Some problems won’t wash right outta your hair. New analysis from leading breast cancer researchers reveals just how toxic certain popular haircare products can be — testing positive for dozens of hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. Published in the American Chemical Society journal “Environment and Health,” the study says the items fall under a “largely unregulated category of … Read more
An Indian actress who claims she didn’t know she had to declare a garland of flowers she travelled with has been hit with a $2,000 fine after landing in Australia. Navya Nair, who had travelled from Kochi in India to Singapore before her final leg onwards to Melbourne on Saturday, was carrying a jasmine gajra … Read more
Are you in a terrible glare-ationship with your phone or laptop? Computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain, is a cluster of eye and vision-related problems that stem from staring at screens all day, every day. Some 60% to 65% of Americans are believed to experience symptoms. There are several ways to alleviate … Read more
In the early 2000s, one of these belts was likely hanging around your hips — and now, they’re back to haunt a new generation. Disk belts, the flashy, divisive accessory that once accompanied low-rise jeans everywhere, are making a comeback thanks to Gen Z’s obsession with Y2K fashion. Stores like Primark are proudly displaying them, … Read more
Social media has a theory that pearl earrings repel men. Pearl jewelry often symbolizes beauty, class and sophistication. Now, for those exact views, single girls on TikTok are ditching the feminine pieces because they think wearing them is preventing them from meeting eligible bachelors. To justify why today’s generation of men don’t know how to … Read more
If you can spare some cash, you could snag the hottest bag of the season. The bowling bag has become the in-demand purse for fall, as trend-setting celebrities have been spotted toting the sporty, chic accessory in recent months. In December 2023, Bella Hadid was photographed carrying a cherry red Von Dutch bowler — a … Read more
This cult classic cap from the ’90s is back. The Von Dutch trucker hat — most notably sported by multi-hyphenate style icon Paris Hilton, pop star Britney Spears and actress Lindsay Lohan — is decidedly revived as more celebrities adopt the Y2K accessory. Makeup mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner sports a bubblegum pink Von Dutch … Read more
Her eye-poppers are bringing in big bucks. Sure, most Hooters girls are smoking-hot sights, owing to their taut tummies, look-at-me busts and bountiful bottoms. But one wow-worthy waitress may have just cracked the code on breaking the bank in tips — and it’s all thanks to this owlish accessory. “Today, I’m going to see if wearing glasses … Read more
It’s time to raid your grandma’s jewelry box — brooches are back. The once-dated pin is now a hot button accessory dominating street style, red carpets and runways. “We’re definitely seeing more and more people gravitate toward it, especially the younger demographic — it’s shifting and they’re becoming more and more interested,” Noelle Sciacca, The RealReal’s … Read more
The hottest new accessory in the Hamptons this summer isn’t from Hermes or Loro Piana. It’s a clunky cell phone signal booster that exasperated Hamptonites are affixing to their cars to improve their reception in the notorious dead zone. “There is better cell service in Bangladesh than here,” one Sag Harbor resident complained to The … Read more
Zit’s giving fashion. Pimple patches are popping off as Gen Z turns a condition once considered an embarrassing marker of adolescence into an opportunity to accessorize. No more hiding acne under layers of makeup for today’s tweens and young adults — they’re banishing blemish bashfulness by playfully placing the star, smiley face or fruit-shaped coverups … Read more
Spend an afternoon in Williamsburg or amble through the West Village and you’ll almost certainly catch a glimpse of a wide variety of tote bags hanging from the shoulders of New Yorkers. There are Trader Joe’s totes, Lands’ End shoulder bags and an array of satchels adorned with various company logos, but one canvas carryall … Read more
Gen-Z is in-vested in this latest fashion trend. The easily influenced generation can be seen wearing running vests during workouts, channeling their “running girlie” era. Many fitness influencers — like Stephanie, who goes by @lifelogsbysteph, Levi Hindson, known as @adaywithlevi, and Bibi Isabella, who runs @bibi_isabella4 — have become infatuated with athletic accessories, claiming they make … Read more
Size matters — and bigger is better. At least, that’s the case for handbags this season, which have grown to massive proportions, leaving micro-purses in the dust. While bite-sized bags have been the rage in recent years — from the tiny accessories that only fit a lip gloss and credit card, to the comically microscopic MSCHF arm … Read more
They’re a common item seen in many cars around the globe, but a doctor has issued a warning to drivers who turn to chic car fresheners to keep their vehicle smelling fresh. Dr Kunal Sood took to Instagram to share a video of digital creator Kenny B’s recent accident which occurred inside her car, causing serious injury to her eyes. “A … Read more
It’s all Gucci. One of the biggest fashion trends loved by late-aughts millennials is making a comeback, and trendsetters are clawing through the closets or yore for a chance to take part in its return. Gucci’s classic double-G belts were revived as part of Alessandro Michele’s debut collection at the helm of the fashion house, … Read more
Consider us charmed by these accessories. Charm-adorned jewelry and handbags have made a comeback, spurring a DIY frenzy in New York City, where eager Gen Zers flock to charm bars like Brooklyn Charm to craft custom bling. But how did charms get their moment in the spotlight again? Kelsey Armstrong, the founder of Brooklyn-based charm and … Read more
Middle schoolers used to fight tooth and nail to remove their braces — metal fixtures synonymous with the gangly awkwardness of tweenage-hood. Now, despite the clunky metal inspiring Invisalign innovation, the once-dreaded dental work is a sought-after ornamentation. “I get around 15 to 20 direct messages from people a day, asking me where they can … Read more
Put away that ball cap and buy yourself a Stetson this summer. Cowboy hats are anticipated to be the hottest accessory for warmer weather months — that’s after Beyonce dropped “Cowboy Carter” on Friday, which quickly became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year. The gone-country R&B idol joins an already ten-gallon trend in … Read more
Trendsetters turning back time. Choker necklaces, a nod to the punk and goth styles of the 80s and 90s, made a splash on the Grammys’ red carpet Sunday evening, adorning the necks of Janelle Monet and Karol G, who scored a golden gramophone for Best Música Urbana Album. Most notably, Taylor Swift sported a glittering choker … Read more