Play in these social media Hunger Games and you might get hurt. Another day, another hazardous health fad circulating TikTok: This time, health experts are speaking out against “starvemaxxing,” in which young male beauty nuts try and reshape their faces by drastically curbing their food intake. “When this [restricted eating] gets to an extreme, then … Read more
She got some tips — and they’re not acrylic. A nail tech is highlighting three services she’d never offer at her nail salon after she learned how dangerous they were in nail school. Her video, posted last month has since garnered 1.3 million views on TikTok. The W Nail Bar where she works has several … Read more
Did Kim Kardashian forget to cut the tag off her black lace Balenciaga dress? That was just one of the high-style questions that hung in the air during Paris Fashion Week, which was packed with stylish celebrities before wrapping up Tuesday. But it urns out it was all a branding stunt, orchestrated by creative director … Read more
You’ve done all the things — soaked in a steamy bath, practiced a few yoga poses, put your phone on silent — and you still can’t drift off. What’s a wired, 21st-century New Yorker to do? Keep trying new gadgets, sipping new mocktails and popping new pills until you find your secret knockout formula, say … Read more
This purse appeared on the runway — out of thin air. Coperni stunned revelers at its Fall 2024 Paris Fashion Week show on Monday by debuting an innovative bag crafted from nothing but air. The Paris-based fashion label — known for previously airbrushing a dress onto a nearly-nude Bella Hadid in the middle of the … Read more
Now that Jeremy Allen White, the Golden Globe-winning star of “The Bear,” is stealing the spotlight (and hearts) in a scintillating underwear campaign for Calvin Klein, it’s time to revisit some of the fashion moments the 33-year-old “Shameless” alum has pulled off with his trademark panache. As a men’s celebrity stylist, I’m particularly drawn to … Read more
This audience was nearly duped by a doppelgänger. A Kate Moss lookalike strutted down the runway at the Marine Serre Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week, deceiving everyone into thinking it was the real Kate Moss. Denise Ohnona — a well-known Moss doppelgänger who uses the social media handle @iamnotkatemoss — was tapped … Read more
Joe Manganiello, host of NBC’s new “Deal or No Deal Island” game show, is as rugged as they come. The 6-foot-5-inch former football player-turned-actor has explored caves, climbed glaciers, cycled over lava fields, even trained with the world’s strongest man. But the 47-year-old star — who’s famed for his roles on “True Blood” and “Magic … Read more
Fellas, want to look pretty? It’ll cost you a pretty penny. Cosmetic procedures are expected to boom among men in coming years, according to surgeons of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery [AAFPR]. Doctors are already seeing an influx in image-conscious males seeking pricey procedures, including facelifts, which can cost up to … Read more
Iris Apfel — the trailblazing textile virtuoso and NYC fixture known for her eclectic style, especially her oversized black-rimmed glasses — died on Friday at home in Palm Beach, Fla. She was 102. A unique tastemaker, Apfel found herself the focus of museum exhibits, including one at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2005. She … Read more
They’re looking bear-y chic. Ralph Lauren’s hallmark Polo Bear has suddenly become something of a style icon among fashionistas — who are curating outfits inspired by the teddy. Lindy Goodson has spent the last 10 days recreating looks based on the many iterations of the Polo Bear, using pieces from her own closet — or her … Read more
You could pretty much call Molly Ringwald late filmmaker John Hughes’ muse. The teen comedy queen, now 56, starred in a mélange of Hughes’ films of the 1980s, including “The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty in Pink.” While the fashions of the decade were wild with big hair and neon colors, Ringwald, however, wasn’t … Read more
She doesn’t find it appealing. A Floridian claims she has the “world’s ugliest banana tattoo on my finger” after getting ink redone this week. Marie Armstrong, of Palm Beach, took to TikTok on Monday to explain how this slip-up went down. Her rueful post has drawn 70,400 views. Armstrong said she got a tattoo of … Read more
From the sciure, those impeccably dressed Milanese women of a certain age, to influencers like Chiara Biasi and Chiara Ferragni, Milan earns its reputation as Italy’s fashion capital. The city’s fall 2024 shows wrapped up Monday with a characteristic mix of elegant and alluring styles. As always, tailoring and made-in-Italy craftsmanship were on display, and … Read more
Complexion got you feeling blue? TikTokers swear by blue light therapy for their skin to reduce acne and boost collagen production, and — unlike some other online skincare trends — experts say this one works. Not to be confused with red light therapy — which has anti-aging properties and is touted by celebrities donning their … Read more
She’s not all talk — this lipstick hack will transform your routine. Celebrity makeup artist Kathie Janes Hughes revealed that the secret to a precise lip is using the bullet backward for “more control” of the product. The flat part of the applicator, she explained, creates a “reduced visibility” when swiping the product onto the lips, … Read more
Six years ago Kayla Houlihan had tried “absolutely anything” to help her skin. The now 32-year-old from Torquay, Victoria, started struggling with sensitive skin and breakouts in her teens. “As a teenager I had a lot of redness and a lot of acne,” Tribe Skincare founder Kayla told news.com.au. “There wasn’t a whole lot of … Read more
Eat your hearts out, smartwatches. Researchers from the University of Washington created thermal earrings that measure skin temperature. The baubles are “first-of-its-kind smart earring that enables a reliable wearable solution for continuous temperature monitoring,” the UW study stated. Each earring has a built-in Bluetooth chip, 28-day battery life, two temperature sensors, and an antenna. The dimensions of high-tech … Read more
They say the higher the hair, the closer to heaven — or, at least, the fashion gods. Teased bouffants, spiky mullets and textured shags are just some of the totally radical, ’80s-inspired ‘dos that are popping up on red carpets, runways and beyond. Travis Speck, a senior stylist at Soho salon Suite Caroline, told The … Read more
This ain’t Texas, but we can sure dress like it is. Beyoncé’s country renaissance has spurred a widespread revival of Western style after releasing two country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” earlier this month and announcing an entire upcoming country album to be released in March. The “Daddy Lessons” singer — who just became … Read more