Martha Stewart isn’t one to sit back and coast—never has been. So when news broke that at age 84 she’s rolling out Elm Biosciences, a skin-care brand she co-created, I nearly spilled my coffee. Is this a sidestep or the inevitable next chapter for America’s favorite lifestyle guru?
A Long Time in the Making
Stewart teamed…
They told us cashmere was the pinnacle of craftsmanship—soft, exclusive, worth every euro. Yet beneath the sheen of four-figure jumpers sold by Loro Piana, Dior, Armani and the rest, there’s a darker weave: forced labor, hidden workshops, migrants working 90-hour weeks for €4 an hour.
Who’d have guessed that “quiet luxury” could shout so loudly?
The underbelly…
Some mornings, I stare at my shower shelf piled high with plastic bottles—guilty as charged. Then came the scroll-through that changed everything: Amazon shoppers raving about a $14 shampoo bar that apparently leads to "so many new hairs."
Sure, I raised an eyebrow. But curiosity won, and I tossed that bar into my cart.
Why It's Blowing…
Sometimes I wonder if I dreamed that teal leather satchel I spotted on QVC back in the day. Maxx New York was everywhere—department stores, late-night TV, maybe even your aunt’s arm at Thanksgiving. Then, poof: radio silence. So what happened? Is Maxx New York handbags out of business? Did it really vanish for good, or…
Ever felt like your hair could use a shake-up, but the idea of long commitment sends shivers down your spine? A short haircut with bangs is the ultimate game-changer—low-maintenance yet infinitely versatile.
From sleek bobs to edgy pixies, there’s a cut here for every face, every mood, and yes—every hair-flying Midwest spring wind.
Sleek Side-Swept Fringe
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Kids aren’t exactly delicate blossoms. They scramble up trees, dive headfirst into mud puddles and sprint across playgrounds at top speed. If their school uniform can’t keep up, you’ll end up replacing shirts every month—and that hurts the wallet. Outdoor-ready fabrics tackle spills, sun and repeated wash cycles without turning into sad rags. Here’s the…
Deciding how many school uniforms to stock up on each year can feel like navigating a maze. You don’t want to wash the same shirt three times a week, but you also don’t want drawers overflowing with barely worn polos. So, how many school uniforms to buy?
Factors to Think About
Every family’s situation is a…
Ever walked into a summer soiree and wondered how everyone else looks effortlessly polished? Spoiler: they probably didn’t splurge. With a couple of savvy moves—and maybe a little thrift-store treasure hunting—you can outshine the crowd, look like a million dollars without dropping four figures. Let’s get into it.
How to Look Like a Million Dollars
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In the last several years, more people have begun to worry about where their clothes come from and how they’re made. Fast fashion—cheap clothes produced quickly and often in unfair working conditions—has done a great deal of damage to the planet and to workers. But in Ireland, a number of fashion brands are doing things…