Beauty

Natural-finish moisturizers are not a word salad of marketing fluff—pinky promise. Think of it like this: The early 2020s saw dewy-skin domination, but as soft-focus blurred makeup continues to gain traction, there’s a noticeable shift underway toward a matte-forward visage. Satin-finish foundations and blurring powders offer one solution, but when it comes to skin care, the question becomes...

There are rituals we perform when getting dressed that can feel almost sacred—quiet, repeated gestures that mirror the structure and intention of religious practice. It’s a prelude, a private ceremony before the public one.In Islam, the relationship between adornment and devotion is explicit. On Eid—marking the end of Ramadan’s 30 days of fasting—Muslims draw from the teachings of...

With brighter skies and warmer weather on the horizon, it’s almost time to trade heavy layers for springtime essentials. Still, not every winter staple needs to be packed away until fall. Wardrobe mainstays like the cozy knit cardigan prove themselves to be a year-round classic. An easy layering piece—lighter and airier than its heftier knit counterparts—the cardigan offers...

“Part of our original pitch for the show was the very last scene,” Lucia Aniello—one of Hacks’s three showrunners, alongside Jen Statsky and Aniello’s husband, Downs (who co-stars as beleaguered talent agent Jimmy)—tells me via Zoom. “We knew how the season would end and how the show would end if we were so lucky as to get to...

Your friend’s wedding is fast approaching, and you’re part of the inner circle gathering for the bachelorette festivities. Whether it unfolds as a single soirée, a day of curated plans, or a full weekend escape, the art of packing and preparing (both sartorially and mentally), can quickly feel daunting—particularly when each moment calls for a thoughtfully styled look.A...

What type of dress code fills you with dread? And what’s your workaround for that?“Casual.” It’s so vague! My workaround is elevating the essentials. If denim is involved, it must beimpeccably cut and paired with something that makes a statement. Casual should still feel considered.A luncheon is on the calendar. How might you approach putting together a look...

In 2024, Americans reportedly set a new record for butter consumption. Butter molds and sculptures have become a popular piece of edible decor for dinner parties and events. Butter yellow has maintained a spot in the color trend landscape in fashion and home decor. People want butter skin. To top it all off, runners are now carrying heavy...

Martha StewartYvonne Tnt/BFA.comMartha Stewart cut the ribbon on her latest restaurant with a giant pair of scissors—and a fabulous blowout. Sure, The Bedford, may be tucked inside Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, but step through the doors and you could just as easily be in Paris, or a stylish aunt’s living room, or Stewart’s own farmhouse in upstate...

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are taking their couples style international—or domestic, who knows. The couple were spotted in New York, heading to JFK airport, nailing their travel outfits and accessories as one would expect. From Rome to Berlin, Los Angeles and New York, they’ve mastered how to travel in style, coordinating ’fits without veering into the matchy...

Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance. Stripped of the extra buttons, buckles, and belts that define a classic trench, the car coat is all about restraint and minimalism. The coat is distinguished by a single row of buttons and a slightly loose fit that offers ease...