Amelia Crook did not set out to have an existential crisis. The 43-year-old was simply looking for some tips on how to update her style. She used to spend her days reading Vogue, maintaining meticulous lookbooks on Pinterest, and even took a mid-career sabbatical to intern for a milliner in New York whose clients included Debbie Harry. But now, she …
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The Beauty Bubble Brings Vintage Style to the High Desert
There are vintage advertisements, framed magazine covers and unopened hair nets from the ’20s and ’30s with names like Bon Ton, Jac-O-Net and Pretty Miss. Outlandish wigs sit on sloe-eyed mannequin heads. Along with the portraits of Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton painted on black velvet are aging mechanical devices that look like instruments of torture. On a deco dresser, …
Read More »Woman deemed ‘bridezilla’ over her major wedding venue complaint: ‘They should plan better’
A woman went head-to-head with a wedding party that tried to take over her husband’s birthday party. She took to Reddit’s “Am I the A******” to share her story. She planned a surprise party for her husband months in advance. She even paid to reserve a rec room in her apartment complex. But on the day of the birthday party, …
Read More »The Best Clean Makeup, Hair Care, and Fragrance at Sephora Now
Delmaine DonsonGetty Images There isn’t one way that brands define “clean,” and there aren’t any clear regulations that determine what allows a beauty product to make the claim. As a customer, it’s really difficult to make informed choices when you’re trying to sort through the often overwhelming selection of (supposedly) clean products. That’s where the Clean at Sephora seal comes …
Read More »Unclaimed shoes clog MI cobblers. An ultra-specific bill could help
Across Michigan, a unique issue afflicts cobblers: Unclaimed shoes, crammed onto shelves and in boxes in stockrooms, that cannot be legally abandoned under state law. That’s thanks to Michigan’s 1995 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, which defines an item as “abandoned” only after three years. The rule is meant to cover financial assets like unclaimed life insurance payouts and abandoned properties, but also applies to forgotten heels and loafers. …
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Christine Giordano You’ve probably heard about some of the potential health advantages of apple cider vinegar—maybe you even have a bottle in your refrigerator or pantry. But have you considered its beauty benefits, particularly when it comes to your hair and scalp? Turns out this ingredient has a lot to offer in that department, particularly when used as a clarifying …
Read More »Why Retailers Are Embracing Fashion Week’s Sexiest Trends | BoF Professional, News & Analysis
All summer, April Hennig saw bodycon dresses, mini skirts and sheer tops fly off the virtual shelves at Moda Operandi, where she is chief merchant. After months of isolation, customers were hungry for flashy new outfits that expressed their new social freedom. That’s why she wasn’t so surprised when she saw a slew of similarly revealing garments dominate the runway …
Read More »Non-family friend wedding, parenting advice from Care and Feeding.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by LightFieldStudios/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Dear Care and Feeding, I recently torpedoed my close family when the topic of my cousin’s wedding came up. My cousin is getting married in a foreign country at a five-star, all-inclusive resort. Guests are required to stay a minimum of three nights. …
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