Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “If you want to see the best Native American fashion, go to a grand entry at a powwow,” says designer Lauren Good Day. She’s quoting something she heard once, but it’s a fitting motto, given that it’s where the North Dakota-based
Month: December 2023
Potatoes, in general, are a staple side dish, during the holidays and beyond. They’re starchy and filling — plus, when topped with a little butter and cinnamon (like with sweet potatoes) or sour cream and chives (a favorite white potato topping) — they’re absolutely delicious. But how do you know which potato to choose when
Coralie Charriol is the friend you want to have around when it comes to holiday gifting. As the CEO of her late father’s eponymous watch brand, she has the refined taste of someone working in fine jewelry and watches, coupled with the humor and warmth of a mother and close friend. After all, the best
Manduka PRO Yoga Mat ($99, originally $138) If you’re interested in investing in a top-tier yoga mat, Manduka’s options won’t disappoint. You can think of it as the Lululemon leggings of yoga mats, loved by instructors for its dense cushioning, latex-free and Oeko-Tex-certified PVC material, and durability. One shopper who rated it five stars wrote:
If you’re a parent, the term “clenched butt” might bring to mind a toddler gunning for the potty. For sex educators and havers, meanwhile, it’s an anal-play nonstarter. But to pelvic-floor therapists, butt clenching is the name for a particular peach, posterior, and pelvic-floor position that can lead to a slew of issues — and
Much like his clothes, the success of Narciso Rodriguez For Her has always been quiet. Launched in 2003, Claire Danes and Scarlett Johannson were rumored to be fans of the perfume but more notably, the scent introduced a new way to smell sexy, without being obvious. At the time, big celebrity fragrances from Britney Spears
The data is securely locked in and disclaimers are popping up on social media. Yes, the much-anticipated Spotify Wrapped has arrived. The year-end musical roundup has held us captive since 2016, and the reason is crystal clear: it allows us to delve deeper into our own psyche. Analyzing our typically private, headphone-clad listening habits, the
An introduction to a new fragrance is a multisensory experience that transcends mere olfaction. Perhaps most important to the aroma is the audible journey you embark on upon unboxing a perfume. The pop of a lid. The whoosh dispensing its essence. Finally, the defining moment that separates the exceptional from the ordinary—an audible gasp of
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of Dior. Growing up in the ’90s and 2000s, there are a multitude of reasons why: Carrie Bradshaw’s newspaper dress on Sex and the City, Mariah Carey famously skiing in a pink logo-print puffer, Megan Fox wearing a vintage J’Adore Dior T-shirt in Confessions
Organic is a term you might be used to hearing at the supermarket — in a clothing store, not so much. In the context of clothing, being organic is a quality specific to fabrics derived from natural materials such as cotton and wool. How these materials were grown or cultivated determines whether the fabric is
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the nail salon with a fresh set of perfectly manicured gel nails; they’re smooth to the touch, glossy with a pristine shine, and, best of all, they’re practically chip-resistant. “Gel nail polish is a type of varnish that is cured using UV or LED lamps,
Welcome to Same Same But Different. As Gen Z and millennial fashion editors, respectively, we know a thing or two about shopping—for all ages, and especially our demographics. As we find the best products for you, we can’t help but do a little shopping for ourselves and build our personal (age-appropriate) wish lists. And now,
Whether it’s a date with a Bumble match or a working lunch with your team, no one wants to have bad breath — ever. But how do you get rid of bad breath? We know we’re supposed to brush and floss, but if that’s not enough, what bad breath remedy should you rely on? Ultimately,