Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Picture it: Sicily. Your beaded wrap skirt jangles gently in the breeze, your Aperol Spritz held aloft on a heavily bangled arm. Your look encompasses both animal prints and florals. Congratulations: you’re having a hot Cavalli summer. Recently on Instagram, Parade
Month: August 2023
If you’re short, it’s only natural that you might want shoes that make you taller. But you should be inconspicuous about it. You need a shoe that’s subtle and not super obvious so you don’t look like you’re walking on stilts. Fortunately, the chunky–soled thing is very much in for every style of shoes, from
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightThe coolest Scandi trendsetters are wearing baggy denim, maxi-skirts, and retro tracksuits. By Jennifer Berry Date August 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter It is a universal truth that as soon as August hits, the style-obsessed start thinking about fall fashion. It doesn’t matter if you live for the dog days of summer and
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral medication specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Called zuranolone (brand name: Zurzuvae), the medication is taken in pill form and can help relieve symptoms of postpartum depression within a few days. Postpartum depression impacts around one in seven women in the weeks and months after
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been together for over 20 years, and their relationship has produced more art than anyone could have anticipated. They’ve also created three children, Blue Ivy, who was born in 2012, and their twins Rumi and Sir, born in 2017. The couple is very thoughtful about what they share from their marriage
The biggest red flags in women can range from a disconnect in values to a lack of accountability, commitment pressure, and downright disrespect. Identifying these red flags will go a long way in ensuring you wind up in a healthy relationship that’s truly right for you. If you’re unsure if a behavior is a red
Navigating body image isn’t easy for many teens, but according to Raven-Symoné, Disney Channel fame didn’t help. In the Aug. 6 episode of “The Best Podcast Ever With Raven and Miranda,” the actor opened up about her experiences with bullying and body-shaming, which eventually led her to seek out cosmetic surgery. “I had two breast
Dress, Ferragamo, $1,490. Elsa Peretti hoop earrings, $2,700, bracelets, from $4,800, rings, from $2,100, Tiffany & Co. Platforms, Stuart Weitzman, $495.Adrienne Raquel I don’t want to call myself a victim. As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have truly survived the unimaginable. Not only did I
When it comes to curating your capsule wardrobe, neutrals are the ultimate color palette for versatility and easy elegance. The new Christian Louboutin “By My Side” line of debossed accessories in classic soft shades is set to become your wardrobe’s hardest workers. The accessory collection is a sartorial symbol of timeless functionality. Open Gallery The
To find out the best places to meet women, I went straight to the most dependable source: my girlfriends. I asked dozens of women where they hang out and where they would actually be comfortable meeting a guy. The girls I spoke to live all over the world, span in ages from twenty to forty-five,
Photography by Getty Images“I’ve developed a desire to carry on and move forward.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter “I’ve been working since I was eight years old. I’ve just pushed through life,” says Sarah Jessica Parker over the phone. “I’ve had wonderful experiences and I’ve had hard experiences. And I
Jessica Biel has the best workout partner. In an Instagram video posted on Aug. 6, the actor walked her followers through a “killer” Pilates ab routine, with an unexpected visit from her husband, Justin Timberlake. Biel got right down to business in blue leggings (matching her yoga mat), a coordinating sports bra, and a black
What happens when two newly engaged partners are up for the same promotion in their cutthroat workplace? Filmmaker Chloe Domont explores this complicated premise and its toxic aftermath in Fair Play, her directorial debut starring Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor and Oppenheimer’s Alden Ehrenreich. Set in the pressure cooker of a fast-paced hedge fund (think: Industry), the
The best natural shampoos for men is for more than just the crunchy granola type of guy. In fact, chemical free shampoo is a prime way to cut down on scalp irritation, reduce dandruff, and bring dull hair back to life. Utilizing natural ingredients derived from plants, fruits, and other organic sources, the shampoos on
Hair and makeup by Sierra Elliott/P1M.ca. Photography by Riley StewartGowns galore! By Isabel B. Slone Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter Growing up in remote North Bay, Ont., Talia Brown Thall loved heading to the concert hall to listen to the North Bay Symphony perform the upbeat woodwinds of Mozart or the swelling strings of
Energy drinks have been around since the ’40s, promising a range of benefits — from increased metabolism to a boost in productivity. One drink in particular, though, has been in the spotlight lately due to both popularity and controversy. Celsius energy drinks — a popular workout companion for many — claim to accelerate metabolism, burn
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have had a very passionate and public relationship and were engaged after less than a year of dating in October 2021. They shared photos from the beach proposal in Montecito, California. They ended up having quite a few weddings ceremonies, one in las Vegas, one in a Santa Barbara clerk’s
Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Too Faced Better Than Sex Foreplay Too Faced Better Than Sex Foreplay Credit: Courtesy of Too Faced Too Faced wants to Foreplay with your eyelashes. The brand known for its bestselling ‘Better Than Sex’ Mascara is back
If everyone keeps walking around wearing Le Labo’s Santal 33, is that just the way the earth’s going to smell now? Have we reached herd fragrance immunity? These are the questions that keep me up at night. Don’t get me wrong. I can think of far worse things than living inside a warm, sexy bubble
When I say “chia,” you say . . . pets? Well, sorry to Millennials and Gen X-ers everywhere, but today’s lesson is not on the nostalgic toy that captivated our young hearts. Instead, we’re talking about chia seeds: the tiny, black or white seeds that have been delivering health benefits for centuries — in other
Emily Cooper may be exploring Paris’ dating pool, but Lily Collins, the actress who plays her, is happily married. Collins wed Charlie McDowell on September 4, 2021, revealing on her Instagram that she tied the knot with her fiancé in Colorado. The two got engaged a year earlier in September of 2020, after dating for
Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Chanel CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Chanel CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE For August, Chanel wants to give you a chance—literally. The iconic French brand launched the sixth fragrance within their Chance collection—Chance Eau de Fraîche. Perfect for summertime, this scent
You remember it like it was yesterday. That fateful day in 2015 when Johnny Depp fired off a few tasty licks on his guitar, hopped behind the wheel of a classic car, drove through an oil field, had random run-ins with a buffalo and a fox, buried some jewelry, and finally announced the arrival of
Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 30-minute low-impact cardio circuit, alongside class members Mikayla Campbell and Nikita Chaudhry. In this routine, you’ll start with McClusky’s signature standing arms series, followed by lateral lunges, kickback pulls, bird dogs, and glute bridges — along with many other moves that will challenge your body from head to