December 11, 2018 at 09:12AM In 2018, leggings stopped being doubted as pants, sneakers proved they can be rocked with gym clothes and girly dresses, and once-dusty fanny packs basically became a wardrobe staple… again. So it’s no wonder why some of Pinterest’s top fashion searches feature plenty of activewear and streetwear, proving just how hot wellness is right now—and how its popularity is only going to increase in the new year. In the just-released Pinterest 100—the platform’s fifth annual round-up of what its hundreds of millions of users are searching for—many potential top new fashion trends emerged for 2019. Sure, bamboo bags, tortoise earrings, and oval sunglasses made an appearance. But there was also plenty of room for athleisure, starting with something Kim Kardashian single-handedly brought back from the ’90s: Spandex bike shorts. According to Pinterest, the searches for “biker shorts” increased by 1,323 percent with pins that proved people love rocking them in workouts just as often as they do out and about as a statement piece. (Obvi paired with some high socks and sneakers.) Speaking of sneakers, it’s time to venture beyond the classic plain white style: The searches for “statement sneakers” have increased by 2,211 percent with users looking for more eye-catching and colorful options. From pastel to sparkles, the options are endless. It’s not just specific pieces people are interested in, though—it’s also how they’re made. Over the past year, some of the biggest designers have put in the effort to become more sustainable and socially responsible—so much so that
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These are the heeled boots you won’t hate if you usually live in sneakers
December 11, 2018 at 06:19AM My love affair with sneakers is well-documented. But I wasn’t always like this. Just a couple of years ago, the idea of wearing sneakers anywhere aside from the gym made me feel nauseous. I would strap myself into the most painful shoes, and I took pride in the fact that I was sacrificing personal comfort for looking good. Fast forward to today, and I’m now the kind of person who wears full-on workout clothes even if I’m not going to work out. (I dare someone to tell me leggings aren’t real pants.) So anytime I’m required to wear footwear that’s not a sneaker, I get a little annoyed/concerned about the well-being of my feet. I say “required” like I couldn’t get away with wearing sneakers basically anywhere in Los Angeles where I live, but sometimes even I want to switch it up from sneaks and put on some cute heels. That said, I’m not about to strap my feet into torturous shoes anymore. Since it’s now winter time, I’m adding heeled boots to my footwear rotation. Here are the pairs I, a devoted sneaker lover, actually find comfortable enough to wear on the regular. Everlane Women’s Boss Boot, $235 Photo: Everlane When I saw the white patent leather iteration of these boots I immediately turned into a living heart-eye emoji. The two-inch heel gives me a little boost in the height department without making me want to inject my feet with Novocain. And despite the pointy
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Lily-Rose Depp just used a clip-on earring as a hair accessory and I’m mad I never thought of it before
December 10, 2018 at 11:40AM Is it just me, or is it really easy to fall into a rut with your hairstyle? Sure, the low pony is universally flattering and such a timesaver for those days when you accidentally spend, like, 20 minutes on just your eyebrows. But if you want a little upgrade to your signature lewk for the holidays without trying too hard (because who has time for that), Lily-Rose Depp has the lazy-girl hack for you. In a recent Vogue video featuring the actress and model prepping for Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show in New York City, she skipped reaching for a barrette or bejeweled hairband in favor of (genius!) a clip-on earring. (Skip to around 1:00 in the video.) “I thought with this ’60s, half-up thing, it might be cute to have a little sparkle in the hair and something to kind of catch the eye,” Depp said. Her stylist simply clamped a Chanel Camélia earring around the elastic of the hair-tie. And voilà! Sparkle. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UAfC53FDA?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] Since dropping ten grand on a pair of earrings doesn’t exactly fit into the everywoman’s budget, remember that you could replicate this styling hack with any pair of clip-ons you have lying around (or any you shop on Etsy). Personally, I have a few pairs that I inherited when my grandmother passed away that I plan on removing from their velvet boxes and pinning them in pulled-back Dutch braids this holiday season. How have I not thought of this before?! Easy, right? If you’re curious about other ways to
This makeup-artist approved tip might *actually* keep red lipstick off of my teeth this holiday season
December 10, 2018 at 10:35AM In addition to spending every Sunday buried in Hallmark Christmas movies and finally having an excuse to wear all of the glittery outfits in my closet, to me, the holiday season is all about red lipstick. Whether I’m in jeans and a cozy sweater or full holiday party glam, my look is always accessorized with a crimson lip. There’s just something about painting my lips in the merry shade that makes me feel like a glitzy grownup, which I love (and which looks really cute in Instagram selfies). But there’s one problem: Whenever I put red lipstick on my lips, it also winds up all over my teeth, hands, face, and clothes… which is not exactly the way I like to accessorize all those sequin dresses. The internet has dozens of tricks for how to get lipstick that stays on, from priming your lips with lip liner, sucking on your finger, and dabbing them with blotting paper, to name a few—all of which I’ve tried to no avail. No matter what I do, within minutes of applying my lipstick I somehow go from chic and adult to looking like a sloppy vampire after a meal—and it ain’t cute. To find out if there was some magic hack that had been missing from my lipstick-coated life, I headed to Chanel’s (appropriately named) Le Rouge pop-up in New York City, where I grilled the brand’s artists about how to get my makeup to stay put once and for
What’s the difference between stock, broth, and bone broth anyway?
