When she’s no longer strolling the runway for Versace at Milan Type Week, gracing the covers of magazines internationally, attending Cannes Movie Competition, or authoring best-selling books, Emily Ratajkowski is just seeking to juggle existence as a brand new mother in New York Town. The 30-year-old stick insect gave start to son Sylvester in March 2021, and he or she’s …

To create a clean, glowing canvas, Hollywood’s most in-demand makeup artists prep the faces of their famous clients with select skin care before applying cosmetics. We exclusively talked to five A-list artists —who work with everyone from Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, Zendaya and Eiza González to Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, Sydney Sweeney and Mindy Kaling — about the tried-and-true skin care …

Joye Speight’s Virtue Events is among the largest Black-owned planning teams in North Carolina. Courtesy of the author “There will be a buildup of levels to the event, it’s never static. It’s constantly interactive. And it’s a vibe.” That’s how entrepreneur and wedding planner Joye Speight describes what it’s like to attend an event planned by her company Virtue Events. …

Find out which beauty product made it on our radar in June 2022.  It’s all about treating your skin right with the best products. If you want to start a proper skincare routine, start by asking yourself: Which products are suitable for you, and what can these products do to your skin? From face masks to body balms, our curated …

If you’ve got your finger on the wellness pulse, you test your heavy metal levels at least yearly. You don’t need to be a celery-drinking, crystal-toting health fanatic to know that, whether through diet or environmental factors, the body retains heavy metals that medical practitioners say can cause health ailments like excessive lethargy, headaches, and allergies. The hair also retains …

Sex and Suits—the title of fashion scholar Anne Hollander’s important book about fashion and gender—is a neat summary of what’s happening in menswear on the eve of the spring 2023 collections. It also works as a description of Sir Rod Stewart’s back catalog of style. Although Rihanna once declared herself a fan of the singer’s look, it’s been less dissected …

Wedding planning is known to be a stressful time in anyone’s life. There are food, venue and floral arrangements to consider, but what about a global pandemic? Weddings were all over the board, and regulations changed several times, said Christy O’Keefe, chief operating officer of the Bavaria Downs event venue in Chaska. While some couples chose to celebrate their big …

Since launching her lifestyle site Goop, which started as a weekly newsletter in 2008 and developed into a full-fledged wellness and beauty authority, Gwyneth Paltrow has been all about sharing the products, techniques and tips to achieving a more healthy and balanced life. When it comes to beauty, Paltrow prioritizes skin care over makeup (she usually goes without it), and …

Two men are behind bars after a robbery on South Third Street over the weekend. Jernell Bonds, 21, is charged with criminal attempt first-degree murder, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault and Travarus Bonds, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery and theft of property after the pair robbed a local store. On June 4 at about 10 a.m., two men entered …

For many of today’s biggest names in beauty, influencer fame came first, and the inevitable beauty brand followed. Which is understandable – it makes sense to build your community before branching into products: it’s a ready-made fan base, ready to scoop up whatever you choose to stamp that starry seal of approval on. But for Negin Mirsalehi, the social media …

Teresa Giudice “changed” her wedding plans after Ramona Singer accidentally leaked important details, according to Dolores Catania.  “She had to send out new invites,” Catania, 51, told Jeff Lewis on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live.”  “I don’t know what she changed on them. I didn’t see mine yet,” the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star continued. “I don’t know what’s being …

If you’re old enough to see ultra-low-rise pants and think not of Julia Fox but instead of an “I’m a Slave 4U”–era Britney Spears, you’re also old enough to have a long and storied history when it comes to beauty products. Your childhood was probably laced with the scents of Tommy Girl or CK One, and there’s a good chance …

For years, sneaker news headlines were largely dominated by two names. Nike and Adidas, the biggest shoe brands on the planet by virtually every metric, gobbled up market share and press coverage, and everyone else fought for the leftovers. Recently, though, performance-oriented brands like New Balance and Salomon have positioned themselves squarely in the middle of the sneaker conversation. And …

Summer is finally in full swing, and while there are plenty of reasons to get excited for the season—long days, warm weather, summer vacations—for fashion fans, one consideration always reigns supreme: the urge to do a major closet revamp. Whether it’s stocking up on the year’s hottest trends (fisherman sandals! hot pink anything!) or upgrading your timeless pieces for your …

Retinol has long ruled the skin care game when it comes to brightening and smoothing the complexion, but now bakuchiol is drawing comparisons to the vitamin A derivative. The best part? The natural, plant-based skin care ingredient doesn’t dry out or irritate the skin like retinol, so it’s safe to use for those with sensitive skin (and even encouraged by …