Katie Holmes Has Found Her New It-Bag for Fall

Katie Holmes Has Found Her New It-Bag for Fall

Spot Katie Holmes, spot the latest it-bag. Holmes has a collection of capacious purses and new handbags on the block at her disposal, affordable chic totes to go with laidback looks and covetable luxury accessories for more glamorous appearances. Some you’ll find in her recent rotation include a classic quilted Chanel 19 Flap Bag, the…

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The Audacious Life and Art of Huguette Caland

The Audacious Life and Art of Huguette Caland

Huguette Caland, the late Lebanese artist known for her buoyant abstractions of body parts, had to wait until she was 33 years old to act on her desire to be a painter. Born in Beirut in 1931 to a political, pro–Lebanese independence family, she was expected to marry and have babies (which she did, though…

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Ugh, Taylor Swift Wore My Engagement Dress!

Ugh, Taylor Swift Wore My Engagement Dress!

We are definitely fall people, so we’ve got the wedding date booked for next November—cooler weather, more intimate. And we pretty much knew exactly what we wanted out of a more formal engagement photo shoot, because we are right in the heart of SoHo: Half of it would be in SoHo, early in the morning,…

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The Best Leave-In Conditioners Make Every Day a Good Hair Day

The Best Leave-In Conditioners Make Every Day a Good Hair Day

You’ve shampooed, conditioned, rinsed, and dried off—so why bother with the best leave-in conditioners? Truth is, I wasn’t always a convert (and I still don’t use one every day), but once you find the right formula for your hair type and lifestyle, it’s less an extra step and more a secret weapon for healthier hair.…

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Dating Apps Are Leaving 5’11” Men Behind

Dating Apps Are Leaving 5’11” Men Behind

A few years back, Nathanael Fletcher, a 29-year-old software engineer living in Springfield, Missouri, hit it off with someone on a dating app. The pair had been going out for a little while when she abruptly popped the question: “Are you really five-eleven”? Fletcher is comfortable with what he describes as his “middle-zone” height. “I’m…

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When Is a Friend’s Ex OK to Pursue?

When Is a Friend’s Ex OK to Pursue?

The question of “girl code” as it pertains to exes is a complicated one. Strict constructionists may argue that it’s never, ever okay to date someone your friend previously dated—see: the current micro-controversy swirling around Zoë Kravitz, who recently stepped out in Rome with her bestie Taylor Swift’s long-ago ex, Harry Styles—but it’s worth mentioning…

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Do Pore Face Masks Really Work?

Do Pore Face Masks Really Work?

Clogged pores are usually caused by excess oil production, a buildup of dead skin cells, and other debris that accumulates on the skin throughout the day. For some, it’s genetic; for others, it comes down to daily habits—how often you wash your face, clean your makeup brushes and pillowcases, or even where you live and…

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‘With Love, Meghan’ Is Just Not Worth Getting So Worked Up About

‘With Love, Meghan’ Is Just Not Worth Getting So Worked Up About

Dust off your rose gold Le Creuset: With Love, Meghan—Netflix’s most-watched culinary show, I checked—is back. What have we all been doing without Meghan Markle’s homemaking influence in the 25-week gap between seasons? (Well, Lil Nas X got arrested and Taylor got engaged, for two things.) Season two of With Love is a familiar vinaigrette…

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