December 10, 2018 at 09:28AM If you’ve ever paused in the grocery store, recipe in hand, to puzzle over the differences between stock, broth, and bone broth, you already know distinguishing between the three is damn near impossible. One option will help produce a cozy pot of soup, another will dress up a basic chicken breast, and the third has collagen-derived super-powers. But, like, which one is which? Well, wonder no more, ye soup-curious: I’m here to report that we’ve finally nailed down the idiosyncrasies of each pantry staple. In an Instagram story from last week, meal-prep queen Amanda Meixner (who goes by @meowmeix on IG) shared a chart that boils down (get it?) the merits of each brew. So ready your Instant Pots, everyone—this is pertinent sweater-weather information. Finally: How to make (and use) broths, stocks, and bone broth. Graphics: Well+Good Creative Broths “Typically, broth is made mainly from meat like chicken or beef, and should take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to cook,” says Sonya Angelone, RDN. “It is thin and light in flavor.” Although broth used to only refer to meat-based liquids (there’s a fun fact to roll out during dinner conversation), you can now buy vegetable broth, too. Use it for: Anything you want to have a thinner consistency. Think: gravies, soups, casseroles, stir fries, and cooked grains or legumes. Hot tip: Use broth when you want the flavor of the liquid to really shine through in the dish. Stocks Slightly thicker than broth, stock is usually made by simmering a
These are the best glasses for every face shape—be it round, oval, heart, or square
December 09, 2018 at 09:40AM While glasses were once thought to be a nerdy necessity, these days a chic pair of spectacles is as much an in-demand accessory as a pair of statement earrings, patterned tights, or an ethi-cool handbag. So while you no longer need to hide your less-than-20/20-vision behind contact lenses, one problem that persists in the eyewear world is finding the best pair of glasses for your face shape. First, there are so many different face shapes out there—round, square, heart, diamond, the list goes on—and sometimes it’s hard to know what shape your face qualifies as. (Here are some handy visuals to help you figure it out.) The good news? According to Kim Nemser, vice president of product strategy at Warby Parker, picking the right pair of glasses is less about face shape and more about trusting your instincts. “First, it’s all about having fun and picking frames that make you feel comfortable and confident,” explains Nemser. “We recommend looking for a pair of frames that balances your face shape. If you’ve got a round face, look for an angular shape. Or, consider a pair of round-lensed frames to complement a strong jawline. But above all, pick what makes you look and feel great.” While we’re all for a you-do-you method of picking out, well, anything, from your frames to how you wear your pubic hair, TBH. If you’d rather have more of a concrete guide based on face shape, no worries. We’ve got that, too! Here’s
Keep, regift, or return? This flowchart will tell you what to do with those awful (but thoughtful!) presents
December 07, 2018 at 08:33AM Ah, the season of giving…and receiving. While the holiday joy may be as palpable as the sweat in a SoulCycle locker room, nothing deflates the good vibes quicker than unwrapping a terrible gift. You don’t doubt that your Great Aunt Pearl or work wife or new hot fling meant well when selecting a prezzie for you, but that doesn’t change the reality that you now need to give an Oscars-worthy performance and matching acceptance speech to cover up the fact that you hate that necklace, or that hand-knit throw blanket, or that Kindle you’ll truly never use, or that sweater that is just so…yolky (you hate yellow, okay?). Instead of just grinning (through your tears) and bearing it, wouldn’t it be better for all parties if you could turn your bad present into something you’ll actually enjoy? Because, hey, that’s kind of whole point, and any other course of action would be a missed opportunity. But it’s a lot more complicated than saying, “No, thanks!” and asking if the giver knows the store’s return policy: Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman says the best way to proceed with a God-awful gift depends on who the gifter is, the quality of your relationship, and what the item in question even is. “The bottom line is to not offend anyone and to keep hurt feelings at bay,” she says. “If your neighbor brings you a tin of treats, and they’re terrible, it’s not your responsibility to tell them that; just
Do *this* first thing in the morning if you wake up tangry (tired-angry)
December 07, 2018 at 04:55AM By now, the term “hangry” has become indicative of those times when you’re grumpily waiting in a longggg brunch line for your Sunday avocado toast, or when the office snack drawer gets down to, like, the rolled oats. But Shawn Stevenson, health coach and author of Sleep Smarter, wants you to learn how to diffuse another mashup of emotions that might be keeping you from living your best life: “tanger” (or the garbage mood invited by one too many nights of tossing and turning). Referencing a small study of 37 volunteers conducted in 2014, Stevenson points out that just one night of sleep deprivation can lead to an overall decrease in emotional empathy, or an ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. “Also, stress hormones [AKA, cortisol] are elevated,” explains the author. “This is a normal, natural thing when you’re sleep deprived because your physiology is like: There must be a problem because this person is not going to sleep.” And if you’re all keyed up on top of being a temporarily non-compassionate human being, bad mood Susan is indefinite. “Your internal clock is especially sensitive to the energizing effects of light in the first two hour after waking.” – Frank Lipman, MD Fortunately, research suggests that hacking those cortisol levels (and therefore hushing your inner-Holden Caulfield) might be as simple as making sure you’re getting your vital daily dose of vitamin D. A two-year study on 1500 patients, for example, linked sleep disorders to a lack of the sun-vitamin. In the