Women have certainly come a long way — no longer feeling the need to put a ring on it due to social or cultural pressures. It turns out, US women are ditching the traditional idea of marriage — and instead choosing to live their best single lives. And the proof is in the data — … Read more
I’m getting married in two weeks, and in the lead-up, I found myself on a quest for the perfect lingerie. But, what should have been one of the more enjoyable tasks in wedding planning quickly turned into one of the more frustrating ones. The classic three-piece sets, with their fiddly garters and suspenders, felt outdated … Read more
It may be winter and there may be a biting chill in the air, but the dozen men and women who have packed this small sauna room in east London are happily sweating away in their swimwear. It’s more than 194 Fahrenheit in here — and it’s about to get even hotter. As ice blocks … Read more
He voted for Trump — she voted for dump. Deborah didn’t want to break up with her boyfriend of three years, Nick — and the single mom of two tried as hard as she could to ignore her paramour’s politics. But three days after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term in January, the … Read more
The countdown is now officially on to Christmas, and that only means one thing — advent calendars. Like everything else, advent calendars are pretty expensive unless you’re going the traditional chocolate route (and even those will set you back a pretty penny!). So, one mom has come up with a solution which will not only save you … Read more
They’re the new face of buyer’s remorse. From celebrities to the average patient, women who regretted filler years after injecting it are now dissolving the cosmetic tweaks, but the process can come with unwanted side effects. “My cheeks and lips caved in and my under-eyes were left with deep hollows,” 49-year-old Lana Hristovski, the moderator … Read more
It’s a Saturday night in Sydney’s Manly Beach, and queues are snaking around the LED-lit palm trees in The Corso. Take one look at the line’s demographics, and it’ll be a perfect cross-section of the dessert-inclined population – couples wanting to extend their date nights, families post-dinner, millennial women after “a little treat”, and Gen … Read more
Don’t start stripping down at the gym just yet. Experts say getting a little less dressed for your workouts can have some major benefits for your body, but it’s less about flaunting your curves than your arches. Some podiatrists, trainers, and orthopedic surgeons are talking up the benefits of going footwear-free while exercising. polkadot – … Read more
Once you pop, you can’t stop — until now. Pringles, which is known for its iconic saddle-shaped chips packaged inside a cylinder canister, has released its first bagged snack in more than 15 years. The new chips, Pringles Mingles, are not only packaged in a bag, but they’re also shaped like a bow-tie and air-puffed, … Read more
This spice has been spiked. Coca-Cola announced that it would discontinue its Spiced flavor after less than a year since it hit shelves. The Spiced flavor debuted in the United States and Canada on Feb. 19, just barely clocking seven months before being canned. It was the first alternative to classic Coke that was offered … Read more
Gen Z is on the grind. The Zoomers are sick of alcohol and have been ditching booze in favor of more health-conscious beverages — and now they’re taking that mindset into the home as well. The millennial bar carts are a thing of the past — and coffee carts are the new home decor trend … Read more
It’s giving old school. Gen Z shutterbugs are turning their back on smartphones — and picking up their parents’ point and shoot cameras instead. The latest and hottest phone photo tech is losing its cool at a time when the younger crowd finds itself increasingly fascinated by all things vintage — from thrifted clothing and consignment … Read more
Generation Z aren’t burning their bras, but they certainly are prepared to throw underwire in the bin. You might have noticed on social media or seen it when you’ve gone underwear shopping, but the wire-free bra has become cool. On TikTok, where Gen Zers like to hang out, creators have amassed millions of views by … Read more
Restaurant patrons have had their fill of menu QR codes. Once a new-age innovation to easily and quickly access menus on your smartphone, the existence of the humble barcode plastered to the table is now the hallmark of a tacky eatery. “It’s like self-checkout or putting your own IKEA stuff together,” Oz du Soleil, a 59-year-old software … Read more
Burned out youngsters are taking a match to dating apps, hoping to find a flame the old-fashioned way. Matchmaking services are seeing a surge of Gen Z singles signing up for their events after ditching digital dating options, such as Tinder and Hinge. “Matchmaking in this country has never been more popular,” Adam Cohen-Aslatei, director … Read more
WTF BRO, LOL?! Trying to decipher Gen Z-speak can be like endeavoring to crack the DaVinci code for most folks over age 30. While millennials and Xillennials have largely grown accustomed to spicing up their in-person and online communications with cool acronyms like “LMAO,” “G2G” or “YOLO,” teens and twenty-somethings are now ushering out the … Read more
She raised the bar for herself. A 50-year-old UK woman says she lost 140 pounds by ditching her nightly bottle of white wine — she had packed on much of the weight after a septic shock scare. Jo Hurley, a quality assurance officer from Harlow, England, saw a doctor in 2018 after struggling with heavy … Read more
Life is plastic but that isn’t fantastic, according to Gen Z and millennials. The younger generations — as well as scores of TikTok influencers of all ages — are subscribing to water delivery services that offer aqua in a glass bottle, which is then transported directly to their homes, not unlike what milkmen might do … Read more
Meghan Markle is reportedly demanding “answers” from King Charles about why she and Prince Harry have been subjected to a “different” set of rules than the rest of the royal family, according to an expert. Royal expert and commentator Neil Sean claims that the Duchess of Sussex has even tried arranging a meeting with her … Read more
When putting your best foot forward, your local mani-pedi salon may be a step behind. Women hoping for the perfect pedicure — and perhaps “Barbie feet” — are ditching their neighborhood nail spots and turning to an unlikely, less glamorous destination: med spas. Rather than a simple soak, file and paint, NYC beauty buffs hoping … Read more