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Spring’s 8 biggest sneaker trends (and how to get the look at every budget)

6 min read

March 23, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Sneakers are always in style. Pair your low-tops with sundresses and high tops with skinny jeans; style metallic kicks with denim and tees, and save your neon pink platforms for that ultra-feminine midi skirt that needs a little something extra. No matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong. Rajni Jacques, the fashion director of Teen Vogue and Allure, considers sneakers a mainstay of her wardrobe. “What I love is that there are so many varieties and styles of sneakers,” she says. For stylist Rachael Wang, the beauty of the sneaker sits comfortably in nostalgia. “I have a very emotional connection to sneakers,” she says. “I think it’s mostly as a result of growing up in the ’90s, the golden age of sneakers.” On the runway, designers made a sporty statement that certainly told the world that sneakers weren’t going anywhere—at least this year. The designers at Gucci added a little bling to their retro styles, pairing them with evening wear and workwear alike; Off-White debuted a classically inspired collaboration with Nike, walking the runway styled with some of the most striking tulle gowns in every color of the rainbow; and JW Anderson paired flirty and feminine mini dresses with his take on Converse staples. This spring, the sneakers that are hitting it big might surprise you—and simultaneously inspire a shopping spree. With little exception, though, this season’s coming sneaker trends are encouraging all of us to have a bit of fun

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2019 Health

Dyeing your own clothes is the ultimate way to upcycle your old stuff

8 min read

March 23, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC If I was a betting woman, I’d put a good amount of money down on the fact that anyone reading this right now likely has an old, ratty white T-shirt buried at the back of their drawer. What was once a cute going out top then turned into a sleep shirt, then a workout top, and finally something you wouldn’t be caught dead in unless you were maybe painting your living room (completely alone, that is). But instead of putting it out to pasture, why not give it new life by way of a fresh dye job? While learning how to dye clothes may feel like an intense undertaking (and, it’s worth noting, there are professionals out there who will do it for you) it’s actually a whole lot easier than it seems. Think of it as the grown-up version of summer camp tie dye projects you loved as a kid, but with patterns that actually turn out the way you want them to. And not only will DIY dyeing help you create an entirely new wardrobe for yourself for like, $0, it’s also a sustainable (and chic) way to hold on to pieces that might have otherwise ended up in the garbage. If you haven’t so much as thought about dipping your hands into a pot of dye since those Camp Mataponi art classes, not to worry—I tapped a real-life dye expert John Breining of NYC’s Metro Dyeing to share his tips on how to dye clothes. Photo:

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2019 Health

How I use my body piercings as a litmus test for finding the right partner

4 min read

March 23, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Everyone has dating wants and dating won’ts. (For instance, I want a kind, wellness-minded person who won’t make fun of my status as a cat person—but I won’t go for a Gemini, anyone with a pet snake or iguana, or a CrossFit hater.) But when I got my nipple pierced four years ago, it didn’t occur to me that a bit of boob-bling could land me on someone’s “won’t” list. One evening when my top came off during some heavy petting though, that reality became glaringly clear. I came to learn that the way my intimate partner felt about below-the-neck piercings mirrors how I feel about unsolicited dick pics. What followed was a look of sheer horror. And not the variety that comes as an involuntary reaction to your boo farting (and it being really smelly)—no, think more like Scream or The Exorcist. So, on went my shirt, and out the front door went my ex. While in the moment it didn’t even occur to me to remove the metal rod from the piercing, upon further thought, I actually didn’t even want to take it out, willy-nilly, for someone who, bafflingly, found it to be a deal-breaker (as opposed to a general preference). I like my nipple piercing; it’s an empowering form of self-expression that makes me feel great, literally and otherwise. So then and there, I resolved to never waste more time with folks who like me…but only until my shirt comes off. Enter the advent my relationship-potential litmus test:

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2019 Health Fashion

Woah: You should lace your shoes based on your foot type, according to a podiatrist

3 min read

March 22, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Growing up, my parents were the ones who dealt with my shoelaces. They taught me the bunny ear trick, sure, but lacing up my sneakers was a whole different story. Nowadays, I just pray the shoes come already laced and ready to go—and if they don’t, I haphazardly put the shoelaces through the holes, hoping it results in a decent enough result that keeps my shoes on my feet. But then my colleague told me this a.m. that he has a special trick for lacing his sneakers that’s specifically designed for those with high arches (like himself—hi Jamie!)—which led me down into a whole spiral of thoughts like “Why did I never know there are shoe-lacing methods for different feet types?!” and “Have I lived under a rock for 30 years?” With feet that don’t have a high arch, I’m now curious whether I require a certain arch-lacking lacing technique. And so I consulted a podiatrist for the low-down once and for all. “The lacing of a shoe can impact the way that pressure is put on the top of the foot, or the way the foot is secured in the shoe,” explains Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, MS, a New York-based podiatrist. “The factory standard of X-patterned lacing doesn’t work for all foot types and can actually put pressure on the toes and the nerves on the top of your feet.” I feel like my world has been turned upside down. It’s not

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2019 Health Fashion

This Google graph pretty much confirms squats are the most misunderstood move

2 min read

March 22, 2019 at 12:42PM by CWC If my browser history is any indication, I have a bad case of gym confusion. In the past month, I’ve Googled “how to do a trap bar deadlift,” “what is a bear crawl,” and “what’s the difference between a forearm and a hand plank.” Above all though, the squat (which comes in sumo, jump, and many more iterations) is the move that eludes my understanding the most. Apparently, I’m in good company: A quick Google Trends search of burpees, planks, crunches, squats and lunges reveals that the rest of the internet is equally as perplexed as I am (see below for graphical proof). Photo: Google Clearly (the data doesn’t lie!), we could all use a refresher on the biodynamics of this booty-centric move. And fortunately, Obé trainer Megan Roup provided Well+Good with full scoop. The general aim of a squat is to “break parallel” with the ground, she explains. “Feet are nice and wide. You’re in a strong stance. And as I shift back [pouring the weight into] my heels, my chest is up. Ignite your glutes, squeeze back up,” she says. For an extra challenge, place a resistance band around your knees or hold a medicine ball between your palms. Once you repeat 25 to 30 reps total, you can consider your butt workout done, done, and done. Oh, and you can take satisfaction in never opening your browser for an explainer again. Megan Roup demonstrates the correct form for squats: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OfycnUL0h8]

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