building yesterday, disrupting a joint session of Congress. Some members of Congress sheltered in their Capitol Hill offices, while others inside the House chamber took cover underneath their seats. Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania was one of the last people to evacuate the gallery. Below, Rep.
Whether you need a relaxing way to wake up in the morning or you could use a little midday self-care, follow along to this 10-minute yoga flow from Kassandra Reinhardt of Yoga with Kassandra. She said even if you only have a short time, taking just 10 minutes for yourself will set the tone for
We might not be experiencing the pain of a yellow mustard spill at a Mets game or boozy date nights involving Cabernet, but quarantine stains hit differently. Our first world problems seem magnified in lockdown. Something as small as spilled coffee on your favorite sweats to kitchen mishaps from a TikTok recipe can reveal just
By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter It would surprise exactly no one to hear of most new celebrity-brand partnerships. A-listers team up with beauty brands (like Zoe Kravitz and YSL Beauty), fashion brands (like Jennifer Lopez and Coach), and far too many fragrance brands to mention here all. the. time. The latest
I made a delightful discovery this week: There might be no better way to close the door on 2020 than by stuffing your face with Christmas cookies and bingeing eight straight episodes of a period drama by Shonda Rhimes. The steamy, lavish Regency-set Bridgerton—Rhimes’s first new scripted series as part of her massive deal with
Most of us have only recently gotten to know Anthony Fauci, MD, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and the nation’s foremost expert on COVID-19. But Dr. Fauci’s expertise on infectious diseases dates back to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, a health crisis that, he explained in an
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton With each new year comes an aura of possibility and reinvention. That spirit is at the very heart of the new Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer collection, which fittingly launched on New Year’s Day. The capsule’s launch marries the Swiss contemporary artist’s vision with Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram logo for an
Jonathan Van NessIncluding a serum Jonathan Van Ness says made him feel gorgeous and an oil Gwyneth Paltrow calls “maybe the best product ever.” By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Happy new year! While we can’t promise 2021 will be any better on a societal level, we can help improve the year
Former First Lady Michelle Obama released a statement this afternoon forcefully condemning President Donald Trump and the actions of the pro-Trump mob yesterday that stormed the U.S. Capitol. Obama candidly recounted her horror at the mob’s actions and disparity in policing between yesterday and the Black Lives Matter movement this summer. “For those who call
We’re excited to take on the mountains and go skiing this year. Different slopes have adapted to social distancing measures, and it couldn’t be easier to wear a mask when skiing; it’s already freezing outside! If you live near a mountain, there are so many cute ski outfits to choose from. Whether you’re a black
Image courtesy of Instagram/@dontecolley.Here’s who served up some #shoplocal winter wardrobe inspo. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean the momentum of #shoplocal should end. From Lydia Okello in L’Intervalle to Donté Colley in 4ye, here are a few friendly faces we saw sporting
Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Selena Gomez forcefully called out the heads of the country’s biggest social media platforms—Facebook, Twitter, Google, Instagram, and YouTube—for enabling the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol yesterday by not stopping the spread of disinformation on their platforms. “Today is the result of allowing people with hate in their hearts to
Today is the day, Georgia. Polls are open! Let’s vote @ReverendWarnock and @ossoff into the U.S. Senate. Double check your Election Day polling place at https://t.co/hMdtHd3KOs or call the Voter Protection Hotline at 888-730-5816 with any questions! pic.twitter.com/riGTMTJaxK — Elizabeth Williams (@E_Williams_1) January 5, 2021 LeBron James is looking to assemble an ownership group to
Georgia has been on the minds of Americans for weeks now. Both Democrats and Republicans anticipated Tuesday night and an historic runoff election that will decide which party controls the Senate. This morning, CNN projected that Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock beat incumbent Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a tight race. Democrat Jon Ossoff is also
Many newbie runners give up on running because within a mile, their legs are on fire and they’re breathing so hard they feel like they’re a huff and a puff away from passing out. Don’t expect to be able to run five miles right from the get-go — it takes time to build endurance, but
Annalay Zodiac Power Necklace ($54). Photography courtesy of Annalay.The brand’s founder talks connection, creativity and why you should dress up for yourself. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter With the winter doldrums creeping in to layer on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, you might find yourself in a slump when it
After a seemingly endless wait (434 days, to be exact) Dickinson is finally returning to our screens, with the first three episodes of season 2 dropping on Apple TV+ on Friday, Jan. 8. As the inventive series continues to reimagine the life and work of Emily Dickinson (played by Hailee Steinfeld), the newest installment will
What are your makeup aspirations for 2021? What’s on the mood board? For celebrity makeup artist Sir John—you’ve seen his work on both Beyoncé and Barbie—he finds inspiration on Instagram. “I just save them all [his favorite IG posts] to the backend, and that’s kind of the mood board at the moment,” he explains. His