Are you truly trendy or are you just a tacky transplant? An influencer has sparked debate after sharing a list of the “status symbols” beloved by fashionable Gen Z women in downtown Manhattan. Chloe Hechter took to TikTok to share her list of must-haves that signal sophistication and influence, including a designer dog and a … Read more
A fashion faux pas? Valentino is being slammed after unveiling an advertisement featuring Artificial Intelligence, with trendsetters trashing the release as “cheap” and “tacky.” The Italian luxury couture company collaborated with various artists on works to promote their new DeVain handbag. One mind-bending video, created by a “multi-disciplinary artist” known as Total Emotional Awareness, shows … Read more
Bah, humbug! Target customers are taking to TikTok to bemoan the store’s “tacky” holiday decor after the company issued new orders to employees to smile and make small talk in a bid to boost sluggish sales. Content creator Debbie Garces sparked debate on Saturday after uploading a clip of Christmas merchandise at her local outlet, … Read more
It’s like plain (cheese pizza) on your wedding day. A starved wedding guest was ripped by the bride after ordering pizza to a wedding reception in the UK — but viewers are divided over her controversial move. The ludicrous story came to light via a video by a TikToker named Lisa, who frequently shares stories … Read more
Love is priceless — but honeymoons aren’t. A couple in Britain had a “tap-and-pay” wedding reception, forgoing gifts and instead asking their 140 guests for honeymoon money to go directly to the bank. Chris Martin, 35, and Tasha White, 33, got married in their hometown of Buckinghamshire before heading off on a romantic trip to … Read more
Don’t be the drip of the trip. Party-fouling your vacation is an easy crime that’s frequently committed, according to a master of etiquette — who’s urging tourists to act with tact, rather than tackiness, while traveling. “Self-awareness, courtesy towards others and a decent level of humility, are three foundational pillars to living a life of substance … Read more
It’s pretty standard to leave a cash tip for bartenders at weddings — especially if it’s an open bar. However, a young bartender named Hannah Borsenik revealed in a TikTok video — captioned “This labor isn’t, free people” — that she supposedly was “not allowed” by a couple to put out a tip jar at … Read more
After toeing the line for years, the world’s most controversial shoe has found its footing — and that’s quite a feat. What was once considered the most reviled footwear on the planet is now strutting down runways and racking up waitlists. The world’s most controversial shoe has found its footing, Getty Images The Vibram FiveFingers … Read more
Times Square is in a time out. NYC’s Crossroads of The World sits close to the top of a new naughty list that aims to shame the globe’s worst tourist traps — with just two other spots ahead of the infamous intersection. According to a new poll conducted by Nomad, an eSim provider popular among travelers, … Read more
Let your walls speak for your wealth. No matter which way you spin it, the home is a space that reflects its owner, and while you certainly don’t need to be wealthy to flaunt a flawlessly-decorated home, there are some visually-detestable details that can bring any space down. In an article for Business Insider, interior … Read more
From “I do” to “I due.” Ghosting a pair of lovebirds on their big day, especially after confirming your attendance, could cost you more than a friendship, one absentee invitee found out the hard way. The fair weather pal ignited a debate over the practice of charging for no-shows — the same way some popular restaurants … Read more
Forget Champagne toasts — Gen Z is raising a glass of soda instead. As wedding season heats up, younger couples are throwing tradition out the window — and tossing open bars out with it. Dry weddings and cash bars are now all the rage among Gen Z brides and grooms, who say that complaining about … Read more
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We lost our 16-year-old daughter two years ago to leukemia. It’s been a difficult two years. I am writing to ask if there are rules of etiquette for visiting a loved one at the cemetery? We go regularly. I decorate the area in front of her stone with holiday or seasonally appropriate decorations. … Read more
Nothing divides people quite like wedding etiquette. We know it’s a faux pas to wear white if you’re not the bride and some frown upon the idea of having bank details listed on invitations for cash transfers instead of gifts. Yes, it’s a thing. But what about getting guests to pay for their own booze at the reception? That’s a … Read more
It was more like role-play than Coldplay. That’s how it was when Chris Martin showed up dressed like a tacky tourist at Las Vegas dive bar Dino’s over the weekend. The Coldplay frontman donned a baggy business suit, striped tie, Coke-bottle glasses and red wig for his surprise karaoke schtick while filming the video for … Read more
Bill Maher doesn’t think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will go the distance. The comedian and TV host, 68, predicted that the couple are going to break up while chatting with Haliey Welch, better known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” on Monday’s episode of his “Club Random” podcast. “I’m sure she’s a lovely person, but the … Read more
This bride’s really moving the needle. Spinning the yarn of her love story into wow-worthy wedding wear came as second nature to crochet couturier Tymesha Triggs, who handcrafted her floor-length bridal gown, as well as her groom’s tuxedo, for their June 29 nuptials. “It was a Crotchet Crochet kind of wedding day,” cheered Triggs, a needlework … Read more
Making a quick buck these days is child’s play — so says this money-hungry mama. Sending your little one off for a play date with a friend is all fun and games until the other kid’s mom requests reimbursement for the snacks, games and bathroom breaks your child enjoyed while under her tightwad watch. Shay left social … Read more
It’s the grift that keeps on giving. Gifts — be they home goods, gadgets or that cold-hard green stuff — are often expected of wedding guests. But a grubby bride and groom are currently on the receiving end of social media whip for expecting luxe loot from loved ones who aren’t even invited to their upcoming “private … Read more