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Answer Angel: Baffled by beanies
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I live in a place that has very cold winters so I am puzzled by what appears to be a trend in men’s headwear. It is what used to be called a stocking cap, but the ones I see -- on both young and older “fashionably” dressed men -- are a shorter version that doesn’t cover their ears!
What? Why? ...Read more
My experience using PayPal in stores: It was messy
PayPal was one of the 5% cash back bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex® card during the final three months of 2024, so I made every homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3640004">Read more
'People. Planet. Profit.' — Bow tie maker thrives on the fabric of community
PITTSBURGH — Nisha Blackwell looked up from a pile of fabric as the door to her small business — Knotzland Bespoke Bowtie Studio in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania — swung open to admit both a customer and frigid February air.
As Blackwell rose, the customer said she was looking for an electric blue bow tie as a gift for her friend, "a bow...Read more
Answer Angel: Black-tie events
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I don’t usually doubt myself when dressing for an event but I’ve been invited to a special evening performance in one of my city’s most beautiful, historic buildings and I am doubting my instinct, which is to really dress up in evening attire, although the invitation gives no indication that it ...Read more
From nail polish to meat, this couple offers products and services in a Muslim-friendly manner
Buying nail polish or ordering frozen meat for delivery can seem pretty routine. But one Chicagoland couple is working to make such products and services more readily available and accessible to America’s growing Muslim population.
Iqra Isphahani, 30, and her husband, Ibrahim Ali, 33, own ...Read more
Cynthia Erivo stuns in cloudlike gown during Oscars
One last gasp of Oscar fashion, and we’re done for the year: Here’s best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”), singing “Home” and “Defying Gravity” during the opening moments of the Academy Awards ceremony last Sunday, and I just thought this dress deserved one last look.
It’s by Vivienne Westwood, and it looks like she�...Read more
How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the snack aisle
Move over, chips and cookies — snacking is getting a GLP-1-era makeover.
A recent Cornell University and Numerator study found households with at least one GLP-1 user (medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound) cut grocery spending by 6% within six...Read more
Answer Angel: 'The Hemline Index'
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was told years ago that the length of a woman's dress or skirt was in direct proportion to the state of the economy.
Is that still true today? And/or what would be the modern equivalent barometer?
--Jennifer S.
Dear Jennifer: You’re talking about “The Hemline Index.�...Read more
Trendy art that only costs $1: Vending machine art is popping up nationwide
At New York’s Grand Central Station, there’s a line at least 100 deep from Vanderbilt Hall down to the terminal’s 42nd Street entrance. A mix of tourists and locals stand behind a roped-off area waiting to try their luck with one of Anastasia Inciardi’s hand-carved and ...Read more
Isis Brantley, natural hair matriarch, reflects on activism and aims to train next generation
DALLAS — Isis Brantley has spent decades fighting to break down state imposed barriers governing hair braiding.
Her vision all those years ago was a state where people could earn a living from the African ancestral practice of braiding without being subject to burdensome permitting regulations. Those regulations, Brantley said, unfairly ...Read more
Answer Angel: Real benefits of faux fur
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I am really liking the faux furs I am seeing at the stores. I hope they catch on even more next year. I bought one at Target for $48 bucks and it is so cute. I wear mine with jeans and short boots for a casual look. Love the look plus it is super warm!
My question: Are the faux furs suitable for more...Read more
‘Larger, fancier and shinier’: Why some shoppers are buying lab-grown diamonds
MIAMI -- When Hollywood, Florida, engineer Cristina Montiel and her fiance Ruben Yrady decided they were going to get married, Montiel wanted a ring that conveyed their years-long romance.
The couple met as high school students in Venezuela, and both studied engineering in college before moving to Miami in 2019. In December, Yrady proposed to ...Read more
Why your low-fiber diet could be risky
New research shows fiber does far more than keep you regular — it could be a powerful weapon in cancer prevention. Yet, fewer than 10% of Americans meet their daily needs for this nutrient.
The study, published in homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3612134">Read more
Answer Angel: Cropped tops
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: When do you think the fad of cropped tops will end?
I admit to having a muffin top and because of this fad I find it very hard to find tops with basic coverage!
--Louise T.
Dear Louise: A stroll through just about any store these days has a vast array of stylish tops that...Read more
Here’s the truth about sparkling water and weight loss
Could your favorite fizzy drink be a secret weapon for weight loss? New research offers insights into sparkling water’s potential benefits.
A report published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health compared how carbon dioxide affects blood ...Read more
Is your protein powder toxic? Report finds 47% exceed safety limits
Hitting your daily protein goals can be challenging, especially if you exercise regularly.
Most female adults need approximately 46 grams of protein per day, while men need about 56 grams, according to Harvard Health. While you ...Read more
Were Kendrick Lamar's Celine bootcut jeans the fashion MVP of the Super Bowl?
The first thing I noticed when Kendrick Lamar squatted on top of the black Buick GNX at the start of the Super Bowl halftime show were his boot cut jeans spilling over his black-and-white high-tops.
But with the Eagles leading Kansas City 24-0, I thought it was just my fashion brain working overtime.
I was wrong.
Lamar's stonewashed Celine ...Read more
Answer Angel: Looking for lightweight leggings
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My wardrobe consists of many longer tops, tunics and dresses, which I usually wear with leggings or tights in solid colors. Most of the year, my usual leggings work fine. But in the hot, humid, warmer months, light dresses are cool, but most leggings feel suffocating (and tights don't work with sandals...Read more
What do these common skincare buzzwords mean?
The past few years have had a boom in people’s interest in skincare, and it feels like some people have gone from clueless to experts overnight. What used to mean facewashes and lotions now encompasses an endless catalog of substances that can clear your face.
Filled with buzzwords like “serums” or “acids,” the world of skincare may ...Read more
Study finds that workers and bosses both benefit from time off
Workers everywhere savor the few days or weeks of each year they are able to spend away from their desks, whether it’s spent relaxing on a beach or just chilling on their couch. A new analysis suggests employers should savor vacation time alongside their employees.
According to a homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3594466">Read more