It’s one of the most annoying dilemmas women face — wanting to look stylish at work, on weekends and on nights out, but getting stuck in a rut. At the same time, finding the budget for standout pieces — or the hours to hunt online for clothes that actually flatter your shape — can feel … Read more
You won’t Fuhgeddaboud being good this Christmas. You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf, now there’s Guido on a Ledge — a plush doll decked out in a wife-beater tank, shades, slides, sporting facial — and chest — hair, and wearing a good-luck horn. Creator Christine Fiscardi Lentinello, a Red Hook, Brooklyn native who now lives in … Read more
A popular celebrity makeover stylist who appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” was reportedly found dead in the rooftop pool of a posh Minneapolis high-rise. Christopher Jon Hopkins, 61, known as “The Makeover Guy,” was discovered unresponsive in the 33rd-floor pool of the Churchill apartments around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, according to his husband of 37 … Read more
Mickey Mouse and “Mickey Dees” are joining forces. McDonald’s has collaborated with Disney on a special anniversary collection of Happy Meal toys that will debut at Golden Arches outlets nationwide next month. Dubbed the 70th Celebration Happy Meal, the special meal deal was rolled out to commemorate the anniversary of Disneyland Resort’s opening in 1955, … Read more
One of America’s favorite snacks, Doritos, along with Cheetos, will be getting a recipe change. Doritos, owned by PepsiCo, will no longer be made with artificial flavors or colors. PepsiCo will be removing artificial flavors and colors from its products, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings remarks this week. The U.S. Department of Health and … Read more
Urolithin A has been called the “mitochondria makeover pill,” a powerful fuel to trigger cellular regeneration that makes people feel younger. Naturally, boasting such a claim may invite skepticism — but longevity influencers swear by it, making it one of the hot new trends in the booming anti-aging industry. So what can taking this buzzy … Read more
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting. PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns, and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is calling off its makeover. After months of customer outrage over revamped logos, redesigned dining rooms and lower food quality, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain announced Tuesday that it’s suspending its store remodels and doubling down on the food that made it famous. “You’ve shared your voices in recent weeks, not just on our … Read more
Barneys may have closed in 2020, but the famed NYC retailer lives on. Last fall, a Barneys pop-up — featuring 40 brands and many of Barneys’ beloved alumni, including its former window dresser Simon Doonan — came alive in Soho during Fashion Week. Two TV series about the store are currently in the works, and, … Read more
The fallout from Cracker Barrel’s logo change and restaurant makeover isn’t over. Shares of the food chain plunged Thursday as customer backlash and investor unease drove the chain’s worst losing streak in months. Shares of Cracker Barrel tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April. The stock, down 16.47%, is on pace … Read more
They thought it was a tech-streme makeover. A content creator named Dina has been accused of employing AI generation after undergoing a glow-up so drastic that she looked like a completely different person, as seen in a TikTok video with nearly one million views. The video starts out with a photo of Dina in 2019 … Read more
NYC’s art scene is going back underground — literally. As the Big Apple’s subterranean newsstands, shoeshine parlors, barber shops and other vintage conveniences roll down their gates for the last time, the MTA has been experimenting with a creative way to fill the voids — with eye-catching installations Dubbed the Vacant Unit Activation program, which the … Read more
WAG 2.0. Kelly Stafford, the 35-year-old wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, shared how plastic surgery helped transform her body after having four kids. In the latest episode of her podcast, Stafford opened up about the “mommy makeover” she received from Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon and guest Dr. Garth Fisher. Kelly Stafford opened … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants have been around since 1969, nestled strategically off interstates to attract drivers with their convenience, southern hospitality, range of food options and affordable menu prices. But Cracker Barrel may be losing its charm amid a physical makeover, according to some. Rachel Love, a 38-year-old Tennessee resident and self-proclaimed Cracker Barrel fan, … Read more
A woman flew to Turkey for a $9,200 “mommy makeover” — but says it’s her “biggest regret” and feels she “looked better with the fat”. Chantelle Woolston, 46, decided to get a tummy tuck and a breast revision after her 91 pound weight loss left with excess skin. The mom-of-two did her research and picked … Read more
A mom has been trolled for admitting she made changes to her body after giving birth. Mom of two Nika Diwa chose to have some cosmetic surgery after her second daughter with her husband of eight years. She shared her choice with her 1.3 million Instagram followers, but not everyone was respectful of her “mommy makeover.” “Your abs look amazing” … Read more
Eduardo Xol, a designer on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” has died one week after being stabbed. He was 58. Xol died Thursday at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He died from injuries related to a stabbing on September 10. Eduardo Xol … Read more
McDonald’s is serving a new look for its beloved McFlurry. After ditching the iconic yet confusing McFlurry spoons in favor of a more sustainable design last October, McDonald’s announced they’re making another sustainable change to the sweet treat. The old McFlurry cup and plastic lid will be swapped out for a four-flap cup. Shutterstock / … Read more
Grandma is getting a makeover. More mature women — who previously dismissed cosmetic procedures or limited them to face- and eye-lifts — are increasingly going under the knife and needle for dramatic full-body overhauls. “We have had mommy makeovers for years, but esthetic surgery is more accepted in general, so we are seeing heightened interest … Read more
Just call her, Pink Paige Bueckers. The UConn senior guard — who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft — changed her hair color from blonde to pink, as seen in new photos she shared to her Instagram on Wednesday. Bueckers said she loved her hair transformation in a … Read more