Last weekend, my family of four—my husband, 5-year-old son, 22-month-old daughter, and I—went to the zoo. We played on the playground, saw the giraffes and lions, and ate a picnic lunch. This may not sound remarkable, but for us, any outing is an expedition. My husband, healthcare activist Ady Barkan, has had the neurodegenerative disorder
Month: September 2021
Photography by Cole Burston/AFP via Getty ImagesHow to spend September 30 — and where to buy an orange shirt. By Natalie Michie Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Content warning: This story discusses residential schools and violence against Indigenous people. Canada’s Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at
Trigger warning: This post contains description of sexual assault. At this Thursday’s Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Cori Bush shared a story she’d kept fairly private until now: That as a teenager, she was raped, got pregnant, and chose to have an abortion. Bush was one of several congresswomen who testified about their personal abortion stories
France is the place lovers go to fall in love all over again. Paris, the country’s capital and a city regarded as the most romantic place on earth, boasts all the trappings of a cheeky rom-com: stunning sunset cruise along the Seine river, impromptu photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower, securing your love with a padlock
LaTonya Yvette describes her personal approach to fashion as an eclectic mix of the playful and the political. The writer and book author celebrates her freedom to portray different personas through what she wears while staying true to her core as a native New Yorker, mother, and Black woman at the forefront of style. There
If you’re looking for an effective way to use those ankle weights you have lying around, try this Pilates-inspired legs and core workout from Pilates instructor, 200-hour yoga teacher, and NASM-certified trainer Alexa Idama of @lowimpactfit. It’s the perfect muscle-strengthening workout to do at home when you’re short on time. It includes these five exercises
Photography courtesy of Charlotte MensahWelcome to Texture Talk, a column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Kenisha Alexander Date September 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’re looking to add some
Watch model Vittoria Ceretti get ready for the Proenza Schouler fashion show at New York City’s Little Island. Director: Talia Collis DP: Rachel Batashvili Audio: Gabe Quiroga Editor: Amanda Moreau Color: Keyhan Bayegan Filmed on Location: The Mercer Supervising Producer: Jordin Rocchi Production Assistant: Carlo Betia Production Manager: Emily Yates Post-Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi VP,
Sarah Paulson is having an out-of-body experience. Tucked behind a velvet rope and smooshed into a corner booth at a packed New York Fashion Week party at L’Avenue at Saks, the decorated actress has shed the costume and identity that, for months, commandeered her life: the body and mind of Linda Tripp, one Monica Lewinsky’s
When Rosalía first started performing at the age of 16, she couldn’t afford a makeup artist. “I did my makeup before every show, and the first thing I bought was M.A.C’s Ruby Woo,” she shared over the phone. That’s why today’s announcement feels beyond surreal to the neo-flamenco singer. She’s collaborated with the iconic makeup
A true pop star is a master of reinvention. Being able to ride the waves of hyper-trends and shifting cultural moods requires intense self-security. Charli XCX is a connoisseur of pop in this way, always in tune with herself and doing the unexpected, as she says: “Playing into the contrast is so much more interesting
College campuses have officially reopened, and if the pressure surrounding this new phase of adulthood wasn’t enough, students are now having to navigate the challenges of attending school in the midst of a pandemic — often after months and months of remote learning. Needless to say, if you’re dealing with overwhelming anxiety and persistent worry
Photography by Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge shone in a gold Jenny Packham gown. By Annika Lautens Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Leave it to Kate Middleton to show up at the No Time to Die premiere and steal the proverbial thunder from all its stars. For release of the fifth James Bond film
For the first time in 18 months, Beanie Feldstein’s back in New York “for good,” and she’d like to state for the record that she’s thrilled about it. It’s not that filming Impeachment: American Crime Story and donning the blue beret of Monica Lewinsky wasn’t one of the most extraordinary things to ever happen to
When HBO’s popular teen drama Euphoria premiered last summer, it depicted the dark underbelly of suburban teen lives dominated by drugs, booze, and sex. Like Skins, but with more sexting. Now, just before two new December episodes of the series this December, Euphoria has come to represent everything 2020 wasn’t. There’s no spontaneous romance, lively
Sonia Szóstak/Courtesy of Magda Butrym “I don’t really believe in a red-carpet gown, per se,” says designer Meryll Rogge, speaking of that peculiar artifact of late-20th-century popular culture that seemed destined for extinction even before the great social awakening and the pandemic put the final nails in its sequined-and-satin bodycon coffin. Remember when evening-wear trends
I vividly remember the first time I got a migraine. It was eighth grade, and I was sitting in math class. I had felt a dull pain in my head develop earlier that day, but I figured it was just a typical headache. Pretty soon, that pain turned into pounding on the right side of
For much of 2020, I was in Portland, Oregon, where I live part-time. During my quiet, solitary existence, I was surrounded by nature. I became more attuned to the magic of trees and birds. A robin built a nest on my deck for the first time in the seven years I’ve lived in my Portland
Photography by Raymond Hall/Getty Images)The oversized hoodie design channels classic Yeezy coziness. By Natalie Michie Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter After kicking off its brand partnership with a surprise drop in June, the Yeezy Gap collaboration is back with a new item that’s already making waves on the internet. The “Yeezy Gap Hoodie” has
Courtesy Candace Mayeron Curse of the Chippendales, a new discovery+ docuseries, peels back the curtains on the Chippendales saga, a twisty (and almost unbelievably real) tale involving a murder, an international manhunt, and lots of oiled men in g-strings. The famous male revue began as a stunt in Los Angeles in the 1980s, but soon
Many moons ago, when I was a sophomore in college, a newish website called Facebook became available at my school. I had been waiting for this moment for months. After hearing about it through friends at other colleges who were already on the (then) exclusive network, I was planning my profile photo and details with
With another topsy-turvy year behind us, who’s to say we don’t deserve to indulge in some retail therapy? Whether you’re in the market for an enameled cast iron after mastering the kitchen during lockdown or you need a new pair of kitten heels for a hybrid return to office, this year’s Black Friday and Cyber
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. A protein drink is my favorite way to fill myself up when I’m short on time. Before protein drinks
By Knix Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter The wait is (nearly) over. Knix, the beloved Canadian intimate brand, is back again with their third coveted Papaya Box, made in collaboration with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya. From a shiny faux-leather bodysuit to the brand’s first pair of leggings, Landry has helped the
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