Multimarathoner and run-club member Maggie Wade hasn’t always felt as strong and as confident as she does now. While Maggie’s been a dancer her entire life, it was running that finally made her feel comfortable in her own skin and proud of who she is. Joining a run club in LA reminded her that she’s
Month: March 2021
Despite her overall youthful appearance, new mom Nicole Gist couldn’t quite shake her sleep-deprived look. So after consulting a few friends, she booked an appointment for undereye filler. “You can feel a substance being injected, but the process itself is not painful,” says Gist, who had only slight swelling post-procedure. “After a few days, I
“I love dressing up, I just do not want to go out,” Laura Kim shares over Zoom, sitting next to Fernando Garcia. “If last night was any indication, people are thirsty for a little bit of a dressing up,” Garcia adds. It’s the day after yet another successful (albeit virtual) awards show for the designers,
In 2020, I found myself overcome by grief and despair that felt new not in its existence, but in its potency. The heartache borne from thirty-six years of racial, ancestral and familial trauma, on top of the global health pandemic, Black genocide, ongoing anti-Black police brutality, and expectations that simply because I am a racial
“This country will have enough vaccine supply, as a target, for every adult in America by the end of May,” President Biden said today, and it was music to the country’s ears. While enough supply doesn’t mean everyone will actually be vaccinated by the end of May (the vaccines will still need to be shipped
Valentino’s last couture collection was an example of true decadence. Set in a gilded galleria, presenting gilded gowns, gilded nine-inch heels, and even gilded visages, the opulence was overt. In stark contrast, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s fall offerings are subdued. The designer opted for a quieter runway, whispering in sweet nothings. In many ways, Piccioli
It was a Monday. I dropped ice cream on my kitchen floor and struggled for hours to clean up. By Tuesday, it felt like things were constantly slipping out of my hands. By Wednesday, typing had become difficult. I found myself making more and more unexplained errors in my emails and messages to friends and
This evening, Meghan Markle made a very rare move and responded to a new report the Times ran alleging the Duchess of Sussex “faced a bullying complaint made by one of her closest advisers during her time at Kensington Palace,” and that multiple royal aides had come forward with concerns about her portrayal. The Duchess,
The invitation was to a wedding, but Yohji Yamamoto’s Spring 1999 collection was bridal as bridal had never been before. “Behind the wedding dress, there must be many stories,” Yamamoto said, and as the ones he showed told theirs, literally changing before the audience’s eyes, many in the front row dissolved into tears. Tim Blanks
We love our workout clothes, and while we’re always looking to add to our collection, we don’t need to break the bank doing so. Enter the We Made Too Much section at Lululemon, which is one of our favorite places to shop. Here, we can find the leggings and sports bras we’ve been eyeing at
Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana / Monica Feudi For Dolce & Gabbana’s fall-winter collection, they’re looking to the next chapter. Partnering with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), the fashion house’s show served as a reminder that the future is near, casting their audience-less show with models and robots alike. Employing the iCub and R1 multifunctional
Photography courtesy of Givenchy BeautyI’m a person who likes to plan and think ahead. I normally like to know what I’m doing months or years in advance, but COVID taught me to take things day by day.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date March 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sadie Sink began her career as a child
Discovered on Youtube by Justin Bieber at age 13, now 21-year-old Madison Beer is owning the spotlight. The pop singer has topped the Billboard charts, achieved Gold certification, and boasts over 22.7 million followers on Instagram alone. With her debut album #LifeSupport now out, Beer takes on Song Association to see if she can get
As someone with generalized anxiety disorder, it doesn’t take a natural disaster to cause my heart to race or my head to become overcrowded with thoughts and worries — it can happen when I simply wake up in the middle of the night or I have to make a phone call. But when a natural
Shortly after the clock struck midnight and February came to a quiet end, Rihanna hopped on Instagram to make an announcement: Spring is here, and floral season is upon us. RiRi posted a new photo of herself posing in a two-piece lingerie set and matching robe from her Savage x Fenty line. “savage af. don’t
No dumbbells? Not a problem with this quick strength-training workout from Peloton trainer Jess Sims, which swaps in a full backpack for moves usually done with dumbbells or kettlebells. “I can’t help myself — once a teacher, always a teacher,” Sims wrote on Instagram, and we’re not mad about it! There are just four moves
Photography by Getty ImagesPlus, a few other celebs who went the sustainable route with their looks. By Patricia Karounos Date March 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Last night’s Golden Globes may have essentially amounted to a three-hour Zoom call, but the WFH-ness of it all didn’t stop the celeb guests from going full glam. And while
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a significant uptick in violence against Asians and Asian Americans. The organization Stop AAPI Hate collected more than 2,800 reports of verbal abuse, harassment, and physical assaults against Asians in the United States from March to December 2020. These reports depict a disturbing reality, especially for
With COVID vaccines rolling out and more people receiving their first and second doses, some people are experiencing side effects, while others aren’t. Side effects for the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines include injection site reactions (redness or tenderness), fatigue, headaches, chills, and a smaller number of people will have joint pain, fever,
While people have been happily disavowing lipstick for the last year, there is one part of the face that has actually received more attention than ever: our brows. It’s also fitting for the times, says New York brow aficionado Joey Healy, as brows are one of the only features visible above a mask to show
It’s been fourteen years since Kate Hudson “frosted herself” for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Since then, the Music actress has worn countless red carpet looks that rival Andie Anderson’s iconic yellow dress, but last night’s Golden Globes outfit doubled down on the diamonds. For the virtual awards show, Hudson frosted herself—apologies,
Photography via instagram.com/gregoryrussellhairFrom Andra Day’s glow to Angela Bassett’s braid, these are the looks we dreamt about last night By Souzan Michael Galway Date March 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Awards season is officially upon us, and while this year’s events may look different than the usual weekend-after-weekend red carpet extravaganzas we may be used to,
Taylor Swift broke her silence on Netflix series Ginny & Georgia‘s distasteful joke about her love life, calling it out for what it is: sexist, dated, and harmful to women. Posting a screenshot of the line, “What do you care? You go through men faster than Taylor Swift,” Swift expressed her disappointment in the series’
Identifying your “why” is crucial. Running’s not easy — we know this — but reminding yourself of what drove you to lace up in the first place and staying focused on your goals will push you toward success. For Vanessa, a certified run coach and founder of VCPM, Inc., a business dedicated to empowering women
