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As for what to snag, Mason Pearson remains the gold standard of luxury hairbrushes—an icon since the Industrial Revolution. In skincare, Augustinus Bader’s antioxidant-rich cream has achieved cult-status, while Dr. Diamond’s growth factor serum is a bona fide anti-aging powerhouse. And don’t overlook Fara Homidi’s Face Compact, which smooths imperfections with a skin-like finish—all while looking and feeling...

When it comes to being an amateur chef, aluminum cookware ticks off a lot of boxes. It’s usually more affordable, lighter, and is known to cook food evenly and quickly. But there is one big question that has loomed over it for the longest time: how safe is it to use, really?On November 24, 2025, the US Food...

“Fast glam for the mamas and rushed girlies,” Lively concludes, showing her loose but uniform undulating waves that she sweeps to the side for added drama and dimension. She paired the glam with an inky blue velvet corset and a burgundy stone and beaded necklace.Later, Lively posted a photo to her Instagram Stories showing her look in action...

There are certain brands that have claimed pride of place in our wardrobes without the gimmicks of internet-breaking campaigns or showy logos, and DeMellier is one such example. Launching in its current state in 2017, the London-based brand has become a constant in the wardrobes of fashion editors and A-listers alike, including Emily Ratajkowski, Katie Holmes, and even...

The thumb is blood red with a 3D gold and crystal cross, the pointer is white with geometric emerald-centered star, and the middle painted a blushing pink with a ruby and gold-edged Sacred Heart. The ring finger is nude, studded with pearls, and red, blue, and green jewels set in gold, with the baby finger a glittery purple-pink....

We may be holiday shopping for our loved ones right about now, but that doesn't mean there isn't time to add something special to the cart, for ourselves. For those looking to do so, Zara's Black Friday sale has arrived, and it's chock full of seasonal goodies (both everyday and party-ready) for 40% off.The Zara Sale Cheat SheetThere...

How did the idea of the calendar come about?It comes from a few different places, each with their own weight of influence. I love to see photography and writing come together, music and photography come together. I love print, I love zines.At the start of my photography in high school I was also always obsessively writing poetry. A...

Rihanna is a true bag obsessive. Tom Ford-era Gucci bags in iconic python, ultra-rare Louis Vuitton pochettes, and Dior saddle bags. Bowling, doctor’s, east-wests, baguettes: Rihanna is stocked up. What’s in any of those bags? Who’s to say.Photo: BackgridPhoto: Getty ImagesPhoto: BackgridPhoto: BackgridSpotted this weekend costume shopping for her sons RZA and Riot Rose in West Hollywood, the...

For a long time, it was believed that the prefrontal cortex—the part of our brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control—didn’t fully develop until the age of 25, which is when we’d become proper adults, basically. But this isn’t actually true; it was an oft-repeated myth that probably stemmed from an old study in which scientists looked at...

But the metal’s popularity hasn’t always been the case. “Pewter is one of those materials that was overlooked for a while,” says Alistair Byars, Edinburgh-based designer and curator for The Gathering Hand, who notes that metal casters have long favored bronze, silver, and aluminum. “Pewter used to be the MDF of the metal world.”Esteemed art historian and curator...